Mar 17 2008Net Gun Is Probably Safer Than A Taser
The Net-2000 Shooting Net Rod uses compressed air to launch a 52 square foot net at perps (or friends, tigers, etc.). The net can travel approximately 50 feet, so you can be a safe distance away (read: out of stabbing range) and still use the device. They sell for $419, but the net can be reinserted into the device and fired repeatedly, so it's got lots of replay value. Now being the intrepid reporter that I am I decided to track down Spiderman and see what he thought about the new net-slinging device. The interview follows.
Geekologie: So, Spidey. Do you mind if I call you Spidey? (Spiderman nods) Good. Have you seen this new net-gun they've got out?
Spiderman: No.
Geekologie: Well check it out. (plays Youtube video) Do you think this will affect your crime-fighting business at all?
Spiderman: Shit.
Geekologie: Is that a yes?
Spiderman: Shit.
Geekologie: Thank you for your time.
A close-up picture and a video of the gun in action after the jump.
net gun catches thieves just like flies [technabob]
Reader Comments
1. Sutton - March 17, 2008 5:01 PM
The idea is to keep them out of stabbing range, but couldnt they cut through the net?
2. jab - March 17, 2008 6:09 PM
want
3. SlowMonkey - March 17, 2008 7:14 PM
I think the cost is good limit setting: now people will only use them on their good friends as opposed to driving down the street late at night and targeting pedestrians as in the paintball debacle.
A case in point - you wouldn't fire Roman Candles at strangers and not be able to hang around to laugh about it with them being as expensive as they are. No, you save them to fire on your brother's friends don't you?
4. guate6 - March 17, 2008 8:27 PM
Interesting.
5. jabba the hutt - March 17, 2008 8:32 PM
This will only work on pussies and dorks. The man with the gun is still going to cap your ass.
6. 420 - March 17, 2008 8:59 PM
I agree with #5. It looks as though, if you didn't completely freak out once you were covered with the net, you would still be able to stand there and shoot up anyone within distance.
7. Cyberwulf - March 17, 2008 9:08 PM
The man with the gun will probably be dazed at the fact that he just got shot with a net, long enough for the rentacop, or whoever else uses it, to either come in and apprehend, or run like a little bitch.
8. Zee Brat - March 17, 2008 10:42 PM
Rob and Big have one on their show. They shoot random people who show up at the house with it. Comic Gold.
9. Redpaw - March 18, 2008 12:01 AM
Is that the worst acting you have ever seen or what?........They could have convinced me this would have worked if not for the horrendous overacting, showing that this product is basically worthless........until they make a sticky net version.......they should show a guy running....getting hit without overacting....and see what really happens.
In the meantime I'll just dream of standing on the street corner with a net gun waiting for the next cracksmoker to come by so I could bag and tag a douchebag for the local PD.
10. Mongoloid Joe - March 18, 2008 2:35 AM
Man, that's one badass net! That is, until someone realizes that they can just stick their legs through some of the net holes and it just turns into a minor inconvenience.
11. laz - March 18, 2008 7:05 AM
looking at what the net looks like after people have been fumbling around caught in it for a while, how is it reusable?
i like it. would want to test it myself first.
12. egohavoc - March 18, 2008 4:15 PM
I'm with #8. They've been using that on Rob and Big since the first episode this season.
13. Jordan - March 18, 2008 11:25 PM
"don't net me bro, don't net me!"
14. Bongo - March 19, 2008 12:57 AM
I'm not a fan of this new Geekologie writer.
15. Theresa - March 19, 2008 8:24 AM
I love it! I actually tried to leave a tip about these, but couldn't find a reliable source (only ebay)! I thank you Geekologie writer!
16. caqob - March 19, 2008 8:48 AM
they used guns like these in New Zealand in the 1970's to catch deer. what an upgrade!
17. BlighedArt - March 19, 2008 3:56 PM
... But can it web-sling?
... The friendly neighbourhood Spiderman is safe!!!
18. B.K. - March 19, 2008 4:40 PM
The clip should definitely be switched to this Rob & Big montage. It best demonstrates the awesome power of the Net Gun -- the power to piss off and annoy one's friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfa_Di26HM4
19. aL - March 22, 2008 3:19 PM
don't taze me dude! (err, net me)
20. Kris - April 9, 2008 3:32 PM
Someone please tell me how much these are and where I can get one?