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I'm the world's worst when it comes to getting a freakin' line in to a tree where I want it. Last year, I actually gave up on throwing altogether for a while. "Oh, my target crotch is 40' up? Bring out the Big Shot, or we'll be here all day watching me throw and not hit that crotch." When it warms up a bit I'm going to do a lot of practicing with the bag...may even pick up a rope armor. It's hurting my profit margin for pete's sake!
 
The most effective way to improve accuracy and distance is to start out close and go for farther and farther shots. I'm talking really close like ten foot flicks then take a couple steps back and extend distance slowly until it's constant bulleyes then move back or to the next higher target. Maybe even start every throw session with a couple close warm up shots til you got the feel.
 
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The most effective way to improve accuracy and distance is to start out close and go for farther and farther shots. I'm talking really close like ten foot flicks then take a couple steps back and extend distance slowly until it's constant bulleyes then move back or to the next higher target. Maybe even start every throw session with a couple close warm up shots til you got the feel.

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This sounds like good advice for me, I am not bad up to fifty feet but beyond I am rubbish. It always warm here so now it's slow I am going to practice a bit on the weak link in my skill set.
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The LONG GUN and the FASTattach! Two newish techniques that are quick and dirty to free up the short and curtly.
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Here is the boob tube video 2 minutes.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Ropearmour#p/u/4/oQVwoAHSvt0

And i will attach some pics.

I am the worse thrower in the history of throwing. Something to do with my sausage fingers, locked wrists and being shorter and closer to the ground.
Well I got somethin that levels the playin field Or sets you up for some great shots! Makes it easier to use and more accurate throws.

FASTattach system and the LONG Gun technique.

Hope you like it and add or adapt it to your throw weight style.
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Cheers
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Last one FASTattach exterior.

Thanks for checkin it all out and hope it gets you
to the titty tops and frees up the short and curlies.
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as a basket thrower, I could never figure out a good way to throw the thing effectively. For one armed throwers I think that it would be great. I use the Rope Shield quite a lot to get my rope past suckers and tight crotches.

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You girth hitch a split ring in the line very close to the treepedo... as per the first vid http://www.ropearmour.com/videos.shtml

My main concern would be safety.. depends a bit on where and with whom you work. I hate the idea of spilling lead all over the place, which is bound to happen with every throw bag.. Especially if there are children around..


Price is a factor too.. probably good for a contract climber or small outfit, but when there are a lot of people handling your equipment that have proven their lack of concern for it, what to do?

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Sorry Daniel I missed replying to a couple of your concerns.
In regards to Safety > Metal in a bag or solid metal.Either one You will be sure to hurry out of the way or use one of our techniques to avoid getting hit or use a protective sleeve. We have soft vinyl with rubber.and softer yet foam with rubber. I do understand what you are referring to its the metal weight hitting or dropping on something. My point is we are throwing into trees and there is usually many branches it must pass by before it hits the ground. Hitting things that might break? Well we usually move things anyway when we are pruning or removing. Move the object, get out of the way, redirect, use soft impact dampening sleeve etc. I prefer a task specific throw weight that cooperates when its time to position or retrieve ropes opposed to a bag that is less cooperative

With regards to cost. Basic RopeKnight is $160.00 CDN. Basic Bag is $10 or $30 for a premier Harrison Rocket which I agree is the only Bag worth buying in the world.

How many throwbags are you replacing monthly/yearly/ or in a career? 2 to 3 mb?
How many throwlines are being retired due to wear and tear from snagging, jamming? every year or more?
How much time is lost with jams and snags? Cost of employees and general frustrations with setting lines? once a week or daily 1st shot Johnny or 10x?

I can't do your specific situation mathematics but with my own operation with the use of RopeKnight it equates to a SAVINGS of approximately $ 4 000.00 per year. Thats cash money in the bank! for more beer
Are the numbers adding up for you?

Besides that RopeKnight is 5 TOOLs in ONE.

1 Task specific projectile OK throw weight,
2 TIP isolation tool,
3 RopeShield is a pull handle,
4 endline Knot smooth over and finally as
5 throwline to access rope knot smooth over x 2, large and small RopeShield

There are many other savings and benefits.
The best analogy is the Aston Martin and the Horse and Buggy. One will never replace the other. One is an improvement at a cost with advantages and benefits. Plain and simple
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New

RopeKnight "Light"

RopeArmor’s new “RopeKnight Light”
Night or day this multi-purpose rope access throw weight device and system will illuminate. Made from transparent acrylic and contains a flashing LED for high visibility .
The “Light” is identical to the RopeKnight in design, form and function. A highly visible solution with LED lights and optimal geometric form allows for ease of movement for launching, isolating targets, positioning ropes, smooth over of knots and a pull handle at low level lighting/nighttime. Fly up and out of the throw ball dark ages. When tree work and infrastructure can’t wait for the sun to come up, you’ll be illuminated.
 

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I have one of the originals produced by Thomas. It ha so many applications. I like it best for setting rigging lines as the cone never gets stuck. I also use it like a handle to pull a throw line down so it doesn't hurt my hand. The design has changed a bit over the years and just keeps just getting better. Who said you can't reinvent the wheel? Clearly they never dealt with throw line headaches.
It is worth the money as you cannot break it and it belongs in everyone's kitbag.
 
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I have one of the originals produced by Thomas. It ha so many applications. I like it best for setting rigging lines as the cone never gets stuck. I also use it like a handle to pull a throw line down so it doesn't hurt my hand. The design has changed a bit over the years and just keeps just getting better. Who said you can't reinvent the wheel? Clearly they never dealt with throw line headaches.
It is worth the money as you cannot break it and it belongs in everyone's kitbag.

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Congratulations BeechLuvr on your Arborist Certification
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Thanks
 
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I wasn't there to witness but I have heard from good sources that Mark Chisholm can hit 120' accurately with a throwbag. I'm pretty sure he did it in Italy in some Plane trees, or Stone Pine I don't remember. I also saw James Kilpatrick hit the illusive 100' throwline target when he visited the New England comp in 2009.

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Hahaha! That is a story I never thought I'd see. It is partially true. I did hit 120' or so crotch on the 146' London Plane, but I would not say that I was very accurate. The first two or three were too far off to the side to climb safely. Height isn't usually my problem
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Some of you may remember how long it took to secure a shot in Nashville in the Master's? I threw over the top of that Tulip and dropped it into the 100' crotch after about 10 minutes maybe? That was my first throw too!
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Attached is the London Plane tree.
 

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I heard that when Mark throws, small birds swoop down and place the line for him.
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I guess that counts as accuracy! That is why he always throws into the sun. Hides the birds. Just sayin'

Tony
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I wasn't there to witness but I have heard from good sources that Mark Chisholm can hit 120' accurately with a throwbag. I'm pretty sure he did it in Italy in some Plane trees, or Stone Pine I don't remember. I also saw James Kilpatrick hit the illusive 100' throwline target when he visited the New England comp in 2009.

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Hahaha! That is a story I never thought I'd see. It is partially true. I did hit 120' or so crotch on the 146' London Plane, but I would not say that I was very accurate. The first two or three were too far off to the side to climb safely. Height isn't usually my problem
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Some of you may remember how long it took to secure a shot in Nashville in the Master's? I threw over the top of that Tulip and dropped it into the 100' crotch after about 10 minutes maybe? That was my first throw too!
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Attached is the London Plane tree.

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I was there in Nashville. That poplar on the hill was a mean one.

I'd wager that I am better than you at throwline, Mark. But it's genetics, not my fault.

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Pretty cool RopeShield. I've been getting big into rope access and I know the guys would have a good time with this at work. It's on the list.

Good video, impressive design - I LIKE IT!!!!
 
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