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fanofbond · 05-01-2007, 01:56 PM

what do you guys think about using water balloon launchers(3 person sling shot ones) during a water war? (capture the flag)

why or why not? If so feel free to explain.

joannaardway · 05-01-2007, 02:12 PM

I am of the opinion that it's alright to use them, but they're not that useful. I'd much rather use a one man air-powered cannon.

C-A_99 · 05-01-2007, 02:19 PM

While I've only used pneumatic launchers (though not very well so far), I heard the slingshot based launchers are very inaccurate and pneumatic launchers deliver slightly better range. However, no sabots nor pre-pressurization is required, which significantly increases the rate of fire.

Saw a thread or post about this earlier but can't find it now. Just going by what I remember, and if most handheld slingshots really do significantly outrange thrown balloons, I might look into those. I saw some place to buy them, but forgot where they were, and they're probably more expensive than what they're worth. (might build a slingshot myself but can't find good material to use)

fanofbond · 05-01-2007, 03:31 PM

only reason i said this was to because air pressure launchers a big
the slingshot ones can fold up for one the go use

Silence · 05-01-2007, 03:51 PM

Air pressure launchers can be small.

No water balloon launcher is especially effective, because they don't have the infinite rate of fire of water guns. You can't aim very well at safe distances. Elastic launchers are better than pneumatic ones for rate of fire, but accuracy is even worse, although range is still passable.

You can use water balloon launchers in wars, but they're not going to do anything. Even intimidation isn't much against some enemies.

JCSoaker · 05-05-2007, 11:45 PM

Muhahahaha
I just found the most expensive and pratical ultimate water weapons of all time. Regardless from being "home-mades" they are worth the price.
At $225 each plus shipping, paint and design you can buy one at e-bay, if you contact the seller.
For the first one it can fire water ballons (one or multiple) over 500ft, and water at a good distance.

1. Water ballon bazooka

For this one called the water ballon motar, it costs around $245, but it fires over 700FT, and it is remote controlled!!
You can fire single or multiple ballons at will.
Put them in and snipe people at great distances.

2. Water ballon mortar

I hope I have got all of your imaginations running.

Silence · 05-06-2007, 10:47 AM

See the comments in the other thread.

These launchers really aren't exceptional. The bottom one looks extremely impractical - because it has a massive pressure chamber that requires a lot of pumping per shot. I can't tell what kind of valve it uses.

The top launcher might use a solenoid valve, but it hasn't even been modified to get fair opening times. These launchers have extreme prices, and some bells and whistles like paint.

waterblaze · 05-07-2007, 07:03 AM

the 3 man thing would take up time and make your team vulnerable i think, You need a single operator to deliever rounds down range

05-01-2007, 01:56 PM	#1
fanofbond Junior member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9 UserID: 1058	water balloon launchers what do you guys think about using water balloon launchers(3 person sling shot ones) during a water war? (capture the flag) why or why not? If so feel free to explain.

05-01-2007, 02:12 PM	#2
joannaardway Do not adjust your TV set Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW Hertfordshire, England Posts: 875 UserID: 549	I am of the opinion that it's alright to use them, but they're not that useful. I'd much rather use a one man air-powered cannon. __________________ "Over the hills and far away, she prays he will return one day. As sure as the rivers reach the seas, back in his arms again she'll be." - Over the Hills and far away, Gary Moore "So many people have come and gone, their faces fade as the years go by. Yet I still recall as I wander on, as clear as the sun in the summer sky" - More than a feeling, Boston

05-01-2007, 02:19 PM	#3
C-A_99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MI, US Posts: 465 UserID: 809	While I've only used pneumatic launchers (though not very well so far), I heard the slingshot based launchers are very inaccurate and pneumatic launchers deliver slightly better range. However, no sabots nor pre-pressurization is required, which significantly increases the rate of fire. Saw a thread or post about this earlier but can't find it now. Just going by what I remember, and if most handheld slingshots really do significantly outrange thrown balloons, I might look into those. I saw some place to buy them, but forgot where they were, and they're probably more expensive than what they're worth. (might build a slingshot myself but can't find good material to use) __________________ http://hbww.fateback.com/index.html Website w/ info on teams, armory, etc. A pessimist says a bucket of water is half empty, an optimist says its half full. But the Aquatic Soaking Squad warrior starts looking for a teammate who may need ammo.

05-01-2007, 03:51 PM	#5
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,250 UserID: 576	Air pressure launchers can be small. No water balloon launcher is especially effective, because they don't have the infinite rate of fire of water guns. You can't aim very well at safe distances. Elastic launchers are better than pneumatic ones for rate of fire, but accuracy is even worse, although range is still passable. You can use water balloon launchers in wars, but they're not going to do anything. Even intimidation isn't much against some enemies. __________________ Forum Rules

05-05-2007, 11:45 PM	#6
JCSoaker Level II Stealth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada, BC, Vancouver Posts: 40 UserID: 1020	Muhahahaha I just found the most expensive and pratical ultimate water weapons of all time. Regardless from being "home-mades" they are worth the price. At $225 each plus shipping, paint and design you can buy one at e-bay, if you contact the seller. For the first one it can fire water ballons (one or multiple) over 500ft, and water at a good distance. 1. Water ballon bazooka For this one called the water ballon motar, it costs around $245, but it fires over 700FT, and it is remote controlled!! You can fire single or multiple ballons at will. Put them in and snipe people at great distances. 2. Water ballon mortar I hope I have got all of your imaginations running. __________________ Armoury: Level III- (2) (going to have)Super Heavy Assualt homemades (2) Heavy Assualt CPS (Monster XL,etc)(3)Medium Assualt CPS (4100,etc)(4) Light Assualt CPS (1200, etc) (15) secondary weapons(Xp,MAXD,etc) (5) Extra Stuff

05-01-2007, 03:31 PM	#4
fanofbond Junior member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9 UserID: 1058	only reason i said this was to because air pressure launchers a big the slingshot ones can fold up for one the go use

05-06-2007, 10:47 AM	#7
Silence Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,250 UserID: 576	See the comments in the other thread. These launchers really aren't exceptional. The bottom one looks extremely impractical - because it has a massive pressure chamber that requires a lot of pumping per shot. I can't tell what kind of valve it uses. The top launcher might use a solenoid valve, but it hasn't even been modified to get fair opening times. These launchers have extreme prices, and some bells and whistles like paint. __________________ Forum Rules

05-07-2007, 07:03 AM	#8
waterblaze Junior member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 UserID: 1079	the 3 man thing would take up time and make your team vulnerable i think, You need a single operator to deliever rounds down range

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