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IrocRob
10-07-2008, 07:39 PM
Sunday October 12, 2008 looks to be a good day to check out a TREBUCHET.

In case you don't know, that's something similar to a catapult that the
medieval armies used to throw large rocks (and other things) at each other.

You may have seen one of these things on a Discovery or History Channel show.
Now you can see a smaller version right here in NJ, and it'll be throwing PUMPKINS....

MEET TIME: 9:30 AM STANDS UP: 10:00 AM

MEET PLACE: EXXON STATION at EXIT 33 off of Route 78 (Martinsville Road)
(Several other rides have started there over the past few years)

When you get to the Exxon, FILL UP. NO EXCUSES.

PACE: Casual Cruise, maybe a bit over the limit at times, but I don't want any tickets...
All are welcome, and everyone will be able to keep up.

Destination: Trebuchet Location and then on to Krogh's Restaurant in Sparta for a late lunch.
After lunch the ride will continue back to the Exxon station.

This is a picture of the trebuchet, it's about 30 feet tall.
opinion914
10-09-2008, 12:04 PM
That is something i'd love to see, maybe do a little punkin chuckin. It's pointles to meet on Rt 78 for me, is there somewhere along the route i could ambush you?
JimRBlue
10-11-2008, 10:31 AM
Going to try and make this one Rob
breeze
10-11-2008, 10:42 AM
i m going to try to make it on the kawasaki the gsxr is in pieces!!!!!!!!
ffejtable
10-11-2008, 11:27 AM
I know i told you I probably wont be able to make this, but I will have a good amount of work done by the end of the day today in the bathroom, and I will have to wait 24-36hrs after the backerboard is down to install the tiles, anyway....

Not to mention I could use the break! :)
JimRBlue
10-11-2008, 11:33 AM
stop being a slacker jeff and show up
GinoE
10-11-2008, 10:35 PM
in


PACE:...Casual Cruise...
opinion914
10-12-2008, 04:11 PM
Good seeing you guys, i was impressed with the trebuchet to be honest, plus, it was just an awesome day to be out riding...until i lost my rear brakes. Still figuring that one out.

Kevin
GinoE
10-12-2008, 06:01 PM
safe home, good fun. can't wait to see what they toss next year.

TREBUCHET (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6672806418076373630&hl=en)
IrocRob
10-12-2008, 06:26 PM
Kevin - Good seeing you and your friends, next year these guys are
planning on building a bigger trebuchet so that should be amusing.

Gino - Cool video, mine didn't show up nearly as well...

Good Times....
JimRBlue
10-12-2008, 06:45 PM
God Times!! Good to see everyone and meet some new people. Also.. Mad kudos to Gino for showing me that you can "back it in" on a Harley!" Gino Definately put the Sport in sportster!!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/resnikj/Rob%20Ride/RobRide001.jpg
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http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/resnikj/Rob%20Ride/RobRide004.jpg
ffejtable
10-13-2008, 05:28 PM
Sorry I missed you guys.... Went to bed a little too early, woke up at 1130pm, and couldnt get back to sleep til after 3am. :(

How far did that thing toss the pumpkins? Can't see it in the video...
IrocRob
10-13-2008, 06:59 PM
I'm guessing 80 yards Jeff - They are building a bigger model next year...:lol:
GinoE
10-13-2008, 06:59 PM
i found plans & a trebuchet calculator, gonna build a smaller one for golf & tennis balls.
opinion914
10-16-2008, 06:48 AM
I was hoping they would throw another 200 lbs. on that counterweight. increased liability makes things more exciting.