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This 12 metre throw bag is a handy rescue / safety throwline, which will fit neatly into your backpack pocket, or your kayak or canoe.
ROPE
- 12 m x 10 mm buoyant line
- Breaking strain of 500kg
ROPE BAG
- Strong rope bag, made of ARS 450 D fabric, in easy to see orange
- 2 mesh panels to aid drainage
- All round reflection stripe
- Webbing strap for securing bag to boat, backpack, etc
- Opened/closed with a Velcro strap
- Throw loop on bottom of the bag
- Instructions on how to use are printed on the bag
This is a great rescue or safety line for use when:
- Canoeing
- Canyoning
- Hiking
- Hydrospeeding (aka white water sledging)
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Swimming in moving water
- White water rafting
THROWLINE USE
Practise using the throwline before you take it on the river. You can easily practise on dry land by placing a suitable marker a good distance from you. Aim to throw the bag a short way past the target laying the rope across it.
Throwing: The way of throwing the bag is down to personal preference. An underarm throw is easiest, but an overarm throw is more accurate with practice. If you miss, quickly recoil the rope and move downstream to a suitable spot. Then throw the coiled rope or half-fill the bag with water and throw.
Pulling The Swimmer In: Once the swimmer has grasped the rope, they should hold it across their chest and swim on their back to keep their airway clear.
Repacking The Bag: After use, repack the bag by stuffing it with handfuls of rope at a time. Don?t coil the rope as this will cause kinks.
THROWLINE CARE
Your throwline is an item of potentially life-saving equipment, so look after it! The life of your throwline can be extended by:
- Not standing on the rope. This forces particles of dirt and grit into the fibres, which will weaken the rope.
- Occasionally washing the rope in clean water and hanging out to dry.
- Checking the rope and bag regularly for signs of damage or wear.
- Avoiding exposure to prolonged, direct sunlight.
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