Launching a Trebuchet Straight UP

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That's pretty cool, but he completely lost me when he started doing math. LOL

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Looks like he might be losing a lot of the energy when the projectile has to 'unwrap' itself from the holder. Needs more of an open cradle held by two lines to keep it oriented correctly.