micro 0 #1 September 9, 2006 Having a bunch of kids (and being a perpetual kid myself), I'm always on the lookout for toys that meet certain criteria: a) are inexpensive b) are imaginative/innovative c) simple/elegant in design While on a business trip about a year ago or so I found "The Sling Chute" made by Klutz. It's a pretty groovy toy. It's a plastic ball, divided in half that is held together by a plastic clip. Attached to the clip (on the one side of the ball) and on the other side of the ball is a nylon lanyard about a yard long. Inside the ball is a pilot chute sized parachute, made out of real F-111 fabric. All you do is pack up the chute, latch it shut, whirl it around while holding the lanyard and sling it up into the sky as far as you can. Toward the apex of the ascent, as tension on the lanyard goes slack, the clip releases, the ball halves seperate and out comes the parachute... down floats the aparatus. All the kids love it. While one flings it, the others take turns catching it or retrieving it. Here are pics... I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #2 September 9, 2006 two more pics... cause i was playin w/ the camera all day. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #3 September 9, 2006 Have you played with how to turn the pics upright? Also, that's an awesome toy. Klutz kicks ass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #4 September 9, 2006 QuoteHave you played with how to turn the pics upright? Also, that's an awesome toy. Klutz kicks ass. um... no. they were upright when i opened them, why aren't they upright when I upload them? I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #5 September 9, 2006 Dunno, but the only reason I mentioned it is those aren't the first pics I've seen you post sideways. There's a larger component going on here. But back on topic. Klutz kicks ass. Have you ckecked out anything else they make? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #6 September 9, 2006 QuoteHave you played with how to turn the pics upright? Also, that's an awesome toy. Klutz kicks ass. I have a crick in my neck.... ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #7 September 9, 2006 QuoteDunno, but the only reason I mentioned it is those aren't the first pics I've seen you post sideways. There's a larger component going on here. But back on topic. Klutz kicks ass. Have you ckecked out anything else they make? It's a conspiracy dude. As for klutz, we have some arts and crafts books from them, but that's about it... gotta look for some more stuff. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #8 September 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteHave you played with how to turn the pics upright? Also, that's an awesome toy. Klutz kicks ass. I have a crick in my neck.... sorry... send me the bill for your chiropractor. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #9 September 9, 2006 Awww... I was just joshing! I already had a crick from too much time on the phone at work today! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #10 September 9, 2006 QuoteAwww... I was just joshing! I already had a crick from too much time on the phone at work today! I was just joshin too! I ain't payin yo' damn chiropractic bills! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbow 1 #11 September 9, 2006 I bought one of those on E-bay last summer. My grandkids love it. The best thing is that they haven't found a way to break it yet.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #12 September 9, 2006 QuoteI bought one of those on E-bay last summer. My grandkids love it. The best thing is that they haven't found a way to break it yet. darn thing IS practically indestructable, isn't it!!! i find that I play w/ it about as much as the kids do! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #13 September 9, 2006 QuoteWhile on a business trip about a year ago or so I found "The Sling Chute" made by Klutz. Where can you get those (in Canadia)? Those things would keep my nephews entertained for HOURS! 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #14 September 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteWhile on a business trip about a year ago or so I found "The Sling Chute" made by Klutz. Where can you get those (in Canadia)? Those things would keep my nephews entertained for HOURS! 'Shell Hell, I dunno... i'm sure you can order them on line though... I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #15 September 9, 2006 Damn! I am too nice sometimes.... I was so close! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #16 September 10, 2006 Where does one get one of these?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #17 September 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteWhile on a business trip about a year ago or so I found "The Sling Chute" made by Klutz. Where can you get those (in Canadia)? Those things would keep my nephews entertained for HOURS! 'Shell http://www.highlights.com/jump.jsp?itemID=860&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=860_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #18 September 10, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhile on a business trip about a year ago or so I found "The Sling Chute" made by Klutz. Where can you get those (in Canadia)? Those things would keep my nephews entertained for HOURS! 'Shell http://www.highlights.com/jump.jsp?itemID=860&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=860 THANK YOU!!! Me thinks I have Christmas gifts for the two of them (and me too!) 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #19 September 10, 2006 QuoteWhere does one get one of these? I think I got it in a Discovery Store in an airport somewhere, but here is their website... http://www.klutz.com/ I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #20 September 10, 2006 Quote THANK YOU!!! Me thinks I have Christmas gifts for the two of them (and me too!) 'Shell Shell, meet Google. Google, Shell. _______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #21 September 10, 2006 QuoteQuote THANK YOU!!! Me thinks I have Christmas gifts for the two of them (and me too!) 'Shell Shell, meet Google. Google, Shell. Jackass ... I've been busy all day!! STILL staining my deck (well, that and shopping at a sample sale at a high-end clothing store here -- I got a pair of Citizens of Humanity jeans for $5 - okay, actually TWO pair!!) But I digress ... Sheesh ... you people on here ... think we all have time to google shit! 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
