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[Old Mill Tree Care]

How does the Throwpod compare to the RK though?

What is the weight?

Is it all rubber and does it bounce off branches like a rubber ball? (My Highball bounces like a good 'un!)

Why is it black?!!

Thanks.

[marcus_arb]

How does the Throwpod compare to the RK though?

What is the weight?

Is it all rubber and does it bounce off branches like a rubber ball? (My Highball bounces like a good 'un!)

Why is it black?!!

Thanks.

 

It would be unfair for ME to compare it to the rope knight as I would give a bias opinion, but we gave out samples to various people so hopefully they'll raise their heads soon

 

It weighs 10oz, because after conducting a poll earlier in the year we found that's what the majority of people use

 

It does bounce off limbs yes but because of the shape it pearces through leaf and epicormic growth well, and because its rubber if it hits a limb it doesn't damage it.

I spent half an hour once throwing it into a really congested lime and got it into lots of positions where a bag would of gotten stuck, but the Throwpod came out every time.

 

The reason it is black is because the secret ingredient that gives it its weight is so dark that trying to mix it with a colour rubber just turns it black hence why we put an unweighted orange tip on to help with visibility

[Paul Smith]

Marc, maybe my comment seems a little harsh especially has I haven't used one but, I still stand by the fact that its the ring that causes problems. If you loose the ring you may be onto something, then make the weights adjustable. The Rope knight also shields the rope when inserting the line. This is a very handy feature. It's good to see other developers coming up with ideas.

 

Out if interest why have you developed a throw weight?

[marcus_arb]

Marc, maybe my comment seems a little harsh especially has I haven't used one but, I still stand by the fact that its the ring that causes problems. If you loose the ring you may be onto something, then make the weights adjustable. The Rope knight also shields the rope when inserting the line. This is a very handy feature. It's good to see other developers coming up with ideas.

 

Out if interest why have you developed a throw weight?

 

Fair enough, we understand that its not going to be every ones cup of tea, a bit like the Sawpod "its like marmite"

 

The whole idea behind the Throwpod was to produce a product that was simple, safe and cost effective for arborists and was less likely than a bag to get stuck.

 

We're not trying to replace the bag either we're just offering another option, in my throw cube I carry one Throwpod, one 10oz bag and one 12oz bag, because there are situations where there are breakable objects on site such as windows, cars etc so in these instances I'll use a bag.

[softbankhawks]

I've been using a throwpod for 4 months.

It's cool. Never got it stuck. Honest.

It can bounce on the ground uncontrollably when pulling out a missed throw.

I use my harrison close to cars but go for the throwpod anywhere else.

It's good for boomeranging (sp)

It bounces around limbs nicely.

The rubber seems to be holding up.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Wow, now we've got four options!

I like the concept of the Throwpod but the ring makes it an expensive option IMO.

Also, I think 10oz is too light, 12 or 14 would be preferable for me but maybe just because I never ever throw, just Bigshot.

If the RK was to cost £90 (just the RK, no extras) I'd buy the RK or sure.

 

 

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[RopeKnight]

Wow, now we've got four options!

I like the concept of the Throwpod but the ring makes it an expensive option IMO.

Also, I think 10oz is too light, 12 or 14 would be preferable for me but maybe just because I never ever throw, just Bigshot.

If the RK was to cost £90 (just the RK, no extras) I'd buy the RK or sure.

 

 

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Please pm me at [email protected]. Lets try to work this 90pounds:thumbup1:

[kevin bingham]

Who use 10 oz? Goodness I can't ever seem to get 10 oz back down. Iminkmum 12 Íz for me and I like 14oz.

[Paul Smith]

Who use 10 oz? Goodness I can't ever seem to get 10 oz back down. Iminkmum 12 Íz for me and I like 14oz.

 

getting light weights up is no problem, getting them down is where it suffers!

[WorcsWuss]

Wow, now we've got four options!

I like the concept of the Throwpod but the ring makes it an expensive option IMO.

Also, I think 10oz is too light, 12 or 14 would be preferable for me but maybe just because I never ever throw, just Bigshot.

If the RK was to cost £90 (just the RK, no extras) I'd buy the RK or sure.

 

 

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I think that's where it needs to be, inc VAT really..... £75 plus VAT..... Maybe just with one soft sleeve....