Hanging Around- Gyroscopic Hammock


Still using one of those old-fashioned hammocks that are basically a piece of fabric hung between a pair of trees or a pole stand? Well step into the spinning steel future of lounging about with this amazing Gyroscopic Hammock. It reminds me of one those amusement park astronaut training “rides” or Space Camp (which was every 80’s kid’s dream summer camp). Made of steel, it spins 360 degrees while you lie in comfort on a lightly curving cushion. The stand is 8 feet tall and remains planted while the two inner rings spin to your liking.

If you’re thinking to yourself, “hey, self, this thing kinda looks like the Chinese moon gate at The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona”, you’d be correct, this is inspired by said gate. And you’re some kind of architecture genius, congrats you. Comes with 5 outdoor cushions. This hammock holds up to 1,000 pounds (aka my approximate weight after scarfing down 3rds on Thanksgiving). Looks cool, is totally functional, and unlike a tree strung hammock, you can move this one around anywhere you want, no trees needed- maybe even indoors.

Hanging Around- Gyroscopic Hammock
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Super Precision Gyroscope Is Science-y Fun For Kids Of All Ages

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The Super Precision Gyroscope is made from solid brass, along with a light-weight aluminum enclosure. The included battery-powered motor is able to get the brass disc spinning up to 12,000 RPM for an indefinite amount of time, or up to 7 minutes if you detach it.

The gyroscope comes with a number of attachments allowing numerous configurations to perform scientific, educational or simply mesmerising experiments. [Included are] 2 x 50 mm long stainless steel extension rods, 2 x ball ends, 1 x slotted end. The rods when screwed together will extend 100mm, and can be screwed in other positions to create gimbals etc. There are 7 places on the frame of gyroscope that the attachments can be screwed into.

If you’ve ever played with a gyro you’ll know they can be a lot of fun, especially to younger children who don’t initially understand how gravity can apparently be messed around with like that. Granted, $129 may sound like a lot for what appears to be a toy, but all things considered, there are a lot of much worse ways to spend that much.

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