I don't know, I still prefer the brute force of a 20mm steel ball flying at 70 m/s. Can do that with a Hammerhead, can't do it with the bow. The bow is very suitable for longer distances because of the faaaast speed = flat trajectory.
If you would have watched the whole five minute piece, you would have seen two homemade weapons as well. I run The Slingshot Channel, and cover each and every aspect of that niche. Reviews have always been a part of my work and I see nothing bad in that. BTW, the guys at Shoottech respectfully asked for my input during development, so this is not just any product to me,
At first I thought, what a waste of beer, but then when the second can was decimated all I could think was incredible clip! Worth the loss. Thank you again, Joerg.
Those are very different concepts. The Raptor is larger, but shoots lightweight arrows and especially steel balls very fast. The Liberty is smaller and better suited for heavier arrows. It can't shoot steel balls at all and can not be converted.
The time slot I use for my hobbies is called "weekend". A great invention that means that the office is closed two days a week. :) I monetise my videos because materials and tools cost money. I never sell, so the yt income is needed to finance the hobby.
The magnet needs twin strings, otherwise it will twist and terrible things may happen. Also, if you don't use rubber, the light balls (about 4 gramms for the 10mm) will damage the limbs, much like dry firing.
OK, Jörg, maximum respect - I did watch the whole video! I direct my "consumer versus manufacturer" comment to only the bow product. It's just that I find that you make most everything yourself very encouraging.
Die Regel ist: 45 Grad nach oben, das Geschoss darf dann immer noch nicht die Umzäuning verlassen. So ein Diabolo fliegt ziemlich weit. Mein Garten ist leider nicht die Ponderosa :)
It's takes great loading speed, accuracy and hand-eye coordination to shoot two cans of beer ALMOST simultaneously. You're not only a great slingshot maker but also a great slingshot wielder.
Have already sone some work, but I see no way to reach this kind of efficiency for small ammo. My slingshots are still achieving far higher energy levels, but only by using heavy ammo.
Thanks to you I now have a new hobby! Just ordered a nice handmade catapult from a local maker (Highland Catapults) and am on the lookout for some nice materials to have a go at making them myself. Thanks Joerg :)
It depends on the definition of course, but here's why I would call the "Raptor Advance" a bow and not a slingshot: A bow's handle is inside the plane of its springs. A slingshot's handle is perpendicular to the plane of its springs. A crossbow's handle is also perpendicular to the plane of its springs, but the springs lock in place when fully extended, allowing firing with a trigger. Your definition would also work, if you define weapon types by their projectiles and energy storage materials.
I really enjoy your videso Joerg, simply because you introduce all the varying forams of ranged combat outside of ballistic weaponry. Thanks for the vids :)
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Love it! Probably can't afford it but still love it! What release are you using? OH, and was that beer you were shooting? Is it legal in Germany to waste beer like that? 8-)
My god, that is a BEAST! I wonder though wether it could be made more compact, it's still rather bulky... (I'm refering to the slingbow btw) but its still my weapon of choice in any shtf scenario!
Hi Joerg, would it be possible to do some target shooting with the Shoottech "Raptor Advance" bow.( steel balls ) so we can see how accurate it is? and how far you can hit something with it. Enjoy your vids, please have a nice day.
OMG!!!! ALCOHOL ABUSE !!!!!!!!! If you're going to do some "Shooters", don't use the cans of ale to do it with !!! P.S. Love your videos !!! Keep it up !!!
It's efficiency is right around modern recurve bows, not quite as good as a compound bow. It's way better than a compound bow because the maintenance and repairs are much simpler.
yeah thats a great idea you could also sell some of your sling shots or accessories for sling shots and maybe make a little picture book showing how to make diffrent types of sling shots just some ideas :)
If it relies on getting energy from the string/band (band/string is stretched and suddenly retracts) it's a slingshot. If it relies on energy from the bow frame (the bow bends and snaps back) it is a bow. Your weapon has a weird mechanism so I don't really know what it is
Boy, Geoffroy's approach was gazillions of times more respectful and reasonable. Do you really think I sent a slingshot to every one who asks?
The big advantage is the record breaking speed it achieves with 10 to 12 mm steel balls. Just lethal. At long ranges. Unrivalled.
I don't know, I still prefer the brute force of a 20mm steel ball flying at 70 m/s. Can do that with a Hammerhead, can't do it with the bow. The bow is very suitable for longer distances because of the faaaast speed = flat trajectory.
Destin is a friend of mine, and he is VERY helpful.
If you would have watched the whole five minute piece, you would have seen two homemade weapons as well. I run The Slingshot Channel, and cover each and every aspect of that niche. Reviews have always been a part of my work and I see nothing bad in that.
BTW, the guys at Shoottech respectfully asked for my input during development, so this is not just any product to me,
At first I thought, what a waste of beer, but then when the second can was decimated all I could think was incredible clip! Worth the loss. Thank you again, Joerg.
I have to work during the week. My family likes food every once in while.
Those are very different concepts. The Raptor is larger, but shoots lightweight arrows and especially steel balls very fast. The Liberty is smaller and better suited for heavier arrows. It can't shoot steel balls at all and can not be converted.
There is a string stopper (two of them) as well, but they also added a protector for the back of the hand/forearm.
The rubber "drives" the bow limbs, which don't flex at all. A total of twelve rubber bands are used for the 80 lb version.
The time slot I use for my hobbies is called "weekend". A great invention that means that the office is closed two days a week. :)
I monetise my videos because materials and tools cost money. I never sell, so the yt income is needed to finance the hobby.
I don't know. It fires steel balls. It uses rubber bands to convert muscle energy into kinetic energy. This makes it a slingshot, in my book.
The magnet needs twin strings, otherwise it will twist and terrible things may happen. Also, if you don't use rubber, the light balls (about 4 gramms for the 10mm) will damage the limbs, much like dry firing.
This is not a cat, it is a family member. He enjoys my full patronage and protection.
Arrows are a compromise, albeit faster than any recurve. Steel balls is where this shines.
No, the designers have built in a protection bar. The hand is not in the line of fire.
No shortages in supply were caused by this video.
Thought about that, but there is not enough time. Remember this is just a hobby.
Springstops are installed, vibration is low. Arrow speed is OK.
OK, Jörg, maximum respect - I did watch the whole video! I direct my "consumer versus manufacturer" comment to only the bow product. It's just that I find that you make most everything yourself very encouraging.
Actually, the two full hits happened within a quarter of a second (real time). The video plays 40x slower. I am not THAT good!
Die Regel ist: 45 Grad nach oben, das Geschoss darf dann immer noch nicht die Umzäuning verlassen. So ein Diabolo fliegt ziemlich weit. Mein Garten ist leider nicht die Ponderosa :)
It's takes great loading speed, accuracy and hand-eye coordination to shoot two cans of beer ALMOST simultaneously. You're not only a great slingshot maker but also a great slingshot wielder.
I have done about 200 shots with it so far, no tuning was necessary.
Exactly.
Have already sone some work, but I see no way to reach this kind of efficiency for small ammo. My slingshots are still achieving far higher energy levels, but only by using heavy ammo.
This bow only beats me when using really small ammo. The big balls still rule.
Thick tubular rubber, will last a loooong time. Replacing them is easy and cheap.
we all can't thank you enough for your effort in making these videos in english. Thankyou very much Joerg, you are a good man. I just subscribed.
No, it does not fire stones. Except maybe small lumps of iron ore.
I don't think so, as the ball in the magnet holder would then be pinched by the string.
The Raptor has an arm guard built in.
What's your guess?
Slingbow = silent and versatile, firearms = loud, smelly and critical regarding ammo. But firearms are a lot more powerful.
videos like this are the reason I subbed and never looked back, beyond epic
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I may open up a T-Shirt shop and use the proceedings for a cam. The one I want is really expensive.
It is very accurate.
No, this one I can't make at home. High quality machining requires CNC manufacturing and probably water cutters like a flowjet.
Will do accuracy and destruction tests next.
Thanks to you I now have a new hobby! Just ordered a nice handmade catapult from a local maker (Highland Catapults) and am on the lookout for some nice materials to have a go at making them myself. Thanks Joerg :)
Loverboy of my niece. He's a bit shy :)
Four shot crossbow isn't optimized yet, too early for speed tests.
I traded with Gueffroy Gautier.
This is a brilliant idea, i'm sure a lot of your subscribers would buy at least one
Ist mein kleiner Superstar. Er weiß das auch.
Ist mal wieder ein Review. Ich habe aber bei der Entwicklung mitgeholfen.
It's all too far. I need the equipment right here.
I just wanted to say how much I love your channel!
Ab 700 USD.
This happens quite frequently.
Geoffroy Gautier.
Very interesting. I wonder how the bow will last compared to a traditional compound. The rubber must wear out.
It can certainly make dead things deader.
Simply use calculateme com.
Ich habe sogar zwei, einen frühen Prototypen.
Probably. My expertise is slingshots, really.
It's a compound bow
I don't think so. At least I see no way.
Joerg you are certainlly a big man. I love your videos. You are finally famous but don't need a body guard.
It depends on the definition of course, but here's why I would call the "Raptor Advance" a bow and not a slingshot: A bow's handle is inside the plane of its springs. A slingshot's handle is perpendicular to the plane of its springs. A crossbow's handle is also perpendicular to the plane of its springs, but the springs lock in place when fully extended, allowing firing with a trigger.
Your definition would also work, if you define weapon types by their projectiles and energy storage materials.
What a nice slingshot the knifemaker is gonna get ! Thumbs up .
In what part of the world do they call this device a "sligshot"?
Because it is rubber and muscle powered. It's a slingshot.
I thought about opening a T-Shirt shop for that purpose.
I really enjoy your videso Joerg, simply because you introduce all the varying forams of ranged combat outside of ballistic weaponry. Thanks for the vids :)
Everyone stops and stares at you if you spill your beer on the floor, as if to say "You gunna drink that?"
"Dear Santa".
Also, for a second there I thought you went cat hunting :O
Wow, that's new... creative suggestion. I am happily married, and a faithful husband - so sorry, no deal. Your offer comes 10 years late :)
Have.
Maybe the central riser can be smaller? Shorter, I mean.... this genial machine may be the best slingbow ever seen... thanks for sharing.
Eigentlich Siegfried, aber wir nennen ihn Pupsik.
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You are by far my favourite German...
488 ft. per sec. is 333 miles per hour! THAT IS AMAZING, well done, good sirs.
clever design! The slingshot you are planning on trading looks beautiful :)
That Raptor is a real beauty, i want one!
More like 700.
next time on the slingshot channel "how to build your own raptor" please!!
Glorious slo-mo ending, by the way!! Those beers died heroic deaths.
Love it! Probably can't afford it but still love it! What release are you using?
OH, and was that beer you were shooting? Is it legal in Germany to waste beer like that? 8-)
I feel sorry for Jeorg. All of his incredible work that is all so beautiful beaten by a manufacturer. I still prefer Joerg's stuff! good work!
I'd love to see you shoot that helmet from your "zombies with helmets: can they be killed?" video with that compoundslingshot.
Well, I'm glad it can fire an arrow with no problems but my question is can you fire a stone with it like a common slingshot?
that bow looks beautiful! id love to have such bow that is also cababel of firing sling shot rounds
My god, that is a BEAST! I wonder though wether it could be made more compact, it's still rather bulky... (I'm refering to the slingbow btw) but its still my weapon of choice in any shtf scenario!
Hi Joerg, would it be possible to do some target shooting with the Shoottech "Raptor Advance" bow.( steel balls ) so we can see how accurate it is? and how far you can hit something with it. Enjoy your vids, please have a nice day.
that is an insane speed you got on that.
OMG!!!! ALCOHOL ABUSE !!!!!!!!! If you're going to do some "Shooters", don't use the cans of ale to do it with !!!
P.S.
Love your videos !!! Keep it up !!!
Du hast doch schon drei Jahre Englisch hinter Dir, sollte kein Problem sein.
Jörg can you show us how do you shoot at targets with the Raptor?
Hey Joe! What were you using to shoot the beer cans with? That was an incredibly fast reload, aim, and fire if you were using the Panther!
You shot the second can before the first one even hit the ground?? Your'e awesome.
It's efficiency is right around modern recurve bows, not quite as good as a compound bow. It's way better than a compound bow because the maintenance and repairs are much simpler.
Du hast mich gefragt, und ich hab JA gesagt...
yeah thats a great idea you could also sell some of your sling shots or accessories for sling shots and maybe make a little picture book showing how to make diffrent types of sling shots just some ideas :)
If it relies on getting energy from the string/band (band/string is stretched and suddenly retracts) it's a slingshot. If it relies on energy from the bow frame (the bow bends and snaps back) it is a bow. Your weapon has a weird mechanism so I don't really know what it is
Hows the durability of the slingshot now that you've owned it for many years?
wow, its awesome that you made your own computer to watch UA-cam on; wait a second...
How heavy was the arrow?
Is there Information how long the rubberbands in the bow will last?
And... the good beer!!!!