The Slingshot Channel Thread

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Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:31 am

Haha, very nice. Also, it's funny that according to my time-zone (Australia) your original post was exactly 0:00AM on the dot.

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Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:43 am

Clearly it's NYE cigars ;)
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Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:49 am

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Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:09 pm

Ooops, I am sorry, wasn't aware of that rule. My bad. I won't do it again.

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Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:52 pm

Cool. I like the built-in ( edit by BTB: anybody can figure out what the slingshot was for.I don't want kids to try this and say they got the idea here)idea.

Maybe an idea for next year... :D
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Fri Jan 01, 2010 2:23 pm

Looks good.

But, don't all slingshots* fit in a backpack?

*Handheld designs.
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Fri Jan 01, 2010 2:55 pm

Sure, they all fit, the question is how well. A 200 gramm version (0,4 lbs) is certainly better than an 800 gramm one. And you need a flat profile, so you can stow it. That's the reason for the hinges.
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Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:02 pm

so does it work for "waving at concerts?" or does it go out from the very fast "waving"?
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Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:39 pm

jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:Clearly it's NYE cigars.
Alcohol? Cigars? Ballistic objects?

That makes me think of this comic.
Does that thing kinda look like a big cat to you?
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Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:37 am

On the eternal hunt for power, I designed another draw length enhanced slingshot. I think it is one of my most appealing models ever!

Have finished the video, including the reloading process.

Here:

[youtube][/youtube]

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Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:46 am

Joerg is so hardcore. There's snow on the ground and he's out there in a t-shirt shooting slingshots. That's a badass. Can we buy these slingshots? And is this one self centering (I guess that's the term)
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Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:48 am

Very nice! ;) Always like your videos :D
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Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:51 am

McCoytheGreater wrote:Can we buy these slingshots? And is this one self centering (I guess that's the term)
My designs aren't for sale. Self centering doesn't work with draw length enhanced slingshots, they would invariable turn around towards the shooter when you draw out. It's either or.
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Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:17 pm

Dang joerg that's awesome!!!

You continue to amaze me with what you come up with
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