throw rope
Tossed safety line
A throw rope is a length of rope, often brightly colored and stored in a bag, designed to be thrown to someone in water during a rescue.
The bag serves as a weight for accurate throwing and allows the rope to deploy smoothly: Every kayaker should carry a throw rope.
Also called a throw bag.
- lassoLooped rope for catching
- tossLight, casual throw
- hurlThrow with great force
- lifelineEssential connection to safety
- life lineEmergency rescue tether
rescue line · coil · rescue · knot · tie the knot · loop · fling · heave · catch · climbing · rappel · belay · swing · noose · twine · cord · tug of war · pitch
rope function/purpose
throw ropetow cable
Heavy-duty pulling strap
tow rope · tow line · anchor line · anchor rope · mooring line
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