Big Shot Throw Line Launcher

The Big Shot throw line launcher is a pole-mounted slingshot that sends a throw weight much higher than most climbers can throw by hand. It is a go-to tool for setting lines in tall conifers and big hardwoods.

Reach the unions you want

Hand throwing tops out well below the best tie-in points on a tall tree. The Big Shot, sometimes called a bean bag launcher, uses heavy elastic bands on a pole to launch a throw weight high and straight. You aim, draw, release, and the weight carries the throw line over the union you picked.

Pair it with a good throw line and weights from our throw line kits and keep line flaked in a cube or bag so it pays out cleanly.

A launcher also helps when the best union is surrounded by dense foliage that eats hand throws. A fast, straight shot carries the weight through small gaps, so you set the line you wanted instead of settling for a lower, weaker tie-in.

Use it safely

Treat the launcher like the powerful tool it is. Never aim at people, vehicles, houses or power lines, and keep everyone out of the area where the weight can land or bounce. Wear eye protection and a helmet, and inspect bands and pouch for wear before each use. Throw lines and weights are used to set climbing lines, not to hold a climber. Always inspect the climbing line and anchor you install, follow ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions, and keep the drop zone clear when throwing.