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| Reviews Summary for Big Shot Pro Sling Shot |
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Reviews: 3
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $117
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Description: BIG SHOT Standard Kit/ with two 4 foot poles and Big Shot Head
A SherrillTree original, the Big Shot makes quick work of getting a working line into position and helps get you get onto the job at hand. Used to launch a throw weight (with line attached) over a tree’s branch to tow working lines into position. This very simple, oversized slingshot uses commercial-duty fiberglass extension poles butted against the ground to eliminate recoil and maximize launching distance of 3 to 20 ounce weights. While hand-throwing straight up is nearly impossible… or at best, requires a great deal of practice, the Big Shot allows operators to launch nearly straight up into the tallest canopies, avoiding adjacent brush and limbs. Other mechanical launchers using gunpowder or pressurized gas have limited ability to control distance, leading to grossly over-fired shots. With just a little practice, you’ll be able to toss a weight high or low with near pinpoint accuracy. For peak erformance, don’t use the Big Shot with total pole length less than 8 feet.
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More info: http://www.wtsherrill.com/
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VK1KLW
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 21, 2007 01:48
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The best way to get a line over a tree.
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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In Professional tree care the Big Shot is the weapon of choice for setting lines in trees.
Arborists have tried every possible way of launching lines, as they need to set lines on a daily basis. Time is money, and they can't afford to take a dozen tries getting their lines set in a tree.
If the whole tree care industry thinks the big shot is the way to go, who was I to argue with them?
This is an excellent product that makes hanging wire antennas in trees trivial. Make sure you buy the verson that packs down into two 4-foot poles, as the single 8-foot version would be a pain to transport.
Zing-it is the best line to use, and it is best to store you line loosly spooled in a bucket (to save tangles with twigs.)
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K3ANG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 8, 2007 22:29
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Glad I Got It.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought just the head assembly from Urban H.A.R.T Rescue of East Stroudsburg, PA. in June, 2007 for $64 (s/h). It fits the narrow end of the standard RS 8-foot aluminum mast I had lying around. I *STRONGLY* recommend using safety glasses when attempting to launch. No problems here, but some close calls when the strong elastic snapped back snapped back further than I thought it would. Go to http://www.urbanhart.com/shopsite/rope_ropecare.html#1065
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PA3DUV
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Rating: 5/5
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May 5, 2007 15:35
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BIG SHOT: great way to launch your antennas!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Using this huge sling shot for tree work since over 4 years I decided to give it a shot at our local club field day.
In combination with the Zingit throwline the Big Shot was capable of getting the throw bag over the highest tree canopies we could find.
The rough bark of an oak tree needs a heavy trow weight in order to retrieve the weight after it is fired. The Big Shot as no problem whatsoever to launch these heavy weights and make it possible to get your antennas high up.
Recommended!
73, Dick
PA3DUV
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