Sawpod Press Release - Announcing the new Throwpod

[Steve Bullman]

New from Sawpod comes The Throwpod - the lead free aerodynamic throweight!

 

 

Tony Darbyshire & Marcus Nicholson of Sawpod Ltd have developed this environmentally friendly lead free, aerodynamic throw weight to ease line placement.

 

 

The Throwpod came about as we become more and more aware of our responsibility to our environment. Looking for an alternative to the lead filled canvas bags currently in use and inspired by some designs from around the world, we were keen to make something affordable for the serious Arborist.

 

 

The Throwpod gives you increased height gain, the missile shape means it slips easily through the tree and reduces the risk of getting stuck in the canopy!

 

 

Made in the UK from durable rubber with a marine grade stainless steel eye bolt and fluorescent tip.

 

The large eye caters for all throwing styles - the cradle or one handed throw.

 

 

Many hours of head scratching and calling in favours from fishermen with their lead weights have culminated in a shape which flies accurately, a simple eye bolt that does what is required of it, and a finished item which sits comfortably in your hand, is easy to throw and enables a far greater height to be gained than traditional bags.

 

 

We have toyed with all manner of ideas for attaching the climbing line, but after a while decided we were trying to reinvent the wheel - the simplest way to attach your rope is to connect your spliced eye to the throwpod with a small karibina. For a tighter crotch simply tie a number of half hitches to the raw end of your climbing rope!

 

 

Always wear a helmet when throwing - the Throwpod is a hefty 10oz!

 

Available in Arb specialist shops from April 2013!!

 

More details at www.sawpod.co.uk and see the video -

 

 

"Throwpod" is a registered design no. 4025982 of Sawpod Ltd

[Rob D]

Looks excellent - great to see new innovation and design like this - I shall be buying one!

 

 

[David Humphries]

That does look well thought out, will be checking them out at the next show for sure. Fine effort Sawpod

 

 

 

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[Reddog]

Pictures look nice!

 

Can't see the video here in the USA because it's blocked from copyright on the music.

[White Noise]

Striking resemblance to RopeKnights design ?

[Tommy_B]

Will it be sensibly priced or £118

[Rebel_Commando]

Will it be sensibly priced or £118

 

I think the RRP is £40?

[silky fox]

At last...a lead free throwbag! SAWPOD is quality imo

[Stu Cedar]

design looks good but surely cant cost that must

[RopeKnight]

Striking resemblance to RopeKnights design ?

 

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