Testing and Modification

First take we got 39 feet by making a sling that cupped the balloon more than hugging the balloon. This would help with the release making sure it would be held too long in the sling. Earlier release would give us better coverage.

Second take we shortened the length of the sling keeping it in the same position and this was actually our best ground covered launch. With 41 feet the earlier release helped by gaining us 2 more feet. Shorter the string the earlier the release which was what we needed.

Third take the sling was re-positioned on the distance from the hook that it is attached but that got us to lose some distance. We lost about 5 feet from our best. It seemed to cup the balloon more so we needed some length between the hook and the sling.