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Is a wider thinner slingshot band as powerful as a thicker narrow slingshot band set?

Is a wider thinner slingshot band as powerful as a thicker narrow slingshot band set?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 4, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Performance, Shooting

Can I get the same power out of my slingshot band that is thinner latex as a thicker slingshot band? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE You can definitely use a thinner latex and cut your band set differently to achieve the same power as a thicker band. Thinner latex actually...
Is shooting a slingshot like shooting a bow in any way?

Is shooting a slingshot like shooting a bow in any way?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 3, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, FAQ, Shooting, Slingshots

Are there any similarities between shooting a bow and shooting a slingshot? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Oh yeah! There are a LOT of similarities, and we love them. See, shooting a bow is GREAT for slingshot shooters and shooting a slingshot is GREAT for archers! Both...
The future of slingshots: hi-tech or classic?

The future of slingshots: hi-tech or classic?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 2, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Slingshots

Where are we heading? Will the future slingshot be hi tech or simple and classic? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Great question. No one knows the future, but here’s our thoughts on this one: Some slingshots may be more “hi tech” ( think...
Wrap & Tuck vs. Clip-type slingshot band attachments. Which is better?

Wrap & Tuck vs. Clip-type slingshot band attachments. Which is better?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 1, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Safety, Slingshots

Should I use wrap and tuck or a clip system for banding my slingshots? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE You may get a little tired of hearing it, but the big picture here is just like many slingshot questions: what works for you is best for you. Wrap and tuck creates a very slim...
What is the most difficult part of slingshot shooting and how do you deal with it?

What is the most difficult part of slingshot shooting and how do you deal with it?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 31, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, FAQ, Performance, Shooting

What’s the top thing I need to look out for and how to I fix it? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Great question. We’d have to say the one thing that affects everyone and is most difficult is mindset. Nathan talks a LOT about this in his course at...
How can a beginner slingshot shooter improve accuracy?

How can a beginner slingshot shooter improve accuracy?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 30, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, FAQ, Performance, Shooting

What can a shooter do to improve accuracy? Especially a beginner shooter? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE What can a shooter do to improve accuracy? Especially a beginner shooter? We have said it before, but it’s worth saying again. Shoot paper. Sure, it’s a blast to...
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