Throwball Basics and Paracord Presets

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JRB Tree Climbing and Saddle Hunting

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The arborist throwball is used by a Saddle Hunter to rig a climbing rope into a tree, whether using the JRB Climbing Method, or traditional methods such as MRS/DRT/DdRT or SRT/SRS. Typically, a loop of paracord, known as a "paracord preset" is left in the tree to facilitate future climbs. This video covers basic throwball technique based on the self-taught style and lessons learned by JRB. Also includes tips on how to hide the paracord preset after rigging.
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@JD-mn8cx Жыл бұрын

Spent the last year messing around with throw balls and Paracord presets. I started using a tennis ball thrower for dogs. I cut a tennis ball open, fill it with scrap metal like washers or whatever I can find. Feed a piece of Paracord through it , tie it off. The wrap it once in duct tape. Into the dog ball thrower it goes. Gives me incredible distance, great precision, and is so easy on the shoulders for throwing (I have trouble throwing far) Just sharing how I get my ropes up in a tree.

@jrbtc Жыл бұрын

That's cool. Thanks for sharing. I did some experimentation with different devices and techniques a long time ago. As you did, I concluded that a sphere was easiest to throw using an overhand throw. The disadvantages were: 1. I am not capable of throwing very high compared to what i can do with a pendulum throw. 2. When we need to pull it back after it went through other branches on its way down the other side, a ball gets stuck much more than a sleek or fish shaped object. Whatever works!

@gunterbecker8528 Жыл бұрын

Absolute great presentation

@jrbtc Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! Practice your technique on an easy tree and it will pay off when working a tough one!

@jrbtc 2 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention: I prefer a 16oz throwball.

@412OutdoorGuy Жыл бұрын

Just finished my first real practice session with the throw ball and I am very excited to get better with it. I have a few points from an absolute beginner. I just bought the ball off Amazon so I started in an open field to get a feel for the throwing action and the weight first. This also gave me a chance to stretch the rope a little and get the kinks and twist out. John makes it look a lot easier than it is, but practice is the key. Keep your eyes on the ball when you are bringing it down out of the tree, it can drop easy or fly like a bullet if you are pulling it out of a branch. When in doubt of getting it stuck, just take it off the rope. I eventually learned to pile the rope by my feet in the reverse order it would follow the ball. The end furthest from the ball first, working towards the ball. John's suggestion to start lower and work your way higher is also helpful. After about 30 minutes I was getting much better, but more practice is the key. Thanks again, John.

@jrbtc Жыл бұрын

Good comments. I am learning from you here too. It's difficult to remember everything I have learned over the years and i will get some of these points into future content.

@morgantroutster 2 жыл бұрын

Killer video John. I feel very confident now that I can do these and find them come deer season when the time is right AND know I have a proven system. Many thanks! Kevin

@jrbtc Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that ... u got me thinking, i probably should do a video on finding your tree in the dark!

@davidsicard2651 Жыл бұрын

Some great idea's. Thank you

@kennethrogers1129 2 жыл бұрын

Did several practice climbs over the weekend, just 20 foot climb, with neck strap and self tending setup, and without. Also practiced bypassing a limb. Quite the learning experience and getting confident for hunting season! I use a 16 oz ball also. I go back and forth with it changing ends/sides of the throw line , just by making a slip knot/loop for the ball, to get it where I want the climbing rope. Nice method of carrying you throw line, thanks for sharing. I like making a loop for the toss, gives me a smooth release. Good idea to detach the ball on retrieval of the line.

@jrbtc Жыл бұрын

I am not sure very many are using the neckstrap option as it had limited appeal but glad it's working for u.

@kennethrogers1129 Жыл бұрын

@@jrbtc works good for me with the 4-2-3, and keeps a pair of hitches handy for limb bypass. But it was nice without it too, with no limb to bypass. Once you get your preset cord in position it’s a breeze.

@The_Fit_ness_monster Жыл бұрын

I throw on every hunt, at first it was rough but I got to be pretty good at it, it’s half being a good throw and half is being smart about where you’re throwing.

@jaydoggie8379 Жыл бұрын

Just picked up a weaver throwball Tuesday. Got out this morning and used it to preset a tree in my woods. Took a few throws and a little cursing but finally got it. Crotch is about 30ft. in a leaning tree with multiple trunks.

@jrbtc Жыл бұрын

Great. You still should go find an easy tree and do some practice. Every errant throw is a chance to have an issue. There's nothing like playing cornhole and putting bag after bag in the hole... and this is the same way, with more downside for missing

@jaydoggie8379 Жыл бұрын

@@jrbtc Definitely need practice all around. Great system though. Very quiet and fast. I foresee plenty of practice in the near future as I get out to public land and preset trees. Best of luck to you this coming season.

@stuartporter5428 2 жыл бұрын

Great! thanks 😀

@terrylabbee2116 10 ай бұрын

Was that a deer in the background at the very beginning??

@jrbtc 10 ай бұрын

Ha, no, there's a road probably 200yds away and that was probably a passing truck. But way to go with your attention to detail! That's a skill a hunter needs!

@francoisnaude6880 Жыл бұрын

Hallo. How can I get in contact with you. Want to ask a couple questions about ropes

@jrbtc Жыл бұрын

Leave a comment at the bottom of this page asking me to contact you. I will receive your email address as u entered it although it's not displayed for others. Give me a day or so to get to it pls. jrbtreeclimbing.com/content/feedback/

@jesselewton3517 Жыл бұрын

Take your quick link off the throwball. Tie an overhand knot in the throw line big enough to fit the ball. Put the eye you tied through the metal ring and around the bottom of the bag. Girth hitch the ring. Less shit to get caught. Fulltime arborist here. Also, get some 2mm-5mm throw line. That stuff is to heavy, its slowing down the throw.

@jesselewton3517 Жыл бұрын

Also go buy some Dmm xsre carabiner. Tiny little things that are weight rated to 900lbs. Half the weight of those quick links

@jrbtc Жыл бұрын

Thx Jesse. Appreciate your experience. I used to use and end loop and girth hitch, and its quick to remove, but i got it stuck once where a branch got caught inbetween the two strands of the girth hitch. I also tried using a small carabiner but got that caught too. Not a fan of a clove for this application either. One of my arb buddies prefers it. So far, the only thing which has never gotten stuck is a small quick link. I believe the yellow line is 3mm. I bought it at my local arb supply store.

@martindejaen3337 2 жыл бұрын

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@LynnJynh9315 8 ай бұрын

Dude.... slingshot. I know for a fact arborists use em.

@jrbtc 8 ай бұрын

Yes of course that's an option, but a saddle hunter doesn't climb more than 25 ft and there's nothing we can't hit with a one arm underhand toss. Of course, there's some practice necessary to develop the skill. Your choice.