Comments on: Episode 35: Border Slingshot

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:51:47 +0000

the two support towers have to come down too almost the same time when you release the dummy! I’ve learned this since I was a kid.

By: Treb

Treb — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:27:22 +0000

A trebuchet has a weight that swings down to swing the arm up, launching the projectile. A catapult uses tension alone and not a weight. Honestly, you could just say they’re both types of catapult, but a trebuchet can easily be more powerful but would be larger and much much taller.

By: Roger Jollie

Roger Jollie — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:52:23 +0000

Turns out they were using a catapult to launch pot over the border (not people):

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110126/news/110129571/

By: Leon Stark

Leon Stark — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:19:51 +0000

Can you say, “Trebuchet”? (trey boo SHAY) I think it is a French name for a version of catapult. (See “Punkin Chunkin’”)

Of course, you two are the Kings of the Air Cannon! But that is not a likely possibility for human propulsion.

Question? Could a trebuchet be rigged to look like/ work like a flatbed trailer when not in use hauling stuff?

By: Jordan moran

Jordan moran — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:50:07 +0000

I thought it was a bit crazy even with a safety specialist but its okay I might do it when Im older and can swim so see you in the bermuda triangle

By: mark coon

mark coon — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:33:53 +0000

We use small slig shots made with medical tubing to launch mini pumpkins at our pumpkin farm’s fall festival. we would like to build a larger slig shot to launch full sized pumpkins this year. Are any of your test results on surgical tubing or plans available for review? Thanks

By: jowolf359

jowolf359 — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:21:11 +0000

You would have to use a catapult to get the needed loft, and the impact would be fatal.

By: ROFL

ROFL — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:43:56 +0000

This is the most insane tests I have heard of. LOL! I got to get a hold of this episode! :)

By: Jawa

Jawa — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:53:17 +0000

This was perhaps one of the most hilarious episodes EVER.