A slingshot won't get you high enough, the tennis ball launcher should be
able to do it but a bow and arrow will.
Mark N1UK
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Eric,
>
> The best I have found is a Bow and arrow attached to an open faced fishing
> reel. The open face will allow the fishing line to quickly dispense with
> very little friction. If you are good, maybe you could just attach a weigh
> to the fishing line and throw it over. A long fishing rod will give you a
> lot of leverage.
>
> * 73's Jim W5IFP *
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Hello,
> >
> >I know this is an age old question. What is your best recommendation
> >on getting some ropes in the tops of my 80 - 100 FT (25 - 33 M) pine
> >trees ? I have heard a sling shot or bow and arrow can work. I have
> >good access to the trees but there are too many trees to try getting a
> >balloon supported line over.
> >
> >Thank you,
> >
> >Eric N4HGZ
> >
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