Hi Nathan it's Bob Bussiere again, I have been shooting slingshots for about 2 years and I have tried the following slingshot band materials thera band gold, gzk, presise, and simple shot black, and simple shot black is the only band material that will meet my expectations! So that's the only band material I Will ever buy from now on. It is the best band material out there, hands down case closed!
Interesting, I've not used the band tying tape for my pouches, only tying my bands to my forks. I do use crystal for my double TBG bands, but I use several wraps, over under wrap style. I do also use a constrictor knot at the beginning, then finish with multiple squares. I've not had it come loose yet, but I'm going to try band tape on the pouch next time for sure. I used to build custom bow strings for compounds a few years ago, and I've been wanting to try the serving method on my pouches but haven't yet, maybe someone else has tried it already...... Thanks for the tip!
I am a longtime slingshot shooter but I have always had to MacGyver my bands using what I had available. For years I have been using waxed dental floss and a constrictor knot, never had any problems as the floss is very lightweight, but lately I have been intrigued by some of the unique materials people have been using on their setups. I am familiar with crystal string, but what exactly is "band tying tape" I have never heard of such a thing!
I found it easier to tie a knot at the end rather than wrap and tuck. It won't slip. Also I clean frame tips with alcohol to make them less slippery. Before wrapping the bands on. One reviewer does a couple wraps around the fork tip before laying down the latex bands. Bad idea, the amber belt is too slippery and everyone I did that way slipped out. Latex to frame works best.
Hey there! I really like your videos and products! Having bought my first slingshot a couple of weeks ago [the torque] , I was wondering if you could comment on band orientation in OTT. I watched Fowler's Makery and Mischief video, where he said that bands should form a "V" when stretched and the pouch should be oriented the rough side outwards. Since not many of us newbies are ready to start making their own elastics, I bought a set of GM BW precise bands where the pouch knots are pointing inwards when in the "V" position but the slippery side of leather is on the outside. Does it even matter? On My theraband gold I did see a positive difference while shooting in the "V" position but it may have been placebo:P It seems that all pre made bandsets available are oriented the same way. Your feedback on this would really be priceless! Keep up the good work!
As far as rough out or in, it really does not make a difference. Some shooters prefer the more grip and yet others like less grip. You will want to try to keep the ears or band tag ends to the outside so it does not interfere with the ammo when shot. With TTF this is not as important.
@@simpleshot No sorry. I think these just aren't for me. I reached out to a slingshot group on Facebook to gather pointers. It seemed a lot of people had the same issues I did. Maybe these are not fit to handle stronger band sets? Is that a possibility? I'm currently using the simple shot black latex in the thickest option.
With the thicker latex, you really need to get it on tight. It also helps if you for the latex back over and do more wraps. Here is a link to our instructional video for wrap and tuck. simple-shot.com/pages/wrap-and-tuck-band-installation
@@RyanGr33n I think sound engineering might be a little out of our league. Just trying to share some tips with our fans. I'm sorry for the devastation we've brought to your ears! :)
SimpleShot i am a sound engineer... watching this video... I can’t. I love your products and videos but this little room... it needs help. If you’re going to keep filming in this room, run to Walmart and get some sticky carpet squares and checkerboard the out-of-sight walls with them. $100 will radically improve the sound quality. You’re filming with at least two cameras,you’ve done something with the lighting, I’m guessing you spent $ on a stand-alone microphone, spend a little more to give it a clean recording environment.
Hi Nathan it's Bob Bussiere again,
I have been shooting slingshots for about 2 years and I have tried the following slingshot band materials thera band gold, gzk, presise, and simple shot black, and simple shot black is the only band material that will meet my expectations! So that's the only band material I Will ever buy from now on. It is the best band material out there, hands down case closed!
Thank you for your support!
Always great instruction and advice...much appreciated 😎
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the advice , just getting together my equipment for band making, I will go for the amber belt as that covers all thickness of band.👍
As always, good job
Thanks!
Great video,I’ve used both products in the past and they really do work well thanks Nathan
Interesting, I've not used the band tying tape for my pouches, only tying my bands to my forks.
I do use crystal for my double TBG bands, but I use several wraps, over under wrap style. I do also use a constrictor knot at the beginning, then finish with multiple squares. I've not had it come loose yet, but I'm going to try band tape on the pouch next time for sure.
I used to build custom bow strings for compounds a few years ago, and I've been wanting to try the serving method on my pouches but haven't yet, maybe someone else has tried it already......
Thanks for the tip!
The band tying tape or amberbelt work very well and you do not need to do all the knotting. Be sure to give it a pre stretch.
I am a longtime slingshot shooter but I have always had to MacGyver my bands using what I had available. For years I have been using waxed dental floss and a constrictor knot, never had any problems as the floss is very lightweight, but lately I have been intrigued by some of the unique materials people have been using on their setups. I am familiar with crystal string, but what exactly is "band tying tape" I have never heard of such a thing!
I think he means that tape is a "amber belt".. it is flat and look like tape..
Band tying tape and amberbelt are the same thing.
Waxed dental floss... Thanks.
Perfect.
are the .7mm thick latex bands considered "thicker" bands to use the tape (rather than crystal string)? I'm using your 3/8" ammo bands .7mm thick
I would use Band Tying Tape over Crystal String for anything 6mm or thicker.
@@simpleshot thanks!!
Le agradezco mucho su ayuda, no entiendo mucho el idioma Ingles pero el video explica muy bien el procedimiento.
👊😃
I found it easier to tie a knot at the end rather than wrap and tuck. It won't slip. Also I clean frame tips with alcohol to make them less slippery. Before wrapping the bands on.
One reviewer does a couple wraps around the fork tip before laying down the latex bands. Bad idea, the amber belt is too slippery and everyone I did that way slipped out. Latex to frame works best.
Can I use butcher’s twine and a constrictor knot for both heavy and light bands?
Sure thing!
Super Duper Coolio
I am using theraband gold and bought crystal string 1mm. Will I be ok attaching pouches?
Yep. Crystal string works great!
@@simpleshot thanks! next step is making my own pouches. You guys need to start selling items for that.
The first string is elastic?? Amazing video
Indeed. It sure is.
You can half the string waste if you do not cut a piece from the coil, but cut the string only after making the 2 knots.
Hi..can we use 0.8mm nylon thread for constrictor knot?..for tying pouche
That should work fine. Be sure to pay extra attention to it as you test the first setup with it.
Hey there! I really like your videos and products! Having bought my first slingshot a couple of weeks ago [the torque] , I was wondering if you could comment on band orientation in OTT. I watched Fowler's Makery and Mischief video, where he said that bands should form a "V" when stretched and the pouch should be oriented the rough side outwards. Since not many of us newbies are ready to start making their own elastics, I bought a set of GM BW precise bands where the pouch knots are pointing inwards when in the "V" position but the slippery side of leather is on the outside. Does it even matter? On My theraband gold I did see a positive difference while shooting in the "V" position but it may have been placebo:P It seems that all pre made bandsets available are oriented the same way. Your feedback on this would really be priceless!
Keep up the good work!
As far as rough out or in, it really does not make a difference. Some shooters prefer the more grip and yet others like less grip. You will want to try to keep the ears or band tag ends to the outside so it does not interfere with the ammo when shot. With TTF this is not as important.
Where can I vuy a slingshot, flat bands and tube bands??
www.simple-shot.com
Halo sir, would u pl takea little pain to intimate name ofwebsite of any company selling s/s flat bands & its pouches?so as to purchase for my use
simple-shot.com/
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I bought some band tape from you guys. It's not for me. It might be easier to use but it doesn't hold very well.
Be sure to give it a good stretch otherwise it will slip and not hold the bands.
@@simpleshot I'll give it another try just bc I admire simpleshot enough to believe you guys are probably better than I am.
Well, did you get it?
@@simpleshot No sorry. I think these just aren't for me. I reached out to a slingshot group on Facebook to gather pointers. It seemed a lot of people had the same issues I did. Maybe these are not fit to handle stronger band sets? Is that a possibility? I'm currently using the simple shot black latex in the thickest option.
With the thicker latex, you really need to get it on tight. It also helps if you for the latex back over and do more wraps. Here is a link to our instructional video for wrap and tuck.
simple-shot.com/pages/wrap-and-tuck-band-installation
OMG put some soundproofing in that room!! That echo makes my brain bleed!
Do you have two videos playing at the same time or something? :) :) :)
SimpleShot can’t you hear it?? There’s an immediate echo off the flat walls. Find a sound engineer to listen to it, it’s horrible!
@@RyanGr33n I think sound engineering might be a little out of our league. Just trying to share some tips with our fans.
I'm sorry for the devastation we've brought to your ears! :)
SimpleShot i am a sound engineer... watching this video... I can’t.
I love your products and videos but this little room... it needs help. If you’re going to keep filming in this room, run to Walmart and get some sticky carpet squares and checkerboard the out-of-sight walls with them. $100 will radically improve the sound quality. You’re filming with at least two cameras,you’ve done something with the lighting, I’m guessing you spent $ on a stand-alone microphone, spend a little more to give it a clean recording environment.
Ian MacDonald you’re not the one who’s brain is bleeding