I took out the bungee and use a unique line to raise and lower each rudder. It's very easy to keep the rudders up with a fast knot. It is the first thing that I do after landing on the beach where I usually sail, to avoid the waves pushing thre rudders. The tube edge has to be protected to avoid cutting the line, electric tape or duct tape works. I use this method only for towing very short distances. For longer distances (if ever) I would tie them up somehow. Before the mentioned modification, I used the same line to tie them in the up position. (facing up, not backwards)