Weaver 12 oz Throw Weight

The Weaver 12 oz throw weight is a mid-range bag that suits most trees, heavy enough to carry line through light canopy and light enough to reach good height. It has a ring to tie your throw line to and a bright, durable shell.

Getting line into the canopy

Twelve ounces is a common all-rounder. It carries enough momentum to pull most throw lines over a high limb and drop back to the ground, without being so heavy that height suffers.

Throw weights work best with a slick throw line and a cube or bag that lets the line pay out without tangling. Different weights suit different heights and line diameters, so many climbers carry two. See all options in throw weight and line.

If you only own one throw weight, 12 oz is a sensible place to start. Add a lighter or heavier bag later once you see which trees give you trouble.

Practice pays off with any throw weight. A few minutes of low, controlled shots on an easy tree before the job builds the feel for release point and line management that makes high shots routine.

Using it safely

Check the ring and shell for wear before each use, and retire a bag that is split or leaking shot. A heavier 16 oz weight helps in dense canopy or with thicker line.

Clear the drop zone and call out before every throw. Keep people, vehicles and power lines well clear, and never throw near energized conductors. Once the line is set, pull your climbing line up and inspect the union and the tie-in point before you climb, following ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions.