well i tried with a fishing pole(i don't have a slingshot), i couldn't get it up there. to many other smaller tree and stickers. i must of tried for about 2 and a half hours, i was starting to lose light in there. anyway i'm going to try again tomorrow, i've got a buddy coming over with a bow. yes thats right, i'm thinking about a stick and pull. at this point i just want the rest of the gear, i can get a new air frame for about $100.00. it's killing me to just leave it there. well thanks for the idears, i'll let you know how i make out