Things are getting exciting! We've successfully built the first prototype stunt wire system with upgraded bearings from Boca Bearings! Assembly was quite easy, and we were off to the races to test this wacky contraption!
For our first test we used 55 lb weights on either side. Our test pilot, Ian, weighs 145lbs -- which means with the system in place -- he only weighs 35lbs! That's basically what you would weigh on the moon!
While the system worked, the harness was quite uncomfortable, so for the next part we'll be investing in some proper harnesses designed for bungee jumping. But during the testing we had some pretty funny moments, take a look at the blooper reel:
Stay tuned for the next update when we work out some of these kinks and improve the system!
Love action movies? Wish that you too could leap tall buildings in a single bound?
For actors and stuntmen, it’s literally a day job. But for the average person, the closest you can get to feeling like a super hero is bouncing on a trampoline, going bungee jumping, or playing around in a gymnastics club.
But that's no fun!
But if you have enough ceiling space, we can show you how to make your very own stunt wire system! You too can feel weightless, see what it's like to walk on the moon, do a double or even TRIPLE back flip ... The possibilities are endless.
What is needed:
Kevlar rope -- recommend 3 mm diameter (2000 lb load capacity) Low Friction Pulleys -- we made our own using grooved ball bearings from Boca Bearings Regular pulley housing -- some kind of harness, preferably bungee Weights
Estimated cost is around $250-500 depending on material sourcing.
