You
have one hand on the stick and the other holds the release. You will
not have time to go feeling for the release if you need it.

That's my opinion, too.


That *used* to be my opinion. What changed it was hitting a severe bump
and watching the end of the rope continue without me. Now, I keep my
left hand *very* close to the release handle. No groping needed at all
should you need to release.

Tony V.