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Can I get my slingshot bands wet?

Can I get my slingshot bands wet?

by Team SimpleShot | Aug 20, 2021 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Three, Bands and Bandsets, Performance, Safety

Will water harm my slingshot bands? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE “Does putting slingshot bands in water hurt them at all?” Good news. Water will not harm your slingshot bands at all. You can take them out hunting in the rain, you can drop your slingshot out of your...
How to store slingshot latex

How to store slingshot latex

by Team SimpleShot | Mar 3, 2021 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Two, Bands and Bandsets, Safety

Should I store latex for slingshots in the fridge? What are the best methods of storing slingshot latex? If cool and dark is the best place to store latex, would it be best to store slingshot latex in the fridge? Slingshot latex has been a sensitive product until only...
Why don’t you pre-install slingshot bands?

Why don’t you pre-install slingshot bands?

by Team SimpleShot | Mar 3, 2021 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Two, Bands and Bandsets, FAQ, Safety

Why not just sell the slingshots with the bandsets already installed on the slingshot frame? It is actually very important that we do not install the band sets on your slingshot when you buy it from SimpleShot. In this video we will go over those reasons and we think...
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 …

What are ‘fork hits’ and how can I avoid them?

What are ‘fork hits’ and how can I avoid them?

by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | FAQ, Performance, Safety, Shooting, Slingshots

A fork hit occurs when the projectile strikes the tip of the slingshot fork or frame. This is usually caused by a poor release and is easily avoided by learning proper technique. …

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 …

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