Throw Line Management

[sv211]

What is everyone doing for throw line storage/management. The first time i used my throw line i spent hours untangling it when i was done.

So this is what i came up with.
I have added a knob so that i can reel the line in like a fly fishing reel.

The great thing is that the line can be pulled completely out and when i need to spool it up, its as easy as inserting the line and wind it up.
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this used to have metal tape for routing wires in walls etc.

 

[Goose IBEW]

That's a pretty good idea, coming from an electrician.

I want one of the cubes that fold up. I had a chance to use one and must say, they are sweet.

Throw Line Rope Bag Cube Style with Throw Line and Easy Tothrowweight Ball | eBay

 

[beastmaster]

I use a small cloth ice chest with a plastic insert. I keep two lines in there separated by a piece of carpet. Has a little zipper pocket and I keep my throw bags in there. The cube is cool, so is that winding device. My line always comes out perfect so long as no sticks get in there or it gets turned upside down.

 

[sv211]

The ice cooler is definitely a COOL idea.
I came up with the electrician reel because i was able to put 200' on it and it's super compact. i can throw it in my hiking pack with my other equipment.

 

[Pelorus]

When the throw bag escaped (unnoticed cause the cube was folded up) from it's little kangaroo pouch my attitude towards life (in general), and my fellow man (in particular) goes downhill.
Am thinking of just going to go back to just using my wood reel, and bringing a small chunk of tarp that the line can be flaked onto. When the cube behaves, it's awesome, but half the time it seems like a gerbil is doing macramé with the line when my back is turned.

The electrician reel thingy looks good.

 

[flushcut]

I use a linemans bucket (home depot brand) I bought for five bucks at a junk/antique store. It hold two lines, bigshot head, extra bags, helmet, lunch, and if need be beer.

 

[Carburetorless]

I flake the line into a 5 gallon bucket. It comes out tangle free, even when using the Big Shot, then I flake it back in when done. It takes about a minute to flake the entire length of the line into the bucket.

 

[sv211]

Going to a job site or the back yard works great for that. But when I'm hiking into the woods i don't want to carry a bucket, or for that matter anything that doesn't fit in my hiking pack.

 

[Pelorus]

I flake the line into a 5 gallon bucket. It comes out tangle free, even when using the Big Shot, then I flake it back in when done.

How do you secure the throw bag? Tie it to the handle? Untie it, and tie end of line to handle?

 

[smokey01]

What is everyone doing for throw line storage/management. .............

On the ground I use a Folding Throw Line Cube. pretty good price here for about 27 bucks.

In the tree I use two chalk line reels, each holding about 50' of zig-it.


another photo.

 

[beastmaster]

You have to weigh the good with the bad. My little cooler or for that matter a 5 gal bucket takes up a lot of room on a already crowed truck, that's a giving. But I use my throw line almost every day. SRT is a energy and time saver most jobs. But if you have to spend 10 min. or more untangling your throwline each time you need it, any advantage is lost. Keeping my throwline in a ready to use state is a vital part of my climbing strategy, and I have best results with a soild container(ie: ice chest, bucket, etc.) I have used the cube, it really stores nice and keeps your line ok most the time, but also sometimes not. I tried a tarp(rope burrito) but to much junk would find its way in there(twigs, leaves whatnot)and mess me up. A lot depends what your priorities are.
You do need to keep both ends tyed up where you can get to them.

 

[Carburetorless]

How do you secure the throw bag? Tie it to the handle? Untie it, and tie end of line to handle?

I tie it to the end of the throw line, with another throw weight tied to the other end of the line, in case the shot goes long.

The bag it's self, I just drop into the bucket on top of the throw line. If the line were tied to the handle I would have to spend extra time to untie it(pull off gloves, untie line, tie line to weight, put gloves back on), with it already tied and in the bucket all I have to do is pick up the weight and it's ready to go.

I could use a smaller bucket, say a one gallon that would fit into a backpack, but the five gallon works well for me on jobs, because I can drop other things in the bucket, like gloves or the head for my Big Shot.

 

[Pelorus]

The bag it's self, I just drop into the bucket on top of the throw line.

My experience with that scenario has been very bad. Maybe my throw bag is a troublemaker, cause it likes to burrow around and thru the line. I think it does it on purpose.

 

[MackenzieTree]

its kinda funny reading this as im just about to part ways from my throw line cube love that thing stores nice in my gear bag but it doesnt work all the time and one of the supports broke so whenever i use it i have to rest that side up against something else:bang:, anyways a bucket would be to big for me but a small container might work and i really like the idea of the chauk line case for in the tree

 

[MackenzieTree]

My experience with that scenario has been very bad. Maybe my throw bag is a troublemaker, cause it likes to burrow around and thru the line. I think it does it on purpose.

haha, your not the only one with a troubled throw bag running amuck not being tied down

 

[Carburetorless]

My experience with that scenario has been very bad. Maybe my throw bag is a troublemaker, cause it likes to burrow around and thru the line. I think it does it on purpose.

I've never had any problems with that.

Maybe you need to slow down, take it easy over the railroad crossings and stow your bucket in a more secure place so that it doesn't get thrown around to the point that your weight manages to somehow get weaved through the line like that.

Also, If you use real throw line instead of masonry line you'll get better results.

 

[Alessio]

On the ground I use a Folding Throw Line Cube. pretty good price here for about 27 bucks.

In the tree I use two chalk line reels, each holding about 50' of zig-it.


another photo.

The chalk line reels is an excellent idea, very compact. Go Falcons!

 

[2treeornot2tree]

I have multiple folding cubes. They work great, have a pocket inside for your weight to go in. Plus they fold up small.

 

[beastmaster]

I always untie my throwball when I'm through, store it, then tie the loose end to something so it doesn't get lost in the bag. The end of my line will seem to disappear if its not attached to some thing out side the bag/ice chest. I just tie a bowline in the throwline and girth hitch it to the throw ball. It's easy to take off and on then.

 

[smokey01]

I always untie my throwball when I'm through, store it, then tie the loose end to something so it doesn't get lost in the bag. The end of my line will seem to disappear if its not attached to some thing out side the bag/ice chest. I just tie a bowline in the throwline and girth hitch it to the throw ball. It's easy to take off and on then.

I learned not to put the throw weight in the cube as even when it is folded up, it seems to move the line around and next time I do a toss, the line is likely to fly out in a knot.
Now, I feed the line into the cube, untie the bag and when I fold up the cube and make that last fold, I put the bag in the fold like I'm putting a pickle into a sandwich. (Only example I could come up with, bad I know) Or just leave it out all together.