This review is more for those who don't know much about throw bags, like me before buying this. First, a thank you to those who took the time to write a review. They were all very helpful to me in deciding to buy this bag.
The bag of rope is EXCELLENT. No cons that I can think of, other than the price may seem a bit high. And the light stick holder doesn't hold a light stick very tightly. Not sure it would be useful given how easily the stick comes out.
Although I didn't have ANY experience with throw bags, I do have a lot of experience kayaking and camping in the backcountry, and the use of ropes.This is great quality rope and the bag seems very durable and functional.
Now, for those who are not familiar with throwing bags like this, I HIGHLY recommend some practice before putting yourself in an emergency situation. Here is why: I played outfield in softball for decades, throwing thousands and thousands of balls over the years. I can throw rocks, footballs, and all sorts of balls. But I looked liked a complete dork when this bag arrived and I went to show my kids how to throw it. One thing I quickly learned is that throwing underhand is VERY different than the throwing I am experienced with. My first "throw" with this thing went straight UP. Surely if I had actually been throwing to a victim on the water, they would have quickly turned from hope to despair..On the other hand, they may have been uplifted by uncontrolled laughter. One thing is for sure, I would have failed at saving them.
So, PRACTICE, and then practice more. It took me about a dozen attempts to finally throw this bag effectively, at my target, the full length of the rope. My first few throws, only about 40-50 feet of rope was coming out. I felt that there was no way it could be possible for it all to come out, as I felt I was making good throws. Keep practicing. With each throw I was throwing it further and further. Before long, you will be able to throw the bag and end up with all 75' of rope outside of the bag.
The rope is easy to store back into the bag and it never once got caught while throwing.
Also, as a softball player, I figured I could probably throw this thing better overhand. Nope. Just not the same as throwing a ball. I found underhand throwing the best option for this bag. Of course, in an emergency, you throw it whichever way makes the most sense.
Have fun, be safe, and practice. You will be glad you did if you are ever in an emergency situation.
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