The world's most awesome slingshot?

[@suilla_2850]

When a man grows up, he doesn't stop playing with toys. They just get bigger and more dangerous.

[@urgandma]

+Kyle Kerley and that's why men are awesome. our creatively just gets most expensive and with a job you could finance it easily ╭☞ ͡ ͡° ͜ ͡ ͡°)╭☞

[@urgandma]

RicTV Death by motorcycle, vs death by 50 shades of ass? Such a hard decision.

[@g4mmalotus937]

When a real man grows up, he makes the toys bigger and more dangerous. *insert signature laugh*

[@ChauNyan]

Kyle Kerley I love that statement, but it's really hard to take you seriously with that profile picture.

[@Barnacules]

I would seriously fly to Germany just to hang out with you :P

[@ericespinal9961]

holy shit its barnacules

[@ChauNyan]

Barnacules Nerdgasm Why not, he loves doing collab videos.

[@habib5561]

can you give me I will give you 10,000 dollars

[@Mournforthelost96]

practicality in a zombie apocalypse: 0/10 Total badassness: 11/10

[@blankblank6545]

Reality of a zombie apocalypse: 0/10

[@Slingshotchannel]

I have made a six shooter that shoots simultaneously, pretty nice. But this one has the advantage that you can also fire bursts. The bolts leave the barrel at about one thirty to two o'clock, really - when I turn as fast as possible. This means about one turn in half a second. So they leave one twelfth of a second after the trigger has been depressed, not so bad. There is a small, but consistent deviation which would also occur if fired at12 o'clock.

[@Slingshotchannel]

"Most awesome lady" is a perfect description for my beloved wife. I am a lucky guy indeed - and I know it!

[@Slingshotchannel]

This one was probably my most complex built. Four days of solid work. It is a good thing I no longer have to go to the office every day. Thank you KZbin partnership!

[@socialreject2156]

imagine a theif come to his house and he poiting this thing at the thief and said "LET ME SHOW YOU IT FEATURES FUCKER !!!!"

[@robertwatson4099]

Let me elaborate. Imagine you are a thief, sneaking onto his property completely unaware of who lives there. Every wooden object that you pass is full of holes of all sizes. You finally get into the house and begin to move away from the door as a loud booby trap is set off, locking all the doors and metal bars come down over the windows. Somewhere in the deep reaches of the house, you hear that laugh...slowly growing louder. "I've been waiting for you...HaHaHAHAHAAAAaaaa......

[@lazaruslong697]

I should not have read this. Now i desperately want to die in a booby trap. :D Sorry fro the grammar joke, but this one was just irresistible for me!

[@motazal-hyari692]

and with HAHAHAHAHA

[@Cult1022]

Lets be hones JoergSprave, you need a weapons-licence for your mind, the normal licences are not enough to control a guy like you! Congratulations, very cool!

[@Cheesus-Sliced]

5 minutes to load, 5 seconds to empty. This is how we do it :D

[@Slingshotchannel]

Just over one minute reloading time per barrel isn't very bad for a muscle operated piece of artillery. A team of two, properly practiced, can probably do that in 30 seconds. A conventional slingshot would be my preference in open combat, but for defending the castle, this would certainly be very useful. Plus, it will look great in the movie.

[@misterchef511]

Strap this to the front of a plane and call it the A-10 rubberhog.

[@igotmyownvisa7540]

but it's called a-10 thunderbolt not a-10 warthog your bad joke doesn't even make sense

[@misterchef511]

+Tim Heckers It does since a lot of people call it that. It has a lot of names, for example, the brrrt.

[@igotmyownvisa7540]

+Sunset Oracle knew that already but it's still not funny

[@misterchef511]

+Tim Heckers Alright, you're welcome to not think it's funny, I'm not here to cater to your needs.

[@5C077Y5]

+Tim Heckers Shut the fuck up

[@Slingshotchannel]

Yes, artillery usually employs teams for such weapons. Much quicker releoding.

[@corkscrew4585]

Is this guy German? How did they lose WW2??!!

[@murkypool6108]

Kazzar Falcon Overengeneering

[@corkscrew4585]

Murky Pool lol

[@LaSa1]

Aleksei Krasnov Alesnarovich They had an Austrian leader and a lot of Germans escaped from Germany

[@corkscrew4585]

MissLadidah Hahahaha hatin on Hitler lol and I knew some Germans left thats what made hitler made in the movie "My Fuher"

[@LaSa1]

Aleksei Krasnov Alesnarovich Hahaha I'm a German aswell but I've never even had the knowledge that there is a movie called "My Führer"

[@Slingshotchannel]

That's because it is a Scirocco, the sports coupe version of the Golf. I don't think they sell that model in the Americas.

[@diegoechevarria8752]

"THAT SIZE I CAN WORK WITH" That's what she said

[@justinthompson6313]

Diego E. Ja, but not to you

[@Slingshotchannel]

I actually have started to vulcanize my own rubber, from latex milk. It works, but I need to optimize the process in order to get top notch quality rubber. If that part has been completed, I may try dandelions - seems like I have a whole winter ahead of me for such experiments before dandelions grow again.

You’re just so awesome Jörg.

[@Slingshotchannel]

Thanks for the contribution! I really appreciate it. Compressed air isn't my specialty - I focus on rubber powered launchers, even though I am sure there is big potential in compresses air too. As for the book, I am actually working on a slingshot book, It will be a free pdf for everyone to download, but I am not even close to finish it.

[@coatsyboi125]

Just make sure the zombies text you 6 minutes before they arrive ;) lol

[@Slingshotchannel]

If the bands aren't pulled, the bolts won't be sliding back of course. Plus you want to keep the weapon harmless as long as possible during loading.

[@Wentoxx]

i love how he put the target at 2:00 just 3 metres from his car...

[@Slingshotchannel]

That's why I am here! Currently I have about 327,000 friends who watch my work.

[@M_rvin]

His laugh is so hardcore!!

[@Slingshotchannel]

It is easy to fire only one barrel at a time with this. I'llshow you in the next video.

[@Statick107]

I'm guessing overkill isn't in your dictionary

[@Slingshotchannel]

Well, the barrels would then all shoot in a circle, means the hitting area would be quite wide.

[@dinoguy21]

You are a Heavy from TF2 with that thing, lol

[@iWearCapeIRL]

The nails fire so cleanly out of the slingshoot. Very simple contraption but incredibly effective. Impressive engineering.

[@iscoots511]

dude u are having way to much fun with that thing

[@TheDantanamo]

LOL

[@TheChristianTodd]

Joerg, for the last four years you've given me quality entertainment on a weekly basis, tutorials on great designs and made a forum for slingshot enthusiasts. The least I can do is give a little to see your weapons in a zombie film! I know it's a tall ask but I'd love to see the full auto crossbow on steroids with a large engine or pedal powered. That would be incredible! :)

[@shanek6582]

Did the movie ever get made? And where can I watch it?

[@HeikoBG]

its only a short film ^^ and its a on this yt channel

[@shanek6582]

What's the name of the video, I'd like to see it, thanks.

[@HeikoBG]

Shane K sorry i dont know^^ but im going to search it ^^ :D

[@keeganpogue1856]

"Slingshots of the Dead"

[@Slingshotchannel]

How do you think the bands can be cocked back on the inner barrels of the spiral?

[@onim26]

are seriously making a movie? if yes, i'm sooooooooo gonna watch it!!

[@XGecoXx]

there was a fundraiser but they couldnt raise enough money so they canceld it

[@onim26]

daaawh ;c

[@onim26]

Awesome :D

[@JCadd6]

Potato yeh they said even without the fundraising limit the movie will still happen but they will have to find more investors etc..

[@vukpsodorov5446]

***** it was already filmed and made.

[@Slingshotchannel]

Thanks man! I really appreciate your help.

[@Bernardrq04]

would be so sweet to have an auto reload as you spin :)

[@Slingshotchannel]

Bernard Verbeken If only I could find a way to beat the laws of physics.

[@Bernardrq04]

JoergSprave you already seem to have the mechanism for autoloading a singe barrel, all we need is a mechanism to reload the spring mechanism using just rubber. If we can hit a comet 3 bilion km away, this ought to be doable ;)

[@usernaem4818]

+The Expert you are genius

[@Raiuga-wiz]

+Bernard Verbeken maybe using a string to pull all bands at the same time, but it will require a lot of force

[@iDoNothingbutComment]

+Raiuga Aguiar Santos you said this a long time ago but what about gears attached to the shooting crank which pulled the rubber back as you shoot (would probably require more than 1 turn)

[@Slingshotchannel]

It can be done in a movie, but only if you have licensed fire workers in the team. Hence the fund raiser campaign.

[@ugenethecreator]

3:53 - for a sec i thought he's gonna shoot the cats

[@Slingshotchannel]

Not a problem, the deviation is consistent, you simply adjust your aim.

[@unveincs]

I swear if someone gets in your house shit will go down. (News) In Germany someone tried to break into a bad asses house and got gunned down by a harpoon gun, yea that's right a harpoon gun what a BAD ASS!!!

[@Slingshotchannel]

Tactical roof mounted is exactly what it is meant for. Plus I want to take slingshots as far as at all possible.

[@Kayakwinds]

You are a mad man. You know that don't you? But I must be mad too, since I love this crazy stuff you are doing!

[@Slingshotchannel]

This is meant for castle defense and also to intimidate human marauders. Against a Zombie horde, there is only one strategy really: Run. Even a machine gun with several belts of ammo won't help you.

[@xila762]

Joerg, I use up alla my evenings watching your amazing videos!

[@Slingshotchannel]

That's fine. We'll adapt the script and will also find external financing.

[@blakejohnson2206]

Holy shit! Are you some kind of engineer?

[@TiernanWilkinson]

He's Isaac Clarke, zombie exterminator professional He changed his name to escape EarthGov.

[@Piotchi]

He's German so you know what he is... German engineering

[@Acealeam]

I really hope people will donate, it's amazing how passionate Joerg is about this movie.

[@elroy6552]

Ever seen dead snow?

[@Slingshotchannel]

Sure thing.

[@creakychair9387]

what is the rubber?

[@MatrixGoesHam]

theraband Gold

[@creakychair9387]

finaly thanks :)

[@QsZombie]

Jeeez i never realized how much off camera work you must do! You get my respect.

[@mylesschubert5378]

Just subscribed, Love your videos.

[@bobjimenez4464]

I believe that this would pierce body armor effortlessly. Well done!

[@terrianbarathian9193]

I love how Joerg responds nicely, and ends with his catch phrase, even when someone tries to insult him:) you are a legend Joerg and an allround nice guy. Keep doing what you are doing. We all appreciate your effort, originality and personality. Please disregard this unfortunately misguided soul :/

[@Slingshotchannel]

This is a movie prop. It's purpose is to entertain people. It works, obviously! :)

[@erikkayV]

I love this guy. His enthusiasm is infectious.

[@NerveSalad]

Truly a masterpiece. This is one pretty badass weapon. Joerg, your weapons are all super badass, but this one strikes me as up there on the top my "Joerg's Baddest-Ass Weapons"... Bravo!

[@pco1984]

I may have overlooked it in the video (angle was a bit weird) but please make sure you load the ammo from the "side", like you would a mortar or a cannon. If by any chance a shot goes off, you won't get hit. This is just some advice to keep you alive longer to make more videos :D Still love your work!

[@Opius321]

this isnt just pretty awesome mate :) this is one of the greatest things i've ever seen :) you have an amazing hobby. cheers from norway

[@Slingshotchannel]

Simply a castle defense war machine.

[@Slingshotchannel]

Can I bring my full auto lower for the M16 then? :) Seriously, moving to the US is tempting, but my family and investments are here. So I guess I will have to just visit a as often as I can.

[@Slingshotchannel]

That is the core element of the movie's story. The rubber has deteriorated and their ranged weapons are getting useless. So the survivors must make their own rubber, from dandelions (it really works, google it!) and some chemicals such as sulfur. They must go and find these chemicals, in long abandoned ghost cities now inhabited by the Dead. Will they master the challenge and live, or will they fail and die?

[@Slingshotchannel]

These bolts would simply go through, what else!

[@jaxnean2663]

You are without any doubts, the Leonardo da Vinci of slingshots! Love your inventions

[@jameseichman3604]

This guy could make the deadliest weapon out of 3 popsicle sticks and 2 rubber bands

[@Slingshotchannel]

How do you defend a castle with an axe?

[@pumpjackmcgee4267]

I like the fact that he has to go in front of the thing and load it after the slings are tensioned. That's not asking for trouble at all.

[@colinbrown2677]

I would LOVE to see this film. I know this is a late response but......damn i want to see your film. Me and my son watch your videos together and we are in love with how ingenious you are. Never stop doing what you do!!! Much respect!!! I'm a woodworker/tree surgeon and I get soo excited when i see a new video dropped.

[@LegoJworld]

You are one of the greatest channels out there and one of the greatest you tubers of all time Joerg, I wish one day to create inventions as good as this.

[@Slingshotchannel]

Boy, if a 14 year old boy has the skills to build this thing, then he will be able set the world on fire at 45.

[@branthyre3401]

U sir deserve an award for this and everything else u make on this channel

[@Slingshotchannel]

I have. The difference is rather small, but boy tungsten is expensive.

[@gtrefghuk]

Love the way the sunlight makes the tip sparkle at 0:37.

[@Slingshotchannel]

I still have one of them... who knows, maybe after this weapon is complete!

[@Tresidentevil]

How the hell does this channel STILL get more awesome each time I watch?

[@jrel1kor]

I don't know if you already did something like this, but if not, then I have a friendly challenge for you Jorg. Make a "Re-loading Zombie Killer" that re-pulls the bands back and loads a bolt to be shot on the next pass. Just a thought, but you could make a set of "magazines" filled with bolts to be fired as well if you want, so you don't have to wait to reload the loading mechanism if there is a huge Zombie surge attack. I love your shows by the way. I just found your channel and should I get access to any decent tools, I want to start making slingshots!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@Therealgigabyte]

Very nice! Although for more consistent accuracy, not that it looks like it needs much more, would it be possible to have the lever that triggers the cams/triggers, slightly earlier so by the time the bolts are released they are directly inline with the upper most postion? I noticed in the slow motion playback that all the bolts were leaving the barrel about 20-30deg from the straight up position. By advancing the cam position you make the top rail into a nice aiming line. Still, Great work!

[@Slingshotchannel]

Yes, that thing was a ton of work.

[@bearc1373]

My all time favorite channel. Joerg is a beast. Trent Reznor should sponsor this vid thank you Mr. Sprave!!!🇺🇸

[@TerminvsEst]

Also, have you considered having that huge slingshot ballista/cannon you made a few years back in the movie? I mean the one that shoots those big steel petanque balls.

[@bazzatron666]

Second garage... As a man living in a first floor flat (read: second floor apartment, UK here) without so much as a garden to paint in - I envy you so much... Great video as always - Did you consider moving the trigger mechanism anticlockwise into the direction of rotation so that you get a discharge when the firing barrel is at its highest point, just for more intuitive aiming point and also aesthetics being that it's a movie prop :) Also, loved the cats. But I guess this is the internet!

[@togglerunner]

This guy reaaaaallllly needs to be included in a video game

[@hathegkla]

that is seriously one of the most awesome things you have ever made. I feel like you could get more range with some fletching on the arrows. maybe mount it at an angle. you need to make more videos with this thing after the movie.

[@Slingshotchannel]

Mine doesn't even stick in a plywood board when fired from a pistol crossbow they are made for.

[@aarajvij4783]

Can't wait for the movie, and congratz on 11k raised!

[@Slingshotchannel]

Well, I might - but I had a condition (fund raiser goal) which wasn't fullfilled.

[@NotCrossEyed]

Jorg- I think it would be super cool to add a large weight so that you can crank it up to speed and stay there (more or less). Then have an actual trigger to make it fire. Since you only have 5 shots, best to not be cranking while aiming.

[@MisdirectedSasha]

Perhaps if you could connect the bands to a set of bicycle gears and pedals in order to draw them? You've mentioned the pedals before. If you can find a big enough sprocket then maybe you could generate enough force to continuously draw the bands.

[@Slingshotchannel]

Seems to me that you just need a launcher that can shoot these tips right THROUGH the target - no need to withdraw it :)

[@Slingshotchannel]

School, of course! It helps to pay attention.

[@Slingshotchannel]

A cranking motion that cocks back 800 pounds of draw resistance?

[@petarivanov284]

Ich schreibe hier zum ersten Mal, aber ich will einfach sagen, dass Ihre Arbeit mir wirklich Spaß macht und Ihnen viel Erfolg mit dem Film wünsche. Solche Projekte sind wirklich große Herausforderung und man muss viel Mut haben, um es zu verwirklichen. Freundliche Grüße aus Bulgarien und vielen Dank für dieses Channel.

[@Slingshotchannel]

Melee = very dangerous, the chance to catch a scratch or bite is just too high. Quick aim = OK for fighting in the open This weapon = Castle defense, also against human marauders, so the psychological effect is important

[@ilakya]

I just come up with an idea is it possible reverse the design to have the barrel stay still while the trigger is the one to rotate? Will it be more stable? But at least I think there's nothing as cool as rotating barrel! Thanks to make me exited to see your deadly zombie killer weapon every weeks.

[@TheYuma23]

This is by far your most impressive one yet!

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Ohh wow those giant arrows fly Surprisingly well I'd like to see it at a longer distance but either way that thing is badass and i appreciate the work that was put into it !

[@GeneriousIRL]

Joerg, you have seriously outdone yourself here man keep em coming loving your Slingshots monsterous creations :) Gen

[@cameron.johnson]

It would be cool if you could use a motor to get it to spin (or even bicycle power and enough weight for rotational inertia to keep it spinning for all the shots) and then have a trigger that drops in the piece of wood that triggers the shots.

[@suivzmoi]

The reason why I watch your videos is your crazy rubber powered weapons. The reason why I subscribed is because you laugh like a viking.

[@marleenflood]

Are those hickory leaves? We have a shagbark hickory tree in our front yard. We (my family) loves watching your videos! Keep up the good work Joerg!

[@X-Gen-001]

*The world's most awesome slingshot?* Affirmative Sir, that is confirmed. lol That is the coolest slingshot aka weapon of mass destruction I've ever seen. If you have a son or nephew, he'd consider himself the luckiest kid in the world to have access to such fun and mischief. We use to make a lot of home made weapons when I was a lad, testing and refining. Learned a lot and had fun in the process, but never on this scale. Well done.

[@JBGecko13yt]

I was holding my breath when you were putting the first bands on standing in front of that cannon :) because I did not know if the giant darts were in there already.

[@phyrochild1]

Just stumbled across this video, and you are my favorite person ever.