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Title: zing-it throw line
Post by: Chili on Nov 12, 2017, 07:18 AM

I made up a lightweight throw line that packs down small enough to fit in the pocket of my bibs. Its made of a arborist rope called zing-it.

https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Rope-180ft-Average-Strength/dp/B006JS1VNC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510491436&sr=8-3&keywords=zing+it+line

Floats, doesn't tangle, and has a decent break strength. There's stronger cordage out there but for under $15 I have a 50' throw bag that's smaller than a beer can.
(https://s20.postimg.cc/vzkedwb7h/image.jpg)

Title: Re: zing-it throw line
Post by: jiggalo on Nov 12, 2017, 09:04 AM

That is cool!! And thanks for the link

Title: Re: zing-it throw line
Post by: BlueDuck on Nov 16, 2017, 09:13 AM

Looks like it would work...   I just use a dog dummy tied to 50' of poly rope.  Heavy enough to through a long ways, it floats and its cheap.

Title: Re: zing-it throw line
Post by: guthook1 on Nov 22, 2017, 08:55 AM

Same as the BlueDuck - orange dog dummy and rope...thinking of attaching a set of picks adjacent to dummy somehow.  Might make it easier for the swimmer to assist getting out (assuming they do not have picks).
jim

Title: Re: zing-it throw line
Post by: P Meyette on Dec 05, 2017, 07:30 AM

great ideas

Title: Re: zing-it throw line
Post by: ajv5148 on Dec 21, 2017, 11:36 AM

wally world has one for a good price as well. can't beat free in store pick up(when you pass a store on your way home from work at least)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Airhead-Life-Line-Rescue-Throw-Bag/22048287?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227015912998&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40969193312&wl4=aud-310687321602:pla-78912018512&wl5=9006806&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=22048287&wl13=&veh=sem#read-more

Title: Re: zing-it throw line
Post by: slabzilla73 on Dec 26, 2017, 09:43 AM

That's a great idea.  I'm going to make one right now thanks.