Notch Big Shot Set (2 x 4' Poles) - Individually Boxed
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If you can't climb a ladder or throw that far, you're not overkilling yourself. The higher you can get the rope, the easier it will be to pull the tree down; I once used mine and it was perfectly placed 30 feet up. It's worth it to me because I had to cut down a lot of dead ash trees due to the bug.
Today, my son and I used it with a 12 oz. Using a weight bag, I was able to secure a safety line over a limb that was 75 feet above the ground. We could have probably gone another 25 miles if we had wanted to. I could have gone another 30 feet if I wanted to, but I didn't. I can't remember the last time I spent money on something that turned out to be such a good investment. When working at that height, having a properly secured safety line is essential, and this slingshot made it simple and spectacular!
They aren't Jameson poles, but they do work well together.
As shown in the image. 2 piles of 4 feet each, as well as the slingshot itself
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When it's too far to throw a line into a tree by hand, this is pretty much the industry standard. I tried compressed air (too long to reset if you miss). ) The Big Shot is very simple to reset for do-it-yourselfers. overs. Except for the pouch, it's sturdy and well-made. After only a few shots, the stitching ripped out on the first day of use. (As seen in Figure 1) It's not a big deal to fix with a quick fix. stitcher, but come on, Notch, you're better than that. It comes with a release trigger. br>br>They sell it separately. It's not something you should buy. I did, and I threw it away instead of returning it (I was too lazy). It's difficult to install on the shaft (I had to use a clamp to compress it enough to latch it), and you can't adjust the tension for different distances. Get a panic snap and a cam-corder from a local farm/ranch store. buckle and a smidgeon of webbing (See illustration 2) You could also use an archery trigger if you have one. The panic snap costs less than ten dollars, while an archery trigger costs around thirty dollars. The webbing is threaded through the cam- You've got a 2:1 ratio to contend with. One mechanical advantage is that you can set the tension to whatever you want based on how far you pull it down. The panic snap comes out with a powerful thud. To secure the webbing at the pole's base, I simply drilled a hole in the plastic cap and inserted a long eye-hook. It was fastened with a bolt and taped in place. It's a pretty ghetto, but the eye-candy isn't for everyone. The bolt is extremely long and will not be removed.
After my first few attempts, I thought this thing was overrated and nothing more than a marketing gimmick. I dug the instructions out of the trash after I couldn't get more than 40 feet with it and saw a nice picture of how to hold it correctly and incorrectly as soon as I opened them. Sure enough, I was doing it in exactly the manner in which it was expressly forbidden. I deployed my entire 150' of throw line up the hill and across several trees after getting it back out and holding it correctly. I'm pleasantly surprised, and with some practice, I'm confident that if the conditions were right, I could take out a Turkey with this thing. I'm not sure how well a 16oz weight would take down a Turkey, but I'm sure it would knock the feathers off at the very least.
It has a better chance of pushing through leaves and returning to ground level because it is in a pound of lead bag. It's also a good idea to keep your line in a 5-foot radius. gallon bucket or on a tarp in a large figure-eight figure-eight figure-eight figure-eight figure-eight figure-eight figure Use 150 feet of 1/8-inch wire as a starting point. Wearing a hardhat, I walked down a 12-inch polyethylene line. Others will be kept at bay by wearing goggles. zone, keeping your gaze fixed on the moving bag, and opting for the Big Shot trigger system as an option. If you use 3/4-inch thick You'll need to pull up a lighter-sized rope if you're working with a 12-inch rope. In the last 45 years, I've probably cut down over 5,000 trees and witnessed numerous accidents. I now tie a line up in 80% of trees I cut near houses in case there is "any" chance of the notch breaking, a gusty wind or the tree doing something un Over the last three years, we've used it about six times. Despite being slightly over-budget, it was well worth the investment even just for the first two trees. The system as a whole is priced. I'm too old to climb up 60 feet in trees any longer, and this saved me a lot of time from having to screw steps into the trees. br>After a year of use, there is one update- I recommend the optional trigger system for improved accuracy, as it allows users to have more control over the projectile's aim and distance traveled. Unfortunately, the 4-way split did not work out. Because the kit's foot-long poles restrict trigger placement, I recommend using one solid 8-foot pole. To allow the trigger to be mounted wherever it is desired, use a foot pole. The solid 8-inch diameter is offered by the majority of tree service providers. poles for the feet I also suggest purchasing a spare pouch and band well in advance of needing to replace them! First and foremost, put on your hard hat!.
This is something I really enjoy. I'm a complete noob when it comes to computers. What I've discovered so far: Get a weighted bag and a throw line. The Big Shot Throw is a must-have item. The trigger was not for me. I can now shoot my line up 40-yards after a couple of shots. 50 feet, to be precise. You don't have to tie your rope to the line where it lands, as I've discovered. Pull the line up through the branches, then lower it to the tree's base. Also, the large loop tied on the end of my 3/4" braided rope got caught in the tree's V's as I tried to pull it up. The throw line I got here is fantastic, with a waxy feel that grips well. I untangled my rope and now tie the line to the rope's end. I knotted it after wrapping it a few times. It manages to pull itself up through the tree without becoming entangled. Because it's common knowledge, you professional tree cutters are probably laughing at this. But that is not the case for me. I hope this information is useful to others.
Slingshot that stands about 8 feet tall. It disintegrates into three parts. This device is incredible. I recently purchased a home. A full-height sweetgum loomed over our vehicles, with a tangle of dead branches at the top. I didn't want to pay to have it taken away because I didn't want to pay to have it taken away. It's a huge deal for me to be confident in myself. This, along with a shot bag, helped me get my big ropes up there. After that, I yanked them down with my truck. It was a huge success. I'll cut down the rest of the tree as soon as it cools down. I can now handle it because it's short enough. I was able to keep some money in my pocket by using this and a little bit of time. I'm completely satisfied with it.
I've only used it a few times and it's great, but the pouch that holds the throw weight is already falling apart. I'm dissatisfied with the quality; I haven't contacted the seller yet, but I'm hoping they'll be willing to work with me to resolve the problem.
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