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Is a pouch twist good or bad?

Is a pouch twist good or bad?

by Team SimpleShot | Feb 24, 2021 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Two, Bands and Bandsets

Is there any advantage to a pouch twist, or could it be hurting my slingshot shooting? Three people ask this question, so it must be one that is being asked often. Read the article or watch the video below to hear what Nathan has to say about this slingshot shooting...
The 18 minute slingshot

The 18 minute slingshot

by admin | Aug 29, 2017 | Bands and Bandsets, Slingshots

Seven simple steps to perfect the Wrap and Tuck band attachment method. Learn with this step-by-step tutorial and video.

The Wrap and Tuck Banding Method

The Wrap and Tuck Banding Method

by admin | Apr 29, 2017 | Bands and Bandsets, Performance

Seven simple steps to perfect the Wrap and Tuck band attachment method. Learn with this step-by-step tutorial and video.

My bands have holes in them after only a few shots….what’s up?

My bands have holes in them after only a few shots….what’s up?

by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Bands and Bandsets, Performance, Safety, Shooting, Slingshots

All bands wear out and degrade over time. However, if you are seeing nicks and tears in your bands, especially close to the pouch, you are likely having fork strikes and …

My bands have holes in them after only a few shots….what’s up?

I want to shoot the most powerful bands available, can I do that?

by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Bands and Bandsets, Performance, Safety, Shooting

Sure, you can shoot really heavy bands but it is important to keep in mind that heavy bands don’t always translate into a faster shot. Heavy bands require heavy …

Why do you NOT recommend shooting stones?

Why do you NOT recommend shooting stones?

by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Bands and Bandsets, FAQ, Performance, Safety, Shooting

It is not so much that you cannot shoot stones from a slingshot, but rather that our slingshots come equipped with pouches optimized for spherical projectiles. Attempting …

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