Sawpod Press Release - Announcing the new Throwpod

[silky fox]

I'm hooked on the Slug at the momet but having said goodbye to regular throwbags I do need a back-up tgriw weight and as a HUGE fan of the Sawpod I will be at Capel Manor looking to try/throw one:)

[TonyDarbyshire]

Throwpod will land in shops next week

[TonyDarbyshire]

Adam - there will be plenty! Just a bit of a slow start in production - we've been overwhelmed by the positive response to the launch and look forward to showing the Throwpod off at various shows and climbing comps throughout the year. We start at Capel Manor 19th-20th April, Southern Student 3ATC Sparsholt college 30th April, German ISA climbing comp 9th-12th May, Northern Student comp 14th May Myerscough college, UK ISA climbing comp Highclere castle 25th-26th May and the Welsh Woodfest 31st May - 1st-2nd June. The APF 13th-15th June and to finish off FR Jones show 26/27/28 July!!!

Sorry not APF - Arb Association Trade Fair!!

[TonyDarbyshire]

Just to clear things up, there will be a throw-line demo at the Southern Student 3ATC at Sparsholt on the 30th April/1st May and Stein have very kindly allowed Sawpod to demonstrate the new Throwpod. Stein are sponsoring the whole event and it would be good to see a good crowd there to support the competitors!

[TonyDarbyshire]

A good few people got to try the Throwpod this weekend at a very quiet Capel Manor - and here they are on the shelves at Honey's -

[Tree Machine]

Hey guys,

 

Tree Machine, from across the pond.

I came across your 10 oz throwpod at Treestuff.com. Just had to have one.

 

I took a deep breath, as I learned this would cost me SEVENTY U.S. dollars

 

 

 

I reminded myself, this is not a $70 'cost'. It is not a consumable like petrol, or bar oil or food. This lets me take tree gear out of the category of 'cost' and I will rationalize it in my head it as an investment; the more advantages I find in the new tool, the better the investment.

 

Besides, I take line setting very, very seriously. It is one element in the profession of arboriculture that I just really, really enjoy, probably more so than anything else. I am freakishly accurate, so those of you who also possess this mutant gene for tossing and shooting projectiles, you share with me a joy that is hard to describe to anyone other than another tree guy. I know this crowd can relate.

 

Nailing the shot or throw on the first try is where the bar is set. That is always the goal.

[silky fox]

Great to hear your enthusiasm! and welcome to Arbtalk:001_smile: i too regard line setting as good Arborst skills and find accurate early throws very satisfying...i have used a Sawpod for a few years and love it so i know they make quality stuff:thumbup1:

[silky fox]

Great photo by the way TreeMachine...the bar hoder in the old workbench. excellent picture! is your line wound around an old wheeltrim? i used to use thick line stored around an old branch...moved onto thin and strong "Liros Magic speed" stored in a cube:lol: happy Branch fishing!

Edited May 11, 2013 by silky fox

[TonyDarbyshire]

Hey guys,

 

Tree Machine, from across the pond.

I came across your 10 oz throwpod at Treestuff.com. Just had to have one.

 

I took a deep breath, as I learned this would cost me SEVENTY U.S. dollars

 

 

 

I reminded myself, this is not a $70 'cost'. It is not a consumable like petrol, or bar oil or food. This lets me take tree gear out of the category of 'cost' and I will rationalize it in my head it as an investment; the more advantages I find in the new tool, the better the investment.

 

Besides, I take line setting very, very seriously. It is one element in the profession of arboriculture that I just really, really enjoy, probably more so than anything else. I am freakishly accurate, so those of you who also possess this mutant gene for tossing and shooting projectiles, you share with me a joy that is hard to describe to anyone other than another tree guy. I know this crowd can relate.

 

Nailing the shot or throw on the first try is where the bar is set. That is always the goal.

Love the photo, Tree Machine! Let us know what you think.....how you get on with the Throwpod - we'd love to know!

Tony & The Sawpod Team

[Adam Bourne]

Being used to a bag that just thumps up the limb 6 inches from where you where aiming becomes frustrating!!!!

nailing first time with the throwpod defiantly puts a smile on your face, for one reason if you miss it's very bouncy on a hard wood beach ash or oak ect, but having got use to the weight and shape of it, my throwing accuracy has improved, I've not got it stuck yet!!! But that's not to say I won't!!

So far really impressed with it. Still using a bag now and then as I'm still shy about using it on concrete

 

 

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