Yes, in 2009 we set a new World Record shooting a pumpkin 4,623 feet. In 2010 we returned to Moab and broke our own World Record with a shot of 5,545 feet!
I'm disappointed with the video. Could we at least get a shot of the pumpkin flight at some point, or a little perspective of where it landed compared to where it was fired from?
@@nelsoncr2817 i award bird hunting pumpkin guy with 30f more hight cause the bird deliberately rammed into the pumpkin so he would get disqualified, perhaps it was even a robo bird
For all of you saying that that is not a pumpkin, at 0:53 you can tell that it has ridges, Which watermelons do not have. you guys act like you've never seen a green pumpkin before…
Yes, in 2009 we set a new World Record shooting a pumpkin 4,623 feet/1,541 yards. In 2010 we returned to Moab and broke our own World Record with a shot of 5,545 feet/1,848 yards!
@Revis actually if you look into plant science squash tomatoes watermelons are considered fruits because they carry their seeds in a protective casing above ground. Anything that has edible roots ect is a vegetable, so carrots beets horseradish radishes ect. But yea any person or grocery store will call it a vegetable.
Sorry, ACDC, but the watermelon looking thing is actually a La Estrella pumpkin! Not only are they great ammunition, but they make a mean pumpkin pie! Citron melons were used during the 'steroids era' of World Championship Punkin Chunkin (2011 event), and have since been deemed to not be pumpkins. During his interview, co-captain Ralph alludes to a melon with regards to Green River, UT ('the Worlds Watermelon Capital') - we didn't get to shoot any while we were out in UT.
with that amount of pressure i would keep some distance from that thing... Might not look like much but if it blows... Not nuclear mushroom cloud or anything, but no problem taking a limb or a life.
At the time, Guinness labeled the World Record category as 'vegetable chucking', and have since renamed it to 'farthest distance firing a pumpkin.' At the time we were being asked to shoot watermelons from Green River, UT - the self proclaimed watermelon capital of the world.
@snowyphil65 Although scientists will tell you that a fruit is seed containing fleshy thing formed after a flower has been pollinated, a linguist will tell you that some fruits are vegetables. Basically any fruit that isn't one of the traditional sweet fruits we think of as fruits is called a vegetable. What makes it a vegetable? A shift in the definition of vegetable that occurred when a large percentage of the population decide to make that shift. However the masses use a word becomes proper.
Wonder if it could fire an artillery shell. If so, than the US is safe from invasion considering the fact most people in the country own guns and know how to build these things.
Define: Vegetable An edible part of a plant other than the fruit or seed. Define: Watermelon A vine like, flowering plant from south Africa, or its edible fruit. Unless "watermelon" in this context refers to the vine, leaves, root, or other non-ovular component, a watermelon is not a vegetable.
Did you get premission to bring that HopDevil into the state of Utah? There is a special tax on alcohol, and you are expected to comply. Do not mess with the states monopoly on alcohol.
Serious question.......why do you call it the "world championships" or call the winner the "world champion" when there is only entrants from the USA? Surely the winner should be the US Champion?
Yes, in 2009 we set a new World Record shooting a pumpkin 4,623 feet. In 2010 we returned to Moab and broke our own World Record with a shot of 5,545 feet!
That's official!! Over a mile!!
I'm disappointed with the video. Could we at least get a shot of the pumpkin flight at some point, or a little perspective of where it landed compared to where it was fired from?
I am an amateur.
It's too fast to see
If they use white or dark colored pumpkins its easier to see.@@sarahconner9433
I heard some guy hit a bird with a pumpkin after a launch and got disqualified. If anything, he should've gotten bonus points.
GamerZero, no he shouldn’t.
BUBBLES IOS it’s not his fucking fault
Bird's fault, didn't read the NOTAMs.
@@nelsoncr2817 i award bird hunting pumpkin guy with 30f more hight cause the bird deliberately rammed into the pumpkin so he would get disqualified, perhaps it was even a robo bird
For all of you saying that that is not a pumpkin, at 0:53 you can tell that it has ridges, Which watermelons do not have. you guys act like you've never seen a green pumpkin before…
Jaws all on the floor like Charlie and Linus burst in the door...
nice xD
***** true
Since when is a watermelon a vegetable you fucks
watermelons are both vegetable and fruit.
Yes, in 2009 we set a new World Record shooting a pumpkin 4,623 feet/1,541 yards. In 2010 we returned to Moab and broke our own World Record with a shot of 5,545 feet/1,848 yards!
@Revis actually if you look into plant science squash tomatoes watermelons are considered fruits because they carry their seeds in a protective casing above ground. Anything that has edible roots ect is a vegetable, so carrots beets horseradish radishes ect. But yea any person or grocery store will call it a vegetable.
Thought I was the only one that noticed this. Thanks!
Sorry, ACDC, but the watermelon looking thing is actually a La Estrella pumpkin! Not only are they great ammunition, but they make a mean pumpkin pie! Citron melons were used during the 'steroids era' of World Championship Punkin Chunkin (2011 event), and have since been deemed to not be pumpkins. During his interview, co-captain Ralph alludes to a melon with regards to Green River, UT ('the Worlds Watermelon Capital') - we didn't get to shoot any while we were out in UT.
I bet if you keep the cannon from wobbling side to side it will go further
Many teams from outside the US taking part in the championships ? (I read they shot one over 1600 meters a while ago !).
Pull a vacuum of at least -14 on the barrel and you can nearly double the performance.
Oh Lucifer.... Constantly mocking us pathetic little humans
No way!! A real pumpkin cannon!
with that amount of pressure i would keep some distance from that thing... Might not look like much but if it blows... Not nuclear mushroom cloud or anything, but no problem taking a limb or a life.
Oh yes fatal event for sure!!
did you break the record, if not how far did it shoot, in yards please!!
Where did it go? lol
At the time, Guinness labeled the World Record category as 'vegetable chucking', and have since renamed it to 'farthest distance firing a pumpkin.' At the time we were being asked to shoot watermelons from Green River, UT - the self proclaimed watermelon capital of the world.
they are much denser and more aerodynamic and small for less drag
New North-Korean missile launcher
Looks as though these guys use a sabot to launch the melon.
Well ok. What was the World Record Distance? Hello?
Is spraying a punkin down with pam or cooking oil allowed?
just to let everyone know the watermelon looking thing is actually a criton pumpkin
Um, you guys know "Big 10 Inch" is an Aerosmith song, right?
@snowyphil65 Although scientists will tell you that a fruit is seed containing fleshy thing formed after a flower has been pollinated, a linguist will tell you that some fruits are vegetables. Basically any fruit that isn't one of the traditional sweet fruits we think of as fruits is called a vegetable. What makes it a vegetable? A shift in the definition of vegetable that occurred when a large percentage of the population decide to make that shift. However the masses use a word becomes proper.
Wonder if it could fire an artillery shell. If so, than the US is safe from invasion considering the fact most people in the country own guns and know how to build these things.
Define: Vegetable
An edible part of a plant other than the fruit or seed.
Define: Watermelon
A vine like, flowering plant from south Africa, or its edible fruit.
Unless "watermelon" in this context refers to the vine, leaves, root, or other non-ovular component, a watermelon is not a vegetable.
Did you get premission to bring that HopDevil into the state of Utah? There is a special tax on alcohol, and you are expected to comply. Do not mess with the states monopoly on alcohol.
We are from the east coast, and three time World Champions...
She said the Big 10 inch. LMAO
Wow you're so funny. Good job liking your own comment.
Technically, anything with seeds in it is a fruit.
Yo mama
So, did he do whatever he wanted do?
@TheBlitzvideo more solid & holds together better that way, right?
so basically it's a fruity V 3 conversion?
are most of the comments about the classification of vegetables? lol.
Also Vsauce2 ?
Yankee Seige broke the world record-3045 feet
Serious question.......why do you call it the "world championships" or call the winner the "world champion" when there is only entrants from the USA? Surely the winner should be the US Champion?
I hope the shooting field is surrounded by a fence, in case a climber was there and got shot with a pastek.
Since when do questions end in periods?
It sounds terrifying
As an engineer... Why is the Canon not at 45 degrees
Because while 45 degree is theoretically the best launch angle, when you take into account air resistance, it is best around 30 degrees for distance
@@smad333 awesome!!! Thanks...I hope to be there in person someday!! The power.. The rush
That was also us! 2010 though...
That aint no fookin pumpkin
Are they not allowed to use gunpowder?
Nope, rules state no explosions
why?
Since when is a melon a vegetable?
watermelons are both vegetable and fruit.
Grow the| pumpkins and watermelons in a mold the sam| size as the dia,of the| barrel
Really this is for the kids ? Whats with the beer ?
Some people have too much time on their hands.
Moab, Utah!
now lets try it with real shells
Put a camera on one LOL.
@turfguy87 not ripe yet
melons are fruits, silly.
that’s not a pumpkin
ffs thats a frikenn watermelll0nn
IKillZomb1ez, it’s a green pumpkin.
Pumpkermelon
pumpkin?? looks like a watermelon to me
That’s a watermelon 🍉 not a pumpkin..
Video could have been done so much better
Bad title. They were going for vegetable tossin record, so melons and watermelons are fair game.
but why
It's fun
They need a PGA or NFL camera man filming this...!!!! I wanna see records not hear them!
This is shooting a pumpkin not chunking. Lol
It's called punkin chunkin
Thats not a pumpkin it doesn't count
Lololol!!! Awesome and surprisingly funny!!!
me after i eat taco bell
Children in Africa could have eaten those pumpkins.
+Clearwaters they try to send them... aint you seeing that?
Nice try, but you'll need a bigger cannon..
+Clearwaters By the time many of them are chunked, they're starting to decompose, anyway.
Try Coconuts....
Assasination attempt one
vsauce sent me here
5, 4, 3, 2, whoooooooooooooosh
looks like a watermelon lol
Ok, for one, that is not a pumpkin.
Kent pumpkin - no watermelon would survive that
OH MY GOODNESS YEEEEEES! :D
This video the so frustrating to watch
@AquaticCastle Well im a scientist haha.
Fus ro DAH
hell yes!! awesum
hahahaha, heard some dude this is lame
One Shot Every 30 MIN :)
you do not qualify- watermelon is NOT a vegetable - it is a fruit
altilirey
you know this is a white people sport. a brother would never waste a watermelon like that
air cannon sucks