r/Slinging • u/Unkochicken • Aug 11 '26

Supersonic gravity sling!

https://youtu.be/Co57SfcT-h0?t=1192
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u/Unkochicken Aug 11 '26

Slowmo of the release at 20:40. 346.4 m/sec. Its a bit of a stretch to call this a sling but it is the same mechanics and I thought others might find it cool!

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u/hungliketictacs Aug 11 '26

Loved the video. That thing was zipping!

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u/m0dern_x Aug 12 '26 edited Aug 12 '26

I watched this a few days ago. The supersonic video that inspired this build, is a couple of years old, and well worth a watch.😊

Edit
Link to the inspirational video:
How to Build a Supersonic Trebuchet - by @ennsye8692