Weaver Throw Weight and Line Kit (16 oz)

The Weaver throw weight and line kit pairs a 16 oz throw weight with throw line, giving you what you need to set a climbing line or rigging point from the ground. The heavier bag is easier to drive through dense canopy and bring back down on the far side.

When a 16 oz bag makes sense

Throw bag weight is a trade-off. Lighter bags fly higher and are easier to throw; heavier bags push through leaves and small twigs and pull line back down over a high, rough crotch. A 16 oz bag is the choice for big trees, dense crowns, and limbs with lots of bark friction where a light bag just hangs up.

Many climbers carry two weights and swap as needed. See other bags and lines in our throw line section.

A heavy bag is also handy for isolating a specific union. Once the line is over, the extra weight helps you lower the bag smoothly and control where it comes down.

Throwing and line care

Lay out or bag the line so it pays out cleanly, check the drop zone is clear of people, traffic, and power lines, and throw underhand with a smooth swing. Keep your eyes on the bag in case it comes back fast. Never throw anywhere near energized conductors; ANSI Z133 sets minimum approach distances.

Store the line in a cube or bag so it is ready to go next time. Check it for nicks and fused spots, and replace it when it starts to break. Throw line is for setting lines only, never for climbing or rigging loads.