Water balloon launcher explained

A 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,^[3] and that is used in well-prepared water balloon fights. Both home-made and toy manufacturers models exist, with some models being stationary and some 3-person operated, also mobile handheld wrist launchers exist on the market. Even though water balloon launchers are mainly marketed towards children, adults also engage in water balloon activities.^[4] Some supreme water balloon launchers are capable of throwing 300 yards or more.^[5] It is unsafe to use a water balloon launcher to throw snowballs.^[6]

Dangers

For young children water balloon launchers pose a potential risk of choking hazard and eye injuries.^[7] A case has been reported where young man suffered orbital blowout fracture, and thus became legally blind from his left eye. In another case, a 31-year-old female suffered from traumatic retinal dialysis in her right eye, resulting in permanent visual loss.^[8]

External links

• Water Balloon Launcher | Building Guide | Stationary Model
• Water Balloon Slingshot | Building Guide | 3-Person Model

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bankhurst. Adam. Best Water Balloon Launcher. IGN.com. IGN Entertainment Inc.. 20 February 2020. 19 June 2021.
2. Web site: Water Balloon Slingshots: Toy or Weapon?. Robertslawfirm.com. Roberts & Roberts. 19 June 2021.
3. Web site: History of Facts about Water Balloons. History of Balloons. 17 December 2021.
4. Web site: Cecil. Lauren. Win Every Fight This Summer With the Best Water Balloon Launchers. Spy.com. Spy Media, LLC. (Penske Media Corporation). 5 April 2021. 19 June 2021.
5. Web site: Corona. Lauren. Water guns vs. water balloon launchers: Which is better?. Chicago Tribune. 1 July 2021. 17 December 2021.
6. Web site: Water Balloon Launchers FAQ. Super Soaker Central. 17 December 2021.
7. Web site: Limbachia. Dixita. Water balloon slingshot tops list of 10 unsafe summer toys and products. USA Today. 10 May 2022.
8. Chaudhry. N. A.. Falcone. P.. Alexandrakis. G.. Grannum. E.. Traumatic retinal detachment from a water balloon slingshot. Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers. Yale University School of Medicine. 29 October 1998. 29 . 10 . 864–865 . 10.3928/1542-8877-19981001-16 . 9793956 . 19 June 2021.