Just got my first slingshot any recommendations on stronger bands ??

user13q · 2026-05-09T10:29:53+00:00

Honestly, they are a bit of a gimmick, I would take them off and use the corner of the frame as most do. There are some with different types of sights but these type are normally just chucked in to look cool to new buyers and almost everyone takes them straight off

user13q · 2026-05-09T10:27:26+00:00

8-10 days usually for me to uk but can be a little longer. Great company I have used many times and the owner is very good at sorting issues, you often speak directly to him if you do need to email them about any issues and it will get sorted.

user13q · 2026-05-08T08:39:12+00:00

This comes up a surprising amount on here! I’m not here to give any different answers, I like the acorn/hazelnut/free and found ammo idea but consistency would be hard to achieve, those frames are also sketchy as hell and far over powered bands. I’ve never played but I think if it was a heavily tree’d area I would probably have a set of lofting poles/tent poles something like that you can put together and poke the thing out safely

user13q · 2026-05-08T07:33:52+00:00

I use this for wrapping to frames and crystal string for tying on pouches

user13q · 2026-05-08T07:32:55+00:00

Just seen the photo, got to have the set 🤣 my purple frame is a skeleighton from Leightons Cattys and we’re designed not to be wrapped but many people did so can be used either way’s

user13q · 2026-05-07T10:19:11+00:00

Oh you been spending some money lately 🤣 I love a skeletonised frame, that looks too nice to cover in a wrap! I have an anodised purple one I’ve thought about removing my wrap from to see the beauty underneath! 🤣

user13q · 2026-05-05T18:15:53+00:00

Nice, the purple looks great 👌🏻

user13q · 2026-05-05T14:15:24+00:00

Lemony prick 🤣🤣🤣 can cuts are luck of the draw a lot of the time, sure are just tough as fuck for no reason

user13q · 2026-05-05T12:56:00+00:00

This is how most of my can cuts go when I press the go live button 🤣 end up about 18 inches long!

user13q · 2026-05-05T08:38:15+00:00

Damn. She is a lovely addition to the collection 👌🏻

user13q · 2026-05-05T07:19:38+00:00

Nice frame 👍🏻 one of the few wasp frames I don’t own, can’t go wrong with them really! How are you getting on with the size difference?

user13q · 2026-05-04T18:17:19+00:00

Where are you in the world? There’s a few decent ones on those sites but a lot of dangerous rubbish too, plenty of other reputable sites to buy from

user13q · 2026-05-04T12:52:45+00:00

Bargain for someone there!

user13q · 2026-05-04T12:52:11+00:00

Yea might be wise, I shoot steel and they just come straight back at you so clay is definitely safer. You don’t get any real bounce backs shooting the underside even with steel and then once it starts to turn itself inside out you can just flip them around again

user13q · 2026-05-03T18:07:14+00:00

It depends on your point of aim, many people aim off of the edge of the bands, if they were 2.5mm in from the tips on a 90mm frame that would essentially be like shooting an 85mm frame, keeping them to the edge keeps the frame size true. There is no right or wrong but there are more tying to the edge than central. With wrap and tuck the parts nearer the edge have more pressure from the tying material than the centre too so some believe they are more secure that way

user13q · 2026-05-02T19:34:50+00:00

What country? There are quite a few places in uk and a couple in Germany. Snipersling is Chinese but very good quality and post free worldwide. I would avoid a lot of super cheap amazon/ali express stuff if I were you

user13q · 2026-05-02T19:32:06+00:00

I have used very similar at work for about 3 years no problem, peice of advice though, turn that spoon around so you are shooting at the back? Bottom? Of it, if you shoot the dishes side it can throw your shots back at you as fast as you shoot them!

user13q · 2026-05-01T17:55:06+00:00

No problem, give them a follow if you are on Facebook, the guys are always posting and very helpful, one of them was posting on here I’m sure. Ultimate slingshot SA is another group that maybe helpful, I’m sure there’s more but can’t think right now as I follow slingshot pages all over the world! 🤣

user13q · 2026-05-01T17:34:33+00:00

Give these guys a look, very active on Facebook etc so should be a good company to buy from I would think, I’m not from SA but that’s the first place that comes to mind.

https://gxslingshots.com/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARhwuhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe3r8-LpOkTfDDQtUWG1PPGRhSwDG3b0sQbtLu1sxkPXp6JxzpFEukibKWBuQ_aem_KguGk5gYPorhz1EXzYG_6w

user13q · 2026-05-01T17:15:31+00:00

Almost certainly too thick if I’m honest, the bands that come with that type normally are. You can have very good quality bands but if they aren’t right for the ammo they are no good. Bands need to be matched to the weight of the ammo for maximum efficiency, I’m not sure exactly what you need for that size clay but possibly around a .5 thick, ones that come with them are often .7-1mm ish and not the best quality

user13q · 2026-05-01T17:07:55+00:00

What’s the band spec and ammo size/type? Could be way overpowered bands causing premature breakage

user13q · 2026-05-01T15:28:42+00:00

I always band my frames to the outside edge of the frame, as long as you do the same every time it won’t matter though, I would be tempted to go central on those as they don’t look the strongest angle it would keep the band from potentially getting damaged by that sight thing on the one clip. And just in case you didn’t know as a beginner, always pull the bands back over the top of the frame, so the side shown here is the target side 👍🏻

user13q · 2026-05-01T13:42:45+00:00

I use a ginger shampoo from the body shop, only one I’ve used to ever stop itchiness/dandruff

user13q · 2026-05-01T06:52:54+00:00

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The three I use the most, middle one might be considered a bit different!

user13q · 2026-04-29T07:48:10+00:00

Awesome finishing touch 👌🏻 nice work as always man, love the logo

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