I suggest that you install a Hobie universal anchor trolley. An advantage of this trolley system is the section of shock cord, which keeps the trolley rope tight, and will stretch to allow you to put the trolley rope in the zig-zag cleat discussed below. I don't know of any other anchor trolley system which has the bungie cord. I recommend that you make the following additions to the universal anchor trolley system:
1. Buy a zig-zag cleat and install it near your hip. You can use this cleat to lock the anchor trolley in place, and can use the same cleat to tie off your anchor line by zigging with the anchor line where you zagged with the trolley line. Try to find a place to install the zig-zag cleat where it won't get banged when you are moving your kayak around on shore or loading your kayak on your vehicle, upside down on its gunwales, because you can break the prongs off a plastic zig-zag cleat. I know because I've done it. If the location of the zig-zag cleat may expose it to abuse, buy a metal zig-zag cleat rather than a plastic cleat.
2. Replace the rings with two small climbing carabiners. That will allow you to clip your anchor line into the anchor trolley, which is way more convenient than running a loop of anchor line through one of the rings. Don't get cheap lightweight "clip your car keys on the outside of your pack" carabiners. Get real climbing carabiners.
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