Slinky on an escalator? Can it work?

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Let's say I put a slinky on an escalator, do you think it could work and keep going for a long time?

 

[jfall]

doubt it

 

[RU482]

like grabbing a chicks ass on the first date...it's all about timing

 

[dug777]

try it, and video it

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: dug777
try it, and video it

Actually, was thinking, if it can work, I would definitely make a video and post it on AT

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: redly1
like grabbing a chicks ass on the first date...it's all about timing

^^

Originally posted by: dug777
try it, and video it

 

[Rock Hydra]

Dude, that'd be sweet to see.

 

[Auryg]

I think most escalator steps are too wide..long..dunno how to word it.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: Auryg
I think most escalator steps are too wide..long..dunno how to word it.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, anyway to make up for it?

 

[dighn]

the speed has to be just right...

 

[desteffy]

IT WORKS!!!!!

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: Auryg
I think most escalator steps are too wide..long..dunno how to word it.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, anyway to make up for it?

Yep, correct:

http://www.20six.co.uk/erudite_baboon/weblogCategory/uy0wqr7qpr2t

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: Auryg
I think most escalator steps are too wide..long..dunno how to word it.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, anyway to make up for it?

Yep, correct:

http://www.20six.co.uk/erudite_baboon/weblogCategory/uy0wqr7qpr2t

Maybe a longer slinky is needed?

 

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: Auryg
I think most escalator steps are too wide..long..dunno how to word it.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, anyway to make up for it?

Yep, correct:

http://www.20six.co.uk/erudite_baboon/weblogCategory/uy0wqr7qpr2t

Maybe a longer slinky is needed?

Maybe if you stacked two of them together somehow...

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: Gibsons

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: Auryg
I think most escalator steps are too wide..long..dunno how to word it.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, anyway to make up for it?

Yep, correct:

http://www.20six.co.uk/erudite_baboon/weblogCategory/uy0wqr7qpr2t

Maybe a longer slinky is needed?

Maybe if you stacked two of them together somehow...

Hmmm... that's not a bad idea, I'd probably try 1 1/2 slinkies but cutting the second one in half, I'd also have to make sure they're connected smoothly

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: Gibsons

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: Auryg
I think most escalator steps are too wide..long..dunno how to word it.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, anyway to make up for it?

Yep, correct:

http://www.20six.co.uk/erudite_baboon/weblogCategory/uy0wqr7qpr2t

Maybe a longer slinky is needed?

Maybe if you stacked two of them together somehow...

is there anywhere you could buy an extra long escalator ready slinky?

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: desteffy
IT WORKS!!!!!

Best graphic ever. I've been watching it for...seems like hours now...it just keeps going! :Q I'm entranced...

 

[klah]

Try all of these sizes.

http://www.t-smirks.com/slinky/images.html

 

[Rubycon]

The damn thing would wind up falling, rolling sideways, etc and just tumbling down faster than the rate of ascent of the chain and wind up at the lower landing.

It's a boring exercise. I have another idea. Find an electric train overpass. Thow the slinky so it crosses the feeders. Cheap fireworks and unexpected train stop. Don't really do this btw.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: C6FT7
The damn thing would wind up falling, rolling sideways, etc and just tumbling down faster than the rate of ascent of the chain and wind up at the lower landing.

I'm sure there are ways we can alter that, do you have any suggestions?

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: C6FT7
The damn thing would wind up falling, rolling sideways, etc and just tumbling down faster than the rate of ascent of the chain and wind up at the lower landing.

I'm sure there are ways we can alter that, do you have any suggestions?

you'd just have to experiment, or write a program that could simulate it for you

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo


I'm sure there are ways we can alter that, do you have any suggestions?

There's plenty of ways to alter it but that would be cheating.

 

[MichaelD]

This place can build you a slinky that will not only keep walking, but take bystanders with it.

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: dighn
the speed has to be just right...

 

[silent tone]

The stiffness is the slinky rings causes it to fall about twice the diameter of the slinky away from it's starting location. I'd guess the best bet would be to find a larger diamter slinky, since most escalator steps are pretty deep.