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    Tost Tow Release - TBO & Maintenance

    March 04, 2021

    Editors Note: Tost has been manufacturing sailplane tow releases since 1952. Their releases are a worldwide standard known for safe gliding launches. More than 73,000 have been produced. Tost uses only precision components: hook, segment, housing, ring cage, and release lever. We are fortunate to have Susanne Dupont as our guest author. Susanne's grandmother Anneliese co-founded Tost G.M.B.H in 1945.

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