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socwkbiker · 09-24-2008, 09:01 AM

NJ farm flings pumpkins with giant catapult

NEWTON, N.J. - One New Jersey farm has a special attraction to go with the season's hay rides and corn mazes: giant pumpkin catapult.

A group of middle school students who became obsessed with the medieval weapon asked northern New Jersey farmers Anthony and Heidi Lentini if they could use physics to fling the big orange squash.

The couple, who have corn mazes on their Newton farm to attract customers, agreed.

The half dozen boys, farmers and a technology teacher from Halsted Middle School began work in August and finished building the giant catapult this weekend.

It cost about $1200. The Lentinis paid for construction.

The farmers say the device is up and running and covering the farm with the smashed remains of damaged pumpkins.

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Now those are some smart kids and it sounds like it would be fun to watch!

chainsaw · 09-24-2008, 10:08 AM

I've seen these on TV. They have actual tounaments and some of those catapults are pretty involved and huge.

bobzinger · 09-24-2008, 02:09 PM

It's a REAL good time!

http://www.punkinchunkin.com/

cactusjack · 09-24-2008, 02:21 PM

Imagine the smell of dozens of smashed, rotting pumpkins sitting in the sun. Ech!

pirate · 09-24-2008, 04:12 PM

I've seen those on tv as well. I remember one that I saw where someone accidentally got hit by a pumpkin after it was shot. The guy ended up being ok, but he was banged up pretty well.

bobzinger · 09-25-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bobzinger

It's a REAL good time!

http://www.punkinchunkin.com/

Check out some of these videos. cool!

09-24-2008, 09:01 AM	#1
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Ingenuity NJ farm flings pumpkins with giant catapult NEWTON, N.J. - One New Jersey farm has a special attraction to go with the season's hay rides and corn mazes: giant pumpkin catapult. A group of middle school students who became obsessed with the medieval weapon asked northern New Jersey farmers Anthony and Heidi Lentini if they could use physics to fling the big orange squash. The couple, who have corn mazes on their Newton farm to attract customers, agreed. The half dozen boys, farmers and a technology teacher from Halsted Middle School began work in August and finished building the giant catapult this weekend. It cost about $1200. The Lentinis paid for construction. The farmers say the device is up and running and covering the farm with the smashed remains of damaged pumpkins. ________________________________________ Now those are some smart kids and it sounds like it would be fun to watch! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-24-2008, 10:08 AM	#2
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Ingenuity I've seen these on TV. They have actual tounaments and some of those catapults are pretty involved and huge.
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09-24-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Ingenuity It's a REAL good time! http://www.punkinchunkin.com/ __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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09-24-2008, 02:21 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Ingenuity Imagine the smell of dozens of smashed, rotting pumpkins sitting in the sun. Ech! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-24-2008, 04:12 PM	#5
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Ingenuity I've seen those on tv as well. I remember one that I saw where someone accidentally got hit by a pumpkin after it was shot. The guy ended up being ok, but he was banged up pretty well. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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