Throw Bag Rescues: 4 Ways to Throw Coils

If you paddle on rivers and carry a rescue throw bag, throwing coils is an essential skill: you can get a second throw without taking the time to re-stuff your bag. Another advantage to coils is that you can throw less rope. Throwing less rope can limit the amount of rope in a river (entrapment issue); leave you with rope in your bag for a ’split bag’ (see Split Bag video); and for many people is more Watch clear demos of butterfly coils, the TRU method, and loops— all are good ways to coil a rope for a ’throw’ rescue in whitewater. Let us know if you have any questions or comments :) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe — Subscribe — Subscribe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Take a rescue course: Group training: Take a river trip: Experiential education programs: BRR Blog: Contact: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ciel et Bois — Cottage rental and meeting venue for large groups, 20 mins from Ottawa: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: IG: FB: TikTok: @borealriver