Notch Big Shot Throw Weight Launcher - 8ft

The Notch Big Shot Throw Weight Launcher is a proven and highly effective tool for arborists who need a fast, accurate and efficient way to place a throw line high into the canopy. This 8ft configuration is designed to launch a throw weight and line over a target branch, making it easier to install a friction saver, set a climbing line or establish a precise access point for tree climbing operations.

It's in stock at Gustharts as an authorised Notch Equipment dealer, with free UK delivery on this order.

Capable of achieving a vertical distance of over 100 feet with impressive accuracy, the Notch Big Shot throw line launcher is a trusted choice for professional arborists who want cleaner, quicker and more controlled canopy access. The launcher head is designed to fit quick connect fibreglass poles, allowing fast setup and reliable performance on site.

If you need a dependable tree climbing throw weight launcher for accurate line placement, the Notch Big Shot remains one of the best-known and most widely used tools in arboriculture.

Key Features & Benefits

• Designed to launch a throw weight and throw line into the canopy
• Ideal for setting friction savers and climbing lines
• Can achieve a vertical height of over 100 feet
• Provides excellent accuracy and control
• 8ft pole configuration, designed to fit quick connect fibreglass poles
• Fast and easy to assemble on site
• Widely trusted by professional arborists

Fast, Accurate Canopy Access

The Notch Big Shot Throw Weight Launcher is designed to make canopy access quicker and more accurate than manual throw line placement alone. By launching a throw weight over a chosen branch, it helps climbers establish clean access points for climbing systems with less wasted time and fewer misfires.

This makes it especially useful for professional tree climbing, canopy access and advanced rope setup work.

Ideal for Friction Savers & Climbing Line Installation

Once the throw line is successfully placed, the Notch Big Shot helps users pull through a friction saver, install a climbing rope or set up an access line for efficient ascent. This makes it a key tool for arborists who want more reliable and repeatable line placement in taller or more awkward trees.

Quick Setup with Fibreglass Poles

The Big Shot head is designed to work with quick connect fibreglass poles, allowing users to build and deploy the launcher quickly when needed. This helps reduce setup time and keeps the system practical for everyday use on site.

Important: The Notch Big Shot is not for use with wooden poles.

Technical Details

Why Choose the Notch Big Shot?

The Notch Big Shot is one of the most trusted tools in arboriculture for a reason. Accurate, reliable and quick to deploy, it makes throw line placement easier and helps climbers set clean access points with confidence. For faster, more consistent shots, the Big Shot Trigger upgrade improves launching accuracy and control.

Pairs Well With

Improve accuracy and consistency with the Big Shot Trigger, or keep your launcher working with a genuine Big Shot Replacement Head.

Also Known As

Also searched for as: Notch Big Shot, throw weight launcher, tree climbing catapult, arborist throw line launcher.

Ideal For

• Professional arborists and tree climbers
• Installing climbing lines
• Setting friction savers
• Accurate throw line placement
• Canopy access in taller trees

FAQs

UK Delivery

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