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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    For me its about understanding the score sheet and the thought behind it. If everyone says all the throwing points belong to the BS-"throws" as well, so be it. Its just a little hard for me to understand, thats why I ask. There will be not much difference for the masters competitors with this...
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    [WANTED] Rock Exotica Omni Block 1,5" one way sheave

    Hey guys! I try to get some left over stock from the RE Omni Block 1,5" one way sheave (which is no longer manufactured) from the US, but unfortunately I have no luck. I'd take any color, optimum would be 2 orange and 2 black ones! If someone who has one or someone, or knows a source I still...
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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    - You find getting a throwbag high up in the air with a BS is not easier then doing it with by hand?! - Using a Flipstick would get bonus points from me, if used with sense and skill. - I really think TCC's are no sport events (although) competitors pay to start, and I think they wont be in...
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    Cutting High Limbs Without Climbing

    They came up with the Throw-Saw because of trees hanging on wires after storms as far as I know. I guess the turn them of before they work there... ;)
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    trigger for big shot

    I use this one and really like it now (I was quite scared using it in the beginning...): http://www.treeclimbingonline.it/en/product/214/Big-Shot-trigger.html Find some more pictures and a short video about t here, at the galerie: http://www.arbomat.com/gachette/fr/index.html
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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    aaaarrrghhh, no! :) Maybe my English is just too bad... What does Brace for contact mean?
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    Cutting High Limbs Without Climbing

    Theres a commercial version of it here in Europe: http://throw-sawltd.vpsite.se/English-films.html
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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    Thanks Tom, thats what I am talking about as well. Please think about it for a second. For me its so obvious that at least the points for the height of the throw cant be the same for a Big Shot and a hand throw. It wouldn't make any sense, everybody can shoot high with a BS!? And again, why...
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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    No. These systems must be operated by the climber quite the same way, and one is not really easier to operate than the other (IMO the SJ may be a little trickier to handle...). These "tools" have the same function. But if someone would use a motorized ascender f.e. I;d give him lower points...
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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    No offense meant, I am using a Big Shot too, especially in high, vertical throw-situations. I do it because its easier with the BS, something no climber I know would disagree with. So I think hand-throwing is more difficult and therefore worth more points.
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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    I wouldnt see it as punishing the use of a Big Shot, but it gives you some extra points if you can do it without.
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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    Its a Tree Climbing Competition, not an Arborism Comp, so its not about getting the job done but about specific techniques for Tree Climbing right? Throwlining, for me, is such a thing. Why dont we use Big Shots at the Throwline Event if its just about getting the bag up there? Would you allow...
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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    Thanks, you guys did get me right. For me throw(line)ing is definitly a major skill for a tree climber, and much more skillful than using a Big Shot (ot APTA etc.). That should be rewarded when it comes to scoring IMO.
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    Scoring the Masters: Big Shot

    Hi! How do you score the throwing if someone uses a Big Shot (or similar tool) in the Masters? For me there should be no points for the height, and none for 1st, 2nd etc. throw as well. The optional points (up to 3) still can be gained by using tricks for isolation etc., or skill & style. Does...
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    Sewn eyes, help me understand strength

    Spectra (= Dynemma) doesnt make sense IMO. The strength of the sewn eye comes from other factors then breaking strength of the thread. I guess its bad energy absorbing capacities could be even a disadvantage... Along with the "slipperiness" of it, and its "sharpness" as a fiber (sorry, technical...
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    Are the proposed 2014 revisions finalised?

    Hm, I dont even understand what you could refer to as esoteric?! Anyway, we run our event after the proposed Ascent Event rules and although nothing is ever perfect I was happy with it and we had more climbers in it then I thought would participate! I think its a big step forward when you...
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    Are the proposed 2014 revisions finalised?

    I share your approach, thats how we did it at our Open Ascent Event this year to. I think like you about the collaborative approach,it just makes sense in many ways. I'd love to make it to the Taranaki Open some time, and to NZ generally. Unfortunately its sooo far away... (Austria is on the...
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    Are the proposed 2014 revisions finalised?

    Haha, maybe some of them jump in here! :) Until then we could share our personal views: For me, one toothed ascender alone is not enough for an ascent system, and I dont think there are many out there who do so (but I can be wrong, I know!). So 2 toothed ascenders would be backing up each...
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    How does MA work?

    I discovered the article on Brion Toss' page myself one day, and I am still so lucky to have found his explanation of the leverage effect of a moving pulley. And its even written in so easy words that I can understand it! THANK YOU!
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    Are the proposed 2014 revisions finalised?

    Does a single toothed rope clamp already count as one attachment to the rope, or is it just a "half" one? :) Could lead to some funny discussions, at least with me...

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