Since the majority of the tower is stacked in the center, the bulk of the weight is resting on the inner cards. This can be demonstrated by removing the outer two cards, and here you will see a rare occurrence, which has just two cards holding such a great deal.
We could probably have removed two cards from each of the four corners, but I was worried about the direction it would eventually fall. Even more astounding is that when the tower starts to fall, it does not all come crashing down.
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If you have a youtube account; add me. I am also a cardstacker and I only know 2 others like myself. If you want to know more contact me.
I too have met [the world record holder] very recently. I am 18 years old and I live in New Jersey. USA. I hope to hear from you soon.
~Cardman~
I don’t have a youtube account, but glad to here there are others stacking! I’ll send you an email to find out more.
NOTE: I edited your comment to remove the name, just a policy I have.
Hey dude. I just want you to see my series on the book Stacking the Deck.
Chapter 1: [link removed]
Chapter 2: [link removed]
Chapter 3: [link removed]
Chapter 4: [link removed]
Chapter 5, 6, and 7 are coming soon. I hope to get them done before 2010.
Peace bro!
~Cardman~
Cardman,
Thanks, I looked at the videos and they’re great! I removed the links but sent you an invite to post the videos here if you want.
i was just wondering where you found those cards?
was it [the world record holder's] site?
Yep, that is where I got those cards!