FTC 1.6mm Stiffline Yellow 80m

FTC 1.6mm Stiffline is a throw line in yellow, supplied in an 80m length. Its stiffer body resists tangling and pays out cleanly, while the thin diameter helps a throw bag reach high crotches.

Why a stiffer throw line

Soft throw line flies well but can knot on itself in the cube or wrap around twigs in the canopy. A stiffer line holds its shape, comes off the pile with fewer snarls, and is easier to work back through branches when you are isolating a union.

At 1.6mm it is thin enough for long throws, and 80m is plenty for tall trees with line to spare. Compare other throw lines if you prefer a softer or thicker line.

Stiffer line also makes it easier to flip the line off a twig or push it over a union with a pole, which saves resets on cluttered trees.

Handling and care

Flake it into a throw cube or bag and let it pay out freely. Thin line can be hard on bare hands when pulling a heavy climbing line up, so wear gloves or use a thicker line for big hauls.

Check for nicks and thin spots and cut out damage. Throw line is not life-support gear; use it only to set your climbing or rigging line, and keep the crew out of the drop zone when throwing.

Keeping a spare throw line in the truck saves a job when a line gets cut or stuck in the crown.