Long story but I caught my fist in a 330 and I used my RTS Setter to close the springs to get my hand out and found out I could not press the release down with one thumb. So, I had one spring closed and one open. I did not have another setter with me as I hiked in with everything and was trying to keep things light. As a beginner, I forgot the 4 ft. rope they suggest you carry to get yourself out of your trap so ended up prying with sticks to pry open trap enough to very painfully pull my hand out. I realize monthes later how this happenecd to begin with and how I can prevent and or be better prepared next time. Given a choice though I think I would almost rather go through natural childbirth again over getting my fist and thumb caught in a 330 again. I did not to my knowledge break any bones buy my hand is still not back to the full strength it use to be yet and I am going on 4 monthes.
The reson I got caught was because I was in a hurry to take out the trap and ge back to the car. So, what I did was take a stick and poked it on the trick while holding stick with both hands. When I started to apply pressure, the stick broke and my hand slipped down with the stick onto the trap. What I should have done 1st was put my safety on the trap, put the spring safeties on and then bumped the trigger to set off the trap. A lesson I have learned the hard way.
Thanks for the demo, this is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for posting.
some people complain about the extra time it takes but if it saves me stress and heartache I'm for it. love mine
Pretty slick ,thx for Sharing
You're welcome
This looks great I finally bought a pair of locking setters this last fall. An upgrade from using a rope for years. Now I gotta pick one of these up
Yeah I think you'll like em. The kiddo will too!
Awesome video thank you!
I love them
Got to get me one of those! Going to be 65 in a few months and it's getting a bit harder to man handle those springs. Thanks Jeremiah!
Yes, no sense in killing yourself to set a trap!!
@@trappingtoday Got mine today! Man I love this thing!
Thanks for the info
I almost bought a pair at the NTA convention , but in about 10 yrs I will probably need them ! 🤣
Haha I hear ya!
Thanks
Heard they can be handy for getting a trap off you too, never had to do it. Had them for a couple years and like em a lot
That's a great point. Luckily I've never had the need either but you never know
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Long story but I caught my fist in a 330 and I used my RTS Setter to close the springs to get my hand out and found out I could not press the release down with one thumb. So, I had one spring closed and one open. I did not have another setter with me as I hiked in with everything and was trying to keep things light. As a beginner, I forgot the 4 ft. rope they suggest you carry to get yourself out of your trap so ended up prying with sticks to pry open trap enough to very painfully pull my hand out. I realize monthes later how this happenecd to begin with and how I can prevent and or be better prepared next time. Given a choice though I think I would almost rather go through natural childbirth again over getting my fist and thumb caught in a 330 again. I did not to my knowledge break any bones buy my hand is still not back to the full strength it use to be yet and I am going on 4 monthes.
The reson I got caught was because I was in a hurry to take out the trap and ge back to the car. So, what I did was take a stick and poked it on the trick while holding stick with both hands. When I started to apply pressure, the stick broke and my hand slipped down with the stick onto the trap. What I should have done 1st was put my safety on the trap, put the spring safeties on and then bumped the trigger to set off the trap. A lesson I have learned the hard way.
Wow crazy story thanks for sharing