Throw the bag or lifering Holding onto the throw bag or lifering, point your throwing arm in the direction of the casualty, alert the casualty, then throw the line towards them while holding the tail end of it in your other hand. Aim to get the line to land across their body.23 Jun 2017
What is a water rescue throw bag?
A throw bag is a rescue device with a length of rope stuffed loosely into a bag so it can pay out through the top when the bag is thrown to a swimmer. It is a standard piece of rescue equipment for water recreational activities. Bright colors make them easy to locate in an emergency.6 Oct 2020
How do you pack a throw bag?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KwaR2HjnJU
What is a throw bag used for in kayaking?
A throw bag is standard rescue equipment for kayaking and other outdoor river recreational activities. A throw bag is used to rescue someone who is swimming down a river after capsizing their kayak or canoe, but can also be used for gear retrieval and for climbing during portages.
How would you rescue someone with a throw bag?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EU7dOF1NEs
How do you use a safety throw bag?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSjmMB4QFkc
How do you throw a boat bag?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Fc96Faqxw
How do you fill a rope bag?
Vigorously stuff the rope randomly into the bag, alternating hands as you push the rope in. There's no need to make circles, loops or any kind of orderly system—just stuff! Every 20 strokes or so, push the rope in the bag down firmly to compact it as much as possible.19 Mar 2016
How do you use a canyoneering rope bag?
Clip the loop to your harness center with a carabiner, so the bag hangs conveniently in front of you. Run the rope through a high clip-point, such as a carabiner on your sternum strap or high on your shoulder strap. Some people use their helmet chin strap, but I have always found this unpleasant.19 Mar 2016