Our first kick was really really lame. We started toying with things and now we can kick about 10~15ft with a lame arc. We're now working on making that arc a little more optimal, like a 45degree or even less with more distance.
There are several things to keep in mind:
- Make sure your kicking "feet" are light
- Use all the mechanical advantage you have
- Try leaving the exhaust port open. See how much that increases the kicking distance
- Use a really really fast solenoid(?) -- I only saw it. I don't actually know what kind of solenoid or its specs. But I know it improved the kick dramatically
- It's all about efficiency...
Anyway, if you want pictures of ours, let me know. It's not the best, but it's a very decent one for a non-surgical tubing kicker.
Your goal is to pack as much force and velocity in to that ball as much as you can!
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