APTA in Primetime!

[rumination]

How well does it work for firing objects other than throwballs?

 

[MasterBlaster]

He looks mesmerized!

 

[kevin bingham]

How long is it?

 

[DMc]

The APTAs that Nick is selling are made with a 3' chamber and a 2' barrel, so are just a bit over 5' long.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I wonder how short it could be? Did you experiment with different lengths, Nick?

 

[bonner1040]

Under24"you start losing accuracy and power

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[MasterBlaster]

Interesting. Perhaps a smaller model could be offered for those who don't need such heights? Call it a mini?

 

[squisher]

I think you just fill it with less air if you need less height? It breaks down too Butch so it's not that long when stowed.

 

[rumination]

Seems like it wouldn't be much bigger than a big shot when stowed. Although, you gotta have the pump too.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I'm just thinking the smaller the better.

Kinda like modding a 150.

 

[squisher]

This seems like it kinda makes the bigshot obsolete. I won't pass judgement until I've used one, but.........

 

[MasterBlaster]

Just imagine something 24", propelled by something like a cherry bomb... cool!

 

[squisher]

You need a grappling gun!

 

[MasterBlaster]

No... same as the APTA, just smaller and powered by explosives!

 

[Marc-Antoine]

But then, it would be categorized as a weapon.
I think that should be avoided in many places.

For the valve, there is a sliding type instead of a rotating one. Not cheap perhaps.

 

[Tarzan]

I'm sure it would work Cody, but the APTA pumps up so easily and fast with a hand pump that it would be the better and more versatile choice. Much better for making multiple shots that are away from the truck.

David

Thanks Dave! I am looking at bike pumps right now

 

[Tarzan]

How about this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lezyne-Bicy...011?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item461d681c73

220 psi! I'll be able to kill those deer that keep pestering my fruit trees

 

[Tucker943]

I do think explosives would damage a soft shot bag. In that case you've sort of end up with a shotgun. Shit could get real weird in a hurry......

 

[Tarzan]

No explosives, just air

 

[MasterBlaster]

I'm just dreaming...

 

[DMc]

How about this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lezyne-Bicy...011?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item461d681c73

220 psi! I'll be able to kill those deer that keep pestering my fruit trees

That would work. I use a Joe Blow Sprint from Topeak. It will pump to 160 psi. Topeak makes one that is a three stage pump so it will pump fast but it will also hit 260 psi.

 

[DMc]

Just imagine something 24", propelled by something like a cherry bomb... cool!

Something like this? http://www.wesspur.com/items/thr401.html Hmmm, I think I'll stick with the APTA.

 

[PCTREE]

I bought a lucky launcher 2 weeks ago. It works OK, I got the 3 different loads but for the east coast it is overkill, shoots WAY high. I need to make a heavier projectile for it so it doesn't go so high. Obviously the big problem is you cannot modulate the hight other than the 3 loads and it is LOUD.

Fun toy.

Wish I knew the new APTA was going to be available...

 

[BOTS]

Would like to know how high the new APTA can reach......150ft + would be nice with 10oz bag for the tall big pondo's here

wondering too if this launcher has a blow off valve (presser relief) in case it gets pumped up to high? tube fail? just checking, not sure how thick walls are on tubing

 

[bonner1040]

The Schrader valve is the weak point

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