Only green David I agree, the orange sucks...and old dynagide is great...I got some black one but for obvious reasons I don't use it...have it cause I just plain old love rope...Harrison Rockets are hand made in NZ and their shape and strength are unparalleled...great for accuracy for us mere mortals..lol
who here uses a throwline?
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Richard Mumford-yoyoman
Been here a while
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- Atlanta GA
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There is a big thread here titled "The art of the throw ball", to me canopy access is all about using a throwline and throw weight. Using these well gives you access to where you want to go and the ability to do it efficiently.
I'm still working on being able to do that on trees like this...
Lowest branch probably 110'-120', tree sits on a steep slope surrounded by thick undergrowth.
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I returned and made it up that tree today and after measuring the TIP realized how far off I was, it is very difficult for me to estimate in this environment.
Marked my climb line to the TIP and laid it out and measured it with a 100' tape....145' and that was the lowest branch on the tree....incredible!
There is a big thread here titled "The art of the throw ball", to me canopy access is all about using a throwline and throw weight. Using these well gives you access to where you want to go and the ability to do it efficiently.
I'm still working on being able to do that on trees like this...
Lowest branch probably 110'-120', tree sits on a steep slope surrounded by thick undergrowth.
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I returned and made it up that tree today and after measuring the TIP realized how far off I was, it is very difficult for me to estimate in this environment.
Marked my climb line to the TIP and laid it out and measured it with a 100' tape....145' and that was the lowest branch on the tree....incredible!
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There is a big thread here titled "The art of the throw ball", to me canopy access is all about using a throwline and throw weight. Using these well gives you access to where you want to go and the ability to do it efficiently.
I'm still working on being able to do that on trees like this...
Lowest branch probably 110'-120', tree sits on a steep slope surrounded by thick undergrowth.
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I returned and made it up that tree today and after measuring the TIP realized how far off I was, it is very difficult for me to estimate in this environment.
Marked my climb line to the TIP and laid it out and measured it with a 100' tape....145' and that was the lowest branch on the tree....incredible!
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You may use the launcher now.
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There is a big thread here titled "The art of the throw ball", to me canopy access is all about using a throwline and throw weight. Using these well gives you access to where you want to go and the ability to do it efficiently.
I'm still working on being able to do that on trees like this...
Lowest branch probably 110'-120', tree sits on a steep slope surrounded by thick undergrowth.
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I returned and made it up that tree today and after measuring the TIP realized how far off I was, it is very difficult for me to estimate in this environment.
Marked my climb line to the TIP and laid it out and measured it with a 100' tape....145' and that was the lowest branch on the tree....incredible!
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You may use the launcher now.
Richard Mumford-yoyoman
Been here a while
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- Atlanta GA
Thanks oceans 
Now we need a really big launcher to put ourselves in the tree and save all this throw line talk.
Now we need a really big launcher to put ourselves in the tree and save all this throw line talk.
Daniel
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Suburban Philadelphia (Wayne)
What'd I miss?
I really like the idea of training a pet squirrel to set pilot lines... just tie the line to their tail and train them to follow the laser light up the tree.. how hard could that be.. Someone could start a business training squirrels... That would be a great contribution to the industry..
I really like the idea of training a pet squirrel to set pilot lines... just tie the line to their tail and train them to follow the laser light up the tree.. how hard could that be.. Someone could start a business training squirrels... That would be a great contribution to the industry..
macswan
Been here a while
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- Champlain Valley, VT
I always knew it would be the squirrels.
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- Retired in Minneapolis
Seriously, I do think a cat could be trained to chase a laser pointer to set a line. They do like to chase the dot!
BigWood
Participating member
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
Once upon a time I tried a chipmunk and a skeet launcher. Works fine.... once. They tend to come apart or splatter on the second shot.
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- Home of the New Jersey Devils
Oh no you didn't....
BigWood
Participating member
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- Toronto, Canada
Daniel
Carpal tunnel level member
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- Suburban Philadelphia (Wayne)
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Don't say that. We'll be out a job before you know it. Mini chainsaw wielding squirrels working for peanuts.....yikes.
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You'd have to start them young, so they get used to loud noises and the smell of 2 cycle... So next time you all drop a tree with some baby squirrels consider taking them home, bottle feeding them, and raising them up to be part of the crew...
Don't say that. We'll be out a job before you know it. Mini chainsaw wielding squirrels working for peanuts.....yikes.
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You'd have to start them young, so they get used to loud noises and the smell of 2 cycle... So next time you all drop a tree with some baby squirrels consider taking them home, bottle feeding them, and raising them up to be part of the crew...
Not to derail further, but now my thinking from 10 years ago may not be so far off...miniature ponies with harnesses used for brush dragging. Obviously little boots to spread their weight out and not rut up the yard. They drop trowel and the customer get free fertilizer...win win.
treebing
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Detroit, Mi.
I love this stuff. AWESOME work Richard!
TreeLogic
Branched out member
- Location
- Coastal SC
I always felt some Capuchin or Spider monkeys would be cool to have on the crew to set lines and such. Maybe even teach 'em how to use handsaws or a 200T. Watch out for PETA though!
You could pay them with bananas and your company would be the talk of the town.
You could pay them with bananas and your company would be the talk of the town.
RyanCafferky
Been here a while
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- Hood River, Oregon
I for one think that throwline is one of the most useful tools in my toolbox. There is nothing quite like pulling off an epic shot first try and the look on the customers face when you do it.
Riggs, I admit that I laughed my [pick a different word] off at your post. As a long time Buzzer it is always entertaining watching the new posters join the fold. I for one try and hold my tongue and watch from a distance.
My suggestion to new and old posters (and posers)? Read old threads. Use the search function. Bump old worthwhile threads where the newbies can see them and learn something.
Welcome Bob
Riggs, I admit that I laughed my [pick a different word] off at your post. As a long time Buzzer it is always entertaining watching the new posters join the fold. I for one try and hold my tongue and watch from a distance.
My suggestion to new and old posters (and posers)? Read old threads. Use the search function. Bump old worthwhile threads where the newbies can see them and learn something.
Welcome Bob
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- Norway, Telemark
Squirrels is so 2008. None of you ever thought of using a radiocontrolled quadcopter?
My dream is to make it to a masters challange in a tc, and then pull out a quadcopter, fly up a line, and drop it in a nice and high croth.
Most likeley scenario, not make it to the masters. If I should, I see 50 feet throwline stuck in the rotorblades. 10 minutes later, ready to fly. Quadcopter flyes a bit to close and shaves the tree. DQ! :-D
My dream is to make it to a masters challange in a tc, and then pull out a quadcopter, fly up a line, and drop it in a nice and high croth.
Most likeley scenario, not make it to the masters. If I should, I see 50 feet throwline stuck in the rotorblades. 10 minutes later, ready to fly. Quadcopter flyes a bit to close and shaves the tree. DQ! :-D
- Location
- Youngstown, Ohio
I use a throwline and then used the bigshot for high or difficult shots and then a handtoss for low and easy throws.
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