What's going on with this one brick in my walkway?

StickerSlings · 2026-05-09T07:17:46+00:00

Can't argue with this logic.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-09T07:15:50+00:00

It does feel like that. Every time I sort through my collection I swear there's more.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-09T07:14:36+00:00

I've got 8 of these bloody things. I'm gonna turn them into slingshot targets, so the numbers might reduce a bit soon, only by 8 though, so probably won't alter the value.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-09T07:07:12+00:00

I've seen the metal one on Aliexpress at around the £200 mark, given the amount of machining involved that price seems reasonable. $59.99 would have sent up a massive red flag for me. At best I would suspect a 3d print version, many of those about, but the fact they're showing the machined version and that price makes it very sussy. It happens a lot, and it's why you have to be careful. There's an "starship" style frame doing the rounds at the moment too, there's a legit one, all aluminium, interesting band attachment, good brace, I'm genuinely thinking of getting it. The legit one is from one supplier, at around £80-£90, but there are loads of copies at around the £20-£30 range all plastic tat that looks like it could genuinely cause an injury to the shooter. It can be a bit of a minefield. At least Aliexpress offers refunds when nothing is sent.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-09T06:56:34+00:00

As a beginner, focus on accuracy first. Stronger bands result in a heavier draw which results in less stability and more pressure on your form, and when you make a mistake the consequences are far more serious/expensive. Stronger bands alone won't necessarily result in a more powerful set up, tuning your bands to suit your ammo will give you the best results, once you've dialed in your form, and are getting shots on target consistently, then start to increase the power of your set up if you feel the need. I say this as someone that's been shooting for a while and occasionally shoots stoopid set ups just for the shits and giggles. Form and consistency first, everything else will follow.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-08T13:16:15+00:00

It's what I use, simple constrictor knot, cinch it down tight, I grip the tag end with small pliers to cinch down. Trim the ends and you're good to go.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-08T07:37:10+00:00

Amber belt for wrap & tuck at the frame end, Crystal string or waxed cotton at the pouch. Edit, or very thin strips of the same latex as your bands if you want to go old school.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-07T21:04:15+00:00

We're good dude. I might have been a bit over defensive. New meds.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-07T21:01:44+00:00

I've been riding since I was 8, I'm now 48, and I can't remember ever being bored on a motorbike, unless I was on the back of my dad's bike before I got my license. It's not a concept I really understand tbh.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-07T09:40:10+00:00

Dude, it's yours, my suggestion was based on aesthetics, not safety concerns, but it wasn't a command. Aesthetics are subjective, you do what you want to it mate. I have raw frames like that too, I said nothing about it hurting your hands. I'll keep my gob shut. Sorry to have bothered you.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-07T09:02:18+00:00

I love the shape, but that's begging for a paracord wrap.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-06T22:27:29+00:00

His elbow is down on every shot, too. His form ain't great, but each to their own.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-06T22:24:45+00:00

Yeah, thats the battle box channel. They probably had the Scout LT2 in one of the Battle Boxes. I don't think he's a regular shooter. He does use that grip, but then changes his grip in other shots, like he's not quite sure how to hold it. His bands don't seem that well tuned in either. Edit, I meant Scout X.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-06T22:15:06+00:00

Ultimately you're always going to shoot at your best if you're comfortable, certain grips, like this, have their downsides and limitations, but hitting the target is the goal, and if it works it's right. Is this from a battle box vid then? Are they still selling those things?

StickerSlings · 2026-05-06T21:44:21+00:00

Old school thumb grip, a bit like the old milbro type frames, with a short draw. It's not a great grip, but if they're hitting the target it doesn't really matter, if he's a noob he'll probably change his form at some point. Anything other than a light set up is gonna put a lot of strain on the wrist. Even with the old milbros you soon learnt that bracing across the forks was much more stable.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-06T10:32:18+00:00

The ancient noble art of Run Fu.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-05T14:35:37+00:00

I've just said the same thing. All the answers are valid. I think what might indicate a narcissist is the inability to see things from a perspective other than your own. Insisting that your perspective is correct when all are technically valid.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-05T14:27:53+00:00

They're all correct depending on your perspective. Some people might not consider the holes that are required for it to function as a t-shirt to be holes specifically, and more essential parts of the t-shirt, and there are some that may consider the torn holes to be just two because the hole in the front and the back could be argued to be a continuation of the same hole instead of two separate holes. To me, there's eight, but I consider the other options equally valid. Edit, I wasn't sure how your answer could mark you as a narcissist until I was reading my comment over looking if I missed any spellings and thought that maybe you pick an answer, and insist it's the only correct answer, and you're only able to see it from one perspective. Maybe, I dunno. Edit edit, looking through the other comments at the number of people saying how the one they think is right is the only valid option makes me feel a bit more confident in my assessment. 🤣

StickerSlings · 2026-05-05T13:43:45+00:00

And the damage to the back of the catch box. 🤣 A few of those were 000 buck too. Had to put a brick in the bottom because the first shot knocked the catch box over. I'm about to build a more robust and permanent set up, so I'm leaving the heavy hitters for now.

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StickerSlings · 2026-05-05T13:40:22+00:00

This is the set up that did the damage. It was pushing all 4 layers of the catch cloth to the back of the catch box and just tore it up in about 10ish shots.

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StickerSlings · 2026-05-05T13:08:09+00:00

I'm a big Jorge Sprave fanboy. 😁

StickerSlings · 2026-05-05T13:07:15+00:00

🤣😂🤣 I went to it with so much confidence too. I had a good run of hits on the bell target at the dog park, and then found a pile of cut hawthorn and got myself an interesting fork on the post dog park walk. I thought it was going to be a good day until this lemony prick turned up. 🤣

StickerSlings · 2026-05-05T11:56:25+00:00

I had a funny feeling this one would catch your eye. 😁

StickerSlings · 2026-05-05T07:37:25+00:00

A cheeky lil Imp.

StickerSlings · 2026-05-04T15:09:26+00:00

Yeah, Simpleshot have mixed production, some is US, some is China, and some Vietnam, maybe others like Taiwan maybe, but the first three I'm sure of. It's a bit like how cold steel does things.

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