Small slice in tennis ball, poke in some lead weights, duct tape patch, make
them fall more better.
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> On Dec 26, 2018, at 20:47, Wes Attaway (N5WA) <wesattaway@bellsouth.net>
> wrote:
>
> I would not recommend tying the pull rope to the monofilament line. Using
> string as an intermediate step works a lot better if you have to go through
> some Pine tree branches with lots of twigs and needles. I have never had a
> problem using string (25# strength). This is an extra step but it rarely
> fails.
>
> However, I am sure everyone who does this has their own favorite way of
> doing it.
>
> Shooting over a high limb is one thing. Getting the ball to drop anywhere
> close to the area you want it to be in is another matter entirely. Using
> too much air pressure with a tennis ball launcher is normally a recipe for
> frustration and repeated shots.
>
> Still, using a launcher is a lot cheaper than a climber.
>
> -------------------
> Wes Attaway (N5WA)
> (318) 393-3289 - Shreveport, LA
> Computer/Cellphone Forensics
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Kelly
> Taylor
> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:05 PM
> To: wesattaway
> Cc: towertalk@contesting.com; jim@audiosystemsgroup.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees
>
> I've had some success on shorter (40-50ft) trees using a slingshot, with a
> high-density weight (heavy but not huge). Of course, it helps I can shoot in
> such a way as to not care where it lands.
>
> If your trees are fairly dense, a projectile such as a tennis ball may prove
> problematic: I've had tennis balls get caught in the foliage and not be
> heavy enough (and too large) to fall through. The tennis ball also seems to
> absorb enough of the slingshot's kinetic energy, leaving less energy for
> moving the ball.
>
> Seeing the projectile can also be a problem, so I've tied coloured tape to
> the projectile (usually a large nut).
>
> Be wary of how you fasten your pull rope to the monofilament: a large knot
> can get caught in the branches and render the effort futile. I've had
> success tying two overhand knots (one on each) and then taping over the knot
> to hold the knots and provide a smooth transition. Going slowly once the
> knot reaches the branch helps.
>
> A tree climber like Jim recommends or a buddy with a cherry picker would be
> ideal.
>
> 73, kelly, ve4xt
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 18:39, wesattaway <wesattaway@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>
>> Good advice from Jim. I use a tennis ball launcher, with good results
> shooting into tall Pines. It takes some practice to be able to gauge the
> correct air pressure to use for certain shots.
>>
>>
>> -----------------------------------Wes Attaway (N5WA)(318) 393-3289 -
> Shreveport, LAComputer/Cellphone ForensicsAttawayForensics.com
> ------------------------------------
>> -------- Original message --------From: Jim Brown
> <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com> Date: 12/26/18 6:19 PM (GMT-06:00) To:
> towertalk@contesting.com Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ropes in trees
>>> On 12/26/2018 3:27 PM, Brad Anbro wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I imagine that this subject has been covered in the past but rather than
> search the archives, I thought that
>>> I'd just ask the group for some information.
>>>
>>> What is available for purchase on the market for getting ropes into
> trees? I am planning on putting up
>>> an inverted L wire antenna and need to get a couple of ropes installed
> for supporting the antenna.
>>
>> What kind of trees? How tall? Three of the most useful tools are
>>
>> 1) the Big Shot, an industrial-strength sling shot from Sherrill Tree
>> Service. You want it with the fishing reel and several small weighted
>> throw bags. They're in NC.
>>
>> 2) the pneumatic tennis ball launcher. When I moved to a redwood forest
>> in NorCal in 2006, K2RD brought his over and cleared the top of my
>> tallest redwood by at least 10 ft on the first shot.
>>
>> http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html
>>
>> 3) Tree climbers. They're expensive, but good ones can get wires higher
>> in tall trees with pulleys that allow greater tension.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>
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