How to fix a bigshot

[SkwerI]

Al, most everybody who uses one without reading and following the directions will invariably face it backwards so that they pull the pouch back above the pole and directly toward their face. Some of us read the directions and learn to use it by keeping the pouch turned down along the bottom side of the pole. This is so that after you've used it for 2-3 years and the rubber finally breaks, it won't smack you in the face.

 

[PCTREE]

No they always break at the point where the pouch is connected to the tube. It kinda worries me about that thing slapping back into my face, almost to the point where I would think about putting glasses on but like I say they always fail at the other end.

If I can get this tube off of the slingshot I could fix it but it may prove hard to do........maybe compressed air

 

[SkwerI]

Razor blade, Paul.

 

[PCTREE]

Wow Skwerl I guess I never read the instructions That makes sense

 

[PCTREE]

No I mean get it off intact...

 

[SkwerI]

The instructions for installation tell us to use a little soapy water to slide the tubing on the frame. So perhaps squirting some dish soap down between the rubber and frame might allow you to break the friction and remove it? I'd use some sort of tool to slide down under the rubber to allow the soapy water to get in there.

 

[Strikermike]

I would try blowing them off with compressed air. It works on motorcycle grips and golf clubs.

 

[Al Smith]

Oh Lawdy he's going to bonked in the beak before this is all over with yet .

 

[gf beranek]

Changing the rubbers on the big shot is a big pain, but periodically needs to be done.

Right now the little web strap below the bag is a might thin.

 

[Frans]

... use it by keeping the pouch turned down along the bottom side of the pole. This is so that after you've used it for 2-3 years and the rubber finally breaks, it won't smack you in the face.

Unless the pole breaks and sends shards of fiberglass splinters into your face/arms/body at great velocity



I use the filled poles. Just a bit stiffer also.

 

[PCTREE]

compressed air got it. built up a new hub(nice), cut the last 10' out of my climbing line as I had a bad spot, put in a splice and now after many beers Im going to try to fix the Big Shot.

One thing occures to me as I read these posts, you guys are obsesed with dreaming up ways for accidents to happen,, and you're old,, and you're still alive...... Hmm maybe theres a correlation here

 

[MasterBlaster]

Hell yea.

 

[gf beranek]

compressed air? No kidding. I'll just have to give it a whirl.

 

[Tree Reb]

Here is a home made version http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Funnelator

Ha, I just watched this tonight. A cheap one.

http://www.clipta.com/How_to_Make_a_Water_Balloon_Launcher__nMTcxMDYz

 

[No_Bivy]

even better trick.....use a can of hairspray.....squirt in the tubing, slide them on and then hit with compressed air...instant dry, ready to use. Soapy water takes a little longer to dry. You can also remove them this way.

 

[Tobe Sherrill]

FYI
Two recent adjustments to the BigShot replacement sling should prove worthy;
Double reinforcement where tube meets pouch
Pouch now grips projectile until release making it possible to launch horizontally ...or even upside down.

Should soon be available at all resellers, is available @ st.com

P.S. Price still $23...

 

[Blinky]

I've been using mine upside down (sling shot style) since I got it. I never understood why the directions say shoot it pouch down.

 

[MasterBlaster]

It's so you won't take a hit to the face if the rubber breaks.

 

[Blinky]

I see. I generally don't get it very close to my face. I aim reflex style looking over the top. If that rubber breaks though.... damn, something's gonna get hurt fo sho.

 

[PCTREE]

Just ordered 1 today Tobe, Ill let you know if it holds up any better. They tend to last me about a year.

 

[lumberjack]

I'm not entirely sure if I still have a BS.

 

[stehansen]

I broke the pole on mine. The one time I bring it out my guys runs over it with the tractor.

 

[sotc]

I've been using mine upside down (sling shot style) since I got it. I never understood why the directions say shoot it pouch down.

I think he meant pointing down, not just turned around

 

[Al Smith]

It's so you won't take a hit to the face if the rubber breaks.

I'll bet that thing could wack you good one upside the head .Damn your ear would ring for a week if it didn't snap it off .

 

[Strikermike]

Has anybody ever tried launching a throw bag with a potato gun?