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I’ve loved it, don’t know what number hank we’re on. Curious how this one compares.
Throw line/ throw weight thread
- Thread starter southsoundtree
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Broke? Ha ha. Many many hanks of it, nary a broken one. But hey...
I learned double bagging from my ex.
Jk, I learned it from Flint Anderson, which... could be perceived as awkward.
It was my first comp event ever and after he double bagged two crotches for top scores I wanted to leave the comp immediately, go home, and switch jobs. I was pacing with a distilled anxiety that I have never felt before or since in sports.
Fast forward, shortly after the comp my big shot started to look sketch so I retired it. Then the best thing ever happened to me; I had to hand toss, with no backup. It's made me an uninhibited savage. I might not be the best, but I have little or no fear to hand toss into any southeastern tree. Sometimes my throws are shit, but I don't give a shit. I'm willing to throw harder than ever, and might even be more motivated to be more accurate than I ever was.
Jk, I learned it from Flint Anderson, which... could be perceived as awkward.
It was my first comp event ever and after he double bagged two crotches for top scores I wanted to leave the comp immediately, go home, and switch jobs. I was pacing with a distilled anxiety that I have never felt before or since in sports.
Fast forward, shortly after the comp my big shot started to look sketch so I retired it. Then the best thing ever happened to me; I had to hand toss, with no backup. It's made me an uninhibited savage. I might not be the best, but I have little or no fear to hand toss into any southeastern tree. Sometimes my throws are shit, but I don't give a shit. I'm willing to throw harder than ever, and might even be more motivated to be more accurate than I ever was.
I love this. This is me to a T. Double bagging I learnt at Geezers in 2013. It opened my eyes quickly to how shit I was. I can now handtoss pretty good. Still engage a bigshot at times, but I will handtoss mostly. Comps really improved my climbing being around folk way better than I.
Merle Nelson
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- SF Bay Area, CA
Just saw some FTC Stiffline throw line that had an interesting feel. Anyone try it and have any feedback? Dyneema exterior, fishing line(?) core.
ftc-tree.com
Stiffline, throwline made of Dyneema - FTC TREE
This specific line combined with a throwbag permits reaching even the most difficult forks in trees.
ftc-tree.com
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ghostice
Been here a while
I wonder how it would be compared to Teufelberger's Shaoline throwline. Have used that and at the temperatures I use it, it was pretty stiff, although a few times I got kinks/ knots in it that were a bear to get out.Just saw some FTC Stiffline throw line that had an interesting feel. Anyone try it and have any feedback? Dyneema exterior, fishing line(?) core.
Stiffline, throwline made of Dyneema - FTC TREE
This specific line combined with a throwbag permits reaching even the most difficult forks in trees.
ClimberClyde
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- Portland, OR
This is a great thread!
There's some really fantastic information, and I have some perfect recommendations for a new cube and throw line, which is desperately needed.
I use the big shot trigger and like seeing the creative 2-1 systems you all have made. Ive only ever used the two 4' sticks, thats been enough for 95% of what I need. For the shots where I need the max range I securely foot the bottom of the big shot, and put my entire body behind it to get it locked in. It's ok, a bit of a struggle, definitely looks ridiculous, and the 2-1s seem like a safer/more efficient way to go. Love the trigger - being able to fire it like a rifle makes the accuracy great.
Also, why doesn't anyone sell Keychain throwballs?
There's some really fantastic information, and I have some perfect recommendations for a new cube and throw line, which is desperately needed.
I use the big shot trigger and like seeing the creative 2-1 systems you all have made. Ive only ever used the two 4' sticks, thats been enough for 95% of what I need. For the shots where I need the max range I securely foot the bottom of the big shot, and put my entire body behind it to get it locked in. It's ok, a bit of a struggle, definitely looks ridiculous, and the 2-1s seem like a safer/more efficient way to go. Love the trigger - being able to fire it like a rifle makes the accuracy great.
Also, why doesn't anyone sell Keychain throwballs?
Matias
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- Butte County
They sell stuffed throwball keychains. I tried one with real weight and it's too intense
Merle Nelson
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- SF Bay Area, CA
Fun as a possible.
ghostice
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Cross post to another bigshot thread kinda related?
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