David and Danny. I have an idea in mind to retrofit normal lifejackets with backtow. I'll post a picture once I set it up.
Re: twists in the webbing. I thought people used webbing lying flat on the deck so as not to be a trip hazard. Am I wrong? Is there another reason for webbing? Stronger?
What about keeping sidedeck jacklines to only be used when crab crawling on a 50cm lifeline?