I am SO grateful that I found this sport in 2022. I am ADDICTED, because it's FUN, it is like martial arts because it connects mind, body, and soul, and you get to meet people and one of my bucket list events is to attend a slingshot competition, and an airgun competition. I'm new to both sports and I found my people ! Nerdy, musical, fun people !
I totally agree with the closing statement. Decide what your main ammo will be, then try different elastics with it until you find what works best for you. After you found your favorite elastic, you can always shoot heavier or lighter ammo, but you will definitely know what to expect with your main ammo. I would also add try different band rigging options as well and decide what works best for you. I found years ago that shooting against the ties works best for me. It eliminates almost all band slap for me ( regardless of ammo weight ) and increases my band life. But there is a right way and wrong way to shoot against the ties. Simply shooting an over the top slingshot backwards is not the right way. That's just asking for rubber in the face.
Really good video. Nice clear explanation. I really liked the graphic that showed the various grades of Theraband thickness since I'm a "visual" learner as opposed to auditory. Also, video was nice and short and to the point.
Have a look at this video: th-cam.com/video/znbW4HkdYIk/w-d-xo.html Also stay tuned (subscribe to be sure you don't miss it) because we're about to drop some great videos on speed and bands!
This video was made in 2015 before the latex scene BLEW UP! Theraband was a great option in 2015, but we don't recommend Theraband at all any more. It's a fine elastic, but there are much more effective latex options now. SimpleShot black outperforms Theraband in every category. We would recommend it over Theraband. Regarding Theraband, 0:45 will show the different thicknesses of the Theraband lineup.Gold is by far the most popular, since the others are much thinner.
There is a pack of rubber slingshot bands for 40$ on eBay… I recognize the rubber they use …I know it from grow up as a kid and I used to find rubber bands that had the greatest power for shooting them… they look like the first one you showed,the gold ..,, except the band I’m talking about has almost a texture like bumpy a little bit… those ones are the best in my opinion…they are like the gold just way thicker
Not really sure what they're made of. There are really just a few suppliers of modern slingshot elastics out there. The rest are going to fall far short.
Stay tuned for a whole Pro Tip video on that exact topic! It's more than we could say in a comment, but thank you for the question. We'll bump this video to the top of the list!
Very good info ,I use the Golds Gym kind of bands that come in a pack and I've found that shooting with flat bands have more accuracy then tube bands and a guy I sent 2 slingshots to. Says he finds flat band more accurate as well!
@@simpleshot I'm really struggling to find a good blue band set I don't know if u have any I shoot 10mm right now on snipersling yellow.7 cut 25/20 but I like blue 😂
Can someone discuss using clay ammo? I live in a suburban area and steel is not a good choice here. Besides leaving steel shot scattered about the yard, my occasional wild shot can have serious repercussions as it could go farther due to higher mass. I just got my Scout XT and 1000 clay 5/8” ammo to learn with.
There is not too much to know about clay ammo except that the ammo mass should be matched to the band you are using. Clay ammo is quite light for its size and shooting it with overpowered bands tends to destroy accuracy, as clay ammo is not perfectly concentric. We would assume you are shooting 3/8" clay ammo rather than the 5/8" you mentioned. If so, any of our flat bands made for 1/4" steel ammo will be ideal for clay ammo.
How about Square black bands ? i bought a couple of meters . different length configuration ... i can't compare them with other material cuz its not available in my country :/ MOROCCO
I was shopping around for Theraband Gold the other day on the internet, and I ran across a site touting the fact that Theraband was latex-free, and therefore compliant with all the hospitals that were banning the use of latex because of patients who were austensibly "allergic" to it. So does Theraband have latex or not? Many thanks.
Aymane Soussi Simple-shot.com, obviously. If shipping is killing the deal because you're not from USA you can check on Ebay. I found some here in Canada sold by the foot on Ebay.
We don't sell amber any more no. The black outperforms it on every level. Scout bands are here: simple-shot.com/vip/7-16-steel-bandsets/ The 7/8" bandset is the one that comes with the Scout.
+Ethan K. Either are fine, just make certain that the power of the bands is matched to the weight of the rocks. Less speed is generally better for rocks to keep them from veering as badly in flight. Try not to overpower rocks for best accuracy
A note on shooting rocks: always avoid irregular or jagged rocks, as these will have an erratic trajectory and can cause fork hits. cut bands, or worse. Rounded pebbles from a riverbed or a seaside beach are your best option: look for pebbles with a symmetrical shape, as these will have the best ballistic properties, and can be quite accurate. Like for other types of slingshot ammo, the band set used needs to be calibrated as far as possible to the weight of the pebbles being used. Moreover, the pebble size should not exceed 40% of the fork width available to be on the safe side.
i am Dominican and I would like to send me several rolls to my country because here gums are very hard and uncomfortable wing hitting the tanfasil blaco and the worst that does not last long (as costs aproposito)
Eu comecei a ver os vídeos a pouco tempo. 3 meses apenas. Tudo para mim é lição. Obrigado. I look your vídeos an smal time. 3 month mor or less. To me, is new this information. Thank you. Im sorry dont speak english. 😊😊😊👍👍👍
We sell one length of bands (they are all 10 inches) in pre-made band sets. This video is about materials. You can buy latex in bulk and cut it to whatever length you want. You'll need to cut the latex and tie in your pouch, but in this case any length is available. We are sorry for any misunderstanding. All our pre-made bandsets are the same length.
@@simpleshot hi i was wondering if i can buy latex in bulk from you? Or from the maker? Im looking for theraband gold in 3mm 1/8". Wow much per meter and per roll. Thanks nathan grueber
Adulterants-(uh-DUL-teh-runt) A substance added to a product but not listed as an ingredient, or a substance that ends up in a product by accident when the product is made. Adulterants may be in foods, drugs, and other products. An adulterant may cause a product to be harmful, cheaper to make, or not work as it should.
7$ for 1 band 31$ for 5( canada prices). go expensive or roll the dice with amazon. 11$ for 10 here we come😂 . (might be a rookie mistake) im not making a career of this. i might be wrong. and il retract this statement... But if its still here.. its overpriced. its complicated. (depends on your reason. your a kid you dont have all the cash, ur an adult (and have tons of other options for hunting). it might make a diffrence on were you come from aswell.
We understand, and we are sorry about those shipping costs. 😩 We acknowledge that shipping prices have increased. We do not mark-up shipping at all, and we charge no handling fees. The cost that you see to ship to your address is exactly what we pay to get it there. We wish shipping did not cost as much but it is not something that we have any control over. It comes straight from the carriers themselves.
I have her last question why are you call a flip a slingshot a slingshot is what David used to kill Goliath not a flip a flip user rubber band or any type of rubber can use not a slingshot a whole lot different in twins slingshot and a flip you know what even talking about
David used a Balearic Sling to slay goliath. A rubber powered device goes by many names...including flip, flipper, slingshot, cattie, shanghai, beanflipper and many others. It is generally best that folks not get hung up with semantics when referencing a device that is generally understood to be known by many names. Great question though!
I am SO grateful that I found this sport in 2022. I am ADDICTED, because it's FUN, it is like martial arts because it connects mind, body, and soul, and you get to meet people and one of my bucket list events is to attend a slingshot competition, and an airgun competition. I'm new to both sports and I found my people ! Nerdy, musical, fun people !
We have a great group of people. If you can make an event, it is very much worth doing. Look forward to meeting you.
I totally agree with the closing statement. Decide what your main ammo will be, then try different elastics with it until you find what works best for you. After you found your favorite elastic, you can always shoot heavier or lighter ammo, but you will definitely know what to expect with your main ammo. I would also add try different band rigging options as well and decide what works best for you. I found years ago that shooting against the ties works best for me. It eliminates almost all band slap for me ( regardless of ammo weight ) and increases my band life. But there is a right way and wrong way to shoot against the ties. Simply shooting an over the top slingshot backwards is not the right way. That's just asking for rubber in the face.
You make an excellent range of informative videos. Very helpful indeed.
totally agree with you
Yep. I'm with you guys.
This is so helpful, I'm just getting into slingshots. Thanks.
Glad to be a help! Thank for letting us know!
Great video mate. Very well explained and in a professional way. Cheers from australia😎
Very informative. Better than cutting up old tire inner tubes for bands... :-) Thanks for the information.
Much better XD
Cool and simple and informative videos. Just bought a slingshot off amazon and was curious about them more.
Thanks!
MOST helpful video for slingshots ever.
Really good video. Nice clear explanation. I really liked the graphic that showed the various grades of Theraband thickness since I'm a "visual" learner as opposed to auditory. Also, video was nice and short and to the point.
Do you have a video on picking the right thickness, width, taper, etc.?
That was a good presentation.
Hi, could you comment on GZK and Trumark bands comparing them to theraband gold?
Great informational video, thanks you. Needed to know these things
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your help if I use double bands off different thinks will it make any difference or would one retract faster than the other
That is asking for problems.
Helpful information, thank you for sharing !!
My pleasure!
Thank you my question is which one is the best rubber bands or flat one and also which one is fastest¿
Have a look at this video: th-cam.com/video/znbW4HkdYIk/w-d-xo.html
Also stay tuned (subscribe to be sure you don't miss it) because we're about to drop some great videos on speed and bands!
Hey SimpleShot i don’t know the advantages and disadvantages of each theraband. plz make a review video....
This video was made in 2015 before the latex scene BLEW UP!
Theraband was a great option in 2015, but we don't recommend Theraband at all any more. It's a fine elastic, but there are much more effective latex options now.
SimpleShot black outperforms Theraband in every category. We would recommend it over Theraband.
Regarding Theraband, 0:45 will show the different thicknesses of the Theraband lineup.Gold is by far the most popular, since the others are much thinner.
Thanks for the reply SimpleShot!! Thank you very much!
There is a pack of rubber slingshot bands for 40$ on eBay… I recognize the rubber they use …I know it from grow up as a kid and I used to find rubber bands that had the greatest power for shooting them… they look like the first one you showed,the gold ..,, except the band I’m talking about has almost a texture like bumpy a little bit… those ones are the best in my opinion…they are like the gold just way thicker
Not really sure what they're made of. There are really just a few suppliers of modern slingshot elastics out there. The rest are going to fall far short.
Hello
what is the storage time for the terra bend? (month or years??)
and what is the best way to keep it longer?
thanks
Stay tuned for a whole Pro Tip video on that exact topic! It's more than we could say in a comment, but thank you for the question. We'll bump this video to the top of the list!
th-cam.com/video/Bu74yeQ4s2w/w-d-xo.html is the first in the series. More to come.
You you can store it in a dry box to maximize the life
Lisa F Keep it powdered with talc in an airtight bag in a drawer or somewhere dark.
Lisa F I will keep it safe for you. for as long as you like
Very good info ,I use the Golds Gym kind of bands that come in a pack and I've found that shooting with flat bands have more accuracy then tube bands and a guy I sent 2 slingshots to. Says he finds flat band more accurate as well!
What ammo could u shoot with the blue rubber if u cut it 25/20 just 8 mm or something
I am not certain of velocity, but I would say even lighter ammo like 6.35mm. It is very light and does not retract as quickly as slingshot latex.
@@simpleshot I'm really struggling to find a good blue band set I don't know if u have any I shoot 10mm right now on snipersling yellow.7 cut 25/20 but I like blue 😂
And how are we supposed to know weather a tube is dipped or extruded? I've never seen those words on a product.
Can someone discuss using clay ammo? I live in a suburban area and steel is not a good choice here. Besides leaving steel shot scattered about the yard, my occasional wild shot can have serious repercussions as it could go farther due to higher mass. I just got my Scout XT and 1000 clay 5/8” ammo to learn with.
There is not too much to know about clay ammo except that the ammo mass should be matched to the band you are using. Clay ammo is quite light for its size and shooting it with overpowered bands tends to destroy accuracy, as clay ammo is not perfectly concentric. We would assume you are shooting 3/8" clay ammo rather than the 5/8" you mentioned. If so, any of our flat bands made for 1/4" steel ammo will be ideal for clay ammo.
How about Square black bands ?
i bought a couple of meters . different length configuration ... i can't compare them with other material cuz its not available in my country :/
MOROCCO
Very interesting easy to follow thank you 👍
Not trying to be smart ass, but why can't looped tubes be used with the poly ocularis?
Really enjoying you videos.
hope make a few..mark.
Baton Rouge, La.
How did you know that this was going to be such a sought after video
iwant some
Do you guy sell 1745 amber cuz when I go to your website it’s only black tubes
What brand/type of string do you use to tie your band sets?
I dont know english very good but whats the name of those rubbers?
There are several different ones shown. We carry the SimpleShot Premium Black Latex.
@@simpleshot thanks☺️
I use the orange ball cube
I like to use latex. ; )
What about in cold weather and Canadian winter.
Sar Mein slingshot band ko kahan se kharidi online mil sakti hai kya yah kaun si website per aur ise kya bolkar manayenge
Thanks a lot for the knowledge
what are the dimensions for butterfly shooting and tape thickness thank you friend
This will be different for every shooter. It will vary by draw length and the weight of the ammo that is being used.
🙏💕 thank you, sir
😘😍❤💕💞💞💕❤😍😘
sir can we use this theraband rubber for hunting arrows
Can you send it to jordan in midle east
We can ship orders to the Middle East.
Sir I want slingshot low thickness powerful yellow colour rubber tubes please give me
We simply must recommend SimpleShot black. Our new latex offers absolute top notch performance all the way around. Tubes and flats. :)
This guy is the Elon musk of slingshot and simple shot is his tesla
I was shopping around for Theraband Gold the other day on the internet, and I ran across a site touting the fact that Theraband was latex-free, and therefore compliant with all the hospitals that were banning the use of latex because of patients who were austensibly "allergic" to it. So does Theraband have latex or not? Many thanks.
theraband makes a latex free version and it is useless for slingshots. The latex variant is what you want. if it says latex free- avoid.
Excellent info, many thanks.
please seur Who are the shops that sell this type of rubber (thera band ) plise tanks
Aymane Soussi Simple-shot.com, obviously. If shipping is killing the deal because you're not from USA you can check on Ebay. I found some here in Canada sold by the foot on Ebay.
Do you still sale the medical latex ? Or the bands that come on the scout ? I could not find them on your website . Thank you
We don't sell amber any more no. The black outperforms it on every level.
Scout bands are here: simple-shot.com/vip/7-16-steel-bandsets/
The 7/8" bandset is the one that comes with the Scout.
Which is better for shooting rocks flat bands or tubes?
+Ethan K. Either are fine, just make certain that the power of the bands is matched to the weight of the rocks. Less speed is generally better for rocks to keep them from veering as badly in flight. Try not to overpower rocks for best accuracy
Thanks for the help I am going to try the linaxex bands and some big 7/16 tubes and see how those work thanks for the help
A note on shooting rocks: always avoid irregular or jagged rocks, as these will have an erratic trajectory and can cause fork hits. cut bands, or worse. Rounded pebbles from a riverbed or a seaside beach are your best option: look for pebbles with a symmetrical shape, as these will have the best ballistic properties, and can be quite accurate.
Like for other types of slingshot ammo, the band set used needs to be calibrated as far as possible to the weight of the pebbles being used. Moreover, the pebble size should not exceed 40% of the fork width available to be on the safe side.
Sir please give link to buy these rubber bands
were did u get the bands like a roll
27000th of an inch thick? That is 0.0009mm. Is it really that thin?
right on sir thank you
i am Dominican and I would like to send me several rolls to my country because here gums are very hard and uncomfortable wing hitting the tanfasil blaco and the worst that does not last long (as costs aproposito)
where can i find that dagger simple shot slingshot ? is it available at your website
Can you be more specific?? We don't offer a slingshot called 'dagger' nor do we offer a slingshot that is also a dagger.
sorry i saw a slingshot with a knife at Joerg channel i thought it might be on sale
How do I buy and send me those rubbers because the ones here don't work
www.simple-shot.com
@@simpleshot thank you because Dominican Republic no have nothing like this
"Adulterants" sounds like my slngshot is gonna be cheating on me with another shooter.
Yeah, at least they will be using latex.
@@jsbfe9395 hahaha
Where did the linatex go
Absolutely Awesomeness
Sir where we get this band
Good rview !
Thank you !
good info.
It is available in Philippines?
Yes, we do ship to the Philippines.
Theraband gold is not reliable. some product have low elasticity
my son is on a website called gamekeeper jhons
cool????????
So?
Lol, you can't spell his name right.
My mother-in-law don't like vaniller ice cream. Mmhmm
My father is an alcoholic
where can i get the gold rubber band SIR ?
+Yanish Jeeb www.simple-shot.com. We offer it in bulk, precut bands for DIY'ers, and complete bandset assemblies. It is labeled as 'Theraband Gold'
am from mauritius
+Yanish Jeeb we ship worldwide and have shipped to Mauritius many times.
K precio tiene la gold
.027" = .68mm
tradutor hotra thing to use google to understand and write their language
👍👍👍👍
Have to say, there are a lot more options these days than in 2015 when we made this video!
Eu comecei a ver os vídeos a pouco tempo. 3 meses apenas. Tudo para mim é lição. Obrigado. I look your vídeos an smal time. 3 month mor or less. To me, is new this information. Thank you. Im sorry dont speak english. 😊😊😊👍👍👍
What about chinese latex? They are better than theraband
This was published in 2015 when there was no such thing. We love the new Precise latex and carry it in bulk and in premade bandsets!
@@simpleshot I really appreciate your answer, I like GZK orange band
Regards from Mexico
We appreciate YOUR answer because the whole team here has been shooting a LOT of orange around here lately. :)
I ordered some orange material from y'all and I do love it.
Kalo mau nangis nangis aja bang
Supaya bisa enakan
Ya kha milta ha
I WANT SLING SHOT BAND
Sir please reply fast
I asked you guys if i coukd buy bands un any length and you said no! Here you are advertising it.
We sell one length of bands (they are all 10 inches) in pre-made band sets.
This video is about materials. You can buy latex in bulk and cut it to whatever length you want. You'll need to cut the latex and tie in your pouch, but in this case any length is available.
We are sorry for any misunderstanding. All our pre-made bandsets are the same length.
@@simpleshot hi i was wondering if i can buy latex in bulk from you? Or from the maker? Im looking for theraband gold in 3mm 1/8".
Wow much per meter and per roll.
Thanks
nathan grueber
Berapa nomor hp bang dan berapa satu karet itu bang mohon bang
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What happened to made in American ?
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We have several frames that are made in the USA. The Scout XT, Scout LT, Hammer, Axiom Ocularis, and Torque are all made in the USA.
Biraz banada lastik gönder
Zəhmət olmasa qiymətin deyində
no ceremony
@@simpleshot what?
Adulterants-(uh-DUL-teh-runt) A substance added to a product but not listed as an ingredient, or a substance that ends up in a product by accident when the product is made. Adulterants may be in foods, drugs, and other products. An adulterant may cause a product to be harmful, cheaper to make, or not work as it should.
7$ for 1 band 31$ for 5( canada prices). go expensive or roll the dice with amazon. 11$ for 10 here we come😂 . (might be a rookie mistake) im not making a career of this. i might be wrong. and il retract this statement... But if its still here.. its overpriced.
its complicated. (depends on your reason. your a kid you dont have all the cash, ur an adult (and have tons of other options for hunting). it might make a diffrence on were you come from aswell.
We understand, and we are sorry about those shipping costs. 😩 We acknowledge that shipping prices have increased. We do not mark-up shipping at all, and we charge no handling fees. The cost that you see to ship to your address is exactly what we pay to get it there. We wish shipping did not cost as much but it is not something that we have any control over. It comes straight from the carriers themselves.
I have her last question why are you call a flip a slingshot a slingshot is what David used to kill Goliath not a flip a flip user rubber band or any type of rubber can use not a slingshot a whole lot different in twins slingshot and a flip you know what even talking about
David used a Balearic Sling to slay goliath. A rubber powered device goes by many names...including flip, flipper, slingshot, cattie, shanghai, beanflipper and many others. It is generally best that folks not get hung up with semantics when referencing a device that is generally understood to be known by many names. Great question though!