I'm pretty sure Nerds Inc. quite literally advertises their launchers as "Science Olympiad Launchers."CookiePie1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:37 pmNJ uses these aquaport launcher things and they're pretty inconsistentsciolyperson1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:05 pm> typically the most accurate launchers
X to doubt, every single launcher model I've used has had flaws (LISO nerdsinc, our pvc, nj B pvc)
Edit: also adding that aside from the nerds inc one, launchers are usually manufactured with a toy-like product in mind (it's just for kids to launch bottle rockets for fun) and I don't think consistency is that high on their list of priorities. Nerds inc is diff bc it was marketed towards scioly teams (right?) and I feel like the materials used are fairly high quality. They are by far better than other launchers but aren't immune to problems either.
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I feel like it would depend on which bottle you are using but with all honesty you don't need anything inside of your bottle anyways so i would advise you not to do it because if they do catch you you have a very good chance of getting disqualified. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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If I were to use Nerds Inc bottle launcher, which one would you recommend? (if you've use it)Godspeed wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:27 pmI'm pretty sure Nerds Inc. quite literally advertises their launchers as "Science Olympiad Launchers."CookiePie1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:37 pmNJ uses these aquaport launcher things and they're pretty inconsistentsciolyperson1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:05 pm
> typically the most accurate launchers
X to doubt, every single launcher model I've used has had flaws (LISO nerdsinc, our pvc, nj B pvc)
Edit: also adding that aside from the nerds inc one, launchers are usually manufactured with a toy-like product in mind (it's just for kids to launch bottle rockets for fun) and I don't think consistency is that high on their list of priorities. Nerds inc is diff bc it was marketed towards scioly teams (right?) and I feel like the materials used are fairly high quality. They are by far better than other launchers but aren't immune to problems either.
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The Model Z (dedicated indoor launchpad) found here: https://www.nerdsinc.com/products/model-zPebble wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:50 pmIf I were to use Nerds Inc bottle launcher, which one would you recommend? (if you've use it)Godspeed wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:27 pmI'm pretty sure Nerds Inc. quite literally advertises their launchers as "Science Olympiad Launchers."CookiePie1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:37 pm
NJ uses these aquaport launcher things and they're pretty inconsistent
Edit: also adding that aside from the nerds inc one, launchers are usually manufactured with a toy-like product in mind (it's just for kids to launch bottle rockets for fun) and I don't think consistency is that high on their list of priorities. Nerds inc is diff bc it was marketed towards scioly teams (right?) and I feel like the materials used are fairly high quality. They are by far better than other launchers but aren't immune to problems either.
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Thanks!JonB wrote: ↑Wed Jun 09, 2021 3:57 amThe Model Z (dedicated indoor launchpad) found here: https://www.nerdsinc.com/products/model-z
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Yeah I would definitely recommend the Model Z, they are definitely the best launchers that I have used and most consistent. Most tournaments we went to had this launcher as well, though I don't know if that's how it is where you are. As long as the launcher that you get doesn't have to go into the ground, you should be fine. These include the Model Z and the Model D.Pebble wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:50 pmIf I were to use Nerds Inc bottle launcher, which one would you recommend? (if you've use it)Godspeed wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:27 pmI'm pretty sure Nerds Inc. quite literally advertises their launchers as "Science Olympiad Launchers."CookiePie1 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:37 pm
NJ uses these aquaport launcher things and they're pretty inconsistent
Edit: also adding that aside from the nerds inc one, launchers are usually manufactured with a toy-like product in mind (it's just for kids to launch bottle rockets for fun) and I don't think consistency is that high on their list of priorities. Nerds inc is diff bc it was marketed towards scioly teams (right?) and I feel like the materials used are fairly high quality. They are by far better than other launchers but aren't immune to problems either.