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Working Batman Grappling Hook

by Dan Riffle
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I seem to recall Claude saying he once tried to build a Batman grappling hook, but couldn't get it done.

This guy has done it....for the most part.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...ef=thefuturist


To Claude's benefit, he was trying to build one back in the 50's, so he was at a technological (and let's be honest, intellectual) disadvantage.
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    https://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...ef=thefuturist

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  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

    I seem to recall Claude saying he once tried to build a Batman grappling hook, but couldn't get it done.

    This guy has done it....for the most part.

    https://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...ef=thefuturist


    To Claude's benefit, he was trying to build one back in the 50's, so he was at a technological (and let's be honest, intellectual) disadvantage.
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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

    I seem to recall Claude saying he once tried to build a Batman grappling hook, but couldn't get it done.

    This guy has done it....for the most part.

    https://www.theverge.com/circuitbrea...ef=thefuturist


    To Claude's benefit, he was trying to build one back in the 50's, so he was at a technological (and let's be honest, intellectual) disadvantage.
    As a kid, I tried to make a working grappling hook, a working Daredevil billy club, and an exploding arrow.

    I'm amazed I survived.

    And (I'm sure you were like this too) as a kid, all the gadgets seemed completely plausible. I also wondered if you could really swing from a whip like on Raiders Of The Lost Ark.

    The answer is No. None of these things work like in the comic books or movies.

    Except...I was watching a show that had gun enthusiasts destroy old cars and other structures with custom made weapons. They built really effective exploding arrows and incendiary arrows. Now, if they could just build a boxing glove arrow, they could fight crime in a silly costume.
    And it would work, unless criminals had guns. Than it would be really...really stupid.
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    Here's my Batman Grappling Hook ...


    Wrestle Batman To The Floor -- And Win a CAR!

    Fancy your chance in the ring with a costumed wrestler?

    Have you got what it takes to slam PROFESSIONAL MEAT on the mat?

    If you're feeling pepped up ... this could be your LUCKY DAY.


    etc etc


    For sure plenty guys would show up if'n there was a free car allied to a fight.
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