Human launching crossbow (with rockets)

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Human launching crossbow (with rockets)

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Art writes – “A man is planning to shoot himself 20 miles into the air from what might be the world’s largest crossbow (24 feet) while sitting on a homemade rocket. The project, code name,R.U.S.H (RAPID UP SUPER HIGH) uses rockets that provide up 1,350 pounds of thrust and a comfortable 10 Gs.” [via] – Link.

11 thoughts on “Human launching crossbow (with rockets)

  1. VinnyF says:

    That’s the funniest thing I’ve seen in a while – and a good performance piece!

  2. Mushmouth says:

    So Awesome

  3. LabCoat1 says:

    Thanks for the link guys! As I suppose you might guess, I’m a huge MAKE fan. I’ve been talking it up to everyone I meet for the past six months — ever since my brother gave me a subscription for Xmas.

    (I’m the taller one on the left in the video.)

  4. bigpopspin says:

    how did u get it so high i did it today and it went like 5 ft.

  5. bigpopspin says:

    how did u get it so high i did it today and it went like 5 ft.

  6. bigpopspin says:

    how do u get it that high i did it today and it went like 5 ft.

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