Boating throw lines

[Erie Canal]

Anyone have words of wisdom on buying throw lines to be used from a towpath, please? I am looking at buying a number for a charity but know nothing about what is good or not. I've seen them from £3.67 from China up to £150 odd.

[RLWP]

One of the ones that comes in a bag would be my choice. I watched some training taking place at Hawne Basin, that kind was the only one that inexperienced people could get right most of the time

 

Richard

[Martin Megson]

Some useful info on this kayak site:

 

http://www.unsponsored.co.uk/press/choosing-a-throw-line/

[Chewbacka]

If you decide to make your own I would suggest it 'floats in water' as some rope sinks and the person in the water wont find it. Additionally it needs to be thick enough to be gripped - 8mm?? and long enough to reach the person.

[Rob-M]

I have a throw line in a bag from Aspli (http://www.aspli.com/products/956/throw-line-bag-25-metre). Price seemed to be ok. If they are being thrown from the bank consider the length of line but also how far the thrower may be able to throw it.

[Erie Canal]

Thanks guys

[blackrose]

I don't really get it? If you know how to throw a rope surely you can throw it just as far as one of these "throw lines".

[nb Innisfree]

I managed 80' with a throw line in a bag, I couldn't match that with a coiled line, besides it would need to be coiled properly in the first place, too time consuming if it isn't.

[ditchcrawler]

I don't really get it? If you know how to throw a rope surely you can throw it just as far as one of these "throw lines".

It could be the person throwing wouldn't know the correct way to throw a rope.

[NMEA]

[RLWP]

[blackrose]

It could be the person throwing wouldn't know the correct way to throw a rope.

 

Yes, that's why I prefaced my statement with "If you know how to throw a rope..."

I managed 80' with a throw line in a bag, I couldn't match that with a coiled line, besides it would need to be coiled properly in the first place, too time consuming if it isn't.

 

Yes, the rope has to be coiled, just as a throw line has to be bagged. I've thrown ropes further that 80ft - it's all down to technique.

Edited February 11, 2017 by blackrose

[nb Innisfree]

 

Yes, that's why I prefaced my statement with "If you know how to throw a rope..."

 

 

 

Yes, the rope has to be coiled, just as a throw line has to be bagged. I've thrown ropes further that 80ft - it's all down to technique.

What don't you get?

Throw line in a bag needs less technique.

Edited February 11, 2017 by nb Innisfree

[Chewbacka]

What don't you get?

Throw line in a bag needs less technique.

and a throw line is hanging on a hook ready for instant use, whereas a length of rope may need some finding and coiling suitable for throwing etc.

[blackrose]

What don't you get?

Throw line in a bag needs less technique.

Bit like a bow thruster then? A girly rope?

 

Ok, if you don't know how to throw a rope then I concede a rope in a bag is better.

 

 

and a throw line is hanging on a hook ready for instant use, whereas a length of rope may need some finding and coiling suitable for throwing etc.

Not if it's prepared beforehand just like the throw line. Both would have to be in place beforehand for quick deployment. Ok it's more likely that your rope in bag would be ready, but someone still has to prepare it.

Edited February 11, 2017 by blackrose

[Paladine]

This is a video of Norfolk Fire and Rescue training with throw lines in a mill race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pm8PwjoyfQ&feature=youtu.be

 

The benefit of using a throw bag is that, after use the line is simply stuffed back into the bag, ready for re-deployment. Less likely to encounter a tangle than with an incorrectly coiled 'bare' rope.

 

This is the make of bag they were using http://safequip.co.uk/product/safequip_rescue_throw_bag/

 

I bought one and have been pleased with it. Other makes are available. I have no connection with NFR or Safequip.

Edited February 12, 2017 by Paladine

[nb Innisfree]

This is a video of Norfolk Fire and Rescue training with throw lines in a mill race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pm8PwjoyfQ&feature=youtu.be

 

The benefit of using a throw bag is that, after use the line is simply stuffed back into the bag, ready for re-deployment. Less likely to encounter a tangle than with an incorrectly coiled 'bare' rope.

 

This is the make of bag they were using http://safequip.co.uk/product/safequip_rescue_throw_bag/

 

I bought one and have been pleased with it. Other makes are available. I have no connection with NFR or Safequip.

When I was in the FS we used a waterproof bag, if the first throw failed to reach the casualty the line could be quickly pulled back in while piling it loosely on the ground, this left the bag full of water to give weight to it for a rapid second throw, could be repeated until a successful throw was achieved (or until the casualty drowned!) Edited February 13, 2017 by nb Innisfree

[tony ford]

Your best bet is to get throwlines from a reputable canoeists' supplier - perhaps Palm or Susie - throwlines should be in a bag but float, with a line that floats, land highly visible, and not have a loop at the end held by the thrower

[cuthound]

I have one of these, as used by the Royal Navy. 

http://www.balcan.co.uk/balcan-emergency-life-line/

Never yet had the occasion to use it but it takes up far less space than a ring.

Edited April 15, 2017 by cuthound
To add the last sentance.

[Alan de Enfield]

37 minutes ago, cuthound said:

I have one of these, as used by the Royal Navy. 

http://www.balcan.co.uk/balcan-emergency-life-line/

Never yet had the occasion to use it but it takes up far less space than a ring.

I also have one.

Sits in a 'tool-clip' next to the helm.