The principle of the Blide is as simple as it is effective. The achievable values in terms of throwing weight and throwing distance are very impressive.

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Lars

August 7, 2023

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With this slingshot you could hit a target 100 meters away with an 8 kilo stone fairly accurately.

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Klaus

May 14, 2024

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Often the mere sight of a trebuchet was enough for the opponent to give up, so great was the fear of this device.

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Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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Blide catapult at Lichtenberg Castle

1. Salzgitter Ridge Trail – Castle Garden at Lichtenberg Castle loop from Gebhardshagen

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