Jem4417
Branched out member
I'm worried 8 won't come down. I use zing it. You don't find it to be a problem?
The best throwline?
- Thread starter andrus kokerov
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Crimsonking
Been here a while
I used 10 and 12, but just started using 16 because of thick foliage, and think I like it best with dynaglide. Sometimes 10 would lose gas on the high shots because of the line weight.
monkeylove
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Roslyn, Pa.
16 oz with classic slick line with a big shot. Probably important to know the launching method. No Redwoods in Pa.
CutHighnLetFly
Been here a while
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- Cape Cod, MA
8oz on dynaglide wont come down for me on reliably. if i throw with the 10oz, i let it rip down to to ground, then adjust its path to ground with a 12oz i have, or double bag it. but i love dynaglide and throwing 10oz and 12oz bags
colemanjessenz
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- Location
- heidelberg , Germany
Im an 8 ounce guy , the line I use is from French touch concept , it's really slick so I don't have problems with it coming down , even on a big fat gnarly oak limb it will make its way to the ground . I can't imagine doing a 25+ meter throw with more then a 12 ounce , that must rip your hands to shreds . It's crazy , throw lines are such a personal thing , interesting thread guys ✌
MikePowers321
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- Leeds, Ny
I can get a 14oz up pretty high with no complaints, if throwing one handed, I just increase the length between your hand and the ball to get some extra umph for taller throws.
Generally speaking, anything over about 65 ft. or so, I'll usually switch to a basket throw. I feel like I am even more accurate with the basket throw anyways, somehow....
Generally speaking, anything over about 65 ft. or so, I'll usually switch to a basket throw. I feel like I am even more accurate with the basket throw anyways, somehow....
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cerviarborist
Very stable member
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- Florida, USA
I idiot-proofed my throw cubes by using a sharpie marker to mark the first two corners I have to mate up with my first fold. After that, the 2nd fold is pretty obvious.
Crimsonking
Been here a while
Basket throwing is a trick I've not figured out. I single hand everything, but I've never thrown above 90'. The 70-80 range is tough, with a jump that looks more like a prance. I should work on my technique and pull off a pirouette and land the shot.
TreeLogic
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- Location
- Coastal SC
i'm a 14oz fan myself. I would use a lighter bag, but i get tired of making a gorgeous throw, hitting my mark, and then the throw weight loses the friction battle, and just hangs there in place.
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I used to baseball throw up to 50' until I realized that's a really good way to mess up my shoulder. Then I switched to granny shots, but couldn't get accurate. Now I one hand most throws, except for the really high ones which I still granny toss and hope I hit something useable.
- Location
- Poland, OH
Just for the heck of it I tried the basket throw the other day. More altitude and WAY better accuracy. Leaves me wondering why I haven't tried it sooner.
Steve Connally
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Suffolk, Virginia
14oz and zing it. I can consistently hit 90 feet or a little more depending on the wind. This combo has worked for me for quite a while. I basket throw everything.
Stein's new cube has the corners already marked for you. Apparently Stein thinks we are all idiots and can't fold up a throw line cube. I haven't messed up since I got it. Seems like a pretty tough hombre too.
JeffGu
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- Osceola, Nebraska
All this talk about granny and baskets and bag size... sounds like a porn production of Little Red Riding Hood...
ontheropes
New member
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- N.J.
Agreed on the green dynaglide and 12 to 14 oz. Weights.it's my go to line providing it cooperates and doesn't get lets just say stuck,tangled,snagged, or just plane mangled. Of course all my doing.
ontheropes
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- N.J.
I like the thread and am interested in seeing everybody's preferred lines and weights.
JeffGu
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- Osceola, Nebraska
I want to know if I'm the only one who fires off that bag, realize it's on the perfect course for nailing it on the first throw... just to find out you're standing on the damn throwline and it jerks to a stop six freakin' inches from the crotch.
Because, well, I've used some language when that happens that would make an old, drunk sailor run away with his hands over his ears.
Because, well, I've used some language when that happens that would make an old, drunk sailor run away with his hands over his ears.
andrus kokerov
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- Estonia
colemanjessenz
Participating member
- Location
- heidelberg , Germany
Ok if we are being honest here, my throwing technique does include a rather feminine fairy jump at the end haha
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JeffGu
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- Osceola, Nebraska
Someday, an especially clever arborist will come up with a throwing technique that doesn't look like a dance move in a gay cabaret tribute to Liberace.
