Using the Big Shot | Throwline Basics for Tree Climbers

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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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10 апр 2021

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Комментарии : 68

@troyarringtonsflounderpoun3001 10 месяцев назад

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.

@TimberTrainer 3 года назад

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

@denniswaugh841 3 года назад

Good straight forward demo. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@anthonyr6286 2 года назад

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

@mattspon9725 3 года назад

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.

@Billster1955 2 года назад

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

@firedtradesman 3 года назад

Thank you sir. Helluva Job.

@kentwhoo 3 года назад

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

@mvblitzyo 2 года назад

most excellent information ..

@joshpomponio2993 3 года назад

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

@kentwhoo 3 года назад

Great info, bro

@1210naa 2 года назад

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

@GmGarlo 2 года назад

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

@bobwiese6128 Год назад

Brilliant! TY

@seanarbor3759 3 года назад

We’ve been in the live chat 👍

@quick04sti 2 года назад

It loves golf balls as well

@timoimmonen1861 3 года назад

Hello from Finland.

@TreeMuggs_PatrickM 3 года назад

Cheers from Canada

@fharborista8346 3 года назад

Muito bom!

@mosler302 4 месяца назад

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?

@danthornton1118 Год назад

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

@andrewb7817 11 месяцев назад

how far can it shot 200 grams fishing tackle?

@jakezack5259 3 года назад

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 года назад

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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Qm7mKglOKL8.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 Год назад

Jake, that is true.

@hendrikarqitekt6286 3 года назад

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

@hendrikarqitekt6286 3 года назад

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

@hendrikarqitekt6286 3 года назад

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

@TreeMuggs_PatrickM 3 года назад

I like Wesspur

@TreeMuggs_PatrickM 3 года назад

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

@hendrikarqitekt6286 3 года назад

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

@batmantiss 3 года назад

The crossbow trigger is the bee's knees.

@arboristBlairGlenn 3 года назад

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

@arboristBlairGlenn 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@splashykoy11 Год назад

Now’s your chance to be a big shot

@UncleKennysPlace Год назад

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 месяца назад

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 месяца назад

@@savage22bolt3270 and climbing trees?

@e.lebrunet6311 3 года назад

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

@dronemaster2007 3 года назад

1st one here

@arboristBlairGlenn 3 года назад

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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LdjWJqxRfFo.html

@raidermandan8226 3 года назад

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.

@MrDschubba 2 года назад

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

@norbertriojas 3 года назад

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!

@kentwhoo 3 года назад

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

@TheToolnut 3 года назад

Pine cones are great! 👍

@kentwhoo 3 года назад

@@TheToolnut 💯✌️🤍

@usernamemykel Год назад

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

@dronemaster2007 3 года назад

Only one here

@michaelfulton6662 2 года назад

God dam they talk so much

@norbertriojas 3 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@norbertriojas Год назад

@@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 месяца назад

Bless you!

@Chollanger148-pv8jp 3 месяца назад

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

@norbertriojas 3 месяца назад

@@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!

@usernamemykel 2 года назад

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

@usmcxx1775 Год назад

Not according to Notch instructions.

@usernamemykel Год назад

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

@usmcxx1775 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@usmcxx1775 Sounds reasonable.