Yikes. Im thinking an indexing tube is a must for these. Cool little darts, but my first look at them made me cock my head to the side and wonder, "Thats awful close to the hand" and low and behold a montage of cringe. Very cool channel though.
Well you know you can make a gun using a nail and a metal tube on turf wars just put a shotgun shell or any ammunation that fits the metal tube we call it "Sumpak" well creativity puts you some where 😆
I appreciate the fact that you showed the damage to the hands early in the video. Lots of people don't really value how dangerous something is unless they see the damage. I strongly recommend nobody does this.
Recommending that nobody does this is wrong. Every hobby has a certain level of danger while some have higher than most. It's better to recommend that the individual take proper safety steps and practice if they do partake in the activity.
Really, did not know they sell them like that.Those are a lot better rather that trying to find the perfect stones. Those bearings even go a lot farther as well.👍🏼
Since the body of the dart unscrews, why not have a miniture slide hammer that you can replace the body with and tap the head back out. I had one made out of a bolt to remove my arrow heads from tree stumps.It made recovery of the field tips of my arrows easier with no chance of bending the Aluminum arrow shaft.
The protective glove is a must when shooting darts. You have to fail only once and that's enough to cause permanent damage to your nerves. I have the old protective glove, but that new glove with the scale design looks cool. I'm currently shooting darts with naturals I have carved. I think frame hit isn't catastrophic with the wooden frame, because darts can penetrate it. I'm hammer gripping, because I find it is much safer way to shoot those.
You're not kidding about nerve damage, once you damage a nerve you're going to know it for the rest of your life. I lost all feeling in my thumb, ring finger and pinky on my left hand after a tablesaw tried to eat it, and though I still have all my fingers they don't do much of anything anymore (especially the pinky, the knuckles fuzed, it's curled up all the way). Playing Xbox? Not so much. Working with my hands doing hobbies? Better git gud with my right hand. Protect your nerves, your appendages don't work very well without them.
I shot regular darts from a sling shot when I was about 14.. and I did not have the nice little hand protector. One of the darts embedded deeply into the bone in my left hand after a few succesful shots. Needless to say, after I managed to pull that bastard out, lesson learned, never tried it again!
@@Rid_Of_Thee Nope, Chad and Chelsea go to the hospital, they might be jocks but they're not that stupid. Kyles and Karen go to hospitals to, but demand to speak to your manager and get special service nobody else gets.
I stepped on a rusty nail once that somehow flipped around then drove straight on into the back of my foot, by just walking. The nail had been flat on the ground when I stepped directly on top of it and got it in the foot. It was in at least an inch, I pulled it out, went to the pharmacy and bought polysporin and bandaids.
@@thatsalotofsodiumcoins1615 yeah dude... couldn't move my thumb normally for over a month. I just never told my parents, let it heal and only told people when it had become funny to me!
For archery I use a burlap bag stuffed (very tightly) with wadded up polyethylene bags as a backstop. Properly packed the bag will stop an arrow from a hunting weight bow with only 2 or 3 inches penetration and the arrows can be easily removed. Been using these for years - they are light weight, weather resistant, inexpensive and don't damage the arrows. Because they are so light they can roll from the impact of an arrow (may not be a problem with the slingshot darts) so I usually hang the backstop from a tree limb with a couple of ropes.
For archery (even with my 80 lb compound) a good target for cheap is a burlap bag stuff full of plastic grocery bags. That setup works better than the expensive store bought targets.... Field tipped arrows are VERY easy to pull out and even with broadheads the target stops arrows very well. The burlap holds up with field points and of torn by broadheads you just layer with a second burlap bag. You can leave it outside and it dosen't get stinky like stacked rug targets. Plus it's very light and can be hiked with it into the woods or hung up easily. I think it would work great with these darts but you won't get that satisfying "thuddd" sound.
@@zbruh7268 I have yet to own a crossbow (have like six bows and ten or so guns and a couple air rifles)... What did you end up with for 25 bucks? Something used or an eBay special? Just wondering.... Seems like a fun thing to plink with.
@@johnnygunz2300 I got it from our local sporting goods store. Called "Jay's sporting goods", so it was new. Can use compounds and recurve with it no problem too. But you can get the "yellowjacket final shot" crossbow target from cabelas for around 15 bucks online too. Can't remember the brand I got, it's at my property ATM for a shoot off target lol
@@zbruh7268 oh I miss read your comment...I thought you bought a whole crossbow (not crossbow target). Some of those cheapo crossbows off of eBay can be fun to blast cans and stuff.
Not shooting darts but as a kid living on a small pacific island, we used thin but long bamboo to use in our homemade sling shots. They were rather accurate and strong.
Man looking at the damage it did to your stand I have my doubts that glove will save you. I think with the blunt tips it will deflect it but the pointy ones I'm not so sure. I would love to see these gloves tested. Great shooting with those darts Chris.
@@jojojaykay Kevlar is terrible for stopping cutting instruments (which those darts qualify as since they have sharpened tips). Kevlar works for bulletproof applications because the bullets are blunt, and deform further upon impact. You're right to be hesitant about the effectiveness of that glove... very likely that it won't stop anything from penetrating.
I own these darts and glove (old Kevlar version), put the glove against a stump and shot it. Less than one mm poked through, I was surprised how well it did especially considering it was strapped down to a stump. I trust my glove.
I saw this and I began to want one immediately. Not anymore! Thanks for showing those clips I was not thinking of that happening and that's exactly my luck so no thank u.
The s&m version glove, the ugly one, is metal plated under the leather. I've been using it, but nothing has gone wrong to date. Still, after seeing those accidents I'm glad I have it. I use a pinch grip, meaning nothing is exposed. I wouldn't use a thumb support grip like Chris does. That's what the guy with the thumb probably used. Oh, and a set of protective glasses won't go amiss either if the string doesn't release the dart correctly for some reason and the fecker comes back on you. Hasn't happened yet, but always keep Murphy's law in mind.
@@tjarkbernecker3847 yeah, but then you're sacrificing how portable the slingshot is. That being said, how short the handle is on these slingshots is terrifying, I wouldn't use these even with that dragon scale glove, I'd feel like I was tempting fate.
Brilliant video thank you, sport and safety. Nice hand armour too, any chance of a ballistic test against them to see what kind of protection they offer?
Those slingshots look awesome, simple but effective! I have been looking at that glove for a while but I have no intention to shoot darts. They seem too dangerous for me. Keep up the good work mate!
Target ideas to place on top of the wooden blank surface: Low density fiberboard Low density polypropylene Medium to high density urethane sheets 2-3 Sheets of balsa wood
I love the Snipersling darts, they are a good company to deal with too - good customer service and they always throw in a few freebies when I order darts from them. For a backstop I use a woven rubble sack stuffed (very firmly) with rags, it stops the darts with no damage to them and lasts quite a long time. The bags are under a tenner for a dozen. For information the Snipersling black bands shoot the darts at 180fps, which is 7ftlbs. I use a slingshot where the forks stick up a couple of inches above my fingers, so the dart isn't coming near. I also wear one of the leather and steel plate gloves you mention.
The fiestas of the old Tondo in Manila comes to my mind whenever I see this weapon. I have seen one picture of an unfortunate policeman, in one of the big local tabloids, with a freaking dart embedded in his forehead way back in the 80's. From what I can recall, I believe the dart has penetrated half of it's length inside his fore head. Not sure if he died later though as it was really customary for the local gangs there, to poison the tip of those darts to be used against the rival gangs or any poor bastard who happens to raise their ire. They soak the dart tip in muriatic acid which can be bought in local hardware stores.
If you still have the old glove you talked about, and you're willing to shoot real close up. It'd be interesting to see a test of how effective the gloves are at protecting your hand.
Yea I'd really love to see the glove shot point blank with one of these, to see how much it protects. Something tells me those thin scales are gonna get wrecked and they're merely gonna reduce the damage, unless they're hardened high carbon steel, which somehow I doubt with it being 40 bucks and already tediously hand sewn individual scales. Plus, the guy that shot himself in the thumb, shot himself in a part that would've been unprotected anyway.
If you look in the comments someone has already do that test. However the point of the scales is not to take the impact head on they are designed to deflect the projectile and the design works very well. Scales were used for undress of years to deflect arrows from war bows with a draw weight in excess of 100lbs so I think they will do well with a dart from a slingshot.
Wow, this video really showcases the art of slingshot hunting at its finest! 🎯 The accuracy and skill required to hit those targets are truly impressive. It's not just a sport; it's a deep connection with nature and a test of one's precision. Thanks for sharing this thrilling and educational content. It's a great reminder of the importance of responsible hunting and conservation. Keep up the fantastic work!
Two things: 1, It is not so much of dragon skin, but a pangolin! 2, Would you need this armor with a TTF frame? The OTT has very little room for error.
Brilliant. Scored yerself another follower. Will be ordering a package from Snipersling. And yes, to everyone who's curious. They ship worldwide. From an Irishman now down under, Nice shooting. Yer a dead eye!
I would imagine not well. Because of the resistance of the water, any deviation in the retraction of the bands would be amplified and not allow the darts to shoot properly. This is why harpoon gun bands run the entire length of the barrel so they have a "guide" to allow the projectile to increase in velocity without deviating.
The don't. Try shooting a gun underwater, the bullet goes about 2 feet and drops. A dart isn't making it off the elastic before it drops. That's why harpoon guns are fired from the ship deck, and not underwater.
I made one of this when I was a kid. My dart was made up of a 4 inches nail with the head cut out and few feathers tied to it using a rubber band as stabilizer. A single band with single handle is more accurate than slingshot type. Worse experience is when the dart shoots backward because the hook didn't release on time. It's a real nightmare when you see the dart behind you and not on your target. Hahaha! But it was fun! We call it "Sima" here in the Philippines.
Awesome looking set up, would Love to see how the glove holds up against the darts 😳 The frames look cool, would love to win one. Just looked them up and they look like they would feel amazing in the hand to shoot.
that glove looks amazing, can't believe it's only $40! I have no frame of reference for this type of product but just judging by the quality I was expecting something easily over 100 if not 200. I do wonder how much force they can take, that dart is traveling *incredibly* fast
it doesn't need to take the force of the dart, it just needs to be able to prevent penetration and deflect the dart away from your hand. I would be more worried about the stitching on the scales coming apart.
I picked up a set of the Mk II/III? (the red/pink ones) darts and the dragonscale glove a couple months back based on your suggestion, and they are an absolute blast! Gotta say though that I'm still working on building up calluses on my drawing finger and thumb - gloves might be handy! But man, these things are a lot more powerful than I expected. Hella fun!
Look at the black widow sling shot design and note the wrist brace built into the handle, this helps to steady the frame, keep it vertical and puts a lot more power into the shot. We used them for fishing, putting bait out really far! When the fish weren't biting we'd have sling shot battles with mates, firing carp fishing boilies, like a hard ball of condensed bait about the size of a marble, firing them across the lake at each other! A bit like a paint ball without the paint, travelling at like 1000ft / second lol they don't half sting when they make contact!! 😯⚠️💥😁 Safety goggles are optional lol
When I was a kid, I had this great idea of shooting a nail out of my wrist rocket slingshot ... it'd be just like having a crossbow, right? 😄 So I found the biggest, rustiest nail I could find and launched it ... *KA-THUNK* ... right into my thumb. "Mom, I think I'm gonna need a tetanus shot" 😄🤣😝🤪
Ever shot fencing staples with it? As a kid we used to make catapults out of old bed springs and elastic bands which slipped in back pocket with ease. The staples used to whistle as they spun through the air. Sometimes they would hit with the points and stick in deep but either way they were pretty lethal. Cheap cheerful and effective.
Hi Chris. I really like that frame, nice lines and color combinations. I am pretty scared about using darts, especially after seeing the damage to the fingers and the pain after shooting my thumb with a normal bb 😢😭. Can be interesting to see a demonstration about the real effectiveness of the protection glove. Great shooting and keep on the good work.
Dude this was a very badass educational video on darts like I've fired slingshots in the past and frozen paintballs from a slingshot and I want to give the darts a go. That sleeve looks tight as well man. Thanks for this video.
The last time I tried shooting a dart out of a wrist rocket style slingshot I put the dart firmly into my wrist. Bled like hell. 0/10 would not try again
Loving the videos, totalling hooked on slingshots now and have made three natural fork ones, with thanks to you and your videos. Keep up the good work and mind your hands on them darts....
Yikes! I can't hunt with a slingshot here so I think I'll steer clear of these (at least for now). I also have my doubts about that glove... Maybe an upcoming penetration test on it? Thanks for the video Chris.
they are actually quite great, due to the way you grip the sling, the scales are pointed torwards the target, and the risk of the bolt slipping under a scale is next to none, the scales will end up deflecting the bolt forward, and the most you'll get is a good old scare and the realisation "i think i've shot enough today"
My grandpa made me one of these when I was a kid. A single handle and a single band the darts were cut out of firewood in a rough fish shape they were deadly accurate. I later made my own as an adult using butter spreaders shaped on a grinder and it's great for about 50ft
If ur Filipino.. u already know what this is mostly used for back home. If u watch any old Filipino action films.. u will see this being used as a weapon specially in squatter areas. My homies used to make darts out of nails, fishing weight, bike spokes, basically anything that do damage. But the most brutal one I've seen was someone getting hit with that screw and fishing weight combination. Not to mention that thud u hear when they hit😨
Made one of these a while back, learned to not use an OTT type frame to avoid injuries. Made a wide frame using a steel rod and stuck a handle on it with a piece of sheet metal to protect my hand. Gotta say, it's very effective for spear fishing
Hi Chris, as a complete newbie, could you please direct me to where you purchased this set up (frame. Bands and darts). Im interested but purchasing is a bit of a minefield. Thanks and keep up the great content.
I realize its probably paint/marker from making the targets, but the fingertips covered in what appears to be dried blood is a nice touch for a slingshot dart video.
I used to nick my auntie's big crochet hooks to make similar makeshift slingshot darts, using sticky tape for quills and a thick elastic band tied onto a bent up Y-shaped metal coat hanger. 👍🏻
Oh my God I need that glove asap, my hands are constantly being bandaged due to the type of work I do...love the open hand and that looks like great quality
Eye protection. Goggles recommended just in case there's a hanging arrow backfire. It use to happen with paper clips and rubberband weapon I had that was a bit similar
Have no experience with shooting darts, but I don‘t like how sharp the edges on the hook are. Rounded of edges are less prone to grab the string and probably easier to pull out of the wood. Just my thoughts. Happy shooting!
Enjoyed tje video....u should make a video with the dragon scales as ur target to see and show how they hold up against the dart. I'm curious as to how effective they are God bless
Beautiful Slingshots and Awesome Dart kit. But even with the Protection Glove it's a bit Scarey. Those Chinese Guys with the Accidental Thumb hits , I bet that Hurt. I will stick with the Marbles. Nice Video. ☕
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Yikes. Im thinking an indexing tube is a must for these. Cool little darts, but my first look at them made me cock my head to the side and wonder, "Thats awful close to the hand" and low and behold a montage of cringe. Very cool channel though.
played with these as a kid, was taught to make them out of a nail. Found out about 20 years later that Philippine gangs use them in turf* wars.
Turf
Well you know you can make a gun using a nail and a metal tube on turf wars just put a shotgun shell or any ammunation that fits the metal tube we call it "Sumpak" well creativity puts you some where 😆
@@Motowolf_12 we called them zippers or zip-guns
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I think they are called Indian Pana
I appreciate the fact that you showed the damage to the hands early in the video. Lots of people don't really value how dangerous something is unless they see the damage. I strongly recommend nobody does this.
Im going to do it
@@Thegreatesthits-s1u same here
Idk man it looks fun. Worst case you harpoon yourself and that's what hospitals are for.
Good luck
Recommending that nobody does this is wrong.
Every hobby has a certain level of danger while some have higher than most.
It's better to recommend that the individual take proper safety steps and practice if they do partake in the activity.
After seeing the damage it can do to your hands,I’m good sticking to the regular slingshot use with stones.
Steel ball bearings.
That’s good too,but hard to come by sometimes.
@@davoa7028 Mcmaster Carr, I buy them by the pound. Any size you want.
Really, did not know they sell them like that.Those are a lot better rather that trying to find the perfect stones. Those bearings even go a lot farther as well.👍🏼
I was fired up about them, but then seeing the damage good grief 😳
Since the body of the dart unscrews, why not have a miniture slide hammer that you can replace the body with and tap the head back out. I had one made out of a bolt to remove my arrow heads from tree stumps.It made recovery of the field tips of my arrows easier with no chance of bending the Aluminum arrow shaft.
The protective glove is a must when shooting darts. You have to fail only once and that's enough to cause permanent damage to your nerves. I have the old protective glove, but that new glove with the scale design looks cool. I'm currently shooting darts with naturals I have carved. I think frame hit isn't catastrophic with the wooden frame, because darts can penetrate it. I'm hammer gripping, because I find it is much safer way to shoot those.
Yes, just 1 accident and it ends your hobby
I'm guessing hammer grip is with a closed fist as opposed to open hand grip shown here?
You're not kidding about nerve damage, once you damage a nerve you're going to know it for the rest of your life. I lost all feeling in my thumb, ring finger and pinky on my left hand after a tablesaw tried to eat it, and though I still have all my fingers they don't do much of anything anymore (especially the pinky, the knuckles fuzed, it's curled up all the way). Playing Xbox? Not so much. Working with my hands doing hobbies? Better git gud with my right hand. Protect your nerves, your appendages don't work very well without them.
Do they have left handed gloves?
@@Rid_Of_Thee Yes, he's wearing one in the video. They have right hand gloves too.
I shot regular darts from a sling shot when I was about 14.. and I did not have the nice little hand protector. One of the darts embedded deeply into the bone in my left hand after a few succesful shots. Needless to say, after I managed to pull that bastard out, lesson learned, never tried it again!
You just ripped it out?!?
What a chad
@@Rid_Of_Thee Nope, Chad and Chelsea go to the hospital, they might be jocks but they're not that stupid. Kyles and Karen go to hospitals to, but demand to speak to your manager and get special service nobody else gets.
I stepped on a rusty nail once that somehow flipped around then drove straight on into the back of my foot, by just walking. The nail had been flat on the ground when I stepped directly on top of it and got it in the foot. It was in at least an inch, I pulled it out, went to the pharmacy and bought polysporin and bandaids.
@@thatsalotofsodiumcoins1615 yeah dude... couldn't move my thumb normally for over a month. I just never told my parents, let it heal and only told people when it had become funny to me!
For archery I use a burlap bag stuffed (very tightly) with wadded up polyethylene bags as a backstop. Properly packed the bag will stop an arrow from a hunting weight bow with only 2 or 3 inches penetration and the arrows can be easily removed. Been using these for years - they are light weight, weather resistant, inexpensive and don't damage the arrows. Because they are so light they can roll from the impact of an arrow (may not be a problem with the slingshot darts) so I usually hang the backstop from a tree limb with a couple of ropes.
For archery (even with my 80 lb compound) a good target for cheap is a burlap bag stuff full of plastic grocery bags. That setup works better than the expensive store bought targets.... Field tipped arrows are VERY easy to pull out and even with broadheads the target stops arrows very well. The burlap holds up with field points and of torn by broadheads you just layer with a second burlap bag. You can leave it outside and it dosen't get stinky like stacked rug targets. Plus it's very light and can be hiked with it into the woods or hung up easily.
I think it would work great with these darts but you won't get that satisfying "thuddd" sound.
I got a crossbow target for 25 bucks. Burlap material shoved with more burlap. Inexpensive and effective.
And the target will make a loud satisfying "slap" lll
@@zbruh7268 I have yet to own a crossbow (have like six bows and ten or so guns and a couple air rifles)... What did you end up with for 25 bucks? Something used or an eBay special?
Just wondering.... Seems like a fun thing to plink with.
@@johnnygunz2300 I got it from our local sporting goods store. Called "Jay's sporting goods", so it was new. Can use compounds and recurve with it no problem too. But you can get the "yellowjacket final shot" crossbow target from cabelas for around 15 bucks online too. Can't remember the brand I got, it's at my property ATM for a shoot off target lol
@@zbruh7268 oh I miss read your comment...I thought you bought a whole crossbow (not crossbow target). Some of those cheapo crossbows off of eBay can be fun to blast cans and stuff.
You’re an assassin with your accuracy! These darts fly great, and that frame is awesome!
Thanks for the heads-up those injuries look narley
The slingshot community is getting more advanced everyday !!!
Not shooting darts but as a kid living on a small pacific island, we used thin but long bamboo to use in our homemade sling shots. They were rather accurate and strong.
These are NASTY! Great video my friend
I have the glove and the new Darts and the same catapult as you have I love watching your videos
Man looking at the damage it did to your stand I have my doubts that glove will save you. I think with the blunt tips it will deflect it but the pointy ones I'm not so sure. I would love to see these gloves tested. Great shooting with those darts Chris.
Agreed. I ordered their Kevlar lined glove and honestly it just kind of feels like theatre. Should have ordered another one for testing I think.
No way its going to stop it
I don't think it's stopping it either.
@@jojojaykay Kevlar is terrible for stopping cutting instruments (which those darts qualify as since they have sharpened tips). Kevlar works for bulletproof applications because the bullets are blunt, and deform further upon impact. You're right to be hesitant about the effectiveness of that glove... very likely that it won't stop anything from penetrating.
I own these darts and glove (old Kevlar version), put the glove against a stump and shot it. Less than one mm poked through, I was surprised how well it did especially considering it was strapped down to a stump. I trust my glove.
I saw this and I began to want one immediately. Not anymore! Thanks for showing those clips I was not thinking of that happening and that's exactly my luck so no thank u.
Thanks!
Thanks so much 🙏 ☺️
The s&m version glove, the ugly one, is metal plated under the leather. I've been using it, but nothing has gone wrong to date. Still, after seeing those accidents I'm glad I have it. I use a pinch grip, meaning nothing is exposed. I wouldn't use a thumb support grip like Chris does. That's what the guy with the thumb probably used. Oh, and a set of protective glasses won't go amiss either if the string doesn't release the dart correctly for some reason and the fecker comes back on you. Hasn't happened yet, but always keep Murphy's law in mind.
wouldnt it help to use longer arrows?
Good advice, Murphy is my patron saint.
@@tjarkbernecker3847 yeah, but then you're sacrificing how portable the slingshot is. That being said, how short the handle is on these slingshots is terrifying, I wouldn't use these even with that dragon scale glove, I'd feel like I was tempting fate.
I still have the scale glove to buy before I start shooting the darts you’re videos are awesome 😎
Brilliant video thank you, sport and safety. Nice hand armour too, any chance of a ballistic test against them to see what kind of protection they offer?
I haven't watched your channel in years, it's good to see you still making videos
Those slingshots look awesome, simple but effective! I have been looking at that glove for a while but I have no intention to shoot darts. They seem too dangerous for me. Keep up the good work mate!
Where can I buy one off those catapults I would love a red one please let me know ASAP thank you 😊
Target ideas to place on top of the wooden blank surface:
Low density fiberboard
Low density polypropylene
Medium to high density urethane sheets
2-3 Sheets of balsa wood
I love the Snipersling darts, they are a good company to deal with too - good customer service and they always throw in a few freebies when I order darts from them.
For a backstop I use a woven rubble sack stuffed (very firmly) with rags, it stops the darts with no damage to them and lasts quite a long time. The bags are under a tenner for a dozen.
For information the Snipersling black bands shoot the darts at 180fps, which is 7ftlbs.
I use a slingshot where the forks stick up a couple of inches above my fingers, so the dart isn't coming near. I also wear one of the leather and steel plate gloves you mention.
The fiestas of the old Tondo in Manila comes to my mind whenever I see this weapon. I have seen one picture of an unfortunate policeman, in one of the big local tabloids, with a freaking dart embedded in his forehead way back in the 80's. From what I can recall, I believe the dart has penetrated half of it's length inside his fore head. Not sure if he died later though as it was really customary for the local gangs there, to poison the tip of those darts to be used against the rival gangs or any poor bastard who happens to raise their ire. They soak the dart tip in muriatic acid which can be bought in local hardware stores.
Uawgh .....
Awesome video i was aware of catapult darts and kit but not at this level of sophistication.
Hmm. Temping fate with every shot!
Have you tried shooting the glove to test it's effectiveness(off the hand of course)? Great video as always!
Could make an extension for the handle.
@@Insecthouse not really, I believe the torque on the wrist becomes pretty significant with longer handles.
Maybe some sort of a metal shroud bolted to the slingshot?
@@chriskolb3105 That's actually a great idea. I wonder why that's not more common?
@@chriskolb3105 i was thinking about using a demi gauntlet if i played with this thing.
Excellent vids love the fact that you can just be blokey and get on with the presentation, deadly gear, luv it!
If you still have the old glove you talked about, and you're willing to shoot real close up. It'd be interesting to see a test of how effective the gloves are at protecting your hand.
Yea I'd really love to see the glove shot point blank with one of these, to see how much it protects. Something tells me those thin scales are gonna get wrecked and they're merely gonna reduce the damage, unless they're hardened high carbon steel, which somehow I doubt with it being 40 bucks and already tediously hand sewn individual scales. Plus, the guy that shot himself in the thumb, shot himself in a part that would've been unprotected anyway.
If you look in the comments someone has already do that test. However the point of the scales is not to take the impact head on they are designed to deflect the projectile and the design works very well. Scales were used for undress of years to deflect arrows from war bows with a draw weight in excess of 100lbs so I think they will do well with a dart from a slingshot.
I usually shoot guns.your accuracy with a slingshot is truly amazing.wow I am so envious of your skill.
If that doesn't release smoothly, it's coming back at your fingers. Good show. Thanks for showing the injuries. I was starting to get complacent.
Never seen or heard of these before. Good video, great background clearance as well, was definitely entertaining and most of all: informative.
Wow, this video really showcases the art of slingshot hunting at its finest! 🎯 The accuracy and skill required to hit those targets are truly impressive. It's not just a sport; it's a deep connection with nature and a test of one's precision. Thanks for sharing this thrilling and educational content. It's a great reminder of the importance of responsible hunting and conservation. Keep up the fantastic work!
Two things:
1, It is not so much of dragon skin, but a pangolin!
2, Would you need this armor with a TTF frame? The OTT has very little room for error.
Safety first, and dragon skin just sounds nest.
Brilliant. Scored yerself another follower. Will be ordering a package from Snipersling. And yes, to everyone who's curious. They ship worldwide.
From an Irishman now down under,
Nice shooting. Yer a dead eye!
I wonder how well these could be used underwater. They seem to have everything you’d need, high mass projectile, elastic propulsion, etc
I would imagine not well. Because of the resistance of the water, any deviation in the retraction of the bands would be amplified and not allow the darts to shoot properly. This is why harpoon gun bands run the entire length of the barrel so they have a "guide" to allow the projectile to increase in velocity without deviating.
The don't. Try shooting a gun underwater, the bullet goes about 2 feet and drops. A dart isn't making it off the elastic before it drops. That's why harpoon guns are fired from the ship deck, and not underwater.
@@darrylkinslow5613 Uhhhhh, there are underwater harpoon guns bro. Look it up.
@@darrylkinslow5613 ya I don’t think you fully know what you’re talking about
@@darrylkinslow5613 You clearly have never watched any Scuba Spearfishing videos. lol.
I made one of this when I was a kid. My dart was made up of a 4 inches nail with the head cut out and few feathers tied to it using a rubber band as stabilizer. A single band with single handle is more accurate than slingshot type. Worse experience is when the dart shoots backward because the hook didn't release on time. It's a real nightmare when you see the dart behind you and not on your target. Hahaha! But it was fun! We call it "Sima" here in the Philippines.
Awesome looking set up, would Love to see how the glove holds up against the darts 😳
The frames look cool, would love to win one. Just looked them up and they look like they would feel amazing in the hand to shoot.
I think that gloves dont stand a chance lol
Those darts are the only ones ive seen with fletchings so far and that hand protector is farkin GEORGEOUS
that glove looks amazing, can't believe it's only $40! I have no frame of reference for this type of product but just judging by the quality I was expecting something easily over 100 if not 200. I do wonder how much force they can take, that dart is traveling *incredibly* fast
it doesn't need to take the force of the dart, it just needs to be able to prevent penetration and deflect the dart away from your hand. I would be more worried about the stitching on the scales coming apart.
That's awesome looking! Slingshots remind me of my childhood just picking up rocks and slinging them across the field.
Much Love!
I picked up a set of the Mk II/III? (the red/pink ones) darts and the dragonscale glove a couple months back based on your suggestion, and they are an absolute blast! Gotta say though that I'm still working on building up calluses on my drawing finger and thumb - gloves might be handy! But man, these things are a lot more powerful than I expected. Hella fun!
I love the scenery! Such beautiful land!
Do you think you can make some out of wooden dowels rods to practice with in addition to the glove? I think it would make a good way to train safer
Look at the black widow sling shot design and note the wrist brace built into the handle, this helps to steady the frame, keep it vertical and puts a lot more power into the shot.
We used them for fishing, putting bait out really far!
When the fish weren't biting we'd have sling shot battles with mates, firing carp fishing boilies, like a hard ball of condensed bait about the size of a marble, firing them across the lake at each other!
A bit like a paint ball without the paint, travelling at like 1000ft / second lol they don't half sting when they make contact!! 😯⚠️💥😁
Safety goggles are optional lol
When I was a kid, I had this great idea of shooting a nail out of my wrist rocket slingshot ... it'd be just like having a crossbow, right? 😄 So I found the biggest, rustiest nail I could find and launched it ... *KA-THUNK* ... right into my thumb. "Mom, I think I'm gonna need a tetanus shot" 😄🤣😝🤪
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Yeahhhh I could kind of see that one coming
@@_WyreTheWolf And not meant for shooting rusty nails from either ..... apparently 😄
@@dwighthayes4738 Yeah, I never claimed to be the sharpest crayon in the tool shed 😄
@@_WyreTheWolf Wrist rockets were big fun.
Ever shot fencing staples with it?
As a kid we used to make catapults out of old bed springs and elastic bands which slipped in back pocket with ease.
The staples used to whistle as they spun through the air.
Sometimes they would hit with the points and stick in deep but either way they were pretty lethal.
Cheap cheerful and effective.
Hi Chris. I really like that frame, nice lines and color combinations.
I am pretty scared about using darts, especially after seeing the damage to the fingers and the pain after shooting my thumb with a normal bb 😢😭.
Can be interesting to see a demonstration about the real effectiveness of the protection glove.
Great shooting and keep on the good work.
Dude this was a very badass educational video on darts like I've fired slingshots in the past and frozen paintballs from a slingshot and I want to give the darts a go. That sleeve looks tight as well man. Thanks for this video.
The last time I tried shooting a dart out of a wrist rocket style slingshot I put the dart firmly into my wrist. Bled like hell. 0/10 would not try again
Fu**!
Did you hook the dart on the bottom of the string??
Loving the videos, totalling hooked on slingshots now and have made three natural fork ones, with thanks to you and your videos. Keep up the good work and mind your hands on them darts....
Is this why you have blood all over your fingers?
I'd like to seee how dependable and durable those Dragon scale gloves.
A ballon slows down a dart?
In theory, yes. But I can’t imagine that you would be able to devise a device that could measure the energy loss.
easy, measure speed with and without, and compare
Thank you so much for the vital infos. many will quietly appreciate this. You are truly one of the best and honest person! SALUTE! I subscribed!
Yikes! I can't hunt with a slingshot here so I think I'll steer clear of these (at least for now). I also have my doubts about that glove... Maybe an upcoming penetration test on it? Thanks for the video Chris.
they are actually quite great, due to the way you grip the sling, the scales are pointed torwards the target, and the risk of the bolt slipping under a scale is next to none,
the scales will end up deflecting the bolt forward, and the most you'll get is a good old scare and the realisation "i think i've shot enough today"
My grandpa made me one of these when I was a kid. A single handle and a single band the darts were cut out of firewood in a rough fish shape they were deadly accurate. I later made my own as an adult using butter spreaders shaped on a grinder and it's great for about 50ft
If ur Filipino.. u already know what this is mostly used for back home. If u watch any old Filipino action films.. u will see this being used as a weapon specially in squatter areas. My homies used to make darts out of nails, fishing weight, bike spokes, basically anything that do damage. But the most brutal one I've seen was someone getting hit with that screw and fishing weight combination. Not to mention that thud u hear when they hit😨
Don't care about the sling shot but the hand protector is awesome! Going to get it for archery. I've had a few fletchings in my hand over the years.
I'm a metal artist and this has given me some ideas. Thanks for the video.
Excellent shooting, and a great frame.
Sweet for fly hunting. I will order the dragon skin protector, looks high quality. Thanks. 👍
Drill out a small hole in the end of the grip and use these for fishing.
Made one of these a while back, learned to not use an OTT type frame to avoid injuries.
Made a wide frame using a steel rod and stuck a handle on it with a piece of sheet metal to protect my hand. Gotta say, it's very effective for spear fishing
Great Christmas gifts for the grandchildren. Thanks for sharing.
I'm not really interested in shooting darts, but I LOVE the little Sniper Sling S-ACE slingshot. I'm going to order a couple.
Thanks for the heads up on these darts! Those wounds look awful
Them darts look terrifyingly awesome lol great video again chris.
Very cool improvements to the slingshot. Thanks for sharing.
I think you should thicken the shielded part with some sturdy 3-4mm cowhide on the under side of the dragon scales.
My local bar didn't appreciate me slinging these inside. Now I owe them a new dart board and I'm 86ed.
Great product, would recommend to friend.
I made something like this using rubberbands and coconut twigs as a kid. Looks so cool.
Hello sir i from iran and im teaching a lot of things from you thanks for making video⚘
Watched about a minute and the dudes hands are covered in blood 🤣. You have my attention! 😂
Hi Chris, as a complete newbie, could you please direct me to where you purchased this set up (frame. Bands and darts). Im interested but purchasing is a bit of a minefield. Thanks and keep up the great content.
The topic and your accent, brilliant
Thank You
The dragon scale glove is certainly a must have! I've never seen one before, but is sure is cool!
Would you hunt with those, if possible? Which is your preferred hunting set up? Thanks for share, great video
My late grandfather's slingshot only use a single strand of rubber and he used an "I" shape rather than the "Y" shape to hold the rubber. . . .
why would the sling be so small when the darts are so dangerous and a small sling brings them so close to the hand????
I realize its probably paint/marker from making the targets, but the fingertips covered in what appears to be dried blood is a nice touch for a slingshot dart video.
Your voice is so cool. Sound like a real weapon of a person. Good vid
You are absolutely right, I do need one
I used to nick my auntie's big crochet hooks to make similar makeshift slingshot darts, using sticky tape for quills and a thick elastic band tied onto a bent up Y-shaped metal coat hanger. 👍🏻
Best video I've seen on the subject well done mate
Oh my God I need that glove asap, my hands are constantly being bandaged due to the type of work I do...love the open hand and that looks like great quality
I always wondered what kind of pants Dartmen wore. Nice.
Eye protection. Goggles recommended just in case there's a hanging arrow backfire. It use to happen with paper clips and rubberband weapon I had that was a bit similar
Sir you did the perfect video! Bravo.
This looks amazing with the gloves
Have no experience with shooting darts, but I don‘t like how sharp the edges on the hook are. Rounded of edges are less prone to grab the string and probably easier to pull out of the wood.
Just my thoughts. Happy shooting!
If the darts are magnetic try and use a shop magnet to get them out of foam or use an arrow to push them straight through
That glove needs some testing. Beautiful glove, but does it protect enough?
Definitely gonna do this as my new hobby to add to spear throwing
Nice videos,
Thank-you Sir.
Enjoyed tje video....u should make a video with the dragon scales as ur target to see and show how they hold up against the dart. I'm curious as to how effective they are God bless
Beautiful Slingshots and Awesome Dart kit. But even with the Protection Glove it's a bit Scarey. Those Chinese Guys with the Accidental Thumb hits , I bet that Hurt. I will stick with the Marbles.
Nice Video. ☕
Absolutely awesome..thank you for sharing your video ❤