This bow, cooler than a slingshot? 11 fat steel balls! Wow.

[@stoffel89]

Ballistic gel test for this one would be cool to see.

[@IamBATMAN2024]

Yeah I wanted to see the damage it did to the cans.

[@johnguerra2172]

Frorzen balls containg hmm 😉 bows in the coming years will replace firearms.

[@lovecraftcat]

Bring on the ballistic jelly! Wait wrong channel.

[@IamBATMAN2024]

@@lovecraftcat how is it the wrong channel he uses ballistic jelly frequently

[@robertrenbris2334]

@@IamBATMAN2024 Don´t forget the coconut!

[@erikm12]

It's really rare that we get game changing innovations nowadays like yours, Jörg, and even rarer that we get to see them catch on and evolve in real time like we do here on your channel.

[@TheDashACorner]

Game changing innovations I can think of right of the bat. Internet GPS Photoshop MP3 3D printing Smartphone WiFi Flatscreen Netflix eBook Reader Ancestry DNA (Military) Drones Google Search There may even be more. And of course the importance of some could be argued. But still. Looking back at the last 20 years there were many mindblowing innovations. Just because people got used to them so fast and easy doesn't mean they weren't game changing. Maybe what you mean't was that a niche thing got an innovation from a simple man in his homeshed that would have revolutionized everything 800 years ago. Ya I go for it. Instant Legolas is brilliant. I don't wanna downplay Jörgs innovation. But to say that we rarely see game changing innovations is absolutely wrong in my book. You just got used to them very fast.

[@erikm12]

@@TheDashACorner Well it looks like we won't need anyone to make any game changing innovations in hair-splitting with you around! I was trying to pay the man a compliment, jeez. Lighten up.

[@VT-ix5oh]

I appreciate how freely you share your knowledge on improving things, siociety needs more people like you. God bless you , JC

[@simongendry1823]

Bought it for my 12 year old to grow with him. Came with everything and just had to attach the accessories. I don’t know much about it so my husband and son attached everything. Seemed to take some time but they were able to attach everything just fine with no issues. Shoots great and good quality, very satisfied

[@SamaelHellscrem]

I just love that you made it the instant legolas public domain! It just gives other creative people the opportunity to build up on your concept. The last revolutionary thing in archery (at least from what heard of) was the reverse draw crossbow. But that pattent is so heavily protected by it's owners that it's pretty much a dead project because they themselves made maybe 3 models and nobody else is allowed to even remotely use the design.

[@imvisier9925]

Making the design public domain serves no purpose other than to give a chance to every grifter to copy and try to undersell the original designer. Really a very myopic business decision on Joerg's part. Patenting a concept only protects it for commercial purposes, and only within the bounds to which it is presented, so therefore nothing would stop anyone making their own, or making a free to download copy, nor would it stop anyone building on it with novel features, and selling improvements either, were a patent for the device to be in place. In fact, were it to be in place, Joerg could even allow others to use the design commercially after vetting, while still retaining the right to protect against grifters.

[@aaftiyoDkcdicurak]

Joerg does have a video titled why patents are useless it's something he used to work with.

[@RealJayStevens]

Love your engineering, your such a amazing person. Thank you for all your videos!

[@robertdobbs4156]

Thank you for everything you've done for the art of archery and freedom of information! You rock!

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

That's Really Impressive, Joerg, hitting the can on the second shot at 65.6 yards. 🎇 Congratulations 🎇

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

That looks enormous fun. It would be interesting to see how they overcame the string bypassing the ball if that’s possible? Is the string constrained within a narrow slot and if so what’s it lined with to stop it fraying?

[@bookofrevelation4924]

Perhaps the magnet mentioned holds the ball and string together until string stops and breaks the magnetic attraction? Listening the 2nd time Jeorg explained it is done surprisingly by precise manufacture aligning string perfectly to prevent string sliding off center of ball.

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

I'd wrap that section of the string with a wire and attach a weak magnet to it somewhere safe, it's work like picking up a chain of paperclips. It only needs a small magnetic force.

[@bookofrevelation4924]

@@onbedoeldekut1515 great idea. I thought about a wire somehow inside the string like the gold thread woven into the High Priest's clothing in the Bible to be conductive, then magnetize the metal thread like a magnetic screwdriver. Just rubbing the metal against a magnet during operation might keep a wire magnetized.

[@steelcityriddims]

You could make a string from dyneema rope. That would allow you to insert a small neodymium magnet then put a few stitches either side to prevent the magnet moving.

[@bookofrevelation4924]

@@steelcityriddims great idea. A very small magnet that is very weak and cupped to fit a ball like a sling pocket, made with perfect precision might allow less precise bow manufactured, and focus on the magnet to hold just right without much loss of power at release?

[@vakulacossack4534]

Just love how this man laughs,he gets so much fun from shooting stuff!

[@hoobakam.3931]

Honestly, I should probably get one before this thing sky rockets in price, looks very very cool and fun. Good video thanks for the info Joerg. Very cool.

[@samuelb6960]

Seems like it would be easy enough to add 2 spring loaded ball detents, one above one below to keep the ball from rolling forward. Then you could use any ammo you want.

[@DanielBrown-nb9zz]

These Bearing bows are a great idea! I think it would be cool to have this setup with the limbless crossbows!

[@erict3728]

I totally get that joy, "just one more..." "Ok one more now". I have a 10rd mag on my PCP rifle and I'll catch myself saying that , then reloading a magazine 😁

[@chrisabraham8793]

The ricochet factor would be a concern using steel balls, where as lead just drops down in front of the target and not fly into the neighbours garden or worse window. Great weapon keep up the good videos.

[@dylanzrim3635]

Yeah, but who says it’s for backyard shooting? Steel BB are required in most hunting areas around the world from firearms, if that area is near drinking water, so it stands to reason that a lead ball would be a poor business decision.

[@schwuzi]

@ren bao When the projectile bounces off the target and flies in other directions. Lead projectiles deform and lose most of their energy so they just fall down after hitting the target. Steel balls, especially bearing balls are much harder and more elastic and will have more energy left after impact.

[@bookofrevelation4924]

@@schwuzi could not balls be made with a coating to absorb shock to resist bouncing upon hitting a target and still have an inside material that will stick to a magnet? Do balls already made for other purposes need to be used?

[@schwuzi]

@@bookofrevelation4924 I'm sure there are some steel balls out there with a rubber coating but to be honest the ricocheting doesn't really matter most of the time. You shouldn't be shooting where you can break expensive stuff around you. And in a self defense situation you wouldn't care about breaking windows anyway.

[@2112jonr]

If you're shooting that close to a neighbour's property in the UK, you're likely to get a swift visit from a police firearms unit. They do not take kindly to bows being fired in gardens near to other people, and treat use of such weapons the same as firearms. You are very likely to end up in court on a firearms charge for endangering the life of others. Just don't even think about it, unless you have a garden the size of Jourg's.

[@emeraldgamecave679]

Your enthusiasm and laugh is contagious. Great channel and great Bow

[@Random_Chiroptera]

This could be extremely fun to make balls of the same size made of other materials. Perhaps something similar to paintballs.

[@noahgarriques3035]

You truly have balls of steel 🤘

[@majorgruber5925]

Public Domain Rock Star you are Joerg! May your work continue for many years to come!

[@wolfman5244]

Really cool and great for small hunts like birds and rabbits

[@Belznis]

Another great video. The stuff he invents is amazing.

[@MarkCranerium]

I can't believe the accuracy.

[@joepass5624]

Joerg, your videos and ideas always make me smile and make me feel like a kid again!

[@beebob1279]

That's a great gadget. I was looking on Amazon and remembered you said it's the piece plus the bow. Glad you mentioned that in your presentation.

[@williamsuarez6354]

Me puedes ayudar con el nombre del producto. ?? Por favor

[@WeighedWilson]

@@williamsuarez6354 there's a link in the video description

[@NormalHumanBeing-g6j]

I just rediscovered this channel and I had forgotten how much I enjoyed them!!

[@LordEric1]

I love how happy jeorg is to see all the adaptations of his invention!

[@rickytempleton4181]

Oh my goodness! Greatest thing ever. Great to see you having so much fun!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

Another great invention from Jorge that I love it's features! I Hagee to say your enthusiasm and laughter are always amazing and quite contagious so thanks again!

[@coryroberts7519]

That thing looks amazingly fun!!

[@mikecavossa6450]

You're the man with the plan joerg... Thanks for sharing

[@txturbo930]

Thanks for reviewing this. I didn't trust of the video's I've seen but after your review I want one to add to the arsenal!

[@Scout887]

in the product description it says that you can/have to shoot 2 balls at once when draw weight of the bow is adjusted above 40lbs, did you try that too ?

[@RonDaBelzebub]

I'd also like to know if it is an optional feature or if it is automaticly shooting 2 balls above 40lbs. Did Jörg mention how strong he has adjusted his bow, and wich bow he is using? It looks like the EK, am I right? They offer a set with a bow (it says 30-70lbs adjustable) and some extras wich i would be interested in, if it was any good...

[@Hat6000]

Impressive accuracy! Should be great for small game and varmints, predators, driving off javalina or wild hogs which can be a nuisance here in the Southwest.

[@dylanzrim3635]

Small game? “Kids! Honey!! I’m home with the rabbits for the stew!! I could only find like three edible bits...”

[@congobongo1743]

@@dylanzrim3635 How much meat and beer you can buy for 1k euro in USA, I'm just curious.

[@thehochmaster2]

@@congobongo1743 200 kilos of the cheapest beef and at least 500L of the cheapest beer.

[@congobongo1743]

@@thehochmaster2 Thanks for the info

[@mattwilliams3456]

If you're a company that produces something based on Joerg's system it's a bit of a dick move not to send him a complimentary example.

[@dylanzrim3635]

I’m pretty sure there were other folk before joerg making similar units.. did joerg send them a fenrar? No because he and we have no idea who they are. Also it’s China..... they don’t follow international copyright law and the authorities don’t care

[@mpzreb17]

They should be paying him royalties. I get that hes probably in good shape financially but no man works for free.

[@clausjahnel5379]

He put it in the public domain, so it was his own decision not to get paid. But I also think that it would show class to send him a unit, no doubt.

[@srck4035]

It's China. What do you expect

[@Mike-up6hw]

It's actually an ancient design

[@krombopulousmichael6933]

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar, as well as a gem to the youtube community! Thank you!

[@RyanDrake67]

It would be awesome if you could add the rail system to your little mini bow... I want something that is compact as possible but launches balls as fast as possible

[@lebeau22]

You could try integrate a hopup chamber in the desing. Like in airsoft who shoot spheric proyectiles too and get larger range and precision. Just an idea.

[@musikSkool]

I always thought you could wrap tape around the string where the ball touches it, just keep wrapping it until it was thick enough that the ball couldn't slide past.

[@paulgroth3345]

Please do put it in the shop. Then get a USA distributor and prepare to send one to Washington State. You can't see past 50 yards for the woods I live in. And that looks just like what would suit this area so nice quiet strong enough for deterrent strong enough to take care of pests from coyote on down. Been following you since early bowling ball days just can't get enough of what you do.

[@PaulDominguez]

Very cool!!! Quote of the day: Load your steel balls .... Slide one in..."

[@nobodynoone2500]

Here in the states its found by a different name, all sold my those random character named fly-by-night companies. About $300 give or take. For that you can still buy an actual rifle here. But looks fun!

[@omgpickle]

Hi-point carbine for that price! I know what I'd buy then.

[@benverret7968]

That's so nice of you to put your inventions in the public domain.

[@dwightross1694]

Is it bad that I watch these vids out of pure interest and asmr when I’m tired.

[@handyhippie6548]

now that is a cool tool. this set up on a crossbow would be even better, but a crossbow version that used surgical tubing allowing it to have a smaller profile and adjustable power, and used a neodymium magnet to retain the shot better, would be a thing of perfection. good on you for giving the concept to the world for free in order to discover the designs that others could envision, creating an even greater variety of toys for us to enjoy.

[@MythicMagus]

Something else simple(?) you could do would be to add a funnel or guide around the loading gate for the magazine to speed up reloading. You could also probably make some kind of a speed loader too for that matter. Have a tube long enough to hold ten balls with one end sealed and one end that opens. Come to think of it, maybe they make something similar for paintball guns. Those ball bearings look about the same size as typical paintballs.

[@austintremaine7217]

See if you can do the same thing but with the little plastic BBs or the metal BBs

[@OpenMind3000]

Ich finde es immer so geil wie du nach jedem Schuss lachst

[@knightforlorn6731]

wow your invention is amazing. It is great to see it take new life. Thank you for giving the world a new device and giving it up publicly.

[@moosh3317]

i would honestly say you inspired a lot of these new repeating primitive weapons

[@JennyEverywhere]

I have a little crossbow that fires round toothpicks that uses the instant Legolas magazine system. It's adorable. I sent Joerg links and pictures. Company is Uncommon Carry.

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

Thank you! I just looked them up and they're cool. I'm totally gonna get one for my kid. The last thing I got him was a practice butterfly knife without sharp edges so it wouldn't cut him, but he could work on his skills. These crossbows are similar.

[@drne_]

It also possible to expand the mag size? When I asked myself that.. assumption of not possible due to ball baring lock mechanism (spring) would be compromised.

[@breezyx976]

Could you make one with a steel coil spring (e.g. garage door spring), to make it way smaller because you don't need the bow part?

[@nobodynoone2500]

Interesting idea, then it just becomes a mechanical bb gun however and might not be as legal in some areas. I am unsure of the specifics of german laws but i thought bows, slingshots ,etc were exempt from the joule limits of the bb guns.

[@delayedhoe9714]

Coilsprings are not really good for an application like this.. But he could use rubber bands!

Ich wünschte ich hätte das Geld und könnte für meinen Bogen den Fenris dazukaufen. :( Was für ein Hammer Gerät.

[@conrioakfield414]

Great shooting, and love that laugh.

[@SerkanBerksoy]

I came for the laugh, stayed for the slingshot :)

[@wiccanring777]

I was thinking of a quickloader design for this "bow" small wrist tube with button chamber release in single file on exit into the chamber.

[@asconajuenger]

Wolfi have hunted two Postman! 😜🤣😂

[@deadeye5155]

“11 fat balls” lol

[@benspeedschannel888]

I love the idea of a bow that shoots steel balls

[@2112jonr]

Classed as a firearm here in the UK. Don't even think about it unless you have a very large garden like Joerg's.

[@ryangagnon5489]

Joerg, i have been watching you since I was a kid! I lost your account over the years but I'm back and I love to see that you are the same person I remember I am 17 now and I'm here to stay!

[@WvlfDarkfire]

So excited! What a great product

[@lanigirognithemos]

When asked if he preferred arrows or still balls Duke Nukem said "I got balls of steel" :)

[@MrMatthewhg]

Very nice! Could I ask, firstly, is the bow set at full power? Secondly, does it lock open at full draw?

[@ironczar8975]

I'm pretty certain that joerg is the reincarnation of hephaestus

[@eric81872]

Thank you for the video! ☺

[@mikkohernborg5291]

If a sled is too heavy, and the string tends to bypass the balls, can a small bit of leather help like a 'pouch', or would it just introduce more chances of complications?

[@mrsfireleg]

Everybody likes him as a “person.” But consider his creativity and engineering skills and he IS quite a person.

[@numgun]

Those broadheads cost 25€ per 3 bolts for a pistol crossbow, so cheap and plentiful steel balls loaded in large quantities (30rnd magazines anyone?) would be awesome. I trust Taiwanese brands, but not chinese, so I probably wouldn't buy this particular product though. I'd love to see more portable potent steel ball shooters - either as small EDCs or as larger home defence blasters - without relying on rubber bands that tend to expire in a few months.

[@sdragon21]

82 Meters Per Second equates to about 183 MPH, which is pretty dang fast.

[@nobodynoone2500]

not as fast as a $35 bb gun, but a much more massive projectile.

[@davidspani-wenzel1820]

Hey Jörg, have ever tried to build something for defense? Then you could test it with your offensive creations 🤔😉

[@blaisetheginger]

I've been a fan of this channel for a very long time. Heck, I don't know if you remember me asking what pants you were wearing in your Jason Voorhees folding machete video but you responded to me quickly and I really appreciated it. You're one of the best out there and I'll continue to enjoy your content.

[@dh8956]

You should make a "powder flask" for the ball bearings. That would be a neet aside for you.

[@Traian09]

He is still my idol. He has weaponised Ikea pensils and now makes actual real bows.

[@videogazer801]

That thing has some serious power, which is awesome. It has to be treated like a lethal weapon.

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

That has as many joules as a souped-up LTL launcher! We're talking coconut-cracking power!

[@MsRaidman]

kool steelball bow, never seen something like that before but that will certianly help in a zombie appokalyps situation for sure.

[@bucklogos]

Joerg, Veritasium just released a video about a clever jumping robot. I think you would have an absolute field day making a crossbow inspired by the design!

[@Derdeutschetscheche]

Herr Sprave. Sie sind für mich und mein Sicherheitsbedürfnis, mit ihrem Vertrieb, derzeit wertvoller als 10politiker im Bundestag. Das muss mal gesagt werden! Dankeschön.

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

Das ist aber nicht schwer, weil Politiker im Bundestag in diesen Tagen negativ für unser Sicherheitsbedürfnis sind.

[@TheDirtyvermonter]

Ngl this kind of caught my attention more than a traditional compound

[@BOB-wx6sb]

IM REALLY GLAD THAT JORGE IS A GOOD GUY.

[@stoneysteve9133]

Would love some more explanation on the scope I'm assuming it works like a rifle scope not a normal bow sight???????

[@rfletch62]

Would have liked a look at that bucket target, and the dog food can. Great shooting!

[@ishidaco]

Dr Livesey vibes!

[@goidogoi]

Joerg dream sling...bow? has arrive.

[@samham3408]

Nice balls! Looks hot up there, bit heat stroked g. Love it, nice find.

[@MrMcUNO]

In Jörgs Garten würde es sich bestimmt lohnen mal mit einem Metalldetektor lang zu gehen. 😂👍

[@lowden347]

Colorado Springs!!! Thank you…3

[@MKF30]

That's cool! Great for killing Zombies!!😁

[@TheWhiteDragon3]

*Me:* Officer, please! I need to keep the rabbits out of my garden! *The ATF Officer:* _looks suspiciously at the scary looking black bow_ *Me:* ...there's a lot of rabbits.

[@peterloichtl4512]

I sometimes shoot lead balls with my slingshot with devistating results, please shoot this bow using lead balls and measure impact with jelly like you do with arrows. It wont fly as fast but heavy impact.

[@davidvondoom2853]

1:38

[@nobodynoone2500]

Lead may deform too much on the hard rails of this thing unless hard- plated. They also tend to not be as uniform.

[@StuartPatonChannel]

I wonder if you could use some of the design features of the rail to make a slingshot pump action rifle. That fire's those 50mm steal balls.

[@phlogistanjones2722]

In your hands this device is very accurate. Quite a bit better accuracy than I anticipated and it was reproducible. I understand you released your design into the wild but I think it would have been considerate of someone at the manufacturer to have at some point sent you a finished one gratis. That is just my opinion though. I think designers and inventors are not as highly valued as they should be. Overall I think they should be proud of taking your work design and puzzling out the bugs and being able to deliver a finished product that functions this well. Reasonably priced as well. KUDOS all around!

[@xochj]

Very cool idea!

[@Jcrpdx]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@JC-kr7wh]

Jörg du bist der typ wechler aus hobby träumen ein Beruf gemacht hat. Und das ist daß wichtigste im Leben.

[@ThomasRonnberg]

Impressive ease in landing consistent and accurate shots

[@saggyX]

you mention paintballs and now im thinking how fun this could be to have a paintbal game with a similar device to the legolas. Basicly a paintball bame with bows :) similar to archery tag!

[@saggyX]

and i bought a fenris last year and if you could shot your friends with paint in a similar way it would be fun

[@Mr371312]

That's really cool it being universal. A bit pricey though, you can buy a Chinese compound bow at that price. Though this is Taiwanese quality so maybe that's a safer bet.

[@nobodynoone2500]

there are already knock-offs made in china.

[@jesselee6502]

A slightly smaller ball maybe..? .38 to .45 would be a lot more fun maybe..IDK..but also more challenging I think.. Anyway I love that thing..! And I love You and Your Channel..!! Thank You so much for sharing.. LvYa...

[@Oneeyedicehockeycoach]

Very nice work with your channel. Very entertaining and positive.