A self contained line throwing unit consisting of a weatherproof plastic casing with end cap, twist-grip trigger assembly, rocket and line. Fully compliant to the latest international SPOLAS legislation, the device has a throwing range of between 230m and 250m and meets world-wide approval standards.
 
The Pains Wessex LTA is designed for ease of operation in the most extreme weather conditions. It can be used in all situations where a line is required to be passes accurately and quickly, these include: all line-throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship-to-shore, shore-to-ship, and shore based rescue services, rescue of swimmers in distress and line carrying across obstacles and rough terrain.