WWTC Throw Bag

While searching for new products we're fully convinced by, Bernie was connected with Gaspar Concz. Gaspar is a Rescue 3 instructor, trainer and IRF head instructor — a proper raft and river dude — and has made it his mission to design stable and safe rescue equipment. The result: his WWTC throw bags.

The throw bags and rope are made from polypropylene (PP). PP is the lightest commercially available fibre and is extremely heat-resistant, abrasion-proof and water-repellent. This means the ropes have a massively high breaking strength and are very resistant to abrasion and wear, even when used for pulley systems.
The WWTC throw bag features a hook-and-loop pocket. Inside this pocket sits the rope loop, so a carabiner can be perfectly attached and stowed. We consider this feature very important, as on other throw bags the loop is often too large, creating the risk of hands slipping through and getting dangerously caught.
The bag is also large enough to repack the rope without any problems.

WWTC throw bags come with a rope diameter of 8 mm or 9 mm and rope lengths of 18 m, 20 m, or 23 m.

Additionally available are carry systems (belt) for the waist — particularly helpful when rafting or setting safety on the riverbank when your hands need to be free.

Using this rescue device must be practised regularly. For example, you could set yourself the challenge of throwing the throw bag twice with precision at the start of every kayaking trip. For more essential safety input, check out our Safety Course!

WWTC Throw Bag Product Details:

Rope material: Polypropylene
Bag material: Polypropylene/Polyester

8 mm rope diameter
Breaking strength: approx. 14 kN / 3000 lb (1400 kg)
Knot breaking strength: approx. 7.5 kN / 1650 lb (750 kg)
Weight 18 m: 690 g
Weight 20 m: 750 g
Weight 23 m: 840 g

9 mm rope diameter
Breaking strength: approx. 21 kN / 4600 lb (2100 kg)
Knot breaking strength: approx. 11.5 kN / 2500 lb (1150 kg)
Weight 18 m: 960 g
Weight 20 m: 1070 g
Weight 23 m: 1240 g