Having run many contests in the U.S., it has been my experience that
they fit in the rotation just fine. Although most of our tugs feature
the retractable rope, most contests are run with a mixture of tow rope
systems.

Andy wrote:
In Mal's 2006 photos is a picture of Pawnee VH-CUR that appears to have
a Tost retractable tow rope.

Does anyone have experience with contest towing with the retract rope?
Is it possible to fit into the normal tug rotation with a retract rope,
or is the rope left extended for contest towing.

Andy