Using the Big Shot | Throwline Basics for Tree Climbers

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3 жыл бұрын

The Big Shot is a mechanical aid for setting ropes in trees using throwline. Let's take a look at how to set it up and use it. Thanks for being here Climber Nation!
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@troyarringtonsflounderpoun3001 10 ай бұрын

I have added height markers along the length of my Pole to get a guestimate of how far to pull it back for the height I require. Adds some consistency to launches. Mark a line about every foot or 6 inches, launch the ball and then write that number down on the line mark. Has been very helpful in dense canopies.

@Sideshowbobx 15 сағат бұрын

We got our Bigshot marked out with rings of tape for different distances and use an 8oz bag, this great tool if you work urban commercial properties with tall trees close to buildings. 10-12oz will likely take a window out if this go south, 8oz usually bounces back. But at times it lacks momentum for really tall trees.

@TimberTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

Good point about launching with a lighter weight for hight, then adding more weight to manipulate the line.

@Billster1955 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick, I just got the Big Shot and the Trigger.

@mattspon9725 3 жыл бұрын

I can not recommend notch’s trigger enough! I use the same weight every time. Its consistent enough that i can usually pre-determine where to move the trigger to, and get the height i want without overthrowing.

@denniswaugh841 3 жыл бұрын

Good straight forward demo. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@anthonyr6286 2 жыл бұрын

I like learning the root ways of doing things as well. I just ordered a Big Shot but still will continue to practice by hand

@firedtradesman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Helluva Job.

@mvblitzyo 2 жыл бұрын

most excellent information ..

@quick04sti 2 жыл бұрын

It loves golf balls as well

@kentwhoo 3 жыл бұрын

Beauty, bro. Love then slaps from Phannerman. Thanks again, brother.

@joshpomponio2993 3 жыл бұрын

Big shot is awesome I got a trigger on mine it’s great

@bobwiese6128 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! TY

@fharborista8346 3 жыл бұрын

Muito bom!

@kentwhoo 3 жыл бұрын

Great info, bro

@seanarbor3759 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve been in the live chat 👍

@timoimmonen1861 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Finland.

@TreeMuggs_PatrickM 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers from Canada

@1210naa 2 жыл бұрын

Ni gara2 video kucing ni aku ke sini. Nice info, om 👍

@GmGarlo 2 жыл бұрын

what is the best throw line in yout opinion? Great info !

@mosler302 4 ай бұрын

I found the Big Shot more frustrating than it's worth. The shot bag kept hitting the elastic tubes & went nowhere. My problem is 10 years ago I had my right shoulder(my throwing arm) replaced with a prosthetic one, so all my coordination & strength is gone. My son told me to get a small drone to carry the throw line where I wanted. Why didn't I think of that?

@splashykoy11 Жыл бұрын

Now’s your chance to be a big shot

@danthornton1118 Жыл бұрын

Where can a person find a 2-foot long Marvin pole?

@batmantiss 3 жыл бұрын

The crossbow trigger is the bee's knees.

@andrewb7817 11 ай бұрын

how far can it shot 200 grams fishing tackle?

@arboristBlairGlenn 3 жыл бұрын

Now you need the APTA. I have both and the air launcher is more accurate (I think).

@arboristBlairGlenn 3 жыл бұрын

Also, don’t let the rubber crack and dry out by letting the sun hit it. Put it away In the truck or the shade. Had one snap back on me once. (You said that)

@TreeMuggs_PatrickM 3 жыл бұрын

that's a great point, the one in this video is quite old and cracked

@arboristBlairGlenn 3 жыл бұрын

At 11.25, I show the APTA and how we use it. Big shot was my go to tool for high shots but now it’s the APTA kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsqaiq2i3bjKdqM.html

@hendrikarqitekt6286 3 жыл бұрын

interesting Patrick, where do i buy the sack, the line , the weight, the benji cord and system and the poles?

@hendrikarqitekt6286 3 жыл бұрын

@@briankennedy1313 no, bartlett simple when you have a bit brains

@hendrikarqitekt6286 3 жыл бұрын

@@briankennedy1313 thank you Brian and my most sincere excuse after your really a very disappointing answer to me

@TreeMuggs_PatrickM 3 жыл бұрын

I like Wesspur

@TreeMuggs_PatrickM 3 жыл бұрын

you'll have to excuse Brian, he comes across as an arsehole on the interwebs.........

@hendrikarqitekt6286 3 жыл бұрын

@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM i thought i did, no problem, but his first answer was stupid

@jakezack5259 3 жыл бұрын

What’s everyone feel about trigger vs none? I couldn’t get hang of it without, and like the notch trigger so far. Although I have read the longer you hold it the more power you lose.

@mikefrerichs8860 2 жыл бұрын

I used just the basic Big Shot for a couple of years, and then built a progress capture/trigger very similar to the one Dan demonstrates here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9NnoK6Y0bWvfGw.html. I found that my accuracy immediately went up, and after some practice with the trigger I now usually hit what I'm aiming for on the first shot. I love being able to take my time aiming, not having to struggle to hold the stretched rubber bands.

@usernamemykel Жыл бұрын

Jake, that is true.

@UncleKennysPlace Жыл бұрын

After a week of tossing a weight (I use a tennis ball filled with plaster most of the time) I find that my retirement-age shoulders aren't up to the task. Will be acquiring this rig in the next week or so.

@savage22bolt32 2 ай бұрын

Advise from a 70 yr old hobbiest; Get the trigger. It has very powerful rubber bands and you'll never be able to pull it back, hold it, aim & release.

@clwilli 2 ай бұрын

@@savage22bolt3270 and climbing trees?

@raidermandan8226 3 жыл бұрын

For me...the Big Shot is only half of a tool and it's only at it's full potential once you add the trigger.

@dronemaster2007 3 жыл бұрын

1st one here

@e.lebrunet6311 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely lost my hand throwing "skill", close to always use my big shot. I should get back at it

@norbertriojas 3 жыл бұрын

Oops. ( Hit send instead of enter) Attach your throw line to fishing line, pull over, then attach rope. Two step process but worth the time cuz a 10 oz throw weight is gonna get stuck!

@MrDschubba 2 жыл бұрын

Big shots are great. Especially when u useless at hand throwing like me. Easy shot over 25m branch 1st pop

@kentwhoo 3 жыл бұрын

Never done the snowfall yet. But rocks, shoot them in the lake! Lol

@TheToolnut 3 жыл бұрын

Pine cones are great! 👍

@kentwhoo 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheToolnut 💯✌️🤍

@usernamemykel Жыл бұрын

In the world of slingshots, what you refer to as “horns” are “forks”.

@dronemaster2007 3 жыл бұрын

Only one here

@norbertriojas 3 жыл бұрын

Forget the Big Shot for tall trees. Waste of money. Buy a $10.00 wrist rocket at Walmart. Get a spool of 20lb test fishing line and 2oz weight. Shoot that over the crotch/branch.

@dallinclark607 Жыл бұрын

Only 20lbs? How does it do stringing 12.7mm climbing rope?

@norbertriojas Жыл бұрын

@@dallinclark607 Sorry, I should have elaborated. You’ll have to attach your normal throw line to the fishing line and pull that over next. (Fishing line obviously not strong enough to pull over the rope) Then attach your rope to the throw line and pull it over. It’s a two step process, but it’s a small inconvenience. So it’s a $10.00 wrist rocket vs. a $200 Notch Big Shot

@mosler302 4 ай бұрын

Bless you!

@Chollanger148-pv8jp 4 ай бұрын

You can get very strong fishing line btw. Braided spectra etc

@norbertriojas 4 ай бұрын

@@Chollanger148-pv8jpYou’re right! Kind of pricey, but they make up to 100 lb test. That definitely saves the extra step of attaching arborist throw line. I’ll give it a try. Thx!

@michaelfulton6662 2 жыл бұрын

God dam they talk so much

@usernamemykel 2 жыл бұрын

You're holding it upside down. Elastic bands should be above the pole, not underneath.

@usmcxx1775 Жыл бұрын

Not according to Notch instructions.

@usernamemykel Жыл бұрын

@@usmcxx1775 “ Notch” was not the Deputy Chief of the National Slingshot Association.

@usmcxx1775 Жыл бұрын

@@usernamemykel Haha! I can't argue with that. I agree with your point concerning a slingshot, but I believe the concensus of using the Notch Big Shot upside down is so that the throw line attached to the the bag doesn't get caught on the device. Therefore, I will continue to use with the bands facing down.

@usernamemykel Жыл бұрын

@@usmcxx1775 Sounds reasonable.