Legendary Harrison Rocket Throwball

jim1nz · 7th February 2007, 03:41 AM

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)

Ekka · 7th February 2007, 03:59 AM

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?

jim1nz · 7th February 2007, 02:50 PM

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.

Ekka · 7th February 2007, 10:08 PM

I use a 20 oz so it comes down from a crappy cotton palm head! lol Cant get them anymore ...

Tree Machine · 21st March 2007, 08:33 PM

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.

Ekka · 22nd March 2007, 01:05 AM

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.

a_lopa · 22nd March 2007, 03:15 AM

Im off to the fishing shop tommorow for some hand reels!!!!

Ekka · 22nd March 2007, 04:06 AM

Are you going fishing or gonna start using a throwline Lopa?

jim1nz · 22nd March 2007, 05:43 AM

Il bring some over for you Ekka, it can me my trademark gift when im traveling around...

The secret is in the hand crafting...

Tree Machine · 23rd March 2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tree Machine

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.

George Hayduke · 7th May 2007, 07:12 PM

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

jim1nz · 7th May 2007, 07:21 PM

Absolutely George.

Hey im sure they dont use lead pellets anymore, gone to steel for the enviornmental and health issues.

Tree Machine · 8th May 2007, 12:51 AM

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."

Tree Machine · 8th May 2007, 12:52 AM

I mean, how could they resist that?

jim1nz · 8th May 2007, 01:06 AM

Good idea will do now. Might take a day or too but he will pull through...

Kauriman are you there

George Hayduke · 8th May 2007, 04:45 AM

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.

jim1nz · 8th May 2007, 04:53 AM

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...

7th February 2007, 03:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	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? __________________ 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

7th February 2007, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	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. __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

7th February 2007, 10:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	I use a 20 oz so it comes down from a crappy cotton palm head! lol Cant get them anymore ... __________________ 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

22nd March 2007, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	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. __________________ 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

22nd March 2007, 03:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 903	Im off to the fishing shop tommorow for some hand reels!!!! __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

22nd March 2007, 04:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	Are you going fishing or gonna start using a throwline Lopa? __________________ 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

22nd March 2007, 05:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Il bring some over for you Ekka, it can me my trademark gift when im traveling around... The secret is in the hand crafting... __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

7th May 2007, 07:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 92	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 Last edited by George Hayduke : 7th May 2007 at 10:51 PM.

7th May 2007, 07:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Absolutely George. Hey im sure they dont use lead pellets anymore, gone to steel for the enviornmental and health issues. __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

8th May 2007, 12:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	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."

8th May 2007, 12:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	I mean, how could they resist that?

8th May 2007, 01:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	Good idea will do now. Might take a day or too but he will pull through... Kauriman are you there __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE

8th May 2007, 04:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 92	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.

8th May 2007, 04:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 296	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... __________________ SPEED ALWAYS FOLLOWS TECHNIQUE