Few crackers are as iconic as the rocket — and few cause as many complaints. A rocket that goes the wrong way can enter a balcony, roof or window. Used properly, though, it is a lovely part of the celebration.
Types of rockets
- Baby rockets: small, low-flying, short tail.
- Standard rockets: the common family size, ending with a small bang or burst.
- Whistling and colour rockets: add a whistle on the way up or a coloured burst at the top.
The launch: always use a stable tube
A rocket needs to be launched from a tube or bottle that holds it straight. Use a heavy glass bottle or, better, a length of metal pipe fixed in the ground or weighted in a bucket of sand. A light plastic bottle can tip over when the rocket fires.
Angle and direction
- Point the rocket straight up or very slightly away from buildings and people.
- Check the wind — rockets drift with it.
- Never aim at anything, even as a joke.
Where not to fire rockets
- From balconies, terraces or windows.
- In narrow streets lined with buildings.
- Near thatched roofs, hay, petrol bunks or parked vehicles.
- In apartment compounds surrounded by tall blocks.
If your area is crowded, swap rockets for small aerial cakes, which go straight up from the ground and are more predictable. Read about them in our guide to multi-shot cakes.
Browse rockets in our catalogue and read the full safety tips.
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