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Why do advanced shooters prefer TTF over OTT and why do they prefer thinner frames?

Why do advanced shooters prefer TTF over OTT and why do they prefer thinner frames?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 13, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting, Slingshots

Why do top shooters shoot TTF and prefer thin frames? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Our answer is that top shooters don’t actually prefer through the forks instead of over the top and we’re not convinced that they necessarily prefer thinner frames either. Top...
Do big hands require big slingshots? Do small hands require small slingshots?

Do big hands require big slingshots? Do small hands require small slingshots?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 12, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, FAQ, Performance, Shooting, Slingshots

If I have large hands, I need a large slingshot frame? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Do large hands require big slingshots? And if I have small hands, do I need to have a small slingshot frame? The answer is to use whichever slingshot frame works best for you. Some people have...
I get on a great slingshot shooting streak, then miss. How can I fix this?

I get on a great slingshot shooting streak, then miss. How can I fix this?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 11, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting

Sometimes I will give myself a challenging target and be thrilled to hit two in a row. Then it never fails. I’ll miss that third shot. What can I do about it? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE We’ve all been here. We nail a few shots, matching our personal best, and then...
Why do my slingshot bands hit my middle finger?

Why do my slingshot bands hit my middle finger?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 10, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, FAQ, Performance, Shooting

Why do my slingshot bands hit my middle finger? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE 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....
Are butterfly slingshot shooters or anchor shooters more accurate?

Are butterfly slingshot shooters or anchor shooters more accurate?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 9, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting

Are butterfly shooters or anchored shooters more accurate or consistent? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Historically it has been considered that an anchored shot will be more accurate, the best shooters in the world shoot both styles with incredible accuracy. Technically...
Is there a way to measure my slingshot shooting speed without a chronograph?

Is there a way to measure my slingshot shooting speed without a chronograph?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 8, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting

I don’t want to spend the money on a chronograph. Is there another way to measure the speed of my shot? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Technically, no. If you would like to know the speed of your shot in feet per second or meters per second, there is no way to know that...
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