throwbag poll take 2

[RopeKnight]

Thanks in advance for your efforts and please send your contact info to [email protected]

[Dak]

8oz and 10oz Harrison rockets and zingit!

 

The HR's have lasted yearrsss!!! Great bags!

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Big Shot into a Coast Redwood earlier. Got almost 80ft but the 10oz bag had trouble coming down.

What does the Rope Knight weigh?

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Who's selling the highball?

 

Is the Highball that thing that looks like a golf ball? I like the concept but looks like it would get stuck easily.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I've just been on the Rope Knight website and although I couldn't find out the weight I did discover the price. Including the rubber safety cover is US$188!!!!! Holy cow!

Sorry Mr Rope Knight but that's not going to work for shallow pocketed arbs, IMO.

[MattyF]

Would be great to try but can't afford that .. 16oz is the way forward at 80ft heights I recon.

[Paul Smith]

I do like a heavy throw bag!!

[DrewB]

It's weight is adjustable I think....

[Paul Smith]

Direct from the site.

 

A. RopeKnight with RopeShield + Bolt + Bored S.S weight= 136 grams or 4.9 ounces + 95 grams or 3.35 ounces = 231 grams or 8.25 ounces.

 

B. RopeKnight with RopeShield + Bolt + Solid S.S weight = 136 grams or 4.9 ounces + 148 grams or 5.2 ounces = 284 grams or 10.1 ounces.

 

Maximum weight: of RopeKnight with addition of metal + split ring + lanyard clip + spare bolt = 352 grams or 12.5 ounces

[RopeKnight]

The weight is adjustable:001_cool:

 

1. You can insert a metal rod. I use Brass and that adds 2 ounces if you had some Platinum that would add about 5 ounces and cost the equivalent to 4 or 5 201T's:001_huh: , a commonly available Stainless Steel threaded rod would add approx 2 ounces

 

2. Vinyl protector with rubber adds a about 1.5 ounces and the foam about 2 oz

 

:001_smile:Honestly, I have rarely needed more than 12 oz because the RopeKnight is a speed freak. Its the most aerodynamic form(subsonic flight) and has a smooth frictionless finish to pierce the crown, through your target and then slip and slide through the canopy to make it back to the ground.

Just take a look at the previous pic, you have to admit the thing is built to do what we ask of a throw weight - Crown piercing, TIP isolation and retrievals. Do you agree?

Yep the weight is adjustable do you need 16 oz or twenty? Don't take my word for it but when trying for high and dirty shot in say a Century old Norway Spruce or Quercus macrocarpa( thats about as big and dirty as it gets here in Southern Ontario) I will not balk on the line and let it run to the ground and then attach a second RopeKnight nose to end for tip isolation or for a clean drop along the stem for a base tie.

 

Please let me know if there is something to clarify.

Living across the pond and not wanting anything lost in translation Eh!.