Throw line trick

[LimbLoppa]

Yeah, that's why I couldn't get the throwball in the tree!

 

[LimbLoppa]

Ok, I just posted my first video ever-I look so f*ckin old! Anyway here it is -I'll try and so another on a dead tree so the leaves won't block the camera shot. It was filmed with a phone, so cut me some slack on the quality-Enjoy!

 

[Z'sTrees]

That's a neat trick but why not just isolate the tie in with the throwbag and then attach the climbline as you normally would?

 

[LimbLoppa]

That's a neat trick but why not just isolate the tie in with the throwbag and then attach the climbline as you normally would?

I could have easily....on that tree. Some trees aren't so easy, especially with lots of water sprouts or if it is covered in wisteria. Just something that has been really handy for me and I'm amazed at how many experienced climbers haven't ever seen it. I used that tree for video purpose only.

 

[LimbLoppa]

That's a neat trick but why not just isolate the tie in with the throwbag and then attach the climbline as you normally would?

Ps-Happy Belated Birthday

 

[Z'sTrees]

I could have easily....on that tree. Some trees aren't so easy, especially with lots of water sprouts or if it is covered in wisteria. Just something that has been really handy for me and I'm amazed at how many experienced climbers haven't ever seen it. I used that tree for video purpose only.

I take it you would use that when you are worried about the bag getting stuck or not coming back down when you pull it back up to isolate. Cool trick, I will definitely keep it in the mental toolbox.

Oh and thanks for the b-day wishes.

 

[SingleJack]

 

[monkeylove]

Exactly what I do, sometimes 1 line sometimes 2 if extra length is needed. Don't see how it gets any simpler that that.

 

[Toomuchsawdust]

I can see how it would be more beneficial for a tree with a hard lean that you need to snake your rope up the topside.

Or... ya know..... just basal tie and SRT that mutha. [emoji51]

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[Toomuchsawdust]

That's a good demonstration. Thanks mayne.

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[Gautama]

I stretch out all of my throwlines... I usually set it up tensioned around two poles at work and tie it off and leave it for the weekend...

 

[Merle Nelson]

I love this thread. Isolating a tie in point is one of my great weaknesses. Thanks to everyone for the effort put in on videos, posting descriptions and diagrams etc.

When it comes to not having birds nests in throw line from the ground the throw line spool is my favorite answer.

 

[Gautama]

You can also pull your rope up and though the crotch and down to you... then run your throwline through the splice and tie the ball back on and pull you rope back up to where you are able to drop the ball back down... tie a slip know and put a nbiner through and pull your rope back to you. if you just need to isolate sprouts or lower limbs on one side.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

 

[Dave Rohach]

You showed that trick quite a while back Richard , and I have practiced it for quite a while now. It works 80-85% of the time. Unfortunately, I have brumelled loops in my throwlines so the tugging trick isn't as everyday option for me. Great that you posted it again, I love it.

 

[TreeLogic]

Hey man!

Hey buddy. Hope all is well!

 

[Leroy]

Thanks Will, nice to read ya.

 

[Dave tettleton]

I love the idea of this trick but not seeing where the 4 inch stick comes in , also if there are a zillion branches under upper branch won't throw line 1 be encircling the whole mess like in a conifer. Just trying to visualize.

 

[Stephen Moore]

I think I tried that a couple days ago.

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That’s it! The holy grail of bird nests!

 

[SingleJack]

This is a simple, useful trick to retrieve a stuck throw ball in sketchy trees or other trees you don't 'need' to climb.

This trick is also useful for retrieving a rope jammed in a tight union, using a carabiner or larger Q-link.