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Re: Poll: What type of launcher mechanism are you using for FS?

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Originally Posted by Fields View Post
We're trying the elastic tube (not so much for ease, but it's fun trying to build a slingshot for a 10 inch boulder)

Problem is right now it launches like 10 feet! Anyone else getting better results?
Ours went about 50 feet... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT2OmzrAhPI

Would recommend more strands of surgical tubing, do not stretch them beyond 200%, and replace them between events for consistency.
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