Nepali Footbag (Chungy) in 4 Easy Steps!
by Slay. in Living > Toys & Games
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Nepali Footbag (Chungy) in 4 Easy Steps!
While trekking in the Himalayas (in the Khumbu region of Nepal) for a month, and then working at a Nepali/Tibetan boarding school in Kathmandu (instead of the first semester of grade 8), I saw all the kids playing with this funny little toy they call a "chungy". They use it either as a foot-bag or dodge-ball. After weeks of sitting in the dark, I finally uncovered the secret of the little foot-bag/dodge-ball and how to make them.
What you'll need:
-something sharp (its not super necessary but I used really thick bands)
-something straight and thin (a pen, a stick, your friend's finger...)
-16-51 rubber bands OR an old bike inner tube (both should be about 1 inch in diameter and half a centimeter thick)
-a minute or three
-a good friend to help out and play with you after your done
What you'll need:
-something sharp (its not super necessary but I used really thick bands)
-something straight and thin (a pen, a stick, your friend's finger...)
-16-51 rubber bands OR an old bike inner tube (both should be about 1 inch in diameter and half a centimeter thick)
-a minute or three
-a good friend to help out and play with you after your done
Prep
If you are using rubber bands, you can skip this step, but it might be nice to read.
Start by cutting anywhere from 16-51 bands from your inner tube. Each band should be about half a centimeter (quarter of an inch) thick, and no less than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter. When you find/cut these bands, stack them on something straight to keep all of them organized and in one place. I bought some pre-cut bands so i have no picture for cutting up an inner-tube. After you have all the bands just snap or cut one. (Mo the Lego guy is just there to give you a sense of scale)
Start by cutting anywhere from 16-51 bands from your inner tube. Each band should be about half a centimeter (quarter of an inch) thick, and no less than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter. When you find/cut these bands, stack them on something straight to keep all of them organized and in one place. I bought some pre-cut bands so i have no picture for cutting up an inner-tube. After you have all the bands just snap or cut one. (Mo the Lego guy is just there to give you a sense of scale)
Stack Em' Up and Stick Em' Through!
Stick all the bands on a pole of some sort (or a finger), slide the cut band through all of them and then hold both ends. I couldn't hold both ends because one of my hands was taking the picture. If you've done well, it should look somewhat like the picture.
Tie a Knot
It's all down hill from here. Tie a knot. Any knot. An overhand, figure 8, sheet bend, reef bend, anything. I don't suggest a slip knot, but if that's what your heart is set on, go for it. After just ruffle it up and proceed to gate "Play".
Play!
Find a friend and play. I've seen it used for dodge-ball, as a foot-bag, an item to get stolen while playing tag, and more. I'd love to hear what you are using yours for, so leave a comment with a game! Also, if you love your chungy, be sure to vote for it in the contest, especially the "Pocket-Sized" one, I'd really appreciate it.