Tommy_B
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Have you tried a set up similar to this? Or just the normal way? I think if you use them for a while, you can judge the tension by the lenght of the cradle can't you?
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I found that if you hold your hand around pole of the BigShot and take the tension on the line when you fire, it stops the "pull" of the release throwing the shot off. If that makes sense.
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This video makes me laugh, every time I watch it.:lol: Absolute Classic!! Dailymotion - Safety Rope Fail - a Funny video
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Christ, It wasn't [ame=http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4OnhnvczTk]Epic Beard Man[/ame] was it Dean?? (Language is a bit suspect, Be warned!!)
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Normally, you can be quite accurate with it. The only problem you get, is overshooting what you're aiming at. I didn't get a chance to put any ropes up with the release system, But it makes it a lot easier to use, So I'd be pretty sure accuracy is going to improve (it couldn't be any worse!! haha!!) Fruit flies pretty good from it as well!!!
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It sent some quince about 150 distance with about 50-60ft height on it Liam. Tea bags are pretty good but funniest has to be small apples!! I wouldn't want to get in the way!! haha!!!
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Cheers Bud!!
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Pictures are as follows, 1, Bowline big enough to tie around the foot of the bigshot, 2, Snap release, with tail of the cord running through the captive eye. 3, and 4, Mini Distel. Used to "capture" the slack. Means that you can pull down on the cradle and doesn't matter if you let go!! 5, Snap release and the little Monkey's fist is the release pull. 6, Final step up, ready to use. (Could one of the Mod's please rotate it, I'm too thick to work out how) Cheers Thanks for looking. Tom
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I can't take credit for this, saw this over at The TreeHouse and after a few messages back and forth with Burnham (Cheers Buddy:thumbup1:) and ringing around Jonesie and a Sailing/Rigging supplier. I managed to set this up. Total cost about £15:thumbup: Don't know if anyone else will be interested but I think its really cool. Big Shot 2:1 Mechanical Advantage and release.
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I can't believe I watched all of that...
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Well done buddy.
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Happy Birthday Mr H. Have a good'un.
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I'm learning things today!! haha!!! Cheers Bud!!
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Nothing else needed mate. Its just the positioner on the rope.
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I never knew that!! Cheers!!
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How often are you planning on getting smashed in the eyes? haha!! No better or worse than a mesh visor Imo
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I thought that you were joking!! I've just had a look!!!
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Nice one mate!! You're groundie should thank you, Most would've chipped on the floor and given them a wheelbarrow!! haha!!!
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You'd have pointy, elf boots!! haha!!!
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Are those ropes holding her up the hill mate or did you have to chock it as well? That does look like a smart way around a problem though!!!
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I'm nicking that!!!
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Sounds like a plan mate. I have no expertise or equipment, but it sounds like you've got all that sorted so I'll come in as a second partner. Cause you've done the lion's share of the planning, we'll split all profits 50-50. This Business Negotiations malarky is easy!!!
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They look awesome!! They could capture the exact moment I either sit on them or lose them, as I seem to do with all of my other glasses!!
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PM Mr Bullman. I think that he is the only one that can change the name. I could be wrong though!!
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Told you you'd scratched it!!! I've used the old stihl glasses that were made from the same viser material as the drop down visors on the helmets, they were rubbish imo. Safety glasses are alright until they sweat up. I have found the Visor on the Stein to be fine ( I think its because you look so cool, the woodchip doesn't dare come near you:thumbup1:) I had a mate that used to swear by Snowboarding/Ski goggles, but I never tried that one. Couldn't be sure he wasn't winding me up though!!
