HOVERCRAFT BOWLING - Hard Science

We are tired of not having hovercrafts. It's time we all have hovercrafts. Anthony and Tara build a couple for about $150 out of plywood and leaf blowers and then put the DIY monstrosities through the standard scientific tests: you know, human bowling, horse mask racing. Standard lab stuff.

Materials and overall cost: ~$100+
• Tarp: $20
• Wood: $20
• Leaf Blower $75

About Hovercrafts
"Hovercraft use blowers to produce a large volume of air below the hull that is slightly above atmospheric pressure. The pressure difference between the higher pressure air below the hull and lower pressure ambient air above it produces lift, which causes the hull to float above the running surface."

About British Inventor and Engineer Christopher Sydney Cockerell
He began experimenting with vacuum cleaner tubes and empty aluminum cans and found that when placing a small can inside a larger one and blowing air through the smaller can, it hovered above the bottom surface of the larger object. By 1955 he had a working prototype and pursued a patent on his creation, which he dubbed a 'hovercraft.'"

Christopher Cockerell and the Hovercraft
"the purchase of a marina inspired this engineer to build something that's not quite a boat, and not quite a plane -- but certainly the Stuff of Genius."

Join Anthony Carboni and Tara Long as they turn the world around them into a giant science experiment. New episodes every Wednesday!

Hard Science Crew:
Executive Producer: Barry Pousman
Producer: Nicolette Bethea
Shooter: Michael Baca
Second Shooter: Matt Piniol
Production Assistant: Kendall Long
Editor: Michael Baca

[inzyster]

I absolutely love this. As if I wasn't a big enough fan of Anthony and Tara's work, this is just superb.

[kael]

Haha! That was rather amazing. As a Brit who has yet to create a hovercraft, I can't wait to have everyone call me Sir. Cheers Tara, for the recommendation! 

[KallyElizabeth]

I was not having a good day before watching this, and now I have a smile on my face. You guys are awesome, thanks for showing off!
~Liz

[OGxOFWGKTA]

I think I just found my new favorite show, Tara and Anthony are incredible on this

[hardscienceshow]

We built a hovercraft and took it human bowling and on the water FOR SCIENCE! Watch: HOVERCRAFT BOWLING - Hard Science

[MarsDorian]

Great new show - I just subscribed and watched all your vids. Keep creating and blazing with science, you two !

[stuarthollowell]

This is an AMAZING premise for a show. One suggestion: make it longer. Tell us plans, show us the building process, give us more history/science. Great start!

[caramelzappa]

You guys both look really happy in this video which makes it even more fun to watch. Looking forward to more.

[crabjockey]

The magic glasses, the horse, the water attempt.  This fucking video had me in stitches!

[SlipperyMooseCakes]

I like the cast, the idea, the science and the humor in this video but I want to see projects that actually work. Keep up the videos.

[kesmeby]

I like the build and the spirit of the whole thing. I think a little more talking about the process and the science would have been nice. This could be a fun educational series I could watch with my daughter and give us projects to do.

[balqend]

Tara, Anthony and crazy science stuff... i love it

[Amalvyr]

2 videos and I already love this channel. Keep up the good work guys :)

[mrzero]

Real. I love this. Rev3, test tube!? GOLD.

[sluggdiddyyddidgguls]

This is a great lil channel and idea. Love you both. My only wish is that we maybe get some longer content? I know its the thing to cater to the short attention spans of people on the internet...and I know its tough to do all the editing and such.. but what do I know.. I am the same way with rev 3 games, I like when the videos are longer and the discussions more in depth. Just something to consider? though I am probably sure these episodes are made short on purpose for various reasons.. and its silly to cater to one dude on the internet asking for more more more... but.. come it'll be fun. 

[hardscienceshow]

Us too! I feel like a hovercraft 2.0 will have to happen in the future. -Anthony

[jimAKAscooterturtle]

The magic was in you all along! My favorite part!

[ILLustratedGRL]

"And you know what? Those AREN'T magic glasses...the magic was in you all along." congratulations...you earned my "like" with this one phrase. 

[CMCast]

In my Auto CAD class I took in highschool we actually made these! Except mine actually floated on water with me. Although mine also had a much great surface area and used 2 blowers rather than 1. it was really cool too because we even added a steering mechanism. Kudos on this. It was a fun watch.

[iconforuc]

Oh these two are great....love the new show Anthony and Tara, keep up the good work!!!!