pic: Magnetic Grappling Hook

[Rivet Man]

Originally Posted by Boltman

The acceleration applied to get magnet to engage on bar is relatively slow. So to properly position (big one) , then engage, then collapse then winch seems like that would be troublesome to say the least in 20 seconds. Don't see how the magnet helps much.

Hi Chris Hapstack,

I'm going to agree with my friend Boltman on this one.

This design sure looks entertaining but it reminds me a lot of those arcade games where you try your best to win a stuffed bear but always end up dropping them even though it looked like you lined 'em up (Sorry Linda!).

I guess the positive here is that you could have your driver practice hanging by trying to win toys out of those machines. Just 20 dollars of practice and they'd be pros!

On another note, all that stuff still comes under 1 pound? Do you guys design these robots out of air or something? If I bought a clamp like that at Home Depot it'd weight at least 5 pounds!

Best Regards,
RM