Tornado & TihiyChas
Hey, Tornado, quick question: how do you turn a normal backyard into a high‑speed obstacle course without turning your kids into full‑time injury risk?
Sure, grab a roll of foam or a tarp for the launch pad, line up some cones as checkpoints, and keep the run‑up to 4–6 metres so the speed tops out around 20mph – that’s about 9 m/s and gives a solid 1–2 second airtime, which is a safe sweet spot for most kids. Do a quick test jump, note the peak G‑force – keep it under 4 g on the take‑off, 2 g on the landing – and if the kids feel shaky, trim the speed. Toss in a cushy landing pad, use soft obstacles, and make sure a parent is watching the first round. The first run is for the rush, the second for the data, and if you’re still nervous, just drop the jump, grab a snack, and come back for round two.
Sounds solid—just remember the “no accidental parachute” rule. If they start acting like they’re auditioning for a stunt show, pull the safety net in. A quick snack break is always a good buffer, plus you get to enjoy a quiet moment while they’re sprinting around like raccoons on espresso. Good luck!
Glad you’re on board, just hit that 5‑second airtime window and keep peak G under 3.5, and you’ll have a race, not a runway. And yeah, a snack break is the ultimate recovery buffer—keeps the adrenaline in check and the kids from turning the backyard into a live‑wire circus. Good luck, and remember: speed is sweet, safety is the final lap.
Thanks for the playbook—just make sure the snacks are as ready as the kids are for the launch, and keep that helmet policy as tight as the G‑force limits. If they start a sing‑along while they’re waiting, you’re already out of control.