Suspicions confirmed!
Just as I suspected, those young lads (all named "Buddy" by the way) are a bit cocky. I'm a middle-aged geezer, rather take it a bit slower, come back for another turn.
SASless - On a hot day lifting barrels of fuel takes more power than on a cold day. Just 'cuz I can't lift it on a hot day doesn't mean I'm over-gross, and just 'cuz I CAN lift it on a cold day doesn't mean I'm NOT over-gross. See what I mean? Gotta get one of those weight indicating gadgets onto my hook... Anyways, thanks for the feedback. Always good to know that I'm right 'n they're... Buddies!
I'm not always super-precise when bringing the load in. If it's taken some monkey business to get it flying, it'll wanna come down like the proverbial load of...Buddies! Rather bring it in nice 'n easy, have the chance to reposition it or give it a gentle touch down if it wants to swing about too much.
Still interested in hearing from someone who has positive experience with the slingshot!
Last edited by Dick Mitten; 20th July 2002 at 13:38.