The Bungee Blaster is an overhead spotting system that uses bungee cord to change the apparent weight of a performer (e.g., the person in the Bungee Blaster). The apparent weight of the performer is controlled by stretching the bungee cord to different lengths and/or adding more bungee cords. You can see the Bungee Blaster in action by going to www.YouTube.com and searching for Bungee Blaster. Some Pics, the parts list, a typical setup, and notes on using the Bungee Blaster are shown below.

The cost of the Bungee Blaster is $495 plus sales tax (Ca only) and S&H.

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Trampolines Unlimited, Inc.

PO BOX 924, Carpinteria, CA 93014

1.800.287.7071

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Parts list for Bungee Blaster:

Qty

Part #

Description

2

Shk_3/8"

Shackle; secure to beam clamp.

2

SwL

Swivel link; secure to bottom of Shk_3/8".

2

QL_4.0"

Quick links; secured to bottom of SwL.

4

BC_0.5"

0.5" bungee cord cut to be compatible with your ceiling height (bottom of the bungee cords will hang about 6' above floor); each cord has 4 rings knotted into bungee with S-hooks above and below rings; one carabineer is at the lower end of the bungee;

2

SLC

Self-locking carabineer; put on harness; holds lower ends of BC.

2

LS

Leg straps with One-Wrap Velcro; secure to belt rings; notes 3 & 4

2

QL_2.5"

Quick links; optional for some harness; see note 5

1

OW_48"

One Wrap, 48". Use to secure belt rings; note 1

2

OW_8"

One Wrap, 8", with quick latch; note 3

2

OW_12"

One Wrap, 12". Use to secure the BC; note 2

0

Harness

N.B.: the spotting belt is not included in the basic system; spotting belts and additional bungee cord are available; please contact Trampolines Unlimited, Inc at 1-800-287-7071 to order additional parts for the Bungee Blaster

Typical Setup of the Bungee Blaster:

Notes on using the Bungee Blaster:

1. The harness (or spotting belt) must be set low on the waist. The attachment points on the harness (i.e., the points where the bungee cords attach) must be close to the hip joint. If it is too high the performer will not be able to rotate forwards or backwards.

2. The legs straps must be tightly secured to the harness; if not the harness will rise and be very uncomfortable. Use the One-Wrap Velcro to chinch the leg straps as tight as possible.

3. The ½” bungee cord generates about 25 lbs of force per 3 feet of stretch. Thus two cords stretched 3 feet will suspend a 50 lb kid in mid air (no weight on feet).

4.

More to follow… (6/13/08)