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Why don’t you carry amber latex anymore if it’s the fastest?

Why don’t you carry amber latex anymore if it’s the fastest?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 28, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, FAQ, Performance, Shooting

Why would you not carry the fastest latex for slingshots? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE 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...
Is Shanghai shooting a valid style of shooting? Any thoughts or tips?

Is Shanghai shooting a valid style of shooting? Any thoughts or tips?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 27, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting, Slingshots

Some people use the Shanghai style where you hold the ammo, not the pouch. COMMENT ON YOUTUBE This may seem like a radical change but some have mastered this style and shoot with incredible skill and accuracy with this method. Is it right for you? If you are just...
Does the “memory” of curled latex cause any problems?

Does the “memory” of curled latex cause any problems?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 26, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Performance

We’ve all seen it. You get to the inside of a roll of latex and it’s all curled up. COMMENT ON YOUTUBE 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...
Does cold or heat affect my slingshot bands?

Does cold or heat affect my slingshot bands?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 24, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Performance, Shooting

Do I need to be concerned about heat or cold when shooting my slingshot? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Here’s the quick answer to an age old question. And you may well know the answer by now: heat AND cold affect your bandset’s ability to retract and send the shot...
What is the difference between a hunting slingshot and a target slingshot?

What is the difference between a hunting slingshot and a target slingshot?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 23, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting, Slingshots

What is the difference between a hunting slingshot and a target slingshot? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE We all hear all about hunting slingshots and “the best hunting slingshots” but what exactly IS a hunting slingshot? Is there a difference from a target slingshot?...
Does my draw length vary with differing slingshot band weights / tapers?

Does my draw length vary with differing slingshot band weights / tapers?

by Team SimpleShot | Dec 22, 2022 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Performance, Shooting

When I shoot different band sets, does my draw length change? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE 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...
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