Water balloon launcher
Water balloon launcher,[1] which is also known as water balloon slingshot,[2] is a ballistic toy device, for shooting water balloons at significantly longer range than by hand-throwing, and that is used in well-prepared water balloon fights.[citation needed] Both home-made and toy manufacturers’ models exist,[citation needed] with some models being stationary and some 3-person operated, also mobile handheld wrist launchers exist on the market.[1] Even though water balloon launchers are mainly marketed towards children, adults also engage in water balloon activities.[3]
Risks
Even though water balloon launchers are considered to be children's toys, they can be dangerous for both children and adults,[citation needed] since using them can result in someone getting a permanent visual loss.[4] A case has been reported where a young man suffered orbital blowout fracture, and thus became legally blind from his left eye.[2] In another case, a 31-year-old female suffered from traumatic retinal dialysis in her right eye.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bankhurst, Adam (20 February 2020). "Best Water Balloon Launcher". IGN.com. IGN Entertainment Inc. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Water Balloon Slingshots: Toy or Weapon?". Robertslawfirm.com. Roberts & Roberts. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ↑ Cecil, Lauren (5 April 2021). "Win Every Fight This Summer With the Best Water Balloon Launchers". Spy.com. Spy Media, LLC. (Penske Media Corporation). Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chaudhry, N. A.; Falcone, P.; Alexandrakis, G.; Grannum, E. (29 October 1998). "Traumatic retinal detachment from a water balloon slingshot". PubMed.gov. Yale University School of Medicine. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
External links
- Water Balloon Launcher | Building Guide | Stationary Model
- Water Balloon Slingshot | Building Guide | 3-Person Model
Category:Water toys Category:Toy weapons Category:Projectile weapons
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