Why do my slingshot bands hit my middle finger?

We’re going to have to make some assumptions on this question. We are going to assume that you are talking about your frame holding hand, which is being smacked by your bands.

You are not alone. This is called hand slap or band slap, and it is absolutely no fun. Especially as the weather gets colder, it can be downright unbearable.

The great news is that it is completely avoidable. We preach matching bands, two ammo a lot around here, and avoiding hand slap is one of the reasons to do so. Mind you, there are other even more important reasons, but hand slap is no fun and that is the question here.

Hand slap usually occurs when shooting over the top when your ammo is too light or your bands are too strong. The leftover energy in the bands causes them to retract for the second time and then they come crashing back into your frame hand. Ouch.

You have a few options. First, hand slap is much less likely when shooting through the forks. If you shoot through the forks, band slap will almost entirely go away.

Second, make sure that your bands are matched to your ammo. Try shooting a heavier ammo or lighten up your bands so they match and there won’t be that leftover energy in the band.

For a much more in depth answer to this, check out https://youtu.be/kS-4jX7heBo

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What’s the deal with shooting BBs with a slingshot. Is it a good idea? What’s a slingshot frame for BBs? What are slingshot BB bands? Any tips?

This is a topic we love here at SimpleShot because we think that shooting BBs is one of the best things you can do to improve your accuracy.

Shooting BBs gives you feedback in a way that shooting larger ammo never will and you can massively improve your accuracy shooting BBs.

The question about a BB frame is simple. Any slingshot frame can be used to shoot BBs. It is common for shooters to use a small frame, but it is absolutely not necessary. You can shoot BBs from the Hammer if you like.

The more important question is that of bands. It is always essential that you match your band set to your ammo. If you do not match your band set to BBs, you will definitely lack accuracy and enjoyment.

Make sure you use a properly matched band set for small ammo. Then enjoy shooting small ammo with small bands.

The draw is easy. The ammo is cheap. BBs are great for shooting paper and will help you shoot better in many ways!

We love BB shooting with slingshots and highly recommend it!

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Since slingshot latex is designed for use in the cold, do I need thicker latex for where I live if it is generally warmer?

We are glad this question has been asked, because we love to talk about the nature of latex and how it works for slingshot shooting.

The starting point for this answer is that actually thinner latex generally retracts faster than thicker latex, so thicker latex is not a solution for speeding up your shot.

So the first part of our answer is that thicker latex does not necessarily give you more speed on your shot.

The second part of the answer is that latex performs best in the higher temperatures. You won’t need to do anything to get more performance out of latex in warmer temperatures, because it always works better in warmer temperatures.

The reason we are all interested in cold weather performance of latex is that cold weather slows latex down.

If you are in a place that is warmer, good for you. He won’t have any problems with your weather slowing down your shot.

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Can I get the same power out of my slingshot band that is thinner latex as a thicker slingshot band?

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 retracts faster, in general, so you can definitely achieve power and speed with thinner latex.

Always make sure you match your band set to your ammo, and cut your band sets to the appropriate size to get the power you need.

Thinner latex retracts very quickly, so cutting thinner tax in a wide band will give you excellent power and speed!

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Should I use wrap and tuck or a clip system for banding my slingshots?

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 result. Some love that EDC aspect of wrap and tuck. But clips are easy as pie and great for beginners or those with less dexterity to make the tie-in.

Bottom line: it’s up to you. There’s no “better” or “worse.”

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Why would you not carry the fastest latex for slingshots?

Simple. We do. But it’s not amber latex any more.

It used to be and there’s still content out there talking about it as the fastest, but it’s simply not any more.

We are proud of SimpleShot black as the best latex out there (IOHO). The perfect blend of fast and durable, we don’t think you can beat it.

There are some strong opinions out there, but in head to head competitions, SimpleShot Black usually comes out on top.

Try it yourself: https://simple-shot.com/collections/slingshot-bands

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We’ve all seen it. You get to the inside of a roll of latex and it’s all curled up.

We’ve all seen it. You get to the inside of a roll of latex and it’s all curled up. Is this a problem?

Does the latex develop a memory that will harm shooting?

Are there any negative side effects of this?

Well, we think that as soon as you shoot, you’ll know the answer.

Thankfully, latex has a terrible memory. 🙂

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What happens when my bandset latex is wider than my forktip?

You may be seeing a common theme here, but we’ll keep saying it. 🙂 What’s best for you is the best choice for you. In this case, the technical answer is sure: there’s NO problem using a bandset that is wider than your forktip.

You may lose a HAIR of oomph from the loss of elongation in the width of the bands that is not secured, but even then . . . just fold the band and you’re all set. In the end, if it bothers you, it will affect you, so don’t do it if it’s harming your mindset.

But you will do just fine with wider latex than your forktip. Pro tip: you may not need that wide latex at all! 😮

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When I shoot different band sets, does my draw length change?

Here’s a question that a lot of people have.

We have posted many videos, (as has the whole slingshot community) about draw length and band elongation, and everything along the lines of this topic.

But the specific question here is whether or not one’s draw length changes depending on the variables of the particular band set being used.

This is a great question, so watch the video for our answer.

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