GETTING MY ANTENNA INTO A TREE | Fail
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2021
- **VIDEO FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY. IT IS NOT A TUTORIAL. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME WITHOUT TAKING PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS** This video explores some techniques for throwing lines into trees to support antennas. It's not a comprehensive overview but looks at some methods that might be useful for the backpacking radio amateur.
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When throwing hard weights I'm always worried they're going to smash me in the head in the way back down so I bought a 250g nylon throwing weight. It's essentially a very tough bag of lead shot with an eyelet on the top to attach a rope. I think it's designed for tree surgeons really but if it comes back to hit you it's much less likely to give you summer teeth
There are certainly risks involved!
I have terrible memories of a line (with a fishing weight attached) getting stuck up a tree one morning.
I stupidly kept pulling, feeling the resistance of the branch it was hooked around, until I felt the line go slack.
Moments later I felt an almighty whack on the top of my head as the weight came hurtling down towards me - and the next thing I knew was as I woke up several hours later in the evening!
The resulting bump made it look like I was trying to smuggle an egg around under my hair...
A warning to you all!
73, Matt M0PTO
I must adnit that I had a similar concern when making the video. One weight landed right next to the camera! I'm going to try proper throw bags next time round.
Ouch 🤕😂
Nice video Richard. Getting a line in a tree is not as easy as it’s made out. Getting it back of the tree is even more tricky. I have found that trying to pull the line back out of the tree always ends in pain. Instead I lower the antenna and disconnect the wire then simply pull the line through the tree from the other side of the limb. I have never had a tangle using that method. Thanks for the videos and keep up the great work. 73 de Will, M0LGW 👍🏻😊
Good times Richard! Probably a good move to get the line tossing out of the way before you start drinking =)
OK, so every SOTA op has their own way of doing it... here is mine. I carry a small microfiber bag with my line coiled up inside. On the summit, I flake the line onto the ground and find a nice rock to go in the bag. I dangle the bag by the line and get it swinging and then release it on the upward stroke. Takes a little practice, but you can easily hit 50' or more. Attach the end of EFHW and haul it up... QRV.
Looking forward to the next video. 73 de WU7H in Seattle.
I will be improving my technique. I have a proper throw bag and line on order. Thanks for watching!
Do you have a video? I absolutely am horrible at getting anywhere near where I am trying to get the rope.
Thank you for another great video and a great tip using a bag.
I am still honing my technique with a cheap catapult, 1oz fishing weight, and a spool of 8lb fishing line which works pretty well. The fun and games start when I then attempt to pull anything back through the tree as William Grocott observed.
SOTABEAMs stealth cord has proven superior to paracord in every way, a great product.
Very entertaining and I must say that you have a nice looking Cabin
I suggest using the ball that comes with the dog thrower simply driil a hole thru it and slip the line thru iand tie a large knot in the end..and use your back to the tree throw, works great for me. 73 Jim/ki0ad
Great video Richard, had fun playing with fishing rods and my poor casting technique 🤦♂️
Beer in the kitty for you too 👍👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the beers - much appreciated!
Not sure how useful the video was, but it was entertaining. Great job!
Interesting location Richard. I've seen worse properties on Homes under the Hammer. Hope all is well and great video. 73 Chris M0RSF
It’s a rather dilapidated property. The mice like it though.
You might try a sheet bend to join the hi-viz and stealth lines.
Great ideas. It's good to see you producing videos again!
Cheers and thank you. What about a bow and arrow. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Entertaining video Richard but on a serious note, when you're throwing weights into trees it's a good idea to wear some for of head protection, just in case the missile comes straight back down towards you! I've had a few close shaves.
Good advice!
Good to see you back again. I use a golf ball with a screw eye attached to 25 lb test fishing line.
Thanks for the feedback. I would think that a golfball is a bit light for a good throw in some cases. I need to experiment more!
fantastic video, if anything i learned that being already being person with a lousy throw that the getting a wire into a tree isnt a viable option for me - will have to be inverted V's and slopers...
Looks always easy when I see it but I completely fail trying to through something myself.
Failing is certainly the easier bit!
One of your best videos so far 😂
Thanks!
Nice video Richard. You could try tying the cord to a small bottle of water and use a vertical lassoing technique to try and get that up in a tree.
aiming for a PARTICULAR branch is the hard part. You know, one that is coming off the tree at the perfect angle. I find retrieving your line from the tree (with the fishing weight) after bad placement particular tricky. If you pull the rope too quickly, that lead weight will wrap around a branch quickly.
You’re right!
👍thanks for sharing.
Good real world stuff!!
I use an 8 oz bottle of water when I hike in for an activation. After I'm done, I drink the water. :-)
Fishing weight should be a proper throw sack bought at Amazon I use a heavy 16oz sack but you can also cut and stitch it back closed. Or buy a lighter one then I use the two handed reverse over head of course. You pul the lead back through the loop on the weight then you use both hands to pendulum weight put the desired tree directly behind you grab your knee with the line and stand up pulling weight from your feet. It works perfect every time especially the tall 80-100’ high maples.
I find a small bag filled with sand works great!
Carnivorous trees are known for eating limbs!
For future reference: czcams.com/video/U-ge0v97WgI/video.html demo from a genuine arborist. He uses a different weight but the technique should be the same.
Also I carry a glove to use in the throw now after losing several millimeters of skin and a nasty partial thickness burn from the cordage whizzing through my fingers.
The gloves are definitely a good idea for throwing. I didn't get a burn this time but I did feel the friction. I will be revisiting this topic.
Hi, can I ask you an information? Did I understand well? The aim is making the piece of cord going through the tree so you can just grap the extremity and then pull the other one while the antenna is tied to it? Like an interved V shape? Thank you!
Yes, correct
How about fishing weight with a fishing pole
I use my Mavic😛
60 pound fishing line . Lightweight and no friction
I agree but it can be hard to work with whens it's not on a reel.
golf ball with a screw eye in it works well too
Arborists throw line.
Abreeeeee!
...always!