Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Discovered by pokemongenius
Using four or more pots in the gale boomerang, it's possible to jump and be pushed far enough by the pots to reach the hanging platform without an LJA. This allows for early Deku Toad on the Wii version without needing bombs, which both saves a lot of time in isolation, and allows for more routing options.

These clips are from the day this was discovered. The trick will surely be improved over time as it's very significant for the Wii version, however currently it's very difficult/luck based.

- Collect 4-5 pots with the gale as shown
- Line them up on the ground, and throw the boomerang such that it picks them up while returning
- As it picks up the pots, jump towards the platform and try to get pushed by the pots. Jumpslash late into the jump

Jumping out a little from the platform can help with being pushed, though the direction the gale is returning from is also important. Don't jumpslash too early, as if the boomerang catches up with you it'll stop and you won't be pushed anymore. Jumpslashing stalls you and allows the gale to catch up quicker.

The second jump is possible with anywhere from four to one pots (or rupees/hearts) weighing it down. There's no guarantee any pots will land on the platform, so preserving one to grab after the first jump is safest. Spin attacking the chain for an extra swing, in conjunction with the tilt from the pot, is a very consistent method.
It's also possible to swing the platform enough using just the boomerang, but it's not consistent as of now.

See ZSR for more info: zeldaspeedruns.com/tp/dungeon/lakebed-temple

Timestamps:
0:00 - Vanilla Demonstration
1:04 - Input Display + Debug Info
Main YouTube: @Simikins