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Can the weight of a slingshot frame affect shooting performance?

Can the weight of a slingshot frame affect shooting performance?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 15, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting, Slingshots

Does the weight of a slingshot frame have any effect on shooting? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE It sure can. A heavier frame can have a dampening effect on the shot helping with what you might call recoil. However, we would warn anyone to not get too hung up on this and think...
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...
All about slingshot BB shooting. Frames, bands and tips.

All about slingshot BB shooting. Frames, bands and tips.

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 7, 2023 | Ammo, Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Bands and Bandsets, Shooting, Slingshots

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? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE This is a topic we love here at SimpleShot because we think that shooting BBs is one of the...
Is shooting a slingshot like shooting a bow in any way?

Is shooting a slingshot like shooting a bow in any way?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 3, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, FAQ, Shooting, Slingshots

Are there any similarities between shooting a bow and shooting a slingshot? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Oh yeah! There are a LOT of similarities, and we love them. See, shooting a bow is GREAT for slingshot shooters and shooting a slingshot is GREAT for archers! Both...
The future of slingshots: hi-tech or classic?

The future of slingshots: hi-tech or classic?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 2, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Slingshots

Where are we heading? Will the future slingshot be hi tech or simple and classic? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Great question. No one knows the future, but here’s our thoughts on this one: Some slingshots may be more “hi tech” ( think...
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