CUSTOM ORDER SNARES

ALL CUSTOM ORDER SNARES ARE PRE-PAID ONLY

Before you order a custom (non-stock) snare, you need to understand how to give the snare a name so we can understand what you want. ALL Thompson Snares have a specific meaning for each number (or letter) in its' name. The following list describes what these letters and numbers refer to.

FIRST NUMBER (00-0-1-2-3-4-5-6) indicates wire diameter:
00 = 1/32" / 0 = 1/16" / 1 = 5/64" / 2 = 3/32" / 3 = 7/64" / 4 = 1/8" / 5 = 5/32" / 6 = 3/16"
REMAINING NUMBERS refer to wire length in inches. (A snare with 2 lengths of wire will have 2 sets of numbers.)

LETTERS:
"S" indicates a SWIVEL
"TS" indicates a TREE LOCK-SWIVEL (can be used as either tree lock or swivel)
"XX" indicates a TREE LOCK type end tie.

EXAMPLES

A 2S-40 Snare uses #2 wire (3/32" dia). The snare length is 40". The snare has a Swivel on the end.

A 1TS-60 Snare uses #1 wire (5/64" dia). The snare length is 60". The snare has a combination use tree lock/swivel on the end.

A 2XX-72 Snare uses #2 wire (3/32" dia). The snare length is 72". The snare has a tree lock on the end.

A 4S60-60XX Snare uses #4 wire (1/8" dia). The snare has a 60" section with a neck lock and a swivel. Another 60" section of wire is attached to the swivel and has a tree lock on the end.

Send us the information needed to supply you with Custom snares either by e-mail sinrud@raymondthompson.com, fax: 425-745-5477; phone: 425-745-5477 or mail us the information. Include a phone number so we can contact you if necessary.

• Wire size:   wire diameter and length. (some states have a maximum length and minimum diameter)
• Noose type:   either with deer stop, release noose (include release weight requirements, combination of deer stop and release noose.
• Tie off end:   Several states now require a swivel tie off end.
• Additional:   Some states (such as New Jersey) require a ferrule on both sides of the neck lock. Be sure to include this if necessary!

DEFINITIONS (as understood)

• SNARE WIRE: - An acceptable wire used for making snares and Cable Restraints (usually, 1X19 B.I.P.S. / Aircraft Cable / Stainless Steel or crucible wire with a multi strand configuration.)
• SNARE: Considered a Body gripping device made of wire and parts designed for capture and dispatch by means of suffocation. (Some states allow snares for use under water).
• CABLE RESTRAINT: A snare designed for Live Capture on land. Requires a combination of a Break away noose and/or deer stop, Relaxing lock, and/or noose stop and a swivel. (requirements vary form state to state).
• BREAK AWAY NOOSE: A noose with a device attached that allows the noose to break open under a specified weight load.
• MECHANICAL LOCK: A neck lock that is not assisted by a spring or other means to help it close.
• RELAXING LOCK: A neck lock that allow a noose to release pressure or back off slightly when an animal stops resisting the noose.
• DEER STOP: A ferrule or device inside the noose of a snare or Cable Restraint to prevent the snare from completely closing.
• NOOSE STOP: A ferrule or device between the noose and tie off end of a snare or Cable Restraint to prevent the snare from opening beyond a stated diameter.
• RELEASE FERRULE: A ferrule attached to the neck lock end of snare wire and secured in a such a way to allow it to fall off at or prior to a stated weight load.
• TIE OFF END: End of snare that is secured to a stake, tree, log, etc.
• SWIVEL: An end tie that allows the snare wire to rotate as an animal twist and turns while fighting its restraint.
• TREE LOCK: An end tie that has a "key hole" slot that makes it easy to secure a snare to a stake, tree, log etc.