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Old 7th February 2007, 03:41 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Legendary Harrison Rocket Throwball

Its about time us Kiwis share one of the best trade secrets with the rest of the world and its called the "Harrison Rocket" throwball. This throwball has been pain painstakingly researched and developed by Andy and Ali Harrison and is hand made by Ali herself. 3 times New Zealand climbing champ Andy, seeking more from a throwball got together with some European climbers including Bernard Strauser, 4 time world climbing champion, collectively found out what was required to end up with the perfect throwball.

This is the end result...




A compact, strong and ergonomic throwball

Slender design decreases the chance of it getting stuck.

Notice web at the bottom of throwball which allows you to clip a biner between rope and ball so you dont have to untie the ball from the string. This also makes isolating branch crotches easy by jumping rope over stubs etc.

You can ask for any weight to the gram if you are that way inclined

These are actually sent around the world but not many actually know about the Rocket, hope i have opened your eyes and put you onto a winner!

Contact Andy for more info (kauriman)
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Old 7th February 2007, 03:59 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Good idea having that webbing at the bottom.

So you get them made any weight you like hey.

How do they go in a big shot?
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Old 7th February 2007, 02:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hey you dont need a bigshot with these throwballs! Na haha yea they are great in a bigshot.

Yep any weight but you better check with Andy if you want something over 16-18 oz.
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Old 7th February 2007, 10:08 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I use a 20 oz so it comes down from a crappy cotton palm head! lol Cant get them anymore ...
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Old 21st March 2007, 08:33 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I use the Harrison Rockets and absolutely love them. Definitely a cut above. The only place I can find them herre in the states is from Fresno Arborist Supply and they only come in 8 and 10 oz. I have both.

Something I wonder about. The fabric is like a cordura nylon or something. With other bags, that fabric allows lead dust from the lead shot to escape. Because of this I have written complaints to the manufacturers. The Harrison, however, as many times as it's pounded the earth (or pavement or concrete) has never leaked anything, has never discolored gray, has never shown ANY indication that there is lead shot in there, which brings me to the question: Is there lead shot in there, or is it something else? If not lead, what is it?

Then I'll share what the lead shot shot bag manufacturer (Weaver) told me is the reason why they use lead in their bags.
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Old 22nd March 2007, 01:05 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Well bugger it, now I gotta get some of these legendary throw bags ... I'm a sharp shooter on the ole throwline, nothing turns me on more than a good crotch shot.
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Old 22nd March 2007, 03:15 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Im off to the fishing shop tommorow for some hand reels!!!!
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Old 22nd March 2007, 04:06 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Are you going fishing or gonna start using a throwline Lopa?
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Old 22nd March 2007, 05:43 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Il bring some over for you Ekka, it can me my trademark gift when im traveling around...

The secret is in the hand crafting...
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Old 23rd March 2007, 07:52 PM   #10 (permalink)
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which brings me to the question: Is there lead shot in there, or is it something else? If not lead, what is it?
I could dissect one, but I know someone knows the answer.
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Old 7th May 2007, 07:12 PM   #11 (permalink)
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The Rockets have their lead shot enclosed in a balloon to contain the lead dust. Lead toxicity isn't a big concern usually but the getting the powder and slime on your hands is not healthy.

The Rockets are the best bags made! The second best thing to come out of New Zealand after Sir Edmund Hillary


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Old 7th May 2007, 07:21 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Absolutely George.

Hey im sure they dont use lead pellets anymore, gone to steel for the enviornmental and health issues.
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Old 8th May 2007, 12:51 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Inquiring minds want to know.

Jim, could you make contact with them by e-mail, we wish to summon them forward so they can be part of their own thread. We have this specific question and I have heard rumor that it is stainless steel shot. That was a rather big turn-on, something I would pay extra for.

I say "Harrison Rocket People, come forth ye, and defend thine sackage. Speaketh of your wares. Hark, I say."
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Old 8th May 2007, 12:52 AM   #14 (permalink)
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I mean, how could they resist that?
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Old 8th May 2007, 01:06 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Good idea will do now. Might take a day or too but he will pull through...

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It seems like the reason that the Rocket goes so well is from the aerodynamic shape. It's got a small profile and the bag seems to go straight where the typical bag seems to tumble a bit more. That tiny ring on top may have something to do with it's flight too. I know that it hangs up less than the other bags taht I have.
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Old 8th May 2007, 04:53 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Plus its got the little strap at the bottom of the ball to pull ropes up too. Check the photos, Ekka and i will put a vid up, watch for it in a couple of weeks...
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