The Best Throw Line

[Darrin Turnbull]

My current throw line setup , is a two in one.

Using the stein 1.8 mm yellow line and splicing with this stuff

2 mm polypropylene line which is quite stiff.

For me it's the best of both worlds , one side strong and static for pulling ropes up and the throwing end weak enough too break if need be.

Here's some pictures for throw line splicing.

Splicing a 2 mm line into a 1.8 mm line helps if you use a fid of some kind

 

 

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[Darrin Turnbull]

Mind you , nothing's perfect

[Darrin Turnbull]

If the throw line is twisted or kinky , i find using a Munter hitch smooths things out well.

[Arctostaphylos uva-ursi]

You're a smart alec Turnbull.

But I like it!

[Darrin Turnbull]

I didn't like using the yellow stein throw line , for the first few weeks it was brilliant until the coating wore off .

So i thought the two in one would be good solution and I'm quite satisfied.

Having said that , i've been told everyone buys the pink stein throw line.

But still , i like being able to break the stuff if need be.

[Arctostaphylos uva-ursi]

Do they? I use Liros.

[Marc]

Only ever used Zing it once its bedded in its alright.

 

If it gets stuck, well that's why I have 3 throwline sets, if all three get stuck its time to go home.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

All throwlines turn into spaghetti.

That's why it's important to have an apprentice or trainee to untangle it.

 

 

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[Darrin Turnbull]

Do they? I use Liros.

 

 

Sorry , i didn't make that clear i was referring to the stein throw line products. The 1.5 mm being the best seller of the two.

[Arctostaphylos uva-ursi]

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