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Old 03-06-2012, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rmks2000 View Post
Anyone remember the rubber-tipped rockets that used a powder or tablet that effervesced to create the propulsion? Rocket firing was never consistent, but performance wasn't bad when it did work. Maybe 30-50 feet, which wasn't bad considering the weight of the rocket and the fuel.
I never tried any of these, although I've seen a youtube video using dry ice to power one.

I have had one of the ones Yogi mentions, it leaked while pressuring up, and never really flew very high. But, they were fun on a hot day.

Mike
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