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{"id":119487201307,"title":"BCM Triple High Mist Net Pole System","handle":"triple-high-mist-net-pole-system","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/106782175\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBigger is Better! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style248\"\u003eThe Original Triple High Forest Filter Mist Nets.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003eThe portable \u003cstrong\u003eForest Filter mist net system\u003c\/strong\u003e consists of poles and an associated hoist system capable of creating a huge mist net 24’ (7.3m) tall. To remove a bat or bird from any net, a pulley system quickly and carefully collapses the net stack until the animal can be reached. The nets can be set up, raised, lowered, and packed up by a single person. Each tier of every net can be individually adjusted and tensioned in seconds for any bag-overlap desired, and to prevent sag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe system can be used as a sturdy, easy-to-use double high net set, or can even be expanded to create a quad-high set. Other uses include raising harp traps to sample previously out of reach bat roosts and hoisting bat detector equipment 50' into the air. Everyone who has worked with this system is impressed with the ease of setup, simple ability to properly tension nets over the entire expanse, and the high rate of bat captures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis net set has been assembled tens of thousands times since 2001 by a number of different people, of all levels of experience. The assembly procedure has been refined so one person can set it up, and anyone can very quickly tear it down. Once trained, allow at least 45 minutes to an hour for one person to properly install, string, and initially tension the net set. An experienced manager will delegate several setup tasks at once to assistants, cutting set-up time to under 15 minutes. For super fast sets, remove the nets, secure the rigging, and place the fully assembled poles on a vehicle roof rack for transport to the next net site. Full rigging instructions included in an accompanying manual, and photos and video of set-ups are online at: www.batmanagement.com. This net set has been featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.batsurveysolutions.com\" title=\"Bat Survey Solutions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBat Survey Solutions training workshops\u003c\/a\u003e since 2002. Full rigging instructions included in the manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e Machined and assembled in the U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style686\"\u003eForest Filter Fast Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eTwo person setup in 15 minutes including nets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSolo setup in 30 minutes including nets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLightweight aluminum poles easily carried and erected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAll new material, custom made poles in house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLarge gate openings for easy net install and removal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eNets can stay suspended 3' - 20' above ground when collapsed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eNet carriers are pre-spaced, just add nets and go! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEach net shelf is individually adjustable to any overlap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEach shelf is held tight against the pole for best tension; no more baggy nets! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAssembled poles can be transported whole on a suitable roof rack between sites or broken down into a durable 6' long, 10'' diameter field carry bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"style535\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are a few essential features to look for in a 3H system before you commit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style546\"\u003e1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe higher you go, the more prone to bending and bowing poles will become, resulting in baggy, saggy net sets that will either entangle bats in more than one shelf, or become so obvious as to scare all but the dumbest bats away from your site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style820\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM system strikes a sweet spot between the desirability of lightweight and ease of transport, with a solid, sturdy, straight set-up that can raise nets up to 30-feet high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style821\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003eTraditional mist net poles, telescoping aluminum poles, “painter's poles” and the like are suitable for traditional mist netting. Advanced set-ups used to stack and raise nets require special attention to detail for a trouble-free deployment. Beware of nested joints or slip joints with tightening screws that can attract debris, become worn, jam, or lose their tension, causing poles to fail to expand or collapse properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style820\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM system uses precisely machined pole sections with no mechanical parts that can fail, wear, or jam under normal field use; such as exposure to sand, mud, water, leaf-litter, rain, sleet, heat, cold and myriad other typical field conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style821\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e3. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003eHigh-tech pieces and parts are high maintenance. The more fancy bells and whistles added to a rigging system, the more difficult it will be to find replacement parts in a hurry when something fails in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style820\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM system is high-concept but delightfully low-tech with interchangeable 6-foot pole sections that can be easily replaced as needed. There is no need to replace an entire 25-30 foot tall pole when something goes wrong. And owning multiple 3H sets from BCM guarantees spare parts will always be on hand if they are needed in a hurry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e4. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003eSome high-net sets are beautifully designed, by brilliant mechanics, handymen, or engineers; but often their clever features can prove to be impractical. Beware of poles with obvious joints, sections, or sleeves that can snag on the pulley system and prevent nets from being easily raised or lowered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style819\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM sectional poles are designed with nearly invisible joints allowing for smooth operation while raising and lowering nets year after year, under any environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e5. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003eProperly tensioned nets with equidistant spacing between the mainlines, are essential for effective bat capture, and nowhere is this more important than when nets are stacked or raised into the canopy. Do not invest in a system that fails to address tensioning and mainline spacing on every net in the stack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style820\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM system comes assembled with fixed spacing between net carriers, guaranteeing that nets will hang evenly top to bottom, every time. Sturdy pole anchors ensure the 3H set will go up straight and stay straight all night long. NOTE: Purchasing and using mist nets from the same manufacturing lot will ensure a properly tensioned set-up, but slight differences in length between nets can easily be addressed with simple adjustments at each pole and if wind conditions require, the fixed spacing between the net carriers can be manually adjusted to increase or decrease the amount of bag in each net as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003e Do not underestimate the amount of tension required and forces involved to hoist nets 25-30 feet into the air. Any system should use high quality rope running through a marine grade pulley to prevent snags, wear, twisting, fraying or beading that will interfere with smooth operation while raising and lowering nets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style827\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eBCM has sourced out the best rope after years of trial and error, and even under extreme use by professional consultants spending 300 or more net-nights in the field each season the BCM system requires little or no rope or pulley maintenance for 2-3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003e Finally, remember conditions and objectives change from field site to field site. Don't choose a system that is inflexible enough to prevent unique deployments or adjustments to special conditions. Why lock yourself into a stacked net system that will only allow a certain number of nets to be deployed to a certain height? Why be confined to working your pulley rope at the pole instead of in a more convenient (or safer) location? What prevents nets from becoming tangled in the leaf-litter when they are collapsed to reach a bat in the top tier? How easily can poles be transported to the field, erected, and broken down, in the dark without losing small pieces or damaging fragile parts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style819 f-lp\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eFrom the modular pole sections to the ropes to the net carriers to the guy lines and pole anchors the BCM system is designed for ease of use, long life, and the vagaries of any situation that may arise in the field. Want to turn your 3H system into a 4H system? Two extra pole sections and a set of net carriers added to the pulley rope will do the job. And, the poles are modular and study enough to do double duty to raise bat detectors, camera systems, or harp traps 30-feet in the air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhats Included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuggedized PVC storage\/carrying bag  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6- 72’’ new aluminum poles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e2- 72’’ top poles with pulley lines and net carriers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e4- 50’ main guy lines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e2- pole anchors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eInstallation manual+tips and tricks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style535\"\u003e24' tall x width depending on net used. Total weight: 35 lbs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWARNING: All mist net poles conduct electricity and should never be used near power lines  Be aware of the surroundings when loading and unloading poles from vehicles as well as the actual trap site. 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style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/106782175\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBigger is Better! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style248\"\u003eThe Original Triple High Forest Filter Mist Nets.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003eThe portable \u003cstrong\u003eForest Filter mist net system\u003c\/strong\u003e consists of poles and an associated hoist system capable of creating a huge mist net 24’ (7.3m) tall. To remove a bat or bird from any net, a pulley system quickly and carefully collapses the net stack until the animal can be reached. The nets can be set up, raised, lowered, and packed up by a single person. Each tier of every net can be individually adjusted and tensioned in seconds for any bag-overlap desired, and to prevent sag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style498\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe system can be used as a sturdy, easy-to-use double high net set, or can even be expanded to create a quad-high set. Other uses include raising harp traps to sample previously out of reach bat roosts and hoisting bat detector equipment 50' into the air. Everyone who has worked with this system is impressed with the ease of setup, simple ability to properly tension nets over the entire expanse, and the high rate of bat captures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis net set has been assembled tens of thousands times since 2001 by a number of different people, of all levels of experience. The assembly procedure has been refined so one person can set it up, and anyone can very quickly tear it down. Once trained, allow at least 45 minutes to an hour for one person to properly install, string, and initially tension the net set. An experienced manager will delegate several setup tasks at once to assistants, cutting set-up time to under 15 minutes. For super fast sets, remove the nets, secure the rigging, and place the fully assembled poles on a vehicle roof rack for transport to the next net site. Full rigging instructions included in an accompanying manual, and photos and video of set-ups are online at: www.batmanagement.com. This net set has been featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.batsurveysolutions.com\" title=\"Bat Survey Solutions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBat Survey Solutions training workshops\u003c\/a\u003e since 2002. Full rigging instructions included in the manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e Machined and assembled in the U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style686\"\u003eForest Filter Fast Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eTwo person setup in 15 minutes including nets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eSolo setup in 30 minutes including nets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLightweight aluminum poles easily carried and erected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAll new material, custom made poles in house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eLarge gate openings for easy net install and removal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eNets can stay suspended 3' - 20' above ground when collapsed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eNet carriers are pre-spaced, just add nets and go! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEach net shelf is individually adjustable to any overlap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eEach shelf is held tight against the pole for best tension; no more baggy nets! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eAssembled poles can be transported whole on a suitable roof rack between sites or broken down into a durable 6' long, 10'' diameter field carry bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"style535\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are a few essential features to look for in a 3H system before you commit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style546\"\u003e1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe higher you go, the more prone to bending and bowing poles will become, resulting in baggy, saggy net sets that will either entangle bats in more than one shelf, or become so obvious as to scare all but the dumbest bats away from your site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style820\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM system strikes a sweet spot between the desirability of lightweight and ease of transport, with a solid, sturdy, straight set-up that can raise nets up to 30-feet high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style821\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003eTraditional mist net poles, telescoping aluminum poles, “painter's poles” and the like are suitable for traditional mist netting. Advanced set-ups used to stack and raise nets require special attention to detail for a trouble-free deployment. Beware of nested joints or slip joints with tightening screws that can attract debris, become worn, jam, or lose their tension, causing poles to fail to expand or collapse properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style820\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM system uses precisely machined pole sections with no mechanical parts that can fail, wear, or jam under normal field use; such as exposure to sand, mud, water, leaf-litter, rain, sleet, heat, cold and myriad other typical field conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style821\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e3. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003eHigh-tech pieces and parts are high maintenance. The more fancy bells and whistles added to a rigging system, the more difficult it will be to find replacement parts in a hurry when something fails in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style820\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM system is high-concept but delightfully low-tech with interchangeable 6-foot pole sections that can be easily replaced as needed. There is no need to replace an entire 25-30 foot tall pole when something goes wrong. And owning multiple 3H sets from BCM guarantees spare parts will always be on hand if they are needed in a hurry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e4. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003eSome high-net sets are beautifully designed, by brilliant mechanics, handymen, or engineers; but often their clever features can prove to be impractical. Beware of poles with obvious joints, sections, or sleeves that can snag on the pulley system and prevent nets from being easily raised or lowered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style819\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM sectional poles are designed with nearly invisible joints allowing for smooth operation while raising and lowering nets year after year, under any environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e5. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003eProperly tensioned nets with equidistant spacing between the mainlines, are essential for effective bat capture, and nowhere is this more important than when nets are stacked or raised into the canopy. Do not invest in a system that fails to address tensioning and mainline spacing on every net in the stack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style820\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eThe BCM system comes assembled with fixed spacing between net carriers, guaranteeing that nets will hang evenly top to bottom, every time. Sturdy pole anchors ensure the 3H set will go up straight and stay straight all night long. NOTE: Purchasing and using mist nets from the same manufacturing lot will ensure a properly tensioned set-up, but slight differences in length between nets can easily be addressed with simple adjustments at each pole and if wind conditions require, the fixed spacing between the net carriers can be manually adjusted to increase or decrease the amount of bag in each net as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003e Do not underestimate the amount of tension required and forces involved to hoist nets 25-30 feet into the air. Any system should use high quality rope running through a marine grade pulley to prevent snags, wear, twisting, fraying or beading that will interfere with smooth operation while raising and lowering nets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style827\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eBCM has sourced out the best rope after years of trial and error, and even under extreme use by professional consultants spending 300 or more net-nights in the field each season the BCM system requires little or no rope or pulley maintenance for 2-3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style675\"\u003e7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style47\"\u003e Finally, remember conditions and objectives change from field site to field site. Don't choose a system that is inflexible enough to prevent unique deployments or adjustments to special conditions. Why lock yourself into a stacked net system that will only allow a certain number of nets to be deployed to a certain height? Why be confined to working your pulley rope at the pole instead of in a more convenient (or safer) location? What prevents nets from becoming tangled in the leaf-litter when they are collapsed to reach a bat in the top tier? How easily can poles be transported to the field, erected, and broken down, in the dark without losing small pieces or damaging fragile parts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style819 f-lp\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"style3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style221\"\u003eFrom the modular pole sections to the ropes to the net carriers to the guy lines and pole anchors the BCM system is designed for ease of use, long life, and the vagaries of any situation that may arise in the field. Want to turn your 3H system into a 4H system? Two extra pole sections and a set of net carriers added to the pulley rope will do the job. And, the poles are modular and study enough to do double duty to raise bat detectors, camera systems, or harp traps 30-feet in the air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhats Included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuggedized PVC storage\/carrying bag  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6- 72’’ new aluminum poles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e2- 72’’ top poles with pulley lines and net carriers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e4- 50’ main guy lines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003e2- pole anchors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style310\"\u003eInstallation manual+tips and tricks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"style535\"\u003e24' tall x width depending on net used. Total weight: 35 lbs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWARNING: All mist net poles conduct electricity and should never be used near power lines  Be aware of the surroundings when loading and unloading poles from vehicles as well as the actual trap site. 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BCM Triple High Mist Net Pole System

Product Description
$1,595.00
Maximum quantity available reached.

Bigger is Better! The Original Triple High Forest Filter Mist Nets.

The portable Forest Filter mist net system consists of poles and an associated hoist system capable of creating a huge mist net 24’ (7.3m) tall. To remove a bat or bird from any net, a pulley system quickly and carefully collapses the net stack until the animal can be reached. The nets can be set up, raised, lowered, and packed up by a single person. Each tier of every net can be individually adjusted and tensioned in seconds for any bag-overlap desired, and to prevent sag.


The system can be used as a sturdy, easy-to-use double high net set, or can even be expanded to create a quad-high set. Other uses include raising harp traps to sample previously out of reach bat roosts and hoisting bat detector equipment 50' into the air. Everyone who has worked with this system is impressed with the ease of setup, simple ability to properly tension nets over the entire expanse, and the high rate of bat captures.

This net set has been assembled tens of thousands times since 2001 by a number of different people, of all levels of experience. The assembly procedure has been refined so one person can set it up, and anyone can very quickly tear it down. Once trained, allow at least 45 minutes to an hour for one person to properly install, string, and initially tension the net set. An experienced manager will delegate several setup tasks at once to assistants, cutting set-up time to under 15 minutes. For super fast sets, remove the nets, secure the rigging, and place the fully assembled poles on a vehicle roof rack for transport to the next net site. Full rigging instructions included in an accompanying manual, and photos and video of set-ups are online at: www.batmanagement.com. This net set has been featured at Bat Survey Solutions training workshops since 2002. Full rigging instructions included in the manual.
 Machined and assembled in the U.S.A.

Forest Filter Fast Facts

  • Two person setup in 15 minutes including nets.
  • Solo setup in 30 minutes including nets.
  • Lightweight aluminum poles easily carried and erected.
  • All new material, custom made poles in house.
  • Large gate openings for easy net install and removal
  • Nets can stay suspended 3' - 20' above ground when collapsed.
  • Net carriers are pre-spaced, just add nets and go!
  • Each net shelf is individually adjustable to any overlap.
  • Each shelf is held tight against the pole for best tension; no more baggy nets!
  • Assembled poles can be transported whole on a suitable roof rack between sites or broken down into a durable 6' long, 10'' diameter field carry bag.

Here are a few essential features to look for in a 3H system before you commit:

1. The higher you go, the more prone to bending and bowing poles will become, resulting in baggy, saggy net sets that will either entangle bats in more than one shelf, or become so obvious as to scare all but the dumbest bats away from your site.

The BCM system strikes a sweet spot between the desirability of lightweight and ease of transport, with a solid, sturdy, straight set-up that can raise nets up to 30-feet high.

2. Traditional mist net poles, telescoping aluminum poles, “painter's poles” and the like are suitable for traditional mist netting. Advanced set-ups used to stack and raise nets require special attention to detail for a trouble-free deployment. Beware of nested joints or slip joints with tightening screws that can attract debris, become worn, jam, or lose their tension, causing poles to fail to expand or collapse properly.

The BCM system uses precisely machined pole sections with no mechanical parts that can fail, wear, or jam under normal field use; such as exposure to sand, mud, water, leaf-litter, rain, sleet, heat, cold and myriad other typical field conditions.

3. High-tech pieces and parts are high maintenance. The more fancy bells and whistles added to a rigging system, the more difficult it will be to find replacement parts in a hurry when something fails in the field.

The BCM system is high-concept but delightfully low-tech with interchangeable 6-foot pole sections that can be easily replaced as needed. There is no need to replace an entire 25-30 foot tall pole when something goes wrong. And owning multiple 3H sets from BCM guarantees spare parts will always be on hand if they are needed in a hurry.

4. Some high-net sets are beautifully designed, by brilliant mechanics, handymen, or engineers; but often their clever features can prove to be impractical. Beware of poles with obvious joints, sections, or sleeves that can snag on the pulley system and prevent nets from being easily raised or lowered.

The BCM sectional poles are designed with nearly invisible joints allowing for smooth operation while raising and lowering nets year after year, under any environmental conditions.

5. Properly tensioned nets with equidistant spacing between the mainlines, are essential for effective bat capture, and nowhere is this more important than when nets are stacked or raised into the canopy. Do not invest in a system that fails to address tensioning and mainline spacing on every net in the stack.

The BCM system comes assembled with fixed spacing between net carriers, guaranteeing that nets will hang evenly top to bottom, every time. Sturdy pole anchors ensure the 3H set will go up straight and stay straight all night long. NOTE: Purchasing and using mist nets from the same manufacturing lot will ensure a properly tensioned set-up, but slight differences in length between nets can easily be addressed with simple adjustments at each pole and if wind conditions require, the fixed spacing between the net carriers can be manually adjusted to increase or decrease the amount of bag in each net as needed.

6. Do not underestimate the amount of tension required and forces involved to hoist nets 25-30 feet into the air. Any system should use high quality rope running through a marine grade pulley to prevent snags, wear, twisting, fraying or beading that will interfere with smooth operation while raising and lowering nets.

BCM has sourced out the best rope after years of trial and error, and even under extreme use by professional consultants spending 300 or more net-nights in the field each season the BCM system requires little or no rope or pulley maintenance for 2-3 years.

7. Finally, remember conditions and objectives change from field site to field site. Don't choose a system that is inflexible enough to prevent unique deployments or adjustments to special conditions. Why lock yourself into a stacked net system that will only allow a certain number of nets to be deployed to a certain height? Why be confined to working your pulley rope at the pole instead of in a more convenient (or safer) location? What prevents nets from becoming tangled in the leaf-litter when they are collapsed to reach a bat in the top tier? How easily can poles be transported to the field, erected, and broken down, in the dark without losing small pieces or damaging fragile parts?

From the modular pole sections to the ropes to the net carriers to the guy lines and pole anchors the BCM system is designed for ease of use, long life, and the vagaries of any situation that may arise in the field. Want to turn your 3H system into a 4H system? Two extra pole sections and a set of net carriers added to the pulley rope will do the job. And, the poles are modular and study enough to do double duty to raise bat detectors, camera systems, or harp traps 30-feet in the air.

Whats Included?

  • Ruggedized PVC storage/carrying bag  
  • 6- 72’’ new aluminum poles
  • 2- 72’’ top poles with pulley lines and net carriers
  • 4- 50’ main guy lines
  • 2- pole anchors
  • Installation manual+tips and tricks

24' tall x width depending on net used. Total weight: 35 lbs. 


WARNING: All mist net poles conduct electricity and should never be used near power lines  Be aware of the surroundings when loading and unloading poles from vehicles as well as the actual trap site. Poles coming near active power lines will lead to severe injury or death.

USUALLY IN STOCK; ORDER WELL BEFORE YOUR SURVEY NEEDS AS WE CANNOT GUARANTEE IMMEDIATE SHIPPING!


 


"In Stock" items may ship same day to up to 3 business days after placing your order.

"Out of Stock" items may still be purchased, but realize these items may be built-to-order or we may be at the mercy of our vendors for parts of your order or product. Shipping for out of stock items may be days or weeks after placing your order. Some speciaity items may have estimated availability mentioned in their product description above.

All international orders must be paid in full via credit card or international money order before shipping.  We currently accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard and bank/wire transfers.

For international orders, any duties, tariffs or broker fees are not included in the order amount and will be collected by the shipper upon delivery. Any such fees are the responsibility of the customer. 

Please ensure the shipping address you provide can accept UPS deliveries. BCM is not responsible for any fees or delays incurred from an incorrect shipping address.

In Spanish: Todos los pedidos internacionales deben pagarse en su totalidad mediante tarjeta de crédito o giro postal internacional antes de su envío. aceptamos American Express, Visa y Mastercard.  No somos capaces de aceptar banco.

Para los pedidos internacionales, los impuestos, aranceles u honorarios de agente no están incluidos en el orden cantidad y serán recogidos por el cargador a la entrega. estas matrículas son responsabilidad del cliente.        

Por favor garantizar la dirección del envío que usted proporcione puede aceptar envíos ups. bcm no se hace responsable por el pago de honorarios o retrasos de una incorrecta dirección de envío.

What states does sales tax apply?
If products are shipped to PA, you will be charged sales tax. When you enter your shipping address to any other state, the PA sales tax is removed. 

I am tax exempt, federal/state/tribal buyer located in PA, how do I purchase?
Tax Exempt Businesses/Organizations in PA only: create an account here: https://batmanagement.com/account/register  and then email us with your account name, order items quantities, shipping and billing address, and include your tax exempt number. You will then be sent a link to your order which you can pay online normally. We will also set your account to be tax-exempt so that future orders from that account can be made without extra steps. 

I am tax exempt, federal/state/tribal buyer located outside of PA, how do I purchase?
Simply add items to your cart and checkout. When you enter your shipping address outside of PA, the PA sales tax will be removed. BCM does not collect tax for any other states. It is not necessary to contact us with tax-exempt paperwork, etc. if you are outside of PA.

Do you accept Purchase Orders (PO)?
We accept POs from recognized US based organizations for items shipped domestically. We reserve the right to refuse any PO. There may be a 10% service fee applied to all POs. 

Can I cancel attending a workshop/event?
Full refunds are given if cancelled 28 days prior to the start of an event. Event registrations are transferable. For more details please see the Workshop Training General Info & Cancellation Policy 

What can I return?
You may return new, unopened items sold within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Shirts, hats, and mugs are made to order and are not returnable.

When will I get my refund?
Most refunds are fully refunded in 3-5 business days after we receive and process your return.

Does BCM do replacements?
We can only replace the exact item and version you ordered, and you are responsible to return the damaged item within 30 days. If you want to exchange for a different item, you will need to return the item and place a new order.

Pettersson D500x and M500 Bat Detectors Return and Exchange Policy
All detectors are tested by BCM staff before shipping to customers. Please contact BCM first detailing the issue you are having with the hardware and obtain a Return Authorization. Should email or phone troubleshooting fail to resolve the issue, you should send the unit in suitable packaging to BCM, with the RA number written on the packaging.

BCM will confirm the unit is defective was not abused or water damaged. BCM will replace the unit at our discretion usually within one week. Units requiring repairs may take 6-8 weeks.

Pettersson factory warranty is one year.

D500x External Microphone Return Policy
All microphones are tested by BCM staff before shipping to customers. Please contact BCM first detailing the issue you are having with the Microphone and obtain a Return Authorization. Should email or phone troubleshooting fail to resolve the issue, you should send the unit in suitable packaging to BCM, with the RA number written on the packaging.

DOA microphones are replaced immediately at no charge. There is a $150 for refurbishing used microphones, shipped immediately if in stock.

Electronics
Electronics purchased from BCM are easily returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment. These items must be in new condition with original packaging and accessories. All bat detectors sold by BCM are supported by the device's manufacturers. In the unlikely event a detector appears to be defective, please contact the customer support network for the computer manufacturer to have it serviced under warranty. Pettersson D500x/M500 devices have specific policies, see above.

Software
Software titles purchased from BCM are easily returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment. These items must be unopened and still in their plastic wrap.

General items

Other items purchased from BCM can only be returned if:

  • The return is packaged and shipped in the original packaging.
  • The items are still in new condition.
  • You ship your return within 30 days of receipt of the original shipment.

Any returns that do not meet the above qualifications may receive a reduced refund or be returned to the purchaser. Some items may incur a restocking fee as these items must be inspected, tested, and repackaged. If a restocking fee applies it will be noted on the product information page.  All returns will be less original shipping costs.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Ask BCM a Question
  • Do you currently have two sets available to purchase as of 5-23-2022?

    We are finally getting pipe again and many backordered sets have shipped. We expect by July all orders to be caught up.

  • I understand the triple high system must back ordered and no delivery date can be guaranteed. Do have an idea of how long the back order usually is? I'm looking to buy this system for a research project in Costa Rica. We are planning to travel 22 Jun. is there anyway to estimate receiving this by mid June?

    We have been trying to obtain the correct tubing since November 2021, via several suppliers, and have looked into other options such as a slightly different size solve the supply problem. As of 4/28 we are getting a partial shipment May 9, then more in June. We should be caught up with most orders by July 1. We have another, large order (our original order from 2021) in August which will finally get us stock/sets in on hand. We can ship direct to Costa Rica. If your project is only a few weeks I would not count on the set; if this is a longer term project you might consider ordering. I also have a limited number of used "thin" sets we could refurbish for you if desired, for ~half the cost of the new. "Thin" sets are smaller diameter; while lighter they bend more and therefore require a bit more attention to tensioning. If interested in these, contact sales@batmanagement.com

  • Dear sir/madam, I am very interested in your BCM Triple High Mist Net Pole System. As we will be using them to catch flying-foxes, we will have to add middle sections as to get a height of 12-18 meters. Will the poles be strong for that kind of length? Thank you so much in advance. Kind regards, Annabel Dorrestein

    We have added 1 extra section to go ~10m high total without additional guy ropes. Some users have added 2 middle sections to go ~12m. At this point the poles will tend to bow  under their own weight when the net is down. Additional guy ropes could be attached to white rings midway, and with attention to rigging, the poles could be brought straight when raised. This would be considered an advanced use of the system and would only be successful if supervised by someone highly experianced. If you require the nets to go 10m+ high on a regular basis, you should consider a heavier gauge pipe, which of course ~double the weight of the poles. We can custom build this system for you if desired, please write to sales@batmanagement.com .

  • Hello, you ship your BCM Triple High Mist Net Pole System and harp traps to Chile

    Hello - yes simply add the products to the shopping cart and enter your address in the checkout process. You can see the shipping quote before a purchase is made- thanks!

  • Hi, I am possibly looking at purchasing another triple high system for bat netting in Hawaii. What is the current lag time for building and shipping to Hawaii?

    Hi - on any of our products if it can be added to the shopping cart, it is in stock or in production. If it says "call for availbility" then it is best to call 717-241-2228 M-F/9-4 EST for the best infomation.

  • Hi there -- I'm interested in purchasing one of your triple-highs, but it would be for use in the Neotropics, so I'd either need to ship everything to Belize or buy it without poles and reconstruct it with stuff I can buy in-country. Do you have any thoughts on this, like whether shipping to Belize would be possible, whether I could reconstruct it using standard conduit, etc.? Thanks in advance for your help with this!

    Hello! You cannot use standard conduit as it uses connectors that the net carriers would get hung up on. Our poles are built in-house and are seamless when assembled, so that carriers easily slide up and down. For shipping quotes, we ship all items internationally. Just start the checkout process and fill in your address and the shipping will be calcluated.

  • What is the pole anchor mentioned on your triple high nets? We have used rebar as pole anchor, Do you have a reccommended length?

    We use 3/4'' black iron pipe; is does not rust as quickly as rebar. Once a year we just cut the mushroomed heads off of any that have suffered from extensive pounding. Probably ~3.3' is good (because it is often sold in 10' sections). The key is that the pole anchor must be the the fround firmly enough to allow the 3H pole to stand while you tie off guy ropes. This is critical if you are setting up by yourself. All mist net poles conduct electrictiy and should never be used around powerlines. Be aware when loading and unloading poles from vehicles as well as the actual trap site.

  • I bought this triple high set up from you around 7 years ago and use it in NE Argentina successfully. I now have permit to conduct bat capture/release in N Florida and may consider buying another. What is lead in time? I hope to start the project in April.

    Hello- we have 3H sets in stock at the moment, they usually ship within a business day or two of ordering. Thanks!

  • Does the complete system include the mist nets themselves? If so, how long are they?

    Hi- BCM does not sell mist nets- please see avinet.com for nets.

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