Why do my bands seem sluggish in cold weather?
When a slingshot band is drawn out, internal friction creates heat within the bands. It is this latent heat that allows the bands to retract to their relaxed length quickly. When the ambient temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, this latent heat is quickly dissipated and the result is that the bands do not retract to the relaxed position as quickly and thus a loss of velocity.
This problem is further compounded by holding at full draw for an extended period of time.
During cold weather, keeping your bands warm by keeping the slingshot in your pocket or close to your body will help. As will stretching the bands a few times before your shot to warm them up…and most importantly, don’t hold at full draw when cold out.
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What is Active band length?
Your active band length is the length of the bands or tubes from where they attach to the slingshot to the pouch. This length is determined by dividing your draw length by 5.
How do I tune my bands for more performance?
In order to get the most performance from your bands (tubular or flatbands) you must first know your draw length. Once you know your draw length, you may then trim …
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