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Old 3rd September 2007, 06:28 AM   #7 (permalink)
Sean Freeman
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Default Re: optimum throw bag weight for big shot?

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Originally Posted by vl2007 View Post
I find with the trees here in florida, that I need to judge the distance, then lay out the line, then put my foot on the line to prevent it from over shooting too far. This is urban territory and over shooting can land it right in the neigbors yard, breaking stuff. I've broken screens, pottery, ect. And they make one h%#l of a noise when they hit the neigbors roof.
That's a good tip, hardly ever use the big shot up here trees are just not that big, but let the line run through my finger tips to stop it as precisely as I can...very frustrating when you stop it dead just short of the crotch you're aiming for!!
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