DoomsdaysCW
[Thread] So, what's been on my mind? Why #bolas! (And some folks already know why). And, being one who appreciates #DIY, I just had to find some articles to post on different methods to make bolas (I love the #crochet method -- so punk!)
Here is the first one, involving knots and golf balls...
Knot of the Week: DIY Boleadora Throwing Weapon using Monkey’s Fists
By The ITS Crew
"On today’s Knot of the Week, we’re going to go over instructions for creating your own Bola or Boleadora from natural fiber rope and a few golf balls for weighted cores. While we’ve gone over the Monkey’s Fist Knot in a previous KOTW, we’ve never show in quite like this.
"Bolas throwing weapons were primarily used by South American Gauchos to capture/hobble running cattle or game, by utilizing an over-the-head swinging motion and releasing it on target. While I’m sure our readers could come up with a multitude of uses for these, one could come in handy in case of Zombies! [Or against #drones]
DIY Boleadora
"What we’ve created is a version that features two heavier weighted balls and one lightweight ball on a slightly longer cord. This follows tradition, as when throwing the Boleadora, you simply grasp the lightweight end and swing it over your head.
"Upon releasing, the heavier ends allow the weapon to fly as the lightweight end wraps upon impact. Ideally you want to hit your target with the middle of the Boleadora so that both the heavier ends and the lightweight end end up wrapping.
While the traditional #Boleadora utilizes stones or much heavier objects, we’re going to stick with golf balls for the heavier ends and a plastic practice golf ball for the lightweight end."