Re: Throw Line
Hi, Like tree md, I have several, fling its and zing its. The different colors are very nice if you are using 2 lines to isolate. I also agree the newest lines seem to run easier and less so as the coating wears off. Which, fling it, zing it depends on the specific conditions. If the shot is easy cheap and simple and little wind I use whatever comes out of the bag first. If the shot is long and through a small hole in the branches I use the 1.75mmd zing it, it seems to be a bit more supple and seems not to be as effected by cold. The fling it seems to get a little stiff in the cold. If I am hoping to pull out a broken off dead branch, I use the heavier 2.2mm fling it, it seems a bit easier to hold on to with leather gloves.
I would have to say that having an assortment of different lines and throw weights makes setting lines much easier. I consider 2 lines and 2 weights an absolute minimum. One of each color is easier to keep them identified. The "Oh Jeeze, I pulled out the wrong line (out of the tree)." is not what I like to hear on a job.
I would say, that, in my opinion, the differences between fling it and zing it of the same diameter are not too great, a bit of difference but not a lot.
The Dyna Glide throw line must be the best. I bought a 150 foot hank of it, but before I could try it I loaned it to a buddy and he never returned it. So it must be really good stuff.
The stuff called Slick Line is a core and an outside sheath. It is inexpensive but very bad for shooting and pulling in lines. It has a real memory problem and the core and sheath move relative to each other.
I have a Big Shot so most of my comments are what I have found using a Big Shot. If I am hand throwing any distance, I use the light 1.75mm zing it.
I hope this helps.
eljefe
