Bowling Ball VS World's Bounciest Trampoline

[@howridiculous]

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[@colacolagaming69]

Alright 👍

[@Olivia_Daoudi]

❤

[@dude4045]

Would it work any better if it was a closed vessel like the cup is with the marble

[@tablet_games]

true tbh

[@-Headbanger-]

*Bros, get a ballistics shield like the Mythbusters when risking projectiles heading your way*

[@jeffTheG44]

Yeeessss I missed the tower videos honestly. Its always great to watch men throw things from high places

[@SpadesG]

🎉

[@crozwayne]

Like gays? 🥷

[@dkajj]

​@crozwayne we aren't all you

[@crozwayne]

@@dkajj I was being satirical.

[@dkajj]

@@crozwayne I was being sardonic

[@Bambuskus505]

If you guys were to try this again, Might I suggest a few things to try next time that might increase your chances of success? - Increase the height of both the base frame and the tension frame by a factor of 1.5. Seeing as the main fail point was the ball bottoming out on the frame, increasing that distance should work a treat. - Like Gaunson said, maximize protection around anywhere the rubber makes contact with the frame. Ideally, you won't want the rubber to be the thing making direct contact with the frame. You want something else inbetween on both sides as a buffer. Anything that takes the edge off should do the trick. - Make the base frame, bolt clamp, and rubber cut-outs circles just like the tension frame. The straight edge corners are a focal point for stress buildup, and round edges allow for stress to disperse easier without damage. Edit: The people who have responded sp far are also really smart. Listen to them too, lol

[@guywy8310]

I would say, adding some oil to the underside of the rubber to remove the friction from the metal frame so the round rubber part in the middle is as stretched out as the side skirts

[@Ben-rq5re]

@@guywy8310Add some oil to the top surface too, it’ll reduce the friction between the ball and the rubber and allow for greater tension in the area directly in contact with the ball

[@ryansommerfeld2098]

Yeah I was thinking radiused and polished edges and larger surface area and height for the frame and the center rig and larger sheets of rubber and latex. Make several replacement radiused/polished clamping bars for bad drops.

[@archiitect22]

I think they just needed to drop something a lot lighter, like a baseball. The example with the marble didn't stretch the balloon much at all

[@JimmyNuisance]

The circular and square mix really was the failing point here. As you said, there are specific points where the tension is WAY higher than other spots due to the distance between the outer square edge and the inner round one. From the corner to the ring it's like 3x the distance as from the middle of the straight to the ring. The tension in the short distance will be so high and the tension towards the corner will literally be 1:3 of that. Not only does that put stress in some areas that WILL cause failure, but you also lose out on so much rebound because the corners kinda do nothing.. The trampoline would be about 30% more bouncy if they got even tension around the whole thing. There's a reason you don't mix squares and circles much in engineering. Many reasons actually. Every surface must be as smooth as polished glass as well, because abrasive surfaces will make tiny tears in the rubber which will be failure points. You can't use an angle grinder to get the surface smootnhess you need here. You're gonna have to go in with a sander and some fine paper and a lot of elbow grease, the surface must be SMOOTH. If you cut a tiny little nick in a rubber band and pull it, it will rip immediately with almost zero force. Also, the bolt holes are a massive weak point. That CAN be solved by looking into the world of drums. Here's how: Look up how a bass drum hoop works. Do the same, but make the hoop press against a totally flat surface with the rubber between the surface and the hoop. Just in short: Weld nuts all around the outer rim of the bottom frame. Get wing nuts with a clamp that reaches around the TOP SIDE of the hoop on top, then tighten those things up evenly around the ring (don't just pin one down and go to the next screw, screw them all in so the ring presses down evenly around the whole thing by going across, as in first bolt you screw in a fair bit of the way at 12 o clock on the circle, next screw is 6 o clock, then 9, then 3, then you just keep on going around in a crossing pattern, just like you would if you were swapping a tire, you don't just pin one bolt and go to the next, you tighten them gradually to make sure the wheel isn't on all crooked). Just watch a youtube video of someone swapping a bass drum head, you'll see how it works. You just need for the ring and the frame to be the same size, not overlapping like on a drum where the drum head itself has its own metal ring. You specifically want to pay attention to the tightener wing nuts and how they're clamped onto the hoop and screwed into the side of the drum. You want to replicate this. I'll give you an 80% chance of success if you go with this method. As to the mention of using oil, be specific about the oil you choose, because certain oils eat rubber. Ask your hardware store guy for a lubricant that doesn't deteriorate rubber. Silicon lubricants are probably your best bet here, but I'm no chemist so ask someone who knows. You CAN do this, but you will never reach 1:1, that's physically impossible. I expect it would be hard to get above 90% rebound.. Also, bowling balls are not your friend here. Especially old gnarly ones with cracks and divots. Any rough surface is going to be a problem.

[@sebto2949]

The cup is doing so well not only because of the tension in the rubber, but also because of the concealed air in the cup. the deformation is compressing the air inside the cup what generates additional energy into the bounce

[@aridragonbeard745]

This! I bet if they stretched the stuff over an oil drum, it would work much better

[@olaftheblack2012]

WE GOTTA BOOST THIS COMMENT

[@RidinWithMyLocsOn]

this and i think they need to make it bigger and give it more tension, also make the frame holding the rubber circular

[@Jtheartnerd]

Boost!

[@shimba90]

not to mention all the energy lost into the ground.

[@x-venturegaming9951]

Daaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnn. The nostalgia’s real, I’ve missed your tower vids when they were pretty much every week 2016 - 2020. I first discovered you guys in 2018 when that was your golden era and since then you got me through a lot of teenage years. I was 12 then and now I’m 18 and I still watch you guys regularly and I hope to see more tower vids in the future.

[@Dzokhar]

15:22 The Dumb Things montage was the Christmas gift of this video.

[@howridiculous]

The hulk fist vs golf balls was very funny to watch back after 4 years haha

[@danielmoser1024]

@@howridiculous It was also sooo gnarly haha. Was there not a slowmo?

[@Dzokhar]

​@@howridiculousThat was equal parts amazing and terrifying

[@btk72491]

@@howridiculous so cool to see though, did any of them actually get flattened? I would’ve loved to see that

[@peterosmanski7466]

It could have been a disaster. Thank God you didn't get hurt.​@@howridiculous

[@shatshoroblox]

Seeing the tower is like seeing the cool uncle you haven’t seen in years

[@minkuspower]

5:13 "this is just us havin a crack" this is why i love this channel tbh. you guys are just passionate about this, because you're just having a good time. keep it up ya mad lads!

[@irishninja9857]

I recently got into sling shots and let me tell you I went down a rabbit hole learning about rubber/latex. It's still an effing mystery to me though. So many variables involved with fine tuning the rubber thickness, length, taper, and size and weight of the projectile in order to achieve the best results. Some set ups are better for power where others are better for speed (again an effing mystery) I do know that less is more as it'll actually slow itself down if there is too much rubber. Temperature is a big factor as well. I would def save it for a warmer day but not blazing hot. Like 75° F and partly cloudy would be ideal for optimal performance. Brand new rubber is also more prone to ripping if you just max it right out the gate. It needs to be "broken in" to increase longevity. Sharp edges and corners are no no. Look at some sling shot designs to get a better idea of how to secure it without weakening it. I think the ring needs to be much larger as well. The rubber doesn't have enough room to move before it starts loosing power trying to force itself through such a small hole. I really hope y'all get it working right! Talk to some slingshot pros that make their own band set ups. I guarantee they'll have some valuable insights that can help achieve your goal!

[@crazysasha1374]

That's some good insight for a next try.

[@NK_Ultra_456]

*losing power

[@leefisher6366]

19:54 - Herron: Sail up. Gaunson: Sail down. Enya: Sail away, sail away, sail away.

[@drumkilla565]

Yes the tower!!!! Merry Christmas 44Club!!!🙏💜

[@thatscreamerhunna]

@@drumkilla565 Merry flipping Christmas

[@MalachaiChampion]

44 likes for this comment

[@DrEvo1983]

It takes 31 minutes for this ?

[@MaisyPadilla]

Oh man, the hulk fist on golf balls footage had me weeping with amusement.... just the build-up knowing something horrible was about to happen and the boys' response afterwards

[@Hans-RobertvanAmstel]

Agree 😂

[@GammyNumNums]

Did you just copy and paste @liambushrod comment? You both said almost the exact same thing

[@thedragonknight3600]

BACK AT THE TOWER BOYS!!!

[@BliXXardStorm]

Towers?

[@build889]

if been waiting years for them to get back to the tower and they finally did.... nice

[@alys__drummer]

WE BACKKKKKK!!!!!

[@Xanman-i7g]

THE TOWER IS BACK! Good on you lads. :)

[@crazysasha1374]

20:12 "What do those terms mean" Wonderful

[@benmonroe_the_1]

The dumb things compilation was so dang hilarious. 😂😂😂 This needs to be a bigger video in the future. 😂😂😂 18:10

[@LiamBushrod]

oh man that hulk fist on golf balls clip had me crying with laughter.... just the build-up knowing something bad was aboutta happen and the boys' reaction afterwards ahahahaha

[@LiamBushrod]

BUT DID ANY GOLF BALLS FLATTEN!!?

[@vincenzobonadonna4556]

Likewise ❤

[@vincenzobonadonna4556]

​@LiamBushrod that's what I'm wondering too.

[@epicstyx1378]

THEY MADE A GOLF BALL GRANADE LOL

[@lancejewkes1666]

Seriously I was dying 😂

[@barefootkiwi3079]

To quote Mythbusters, "Failure is always an option". And that's fine, it's part of the journey. And it's good that you've taken us on that journey. The life of a KZbin Channel is not all glitz and glamour and sweet success.

[@goldendimons1333]

Omg back at the tower!!!!!

[@dkajj]

💯

[@InfiresSMan]

The tower!!! Going back to our ROOTS! All about it, I really missed them. Never thought watching various objects fall from the same tower for hours on end would bring me nostalgia, but here we are.

[@CasterAzucar]

29:50 that chittering sound the trampoline made sounded like a bloody demon, could be used in a horror movie easy as

[@vincenzobonadonna4556]

Agreed

[@larryscott3982]

I ain’t gonna lie, I busted up laughing at the golf balls. The shock and horror was epic.

[@seanshepherd1071]

The tower is back!?!? Never have I been more excited for a How Ridiculous vid!

[@indignantbear4829]

25:10 "i get that, they're wrong." so good XD

[@missy0096]

laughed out loud at that. :)

[@KingTaco374]

👇🏻 Who loves the tower???

Meeeeeeeee😂

[@Deletirium]

Clickẅĥ0ring gets lazier every day.

[@cookervillpop101]

Kkkkk Kell love's orange soda

[@jeronniexylonrichardson977]

I do 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MiltonsMotors]

I'm glad to see you guys back at the tower. I miss those videos.

[@_Ghostyface]

OMG THE TOWER IS BACK!!!! I started watching your guys content because of the tower! I'm so happy that it's back!!!

[@andrewvelonis5940]

Did it go somewhere?

[@Baloopa03]

25:58 I think Stanford was laughing at a certain shape 😂

[@PunCraft]

That first drop was EPIC lol!!!!!!!!!!

[@wilson2455]

1:40 - who didn't see that coming ??

[@ilyaholt8607]

This was a refreshing change of pace. Maybe I'm just too old, but it was easier and more enjoyable to watch this whole thing compared to the 15-minute rapid-fire desctruction videos with a million cuts and no context.

[@NWAWskeptic]

I agree. I actually like these lower key vids more than the grandeur productions. It makes a good mix and variety to bring it down from time to time. I like the longer vids where the compete somehow over the shorter, more spectacular vids. The golf variants. The RC cars. Classic HR content.

[@BliXXardStorm]

I thought KZbin was glitched and it recommended me a video from five years ago. What a nostalgic treat!

[@ELKABONGHERE]

The sound of the crash and Brett’s reaction after that first drop is just beautiful. I’m in tears here. 😂

[@1fosters]

Derek's "that's not in one piece anymore" face was perfect

[@Schultzy1992]

That's what Scott said first when they at the dam "That's definitely not in one piece anymore."

[@1fosters]

2:08

[@ku8721]

100% PROPS on Gaunson's choice of Christmas gifts... but sad that he didn't already own those basic hand tools. Also your list is cheap and practical. I respect that And I don't know if they can see this but in a video ages ago Scott complained that everyone was giving Editor Jack props but not him. I commented giving everyone else props, even the people who drove by the shoot and KFC for keeping them well fed. Today TODAY Gaunson gets his props!

[@SullySadface]

3:10 Believe me, it sucks. You guys ease the suffering for a little while, but soul crushing existence and all.

[@JujuBeans-y4o]

Science with Gaunson with editor Jack 🤣🤣 Jack being smart, and Gaunson saying "their wrong" 😂😂

[@EthanFarrand]

3:50 Derek be like:" I came in like a wrecking ball!!!"

[@DukeDarkshadow]

That was actually Derek. But he did the exact same thing in the very first video that introduced the winch. The atlas stone vs bulletproof glass. We got the song and everything.

[@EthanFarrand]

@DukeDarkshadow opps sry

FINALLY!!!!!! BACK AT THE TOWER!!!!! LETS GOOOO!

[@garl9998]

Can you guys shoot two bowling balls attached with a cable out of two different cannons to make a super powerful bolo?

[@TheAlwaysOriginals]

Very much enjoyed this one. The fails, the learning, the casual shenanigans and gaffs, it's all there. Merry Christmas!

[@SpadesG]

1:49 they really meant it. Extra large. 😂

[@anonymeister123]

Coefficient of 0

[@kevinmonahan7597]

Shoutout to Jack for going through years-old file folders to dig up clips for every montage the boys throw at him. I'm sure it's not an easy task, and the man always delivers. Bravo, Jack.

[@timothysooknanan3990]

28:41 “A physical barrier is better than a chemical one folks”🤣

[@thejerg]

Someone's been through safety trainings before!

[@julliancousineau2229]

I think you would get better results if you stretched the rubber over a sealed enclosed structure. That way you get the tautness of the rubber + air pressure

[@crazysnypa]

Imma be honest, the second I saw the metal bars in a cone shape I knew it would cause the rubber to break when the ball pushed the rubber into the metal bars. Critical oversight, but hey that's how science learns and adapts!

[@regionalrange3052]

You are such a liar haha You only knew after the fact as we all did

[@wilierlizard5249]

Woohooo ive been waiting for another drop video! Idk why but they are the best

[@JamesMalinoski-e2c]

"Desktop power supply. Wait, no, it's secret Santa, I don't know what i'm getting" -Editor Jack, 2024 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelcerkez3895]

I heard that. When asked what he wanted for Christmas he replied, 'I don't want anything, I just want world peace'. Well spoken Sir, you have my respect. More people need to think and act like that.

[@willierants5880]

That opening failure was epic. I wonder how many others were glued to their screen mouth open, anticipating what was going to happen and then this! Our faces were undoubtedly hung in suspended animation.

[@olaftheblack2012]

I cackled lololol

[@dianacourt377]

I laughed so much I cried

[@ianmorrison554]

That was hilarious! Welcome back Mr. Tower! We missed you. Also how deep does Jack's 'early-morning voice' go?!

[@DynamicSaturn36Gaming]

Yay More Tower Videos Again

[@M-mmmmmmmmmmm]

Now all you Have to do is BRING BACK COMMTEST 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@fufulame31]

I found you guys YEARS ago. Still up to the same shi this tower and the land was the best investment yall could’ve made

[@KunalVaidya]

these legacy style small team emulating efforts are much more happiness inducing :)

[@DeborahLee-sy1or]

Just found your channel. Subbed for more!

[@johnharris7191]

They have a lot of good videos to choose from.

[@jurriaanvanderlinden3605]

2:20 "Well, that's it guys. Thanks for liking, commenting and subscribing. See you next week!"😂😂😂

[@c7379]

The tower vids are my favourite!

[@GlazingIs4Pedos]

Ditto Pickle

[@briggsfox_1595]

Love the videos! I’m taking a shot in the dark here, but maybe friction is a part of the problem. If you all try again try oiling the trampoline with some baby oil or vegetable oil or olive oil. Something that won’t be a problem if it goes everywhere

[@senmetwo42]

Idk about trampolines but when it comes to adult toys and lube, oil based lubricants can damage the latex/rubber toys.

[@thatscreamerhunna]

THE TOWERSSS BAAACCCKKKK OMGGGG!!! OG 44 CLUB IS VERY HAPPY

[@ironwolfstudios2857]

Love being back at the tower, big fan. Also just wanna say HR Gaming is an excellent 'let's play experience'. Just a group of friends playing games together, however they want to. It's great.

[@Blackandblueshorts]

They’re BACCCKKKK!!!!

[@randywilliams5605]

The forethought and engineering on this rig is one of the most impressive things I've seen on this channel. Also more tower please.

[@Sam_Holt]

0:10 ten seconds in and you know its not going to happen because if the energy used = energy reclaimed, then we can all throw the physics books in the bin

[@mikegrindstaff]

But you can evaluate how much energy is lost and work to reduce that to a point where it looks really rad...lol.

[@braydenschmelzer4314]

If they threw it with force down, could it be possible?

[@Brando035]

@@braydenschmelzer4314most definitely

[@TheMulToyVerse]

🎶 How much pre-shaa? 🎶 🎶 *Too much!* 🎶 “How much powder” was their debut album, and their follow-up efforts hit just as hard

[@A.H-RBHSxcTF]

Only the first million subscribers can like this comment

[@randomalleycat]

I'm happy to be a viewer and a proud lifetime member of the 44 club no matter where you guys are filming!

[@laurelroy8774]

Nostalgic moment watching you guys back at the tower! Merry Christmas boys!

[@Panda42-ul5if]

Glad you decided to go back, after all, it's How Ridiculous not How Convenient 23:00

[@fastamx069box8]

Jack needs to be singer or something on the tuner or Spotify. But with Rexy..! Merry Christmas Boys and Girls 🎉

[@doomnomeatron8990]

Good to see you guys back at the tower

[@Victor-i6e]

Thanks for the smiles, guys. Happy Holidays from the U.S.

[@Raw_Dawgs6409]

Honestly this is my favorite video of yours in years. The other ones were fun but this one harkened back to your early days testing real science concepts. Nothing big and flashy, just straight, unscripted science.

[@stormalexa8817]

When they posted the poll on Instagram I thought they were just asking about past videos. When I saw it was new I was FLOORED. What a way to send out HR for the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, fellas!

[@HaydenFay-Farms]

Visiting the tower was a fun highlight of my trip to Australia! Dad had to work down there for 3 weeks, so my mom and I, plus my mom's dad, took a month-long vacation there, and that was one of the places we visited. And, I got to do the water balloon drop from the tower was fun! The ChatGPT is hilarious for the suggestions it gave you!

[@WhatItDoTwinsies]

You guys should've put some sort of padding at the bottom of the frame to maybe give the latex/rubber a chance to bounce back up. Although it might cause it to absorb some of the power going back up. Other than that great video as always Team HR!

[@SovereignRose]

Have a merry Christmas lads

[@lilzachsmalls]

Just an absolute wholesome video. Love the vid boyz!!!

[@RandWoT222]

LOVE the effort boys! 3 Days!!❤💪

[@sleepypanda9492]

I actually loved this episode the story and just trying shit out with the tension super fun to watch

[@TheMercsar]

Love the outtakes of dumb things you did. Should do a compilation video would be epic

[@corvaxblackfeather6529]

BACK at the Tower BABY !!! Please do much stuff there it's such an awesome location and a channel classic for sure!

[@GilMiller-sm8uu]

Yes!!! Finally back to the videos that made me start following ya all many years ago!! These are so much more fun to watch!!!

[@SoulSurvivor14]

I’m glad you guys went back out for day 3. The start was rough but man did day 3 deliver!

[@Currawong]

Love the return back to old-school drops off the tower, including all the failure.

[@orgadish]

One of my favorite vids in a long time. Love seeing the process. That not everything works the way you want it to. That it takes lots of tries to get the cool shots you do. Welcome back

[@laughingoutloud5742]

Regarding Gaunson and Herron's conversation about gifts from Grannie: every year, I get the ugliest shirts/sweaters for my grandkids on purpose, and insist they try it on and pose for a photo! 😂 Makes for good blackmail material (and good memories, especially once they figure out Nanna's been having a laugh) 🤣❤️

[@BakonPancakes]

Loved this probably one of my favorites in a while. I really missed the tower and yall just being dudes. Ik the algorithm wants explosions and things being ripped apart and only that. But just watching yall be dudes and just hanging out between drops is what i really like about ur channel. I hope that yall get to to more tower stuff. Love yall and God bless

[@ChristianR-i3g]

I don't care where you drop things as long as it's from high places. This is the best worst case scenario vid just oozing frustration and optimism.

[@5pectral_5had0w]

Y'all don't forget to like these guys are extremely interactive with the audience and are absolutely hilarious

[@TheLaensman]

Looks like tower’s back on the menu boys!!

[@itsmist5260]

Yesss tower vid please do more

[@fyshfysh]

best one for a while... really enjoyed it, loved the secret historical footage too 😁

[@benmonroe_the_1]

Every single person who watches this video better give it MAX ENGAGEMENT w/likes/comments/shares/re-watches so these boys are incentivized to go back to the tower far more frequently. THIS is what HR does best!!! Thank you guys for going back!!! 🙏🏼🎉 🙏🏼 🎉

[@daviddupin]

This was great! I have missed these videos. It's so much fun with a simpler concept to watch you guys mess around and problem solve. More of this!

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

I love techie jargon! "Lookie downie thingie", "medium boing", "jackability"... I feel like I could hang with the pros, now!

[@tweedledee9573]

So glad to see you boys back at the tower. Felt like the good old days.

[@guido3315]

ok we need a full slow mo vid of Rex doing a back flip and how many rotations. This was when you were using the red quartz bowling ball @ 21:04. Love the tower work.

[@johnofthenorth6653]

1:45 and 17:10 have been some great pause to laugh highlights for me. 28:10 for another great highlight. Just a great vid all around from some lovely lads.

[@ethanunknownful]

You guys should make super sized bulls eye ball where you take a big one of these and bounce stuff off of it onto targets to score points.

[@FutBusted]

Obviously this is old stuff for you guys but this is what brought us to you originally. We've missed it as you can see by the comments. Nice to have you back at the Gingin tower gentleman. 😊