# DIY Flying Chainsaw Launchers Joerg Sprave Demonstrates his Slingshot-Assisted Chainsaw Javelin By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chainsaw-launcher References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2013/01/my-armory-demands-it-a-chainsaw-shooting.php) & [now.msn](http://now.msn.com/slingshot-fires-chainsaw-in-slingshot-channel-viral-video) Far be it for me to call anybody who creates a flying chainsaw launcher any names other than awesome. The awesome lunatic in question here is Joerg Sprave, who has invented a [slingshot-assisted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-lasso), javelin-enabled chainsaw launcher. When you see the slow motion replay of the chainsaw javelin not only hitting, but completely demolishing a bulls-eye target, you'll outright feel the fear of Sprave's enemies. Now, the technology is still pretty new and the chainsaw launcher doesn't exactly fly straight with the accuracy of a sniper's bullet, but as a [DIY project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hacksmith), the results are destructively impressive. For the record, we do not recommend that you actually try this at home. The fact that Sprave looks and sounds like a Die Hard villain should probably be enough to dissuade would-be chainsaw launcher makers from trying this one at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Flying Chainsaw Launchers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop safer and more precise flying chainsaw launchers for recreational or industrial use. - **Slingshot-assisted Chainsaw Javelins:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create alternative projectile launchers that can be used for target practice or unconventional sports. - **Destructively Impressive DIY Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore other dangerous and thrilling DIY projects that showcase innovation and creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Recreation Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new technologies and designs into recreationally used equipment such as slingshots and projectile launchers. - **Target Practice & Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and innovative target practice equipment that can withstand high-impact projectiles. - **DIY & Crafting Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create safer and more efficient tools for enthusiasts engaging in dangerous DIY projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable Component Power Saws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-multitool.md) - [DIY All-Terrain Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-tank.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Levitating Firefighting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-robot.md) - [Drone-Intercepting Quadcopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-interceptor.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [High-Power Handheld Maker Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-diy-tool.md) - [Kid-Friendly Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supcutter.md)