Legendary Harrison Rocket Throwball

Sean Freeman · 10th May 2007, 05:05 AM

I'll second Ekka's questions, also I seem to go through bags with great rapidity, probably cause I'm a bit rough with them but I also feel the stitched seams dont hold as well as they should. Would really like to see some pics of your throwballs.

George Hayduke · 10th May 2007, 12:34 PM

I've used Rockets for years. My first one got jammed up in a tree and I had to cut the line and leave the Rocket...I mourned for weeks

I poked a hole in another one which was my fault. A handstitch and two thin layers of marine Goop and it is still going strong. Like Silky handsaws, you pay more the first time you buy a Rocket but you don't have to replace them very often. That's how value is determined, along with performance.

My wish was that the Rocket came in a heavier version. In the tall trees the 12oz bag isn't enough to pull down the throwline because of friction and the weight of the throwline. That forces me to use second-string bags.

Ekka · 10th May 2007, 01:30 PM

I need a 20oz to make sure they come down out of palms esp washy's.

Tree Machine · 14th May 2007, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Hayduke

My wish was that the Rocket came in a heavier version. In the tall trees the 12oz bag isn't enough to pull down the throwline because of friction and the weight of the throwline. That forces me to use second-string bags.

I would like a 12 ounce, because I say what George says when using my 8 and 10 ounce. What'r ya using for line, George, and what diameter? Do I get that you have a 12oz Rocket?

Ekka · 14th May 2007, 01:41 PM

I got a couple of rockets today posted over ... real nice. An 18oz and 14oz.

I notice that there's little air space in the bag so less bunching up of the bag getting stuck in forks.

George Hayduke · 20th May 2007, 05:36 PM

I use the small diameter Fling It or Zing it when I need two lines. FI is my favorite!!!

Ekka · 20th May 2007, 10:11 PM

I use throw bags mainly or most often to set pull lines for felling.... and the occasional prune.

kauriman · 14th June 2007, 08:27 PM

Sorry for the long silence, but i tried to post and kept getting cut off for some reason.
We should have a web site up soon. i'll let you all know.

Cheers
Kauriman

Ekka · 14th June 2007, 10:56 PM

There's something whacko with the wires down thatta ways.

I had a Skype chat to Tim and it kept cutting out, even ADSL connections rely on phone wires.

Bermy · 2nd July 2007, 10:15 AM

I have a 10oz rocket out here in Bermy land, but as I posted on another site, I have a throwing disability.

The rocket at least lets me get the line up in less tries than my weaver, I WILL NOT say how many tries I need.
I'm actually in need of throwbag therapy, it's very sad.

jim1nz · 2nd July 2007, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bermy

I have a 10oz rocket out here in Bermy land, but as I posted on another site, I have a throwing disability.

The rocket at least lets me get the line up in less tries than my weaver, I WILL NOT say how many tries I need.
I'm actually in need of throwbag therapy, it's very sad.

Haha come on mate you cant be that bad! You know what they say, practice makes perfect...

Bermy · 3rd July 2007, 05:02 AM

Oh boy, good thing you are on the other side of the planet!!!
Little children on pedal bikes are not safe, windows, potted plants...

I will practice some today, duck everyone!!!!

Ekka · 3rd July 2007, 01:58 PM

I threw the 20oz bag real hard and high to get it over a cotton palm head, as you know it's good to go much higher and over the top so the bag comes down.

First throw of the morning, too lazy to get the big shot out, give it heaps and RUN RUN ... it's a rain maker!

It went straight up way high and came down right on the dudes new pergola roof denting it.

Well, we got the rake out and became professional ding removers by pushing up the tin roofing till it was nice again.

Bermy · 3rd July 2007, 04:14 PM

Thanks, Ekka, you made me feel better!

TrevMcRev · 4th July 2007, 01:42 AM

My first crack with my new fandagled throwbag about 10 years ago that was supposed to go high up into the canopy to access a big Ficus in a clients front yard went backwards over my head, over the powerlines and landed in the street tree

Practice helps, so does a bigshot. Love the bigshot. Spins out the customers too

Ekka · 4th July 2007, 01:30 PM

Just as well no cars in the street.

10th May 2007, 05:05 AM	#26 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,671	I'll second Ekka's questions, also I seem to go through bags with great rapidity, probably cause I'm a bit rough with them but I also feel the stitched seams dont hold as well as they should. Would really like to see some pics of your throwballs. __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

10th May 2007, 01:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	I need a 20oz to make sure they come down out of palms esp washy's. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

14th May 2007, 01:41 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	I got a couple of rockets today posted over ... real nice. An 18oz and 14oz. I notice that there's little air space in the bag so less bunching up of the bag getting stuck in forks. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

20th May 2007, 10:11 PM	#32 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	I use throw bags mainly or most often to set pull lines for felling.... and the occasional prune. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

14th June 2007, 10:56 PM	#34 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	There's something whacko with the wires down thatta ways. I had a Skype chat to Tim and it kept cutting out, even ADSL connections rely on phone wires. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

10th May 2007, 12:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 92	I've used Rockets for years. My first one got jammed up in a tree and I had to cut the line and leave the Rocket...I mourned for weeks I poked a hole in another one which was my fault. A handstitch and two thin layers of marine Goop and it is still going strong. Like Silky handsaws, you pay more the first time you buy a Rocket but you don't have to replace them very often. That's how value is determined, along with performance. My wish was that the Rocket came in a heavier version. In the tall trees the 12oz bag isn't enough to pull down the throwline because of friction and the weight of the throwline. That forces me to use second-string bags.

20th May 2007, 05:36 PM	#31 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 92	I use the small diameter Fling It or Zing it when I need two lines. FI is my favorite!!!

14th June 2007, 08:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
kauriman Sappling Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NZ Posts: 23	Sorry for the long silence, but i tried to post and kept getting cut off for some reason. We should have a web site up soon. i'll let you all know. Cheers Kauriman

2nd July 2007, 10:15 AM	#35 (permalink)
Bermy Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 67	I have a 10oz rocket out here in Bermy land, but as I posted on another site, I have a throwing disability. The rocket at least lets me get the line up in less tries than my weaver, I WILL NOT say how many tries I need. I'm actually in need of throwbag therapy, it's very sad. __________________ Keep smiling, people will wonder what you are up to! (especially if you're gunning a chainsaw!)

3rd July 2007, 05:02 AM	#37 (permalink)
Bermy Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 67	Oh boy, good thing you are on the other side of the planet!!! Little children on pedal bikes are not safe, windows, potted plants... I will practice some today, duck everyone!!!! __________________ Keep smiling, people will wonder what you are up to! (especially if you're gunning a chainsaw!)

3rd July 2007, 01:58 PM	#38 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	I threw the 20oz bag real hard and high to get it over a cotton palm head, as you know it's good to go much higher and over the top so the bag comes down. First throw of the morning, too lazy to get the big shot out, give it heaps and RUN RUN ... it's a rain maker! It went straight up way high and came down right on the dudes new pergola roof denting it. Well, we got the rake out and became professional ding removers by pushing up the tin roofing till it was nice again. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

3rd July 2007, 04:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
Bermy Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 67	Thanks, Ekka, you made me feel better! __________________ Keep smiling, people will wonder what you are up to! (especially if you're gunning a chainsaw!)

4th July 2007, 01:42 AM	#40 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	My first crack with my new fandagled throwbag about 10 years ago that was supposed to go high up into the canopy to access a big Ficus in a clients front yard went backwards over my head, over the powerlines and landed in the street tree Practice helps, so does a bigshot. Love the bigshot. Spins out the customers too __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

4th July 2007, 01:30 PM	#41 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	Just as well no cars in the street. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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