Arborist Rigging Pistol

Jomo

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Well the ARP7's just about ready for a new home up north, and the ARP8's gonna stay with me!

I kept tellin meself aluminum Jomo, aluminum.

But I hate aluminum! Biners rings n beer containers, they all leave a bitter aftertaste!

Nope, another project of mine left me with a 6X12 inch plate of titanium just beggin me to build ARP8 out of it!

And that's zactly what's gonna happen, cuz a pure titanium saltwater reel seat's only 60 bugs on eBay!

Indestructibilty lads!

And yes, the ARP8'll have twin triggers, so I can take wraps n fire both barrels.

We'll have the only two ARP's in the whole world Jerr!!
 

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How do yu like your ARP7's new trigger guard Jerr?

Kinda like a brush guard eh!
 

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Good question, and it'll largely depend on which brand of saltwater bait casting reel you choose?

Cheapo 60 bug one at Walmart, or high end Penn at 6-800 bugs?

If the max drag setting's 25-50 lbs?

Forget about it.....I'll stick with a couple of opposing 3/8ths ratchets!

Prolly range somewhere between 3-500 bugs when all's said n done n tested.

Don't really know much about heavy duty saltwater fishing reels the pro's use, but I've seen a few that cost 1.5K a pop!

Must be a mighty nice reel for that kinda coin!

Jomo
 
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I intend to mount the reel 90 degrees off kilter from a fishin pole.

The reel handle will be at the top rear of the pistol.

Pistol in left hand, reel handle to take up slack in my right hand.

The reel I've chosen weighs 18 oz's just over a lb.

Jomo
 
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Remember Jerr, three spare clips in the handle!

Judge Murphy insisted......
 

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I see the loop runner's short-fall is that you have to cut it off the loop runner, and try to guide to the drop zone, or you bear the entire weight while lifting (commonly), un-choke the limb, swing and throw it.

As much as possibly, guiding pieces into the dropzone with a little cutting and pushing 'english' is way easier on the body.
 
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They say practice makes perfect.

And I been practicin up a storm!

Two steps up a little ladder, tossing a 5 lb weight into a barrel 10-15 feet in front of you.

Precision bombing!
 

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It's an arboreal form of playin horseshoes Mick!

3-D vertical basketball.

Pin the tail on the honky.

Sky light into the drop zone.

I've been banished from embedding vids here, to my joy, and your displeasure!

Chin up mate, Jerry will reveal all the subtleties n benefits of ARP usage in due time.

Aside from a much better grip on a heavy n awkward load, the ability to adjust cord length and keep a straight back, keeping the catch hand much further away from the cutting hand, are the three primary attributes of usin ARP's

It's just a fancy cord dispenser n cutter Mick.

It does the twist, the cha cha, the charlestown, not your wrist.

Jomo
 
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Don't make me come over there n drink you under the table at the local pub, tossin a few weights in a barrel with ARPS!

You know you want one Mick, vid or no vid!

Chicks like guns, even in France.

Jomo
 

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No Shimano reel on your's Shirley!!!
 

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Handsome devil ain't it?

Rarin to go n ready to pass test 2's bonification attempt Tuesday.

If it fails again, I'll eat my hat!
 

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To leash, or not to leash, that is the question?

Whether tis nobler to risk brainin groundies......
 

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Not to leash for me.
At your wrist at least.
But a tiny lanyard should be fine.
Beyond the risk to drop the thing on the poor groundies, I would be more worried to not be easily able to put it away for whatever reason. You need all your hands available, eventually suddenly, to work your gear, keep your balance, catch a free falling chunk/limb...
That could become a bad day if your hand is stuck with the pistol.
 
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I personally hate anything of heft that's lengthy and leashed at a distance from my saddle.

Like my 200, the ARP'll have the shortest possible leash, and be worn tight to my saddle when not in use.

I wanna be as sleek n compact as possible up top, like a dolphin in the ocean.

I like jumpin through crotches n over limbs without stuff followin me round n tryin to brain me!

Jomo
 
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Well I'm very pleased to report the ARP7's passed it's second field test aloft, and can now be considered a bonafied n certified bonny bride.

One more field test before a live audience of bucket boys on the job, and she's in the mail to yu Jerr.

She's 5 lbs with a full spool, but an extremely smooth n accurate tool today. Didn't lose a single clip shootin over a dozen limbs n logs. Good girl.
 

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