smokey01
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Ok, I have to go, you guys are killing me. THAT WAS FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!
......but old bags do?
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Just got the hang of the Big Shot
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Ok, I have to go, you guys are killing me. THAT WAS FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!
......but old bags do?
gorman
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Yeah, I am getting the hang of srt. But on the occasion you get some brush in between the two ends of the throw line, you end up not being able to get a cinch at the top. I did just recently get the hang of the cinch.
if your not already doing it always have extra throw line and at a few bags... one on both end of your line or extra one to be able to add more weight to the end when you are trying to swing a bag one way or another to isolate a limb can help.
I started a thread on just that topic a while back. Pictures and explanations: http://www.arboristsite.com/commercial-tree-care-climbing/114374.htm
By the way: I discovered that the trigger from Cabelas did not release properly when the big shot was really pulled hard. I just ran a loop of string from the trigger anchor-point, through the pocket on the big shot, and then held it with the archery trigger. This reduced the load on the trigger by more than 1/2, and the trigger always works like a charm.
TreeAce
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Never mind. I am thinking several moves ahead. I was actually looking for a response from MDS. I thought he was talking about hitting your TIP but the throw bag keeps sailing so you gotta "pull it back" in order to let it down in a usable fashion. If you miss your damn TIP than no ****, untie the bag, pull the line n start over.
I thought I had an original idea...guess I stole your idea without even knowing it.
I have been good with just the key ring on the Big Shot's loop, and hook the caliper release onto the key ring. I wrap the release's strap around my wrist as designed. I do use it on the 8' pole.
I'll try to remember to get a picture next time I have it out...but there is nothing too complicated about it.
Not my idea first, either.
We all spend too much time with ropes, pulleys, and load control. Putting some of that expertise onto a big rubber band seems natural.
We all spend too much time with ropes, pulleys, and load control. Putting some of that expertise onto a big rubber band seems natural.
beastmaster
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I like breaking out the big shot just to see some peoples faces when they see that big a_ _ sling shot. I don't use it as much as I did when I first got it. I've gotten pretty good at throwing my throw ball.
In big tall euc's ,especially, " Eucalyptus citriodora". it make all the difference in the world. I normally go for the best shot first, If I can't hit it in two trys, I go for an easier one. I like sending the throw ball over the whole tree(I use only16 oz bags)and tying off at the base. Don't have to be as accurate.
I can see where a trigger release could help out a lot. Mike if you want to get rid of that release you got, we could probably work some thing out.
In big tall euc's ,especially, " Eucalyptus citriodora". it make all the difference in the world. I normally go for the best shot first, If I can't hit it in two trys, I go for an easier one. I like sending the throw ball over the whole tree(I use only16 oz bags)and tying off at the base. Don't have to be as accurate.
I can see where a trigger release could help out a lot. Mike if you want to get rid of that release you got, we could probably work some thing out.
The use of a trigger release and a pulley system to control the tension takes the Big Shot into a whole new class of tool. It's like stepping up to a sniper rifle from an open sight 30-30. The biggest problem I have now is not shooting too hard, or falling short because I didn't want to blast through the canopy to the end of my string. My expense to add all the pieces was less than $50, and it has worked flawlessly without repairs for 3 years now.
Like someone else posted, setting a line in those really cluttered pinoaks is a pain. Branch interference is my biggest aiming problem, and I haven't yet converted to SRT, so going over the top isn't quite in my inventory of tricks yet.
Like someone else posted, setting a line in those really cluttered pinoaks is a pain. Branch interference is my biggest aiming problem, and I haven't yet converted to SRT, so going over the top isn't quite in my inventory of tricks yet.
smokey01
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newsawtooth
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Slick set up, PDQDL. Go SRT, friend. You'll never have to isolate a branch again and will wonder why you ever did.
Yep. I'm working on SRT. I have all the toys except the necessary friction device for coming down. I could just use my rescue-8, or a 'biner & munter, but those are no good to work off of.
I am unresolved as to all the varying toys; I don't want to do any changeovers, I don't want to spend a bunch of money for something I don't like, ...the list of excuses is rather long.
Right now, I think the new rope wrench looks simple, cheap, and safe. I'll bet that it functions quite nicely on drt too. Having one setup for both methods has a lot of appeal to me.
By the way, I got away from that "isolate the branch" problem a long time ago. Just tie your DRT rig to a friction saver, then raise the whole thing to your TIP with a second rope. I learned that trick here at AS.
I am unresolved as to all the varying toys; I don't want to do any changeovers, I don't want to spend a bunch of money for something I don't like, ...the list of excuses is rather long.
Right now, I think the new rope wrench looks simple, cheap, and safe. I'll bet that it functions quite nicely on drt too. Having one setup for both methods has a lot of appeal to me.
By the way, I got away from that "isolate the branch" problem a long time ago. Just tie your DRT rig to a friction saver, then raise the whole thing to your TIP with a second rope. I learned that trick here at AS.
gorman
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Only problem is that if you are rigging yourself to a basal tie in, you're putting almost twice your weight on the crotch your rope in going over. Not a problem most the time, but something always to remember.
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
Walnut season is one of my favorite times for the old big shot , man I swear I can hit a gas station roof from 400 ft away with complete accuracy :msp_sneaky: seems a walnut bouncing off a metal roof over hang can get a attendant running for cover with the quickness and I can hit a tight crotch from 80 ft with my red ball all day long , not like asking someone to set a line by hand and they hit ya in the head with the throw ball and not on purpose for sure
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Lol.. hindsight being what it is, I would've used a "lock in a sock", instead of the throw bag!! Lol.
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
Doubtful your puny arms coulda got that lock 20 ft off the ground , but anyway I've already got the pool ball in the sock , and lived to laugh about it , but thanks for reminding me why I call pear trees MDS TREES , later putz !
Peace out, Porks!!
You guys really ought to stop that nonsense. It's undignified.
Consider putting each other on "ignore".
Consider putting each other on "ignore".
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
actually it's weird the dialogue between us is exactly the same now as it was when we almost liked each other , so don't get the wrong idea this is progress to be able to talk to someone I once wished would fall into a 200 ft deep pit of wet concrete ! Anyway it's all good it's time to put all that #### to rest
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