Could this device have changed medieval European history?

Jason investigates a device, the instant Legolas, from Joerg Sprave Slingsht Channel, that could have been attached to a longbow and tests how practical it would be to use from horseback.

Credits:

Direction, Camera, Sound, Editing Kasumi
Presenter Jason Kingsley OBE

With thanks to Jörg Sprave of The Slingshot Channel

Music licensed from PremiumBeat.

[kettenschlosd]

Imagine Joerg at a medieval court, presenting one of his inventions. "my liege, let me show you its features".

[Slingshotchannel]

Great video! I am happy that it works so well for you.

[Gandalf-The-Green]

And there upon the hill, a hulking figure appeared and with a booming voice said: "LET ME SHOW YOU IT'S FEATURES!!!"

[didelphidae]

I can't believe that after thousands of years someone actually made a genuine technological improvement on the humble bow. And all too late for it to be used in modern warfare.

[secretsquirrel]

"Let me explain how this actually works"

Translated to German: Let me show you it's features.

[vanivanov]

Joerg: "Let me SHOW YOU its FEATURES!"
Jason: *_"Let me explain some of the features."_*

That's how you translate German Viking into English Gentleman.

[More-Space-In-Ear]

The last thing the enemy hears is Joerg’s laugh 😊

[sphions]

I like that this content is absolutely honest in its presentation, the presenter presents no illusions about what he knows, doesn't know, and what he is not a master at. The genuine conveying of the knowledge they possess and the honest expression of the experiences felt through the video is quite refreshing. I wish this was the golden standard, it is to me.

[uweinhamburg]

German over-engineering...
Customer: I want something simple they could have build in the 14th century...
Joerg: Ok, no problem. BTW i have added a laser pointing device.. You don't have to use it...

[itsapittie]

Medieval king: If only my archers could loose more arrows...


Jorg: Hold my ale.

[generalrendar]

The real game changer of this device is that it drastically cuts down on skill, training and material requirements to reach a level of effectiveness rivaling that of elite warriors. You can change battle tactics as well knowing that you can let the enemy close in and have reliable confidence that your archers can empty their magazines before they could be engaged and actually gain accuracy and effectiveness. Also, as noted, you don't have to worry about captured arrows being shot back.

[jaybdub]

Might be faster than Legolas. However, his unlimited arrow quiver capacity is unmatched.

[bogdanvasut]

"An engineering wizard for what used to be the Holy Roman Empire"
In that moment and without reading the comments I got who he was.

[alcofribasnasier]

"Could this device have changed medieval European history?"

*Wooden Panzer Tank powered by 6 live horses inside rolls by.*
French Knight: *surprised pikachu face*

[iseecole]

I saw a lot of discussion about how practical is this device and they all forgot that this device is detachable. This device (and it improved version) is useful for certain formations and strategies. When a normal bow is better, you can just detach it and you're fine.

[Dragoderian]

In regards to mounted archery; it also gives you the option of running away, reloading (with the bow fairly securely across the front of your saddle) and then returning for another volley pass with your mates. The improved hit and run potential is intense.

[TheQuantumPotato]

As soon as he said "engineering wizard from what used to be the Holy Roman Empire" I instantly knew it would be Jörg Sprave

[IncredibleMD]

"And let me explain to you the features of how it differs."


*HE SAID THE THING.*

[JuliusCaminus]

I love how everyone that uses a Joerg device inevitably laughs or snickers while using it. Joerg spreads joy even when not in the room.

[marianconstantindumitriu]

Your voice: "Let me...."
My mind: "....show you it's features! (harty laugh)"