What three things would you say to a beginner slingshot shooter?
Beginners are the best! Here are the top three things Nathan would tell a beginner shooter.
We love this question because we love talking to beginners about as much as anyone! So to actually know this down to three things was pretty tough.
Number one, understand the nature of latex. If you’ve heard Nathan talk about slingshots and how to master them, we guarantee you’ve heard him talk about the nature of latex. Nathan has spent a lot of time learning and understanding latex, working to produce the best latex, and helping people understand slingshot latex.
Latex is the engine of the slingshot. Expansion and retraction is the engine that drives the projectile down range. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of latex is going to go a long ways in furthering your enjoyment of slingshot shooting! So get to know latex! Understand it and learn everything you can and you will go far.
Pro Tip: Understanding latex is one of the major topics of Foundations. https://slingshotmastery–slingshotma…
Number two, slingshots are very simple tools based on very simple rules of physics.
For example, for every action there’s an equal and opposite reaction. You draw the bands out, they come back to their relaxed position, propelling the projectile down range. You’ve got basic rules of alignment: you hold the ammo in one hand in the frame in the other created two points with an imaginary straight line between. The concepts are simple, but mastering them will lead to slingshot mastery.
Third, this is a skill that has to be developed. Slingshot shooting is a skill that can be developed very quickly, especially if points one and two here are adhered to, And that skill will be developed best when you have a mindset of curiosity and fun!
- Understand slingshot latex.
Understand the physics of slingshots.
Have fun!
That’s Nathan’s top three tips for beginners!
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I am a 53 year old disabled veteran with low back fusions. I’m looking to get into slingshots for stress relief and to get me more active. I was wondering if you have any instructions on how to tie the band to the frame and what is best to use for this.
Check out the Sparrow owners manual. It shows how to tie bandsets onto the frame. After doing it a couple times, you’ll get it. It really is simple.
I’m a 47 year old lass from the UK and the Beanflip is my first ever slingshot.
Just peppered the middle of my first ever 5×5 target – I’m so chuffed. Why didn’t I know about this sooner!!
Awesome!! Glad you know now!!
Looking at guidance for calculating how long the band should be. Have watched the video on draw length and some others but want to be careful before cutting the bands.
Wise to take your time!!
Always tune slow (slow or long meaning the same thing: trim the bands long and they’ll shoot slower) then speed them up gradually until you lock in on your preferred tuning! You can always shorten but you can never lengthen!
I’m a 17 year old doing a “Slingshot Catapult” project for my tech class, what do you think the best approach would be?
I have just discovered the benefits of slingshot shooting. It is a very satisfying way to relieve toxic stress and keep a mind focused. I am nearing my 60’s and enjoying my first slingshot ever!