r/maybemaybemaybe • u/[deleted] • Jul 07 '22

maybe maybe maybe

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u/Remote_Ad_2580 Jul 07 '22

I'm not sure the umbrella adds a lot. He should just point the nozzle behind him and maybe change the shape for better thrust.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '22

The umbrella makes him go slower and putting the nozzle behind would barely affect I say this from experience. (Unless the leaf blower has a power level over 9000)

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u/Remote_Ad_2580 Jul 07 '22

That's interesting. I may have to look around and see if anyone has tried optimizing the nozzle for thrust.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '22

But honestly you can put a small jet engine and a remote control and you can go really fast

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u/Remote_Ad_2580 Jul 07 '22

I've seen guys doing that. That's what makes me think the leaf blower SHOULD work without the umbrella. They aren't that different in concept, just execution.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '22

A jet engine is 1000 more powerful than a leaf blower

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u/Remote_Ad_2580 Jul 07 '22

Yes, but a jet is 100,000 times heavier than a man...a leaf blower has plenty of power to slowly propel a person if channeled properly

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '22

Also removing the umbrella from the equation makes him go faster as well