There's a new trebuchet game out there. Quite enjoyable!
Level 17 is particularly hard, but do-able, and the princess at the end is nearly impossible to kill, but I finally got her too. Plus, it's a very nice looking trebuchet!
Try it out at http://armorgames.com/play/3614/crush-the-castle

2009 New Jersey Hurl

Here's a new report published recently-

Medieval Siege Weaponry: Castle Walls Beware

excerpt: "A ferocious example of medieval siege weaponry came online in the 12th century with the deploying of the trebuchet."

The article is an interesting perspective on history, but clearly one without any practical experience in the art of hurling. Perhaps a few comments would help flesh out his understanding.

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And elsewhere on the web, TimmyT asks:

"How many projectiles would a trebuchet (or a group of trebuchets) have to launch in order for it to totally destroy a castle or fortress?"

Post your response at http://fancycastles.com/?p=106

We've upgraded the software and the server hosting TheHurl.org, so you'll probably notice some changes. Most notably, the site is much faster now! However, we've already had one user mention problems reading forum messages. If you notice any problems or have trouble using the new system, please send me an email, or go to http://www.RLT.com/support and use that system to report problems. Use as much detail as possible, including browser type and version, what pages you were trying to look at (forums, wiki, images, etc.) and anything else that might be helpful.

Thanks, and have fun!
-- Ron Toms

It's the newest thing from RLT.COM Industries, and it's adjustable!

The multi-configurable Science Project Experimenter's Catapult Kit, or S.P.E.C.K.

With multiple axle positions on both the arm and the frame, adjustable counterweight positions, class-1 or class-3 lever catapult configurations, wheels vs. no wheels, cup vs. sling, and much more, this catapult is the most versatile experimental platform available for studying hurling dynamics.

To learn more about this unique machine, visit http://www.CatapultKits.com/10821

the Trebuchet Transport Cooperative of Albany (TTCA) are using a network of trebuchets to save on gas, and the airlines are taking notice.

Read more here...

The lights are always on in Atlantic City!

A new design for an old idea. The X-treme Onager is a simple torsion engine, with a frame designed for three advantages over a traditional Onager:

1. It puts the skein in the middle of a double-frame for added strength
2. It eliminates the need to drop the sling into a hole or off the edge of a table
3. It allows the arm to rotate farther, past the traditional vertical stop.


This design achieves those goals and it looks darn cool too!
The new X-treme Onager. Read more here

Defend your desktop!

Our new Desktop Trebuchet is now available! It's a perfect ornament to any desktop or bookshelf. Unlike most model trebuchets, the sides angle inwards for a stronger axle and to create complex angles at the joinery. It's a much more interesting model, and it hurls missiles (included) over 20 feet!

Click here for more info

New and Improved, the F.A.T.
Guillotine-style trebuchet is back!

This one has lots of improvements over the old model.

We've updated the frame architecture, wheels,
release-pin and trigger. It's a much better machine!

Read more here, or visit the product web page at
http://www.Trebuchet.com/10101