Throw bags are a good means of positioning throw lines over tree branches either by hand or by a slingshot. Typically, they are made of vinyl or leather and are fitted with a ring to where the throw line is tied. There is a little problem with throw bags, though. It can get torn when [...]
The Target Line Throw Line is All Gear, Inc.’s answer to the need of climbers for a lightweight, strong, and durable line to pull up their climbing lines to tall tree branches. Climbing lines, through progressively getting lighter without losing their strength, are too heavy to hurl or shoot with a sling towards tall branches. [...]
Neo Throw Weights are great at positioning throw lines over tall tree branches. This then allows the placement of climbing ropes by pulling the lines. The design of Neo Throw Weights is aerodynamic thus they are able to slice the wind and reach greater heights. These weights can be launched by hand, slingshot, or bow. [...]
Hurling throw lines from the ground by hand with throw weights to tall branches can sometimes be difficult. Getting the throw weight in the right direction is hard enough without practice or experience. And of course, there are limits to how far raw human strength can throw. A SherillTree Big Shot offers a lot of [...]
The Samson Zing-it Throw line is one of the strongest and lightest lines for the placement of climbing lines and other gear that is available in the market today. This is largely because it is made of Dyneema fiber. This fiber is a lightweight yet extremely strong polyethylene fiber invented and manufactured by DMS Dyneema. [...]
A rope retriever is an important tool for every climber as there always comes a time when one of his ropes may too far out for him to reach. Or perhaps he may want to position a rope beyond his reach. One such tool is Bailey’s Sidekick Rope Retriever. This tubular contraption is only a [...]