T-PLS Grappling Gun is Finally Reality
by Mark R in Miscellaneous Gadgets, Spy Stuff
Question: What do Batman, Spider-man, and Tarzan have in common?
Answer: They both travel via swinging, and so can you.
Digital Force Technologies actually invented something straight from the movies and my adventurous dreams with the T-PLS pneumatic “tactical line-throwing system”. I don’t know about you, but when I saw the photo here, my eyes practically bulged out. All I could think of was: “Wow, someone finally invented a grappling hook gun”.
Let’s face it, we all have all wanted one of these things at sometime or another. The other day I was in a large building and thought: “Why do I really have to walk to the other side? Can’t I just shoot a grappling hook gun and swing there?” I mean, we have the technology now, you would think everyone would have a grappling-hook gun.
Well, if I had the T-PLS, all I would have to do is shoot, hook and go! The T-PLS has 120 feet of cable, with up to 350 psi of compressed air. The line is 7mm Kevlar, and the grappling hook is titanium.
Unfortunately, the T-PLS is designed for Special Operations Forces, so I’m guessing it probably won’t be available for the consumer market. I suppose that really is for the best, but no price is too high for the joy of actually having one of these things.
16 Comments on “T-PLS Grappling Gun is Finally Reality”
Richard Says:
February 14th, 2008 at 4:04 pm“Wow, someone finally invented a grappling hook gun”
actually, i think they have been around for a long time now…think the navy used/uses them for rescue operations or something like this.
Post Valentines Gadget Gallery » Coolest Gadgets Says:
February 15th, 2008 at 4:28 am[...] T-PLS Grappling Gun is Finally Reality [...]
logan Says:
February 15th, 2008 at 8:36 pmThat grapiling hook is so cool!
maddie Says:
February 27th, 2008 at 4:17 pmWhat is anybody going to do with a gun like this? There is a reason that nobody but spider man and the occasional super hero used one and that is this little thing called common sense! What are you going to do? Swing into your cubical?
matt Says:
March 13th, 2008 at 8:47 pmhow do buy one?
grappler Says:
March 18th, 2008 at 7:24 amI designed the gun for the SEALs for a very specific use. Let me know if you want to know more about how it works. The system was featured on Mythbuster and Weaponology.
mikey Says:
April 7th, 2008 at 1:49 pmlol guys i can use this to get the balss from my roof
arcticmyst Says:
April 20th, 2008 at 5:12 pmThis would be cool to use when boating if you get stuck on a sand bar in the middle of glacier waters. You need to hook to a tree or something to help you get unstuck without jumping into freezing waters, Especially when alone!
Jake Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 10:19 amcan u get the grappling hook gun any smaller? if so can u tell me how?
grappler Says:
August 1st, 2008 at 10:13 amJake – Yes & No..
Its all about Pressure, Volume, Barrel Length and diameter.
Santiago Says:
May 5th, 2009 at 5:29 pmholly crap man i always dreamed of having this it is so cool i can imagine having it i wouldn’t have to walk that mush any more.
ahwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww SSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Andy Says:
September 19th, 2009 at 6:33 amLet me guess, standard people like us arnt allowed one? and if we are… where can we get one and around what price range?
JcsJr Says:
September 19th, 2009 at 10:13 amNice… i would like to know if consumers may have them and around what price they get sold !
grappler Says:
September 21st, 2009 at 6:17 amIt’s not considered a weapon so civilians could order the system, however the cost would be more than someone would want to spend for a “gadget”.
Thomas Says:
October 21st, 2009 at 5:15 pmDoes it come any smaller?
grappler Says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 5:35 amThere were two sizes designed, this one and a tripod mounted system we did for fun. The larger tripod unit had a 10 foot barrel and would shoot golf balls supersonic. Any size is possible it just depends on the performance you need.
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