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Throwbag / Throwline can be someone’s Lifeline!

It’s an essential piece of kit, highly valued by rescue teams and all those who partake in recreational water activities; such as kayaking, canoeing, rafting to open water swimming, by pros or novices alike.

  • Throwbag / Throwline, is a rescue device with a length of rope stuffed loosely into a bag so it can pay out through the top when the bag is thrown.
  • Attract the casualty’s attention, only then throw the Throwbag.
  • Aim to get the line to land across their body, while keeping a firm hold of the tail end of the rope.
  • Maintain your ‘throwline; by cleaning and coiling it at the end of the day to avoid kinks and snags, this will ensure smooth running when in use.
  • The Reach and Rescue Throwbag has a large opening for the easy and swift repacking if a second throw is needed or there is more than one casualty.
  • Select a throw bag that matches your needs.
  • It’s important to practise & practise your throwing technique….
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