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Human Catapult
Bungee Powered Amusement Ride Trebuchet
This interesting modern variation of a traction trebuchet
uses multiple elastic bungee cords in tension for motive force. From the
United States Patent Abstract:
Human Free Flight Catapult
An amusement ride for catapulting a human rider, enclosed within
a capsule, into the air in much the same fashion as ancient armies would
hurl large boulders over the walls of castles. The catapult provides many
of the sensations and thrills encountered by fighter pilots launching from
the decks of aircraft carriers without the requirement for flight training
or the associated dangers.
The ride essentially consists of a siege catapult and launch pod connected
by a sling . When in the launch position, a release mechanism is triggered
by the operator and the rider is hurled into the air at a physiologically
safe rate of acceleration along a predictable free-flight arc.
When an acceptable elevation is reached, the rider is separated from the
capsule and gently brought back to earth using an automatically deploying
parachute or similar device.
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| Do It Yourself Working Model Trebuchet Kit |
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Trebuchet
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$75.00
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The trebuchet kit includes fully precut and drilled
frame parts, pins and axles, sling cord and sewn pouch, projectiles and
fully illustrated assembly and firing instructions.
Unlike the flimsy, snap together plywood trebuchet
kits, this all hardwood trebuchet kit does not require additional cutting,
trimming or shaping.
This DIY Trebuchet Kit requires only white carpenter's
glue and a few bar clamps (not included) to assemble.
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daVinci Trebuchet
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Inspired by the great war machines and siege catapults of Leonardo da Vinci
, this all Red Oak
hardwood trebuchet features
an open counterweight cabinet for range and trajectory adjustment.
Fire with an empty counterweight for indoor use, or add weight (nuts,
bolts, scrap lead, iron or steel, sand, or small rocks not included)
for increased range.
Individually crafted from cabinet-grade red oak, the da Vinci Trebuchet
stands 14 inches tall in the cocked position, 24 inches tall in the fired
position and will hurl a projectile up to 60 feet. Includes six projectiles
and fully illustrated instructions.
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