Spider & Tornado
Tornado
Hey Spider, ever wonder how the twist in a bungee cord changes the airtime? I just ran the stats—slight angle tweak can shave a few tenths of a second off the fall. Cool, right?
Spider
Interesting, a slight angle tweak changes the initial tension and spreads the load differently, so the elastic energy gets released a bit faster and the rebound happens sooner.
Tornado
Exactly, that’s the magic. If you angle it 5 degrees off vertical you get about a 12 % faster deceleration, which bumps your peak G up to around 3.2 instead of 2.8. The trade‑off? A bit more spin at the bottom—so next time, pack your core for that extra twist, or you’ll get a nasty bruise you won’t brag about.
Spider
Got it—so a 5‑degree angle gives you that extra G, but it also drags the spin down. Keep a tight core, align your hips, and maybe practice a few controlled landings first. If you slip, the extra twist can turn a good jump into a bad bruise.