Paracordist's Tactical Bola transforms from new instant unravel self defense key fob
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I like very much this idea and look forward to the tutorial on how to make it. Thanks for sharing.
(As you say in the video you don't have a name for it yet can I suggest "quick release bola keyring" dropping the word tactical, which is, I think, a much over used word!)
(As you say in the video you don't have a name for it yet can I suggest "quick release bola keyring" dropping the word tactical, which is, I think, a much over used word!)
thanks for the name idea; I'm with you on "tactical" but its a buzz word that helps get things seen unfortunately! I like your name suggestion.
so here's the pic of the finished design version of my "quick release bola keyring"
still not sure what i'm going to name it. what I did differently is:
1. fully integrated the monkeys fists rather than tie them on. approx. 14' of paracord was used
2. length shortented fist to fist from 6' to 4'. I did this so I have the option if tying a third "leg" onto the bola and still have it not too long to wield (perhaps a future video for comparison)
3. No loop tied into the middle between the fists when extended
4. inverted the design so the cord is released by pulling the monkey fists rather than the other side; this allows the fist to align straight out of the weave
5. blaze orange so I have an easier time finding it in the back yard woods!
so here's the pic of the finished design version of my "quick release bola keyring"
still not sure what i'm going to name it. what I did differently is:1. fully integrated the monkeys fists rather than tie them on. approx. 14' of paracord was used
2. length shortented fist to fist from 6' to 4'. I did this so I have the option if tying a third "leg" onto the bola and still have it not too long to wield (perhaps a future video for comparison)
3. No loop tied into the middle between the fists when extended
4. inverted the design so the cord is released by pulling the monkey fists rather than the other side; this allows the fist to align straight out of the weave
5. blaze orange so I have an easier time finding it in the back yard woods!
Looks great. I would be keen to see the how to, would be something I would be interested in having a go at
Wouldn't cow-hitching your keys onto the loop, or using a small snaphook or biner, be preferable. As it is, it looks like your keys are captive between the two monkey's fists. Blaze orange or not you could easily lose your keys if they remained attached to your bola.
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How legal would that be in the eyes of the law. I know it's depressing that everything comes down to this nowadays, but what are the chances that the police would take a dim view of it?
I live in the state of New Hampshire, USA. Our state motto is Live Free or Die. We have 80% forest coverage and we can buy and carry virtually any knife, gun or weapon legally. This State also has one of the lowest crime rates in the country. Somi guess i dont have to worry!
Ahh, over here in the UK it's a tad different. As someone noted once on this forum, when commenting on the restrictions on camfires (I think) "You guys need a licence to take a cr@p in the woods."
Yeah, Always wanted to live in New Hampshire, or New England, but then I also want an AR15 rifle for no reason at all.
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