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Originally Posted by Bruceb
how bout an atlatl?
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That doesn't solve the noodle launching problem. The key to throwing pool noodles isn't throwing them fast nearly as much as throwing them so that they don't turn and get taken down by air resistance. The best noodle throwers seem to have a knack for launching the litter so that it is very nearly straight at launch, and release it with a flick that causes it to spin. Just as with a(n American) football, gyroscopic stabilization is key to long range.
An atlatl does not impart spin, and because it pushes from the rear, is more likely to induce curvature than a hand toss.
Again, we're talking about an off-season project, not something to use in this game.