I have used the EZE Hang for a couple of years. I works great BUT- the reel
unit that comes with it is really light weight and plastic. It will simply
not stand much use, even with the light line and will not reel light
monofilament over an 80' tree for very long. I tried pulling the line by
hand and that worked except for the mess it makes of the line unless you
have someone reeling while you are pulling. It found the bottom of the trash
bin after a few uses. I solved the problem by purchasing a VERY heavy duty,
closed faced reel in a sporting goods store. It came with 20lb mono on it,
steel gears etc. This works really well and I have had no problems since.
20lb spider wire on that reel is a winner. I have a bunch of 70 and 80'
trees and have placed pull lines over most of them with no problem. 73,
Tommy WD4K
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From: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
[mailto:owner-towertalk@contesting.com]On Behalf Of James P. Cassidy
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2001 9:15 AM
To: TOWERTALK REFLECTOR
Subject: [TowerTalk] Will Trees Kill Me
On our FD operation I had a good demonstration of hanging wires in trees
with a slingshot. I think it was called an Eze Hang available at HRO and
others as well. Bill N7OU was able to shoot a small lead weight over the
very top of some very tall Fir and Pine trees.
There was a wind at times that made it a little difficult but otherwise a
very simple operation. The first shot was a light monofilament fishing
line that was used to pull a heavier rope for the antenna support.
You mya have a bigger plan iin mind that requires more in the trees but for
simple hanging wire antennas this can't be beat.
73 Jim KI7Y
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