2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
I like dealing with dave at American Arborist. Hes a good guy. I stoped to say hi to him at his trailer at symposium but he was so busy so I didnt get to talk to him for more then like 20 seconds.
Throw line.
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I like dealing with dave at American Arborist. Hes a good guy. I stoped to say hi to him at his trailer at symposium but he was so busy so I didnt get to talk to him for more then like 20 seconds.
yup he always does good there. You should of stuck around for the climbing classes yesterday lots of good stuff. Jim Roach was one of the speakers. I always learn some new trick from those guys.
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
I wanted to, but I finally got a oportunity to get this tree job I have been trying to do for about a month or so done. Was one of my last chances to do it before i head to vacation for 10 days.
John Paul Sanborn
Above average climber
I've found that you need to tension up new lines to get the factory hockles out of it, after you use it for a while it develops a new bend "frequency" ad Tom D. puts it.
What i will do is set the line in a big crotch, put a throwball on each end and pull hard. The design a little stretch in the cordage, which is counter productive, I like a more hard lay in the line.
The problem with the bigger diameter lines is you get more resistance in flight, so its harder to hit those 80-100 ft TIP's. If you are going for 50-60 it does not really matter. I have the 2.2mm ZingIt in one of the huge rolls, so if I have to cut it down too far I just pull out a new section, then give the short line to a client. it is less than $0.20/ft (w/shipping) so I do not get too attached to it.
With the supper big shot on very tall trees you may wast to start with monfil as your first messenger line. I think Graeme actually uses bailing twine since it biodegrades. Having a disposable line for those really tall shots can be a time saver.
What i will do is set the line in a big crotch, put a throwball on each end and pull hard. The design a little stretch in the cordage, which is counter productive, I like a more hard lay in the line.
The problem with the bigger diameter lines is you get more resistance in flight, so its harder to hit those 80-100 ft TIP's. If you are going for 50-60 it does not really matter. I have the 2.2mm ZingIt in one of the huge rolls, so if I have to cut it down too far I just pull out a new section, then give the short line to a client. it is less than $0.20/ft (w/shipping) so I do not get too attached to it.
With the supper big shot on very tall trees you may wast to start with monfil as your first messenger line. I think Graeme actually uses bailing twine since it biodegrades. Having a disposable line for those really tall shots can be a time saver.
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
here it is
Cool attachment, but I have never had any problems with my 2 4' jenson poles on mine. I under stand the reason for the hinge plate, but the rubber bottom cup on my one pole works great. Just my 2 cents
He is using the 6' Jameson pole from his pole saw setup, cheaper then buying new poles just buy the big shot head. I guess he could have added the rubber boot for $3.49 but 6 ft is still too short.
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
Oh, now i understand why he is using a 6' pole. I bought mine as a kit. Instead of building that base, couldn't you just buy a 2' pole and put on a rubber cap? I often thought about getting a 6' pole so the big shot would be 10' tall so i dont have to kneal on the ground when i am lining up my shot.
A little off topic, but does anyone use the quick release with there big shot? I bought one, but havent used it yet.
A little off topic, but does anyone use the quick release with there big shot? I bought one, but havent used it yet.
beastmaster
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Thanks for the pictures. I need me one of those. I bought the tarp burrito Rope Tarp : SherrillTree Tree Care Equipment Lots of the work I do is on mountain sides and undeveloped areas, and I'm hoping this thing will make my life easier. So far I've unrolled it in the living room and can't figure out how to reroll it with the line in it. Can't be that hard, can it?:msp_smile:
I have been just pulling it off the spool and yes it does retain a lot of memory. In the future I'll try to pre tension it.
I have been just pulling it off the spool and yes it does retain a lot of memory. In the future I'll try to pre tension it.
tree md
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FYI, instead of buying the rubber cap for you big shot or any of your poles just go to home depot and buy a bunch of crutch caps. Same size and cheaper.
beastmaster
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That is the reason I tryed the smaller line to get more distance on those 80+ shots. I tried braid fishing line on a spinning reel that I secured to the pole. That 14oz throw bag is now orbiting the moon.
I still think a bow reel used for bow fishing would work perfect. AMS Retriever Pro Reel or even simpler hand wrap bowfishing reel That along with a bow trigger. And a hand grip so you could lay it on your shoulder like a rocket propelled grenade launcher, loaded then aim and fire. Be deadly on small game too.
2treeornot2tree
Dont cry, just do it
Why, because you might get hungry while out doing tree work?
beastmaster
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That or might just get bored.
lostcoastland
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How do you get the rubber caps to stay on? I guess grip glue and saftey wire like a motorcycle grip would do it. they fall right off when you get it new..
lostcoastland
ArboristSite Operative
MIGHT get hungry?? I get so hungry im eating fruit off the trees and day old lunches, haha, or jack in the box.
lostcoastland
ArboristSite Operative
Going to pick off one of those nearby SQUAB and throw it on the chipper header...If your going to kill it you have to eat it..i bet there are alot of roadkill afficiendos on this site..HA!
