I've mostly shot flat bands, but recently I picked up a little $10 chinese loop style tubular band slingshot and really like it. It fits easily in my back pocket, feels good in my hand, and the power and accuracy seems comparable to my flat band slingshots. The best part is that the bands are super cheap and take about 2 seconds to swap out. Cutting and customizing my flat bands was fun at first, but after awhile you just want something that's ready to go when you want to shoot without all the hassle.

@MentalMonkey2525

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link for the tubular bands and slingshot you bought?

@FryMonkey23

2 жыл бұрын

@@MentalMonkey2525 I got it from wish.com, so I don't have a link. However, it looks a lot like this dankung slingshot: www.dankung.com/Gcontent/antelope-stainless-steel-hunting-slingshot_1903?refSrc=1232&nosto=nosto-page-product1 If you go on wish and search slingshot, a bunch of these will come up, or you could just get the more expensive and probably higher quality one from dankung.

@MentalMonkey2525

2 жыл бұрын

@@FryMonkey23 I see. Thanks, lad!

@JohnSmith-mk2bw

5 ай бұрын

I've been trying to figure out if springyness is better than really strong ones...what does tapering the flat ones do?I've done that to lessen the stiffness of it ..I've made about 6 slingbows and bought ministries and the slingshot with 4 springs w bands. So far my best one was the one from a wrist rocket with arms forward to get more pull. It has a flat exercise band on it and throws arrows hard

One thing that should be mentioned is the effect of cold weather on flats vs tubes. Anything below 60 deg fahrenheit I would choose the tubes especially for hunting.

This is the best comparative analisys between the two types of bands that I've ever seen! Very well explained and simple! Thanks for it, Nathan! Your friend Raul from Brazil!

So well broken down Thanking you simple shot You stay true to your name in so many ways

Very nice fast overview, I'm just starting and this is what I need, a lot of short informative videos before I get into the 30 minute lecture videos lol :) Thanks for posting.

I've only ever shot tube bands until the other day i got some flat bands and I find them more powerful

I've tried a ton of different bands over the years, both flats and tubes. Various cuts of TBG and other exercise type bands, 107 rubber bands, various chained rubber bands, large single tubes and small dankung tubes ( usually two singles per side as opposed to looped ). I have yet to try GZK or gum rubber. But here are my findings so far: For pure speed, it is hard to beat tapered flats. But they don't last nearly long enough for my taste and they are somewhat of a pain to make. Straight flats last longer but not by much, they are slightly easier to make and slightly slower. Then there is pseudo tapered tubes. Almost as fast as tapered flats but harder to make with a life span on par with tapered flats. Not worth the work and short lifespan for me. Some people are pure speed freaks and they shoot nothing but tapered flats. But for me, speed is just one factor to consider. Other factors are ease of construction, manageable draw weight, and longevity. All those factors considered, I found that nothing is better ( for me ) than small doubled dankung tubes. I get good speed / power, they are quick and easy to make ( no roller cutter or mat, just scissors and a ruler ) draw weight is manageable and they last forever for me. I easily get 4 to 5 times the life span over flats.

@Francois_Dupont

3 жыл бұрын

what about normal tubes?

@poekoelan75

3 жыл бұрын

@@Francois_Dupont Normal tubes last long too, but at the cost of slightly slower speed and slightly higher draw weight than doubled or looped small tubes

@Francois_Dupont

3 жыл бұрын

@@poekoelan75 so desu ne.

@jimmynich4791

3 жыл бұрын

What diameter tubes do you use?

@poekoelan75

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmynich4791 1842

Thanks Nathan for clearing that up I like both I have three that Iv'e made two with flats one with tube. I can tell the flats were quicker and had more power this just confirms what I thought.

Thanks for posting this. I couldn’t figure out how to attach it to my first handmade slingshot.

Thank you!! That was very helpful exactly what I was wondering lol

@simpleshot

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Great to hear!

thanks for the info bro

Nicely done!

@michaelcho3564

6 жыл бұрын

Urban Hunterz hiim subscribed

@michaelcho3564

6 жыл бұрын

Whoops I meant I'm subscribed

@kaliumnitraat

3 жыл бұрын

CheeseLord you know you can edit comments right?

Very nice!

Thank you. Nice view. Now I need both.lol.

Thanks!

Great video

Helpful information..

@simpleshot

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much

All I get out of that, is; i sell them both, so I will not give you a conclusion. Well, Joerg Sprave has done so according to speed on flat vs tube. And flatbands is faster then tubes. I've shoot both tubes and flatbands, I make my sets myself and buy both materials by meters online, and I have yet to wear out a tube- set. So it looks like tubes last pretty much longer, because I've broken many flatband-set in the same timeframe. My kids use tubes with sucsess. Butterflystyle bands; tbg 33cm long, tapered 30mm to 10 mm and doble band on each side. Ammo 12mm lead Hammergrip band set; tbg 23 cm long, tapered 35 mm to 25 mm and doble bands each side. Anmo 12 mm lead

@simpleshot

6 жыл бұрын

Well, we indeed sell them both, so guilty as charged? :)

Great tip sir, I'm from India need help regarding my primitive style if catapult, sir I use tumbler band two band each side as u showed here in his video and my tube band is bit heavy I use it to get more power for to use bigger stone as ammo like 16 to 18mm size of stone and when I use small stone like 12 to 14mm size of stone so this stone reverse back to me and hit me on my ribe, sir my question is why so happens to my catapult. Plz response

Tinkering with slingshots the only thing I have found is that the black tubular bands are too stiff for shooting in the cold, and way too hard for shooting paintballs, which I would do when I parked my rig and needed to kill time.

@simpleshot

2 жыл бұрын

1632 looped tubes should do well.

I made a slingbow using exercise bands I picked up from Academy. It warns not to stretch past double the original length. This is probably dictated by injury liability associated with exercise. One band on each side quickly let gets >40# of pull. Am I using the wrong type of bands? Is there a more efficient way of doing this?

@MissionaryInMexico

6 жыл бұрын

LimitedGunnerGM Could you make a video of your tests with different bands? It would be worth watching. I'll do the same.

Was recently given a Umarex X-shot slingshot with tubes. I like the feel of it, especially the wrist brace, but I'm wondering if it'd be possible or even remotely safe to set it up with flat bands instead? Any advice is appreciated, thanks in advance. I do also have a flat band slingshot, but the frame was recently damaged by a fork hit, nicked a small chunk from it.

@simpleshot

Жыл бұрын

There are ways to attach flatbands. I would look for videos showing how.

I use zip ties or thin fishing line to tie the tubular bands whats your thoughts in that?

@That0Homeless0Guy

Жыл бұрын

Get a slingshot with fittings for a tubular band. I don't tie my bands down, they use a friction grip. Just push them about half an inch to an inch over the posts and you're good to go. Don't use lube to get them on though they'll slip off and whack you in the face.

if i place a order from your site tomorrow! how long tell i recived my package? im in Arizona

@simpleshot

5 жыл бұрын

We are working crazy overtime shipping right now so we can't estimate a for sure date. We are running a few days behind right now (we fulfill orders in the order they were received) because of the holiday rush, but shipping from NC to AZ won't take very long once we send it off!

wheres link to your website?

Thank you! (:

I always hear that standard tube such as on a daisy wrist rocket are inaccurate. Is that the case? Can you achieve a high level of accuracy with standard daisy tubes? And how much more powerful are flat-bands?

@simpleshot

6 ай бұрын

Yes, you can be accurate with the bigger tubes, but the modern Flat Bands are much easier to achieve that level of accuracy. The power will be determined by the elongation percentage that you use.

I got the Torque it has looped tube bands, I love it btw its my favorite and EDC slingshot now, but I find I aim and shoot better with the looped tube bands, probably because as a kid I learned to use a wrist rocket. I would love to get better on flat bands but with the torque it makes it simple to change out looped tube bands so right no I stick with those.

What is the benefit of the bands that are made up of 6 or even 8 small bands with a bead in the end to attach on the fork of the slingshot?

@That0Homeless0Guy

Жыл бұрын

I believe it allows you to put more pounds of force into a shorter draw length. I found they tend to wear out quickly but I'm also a big fan of tubular bands because of the reduced draw length. For small game especially when you have a dog tubes are quick and effective enough to kill an adult rabbit at a decent distance.

Thank you for shaking the band around so much I couldn't actually see it. Very Helpful...

@simpleshot

7 ай бұрын

Sorry about that. What are you trying to see specifically?

@sethnary3974

7 ай бұрын

@@simpleshot how it was strapped to the leather. I am trying to make a slingshot that is capable of withstanding several hundred pounds and I have never built one before. So I was hoping to see an in depth guide of what the specs were. That way I could scale it up to launch a pumpkin about 300ft. I have the bands on order. They are the Gold Theraband in a large roll so I will have extra for practice

@simpleshot

7 ай бұрын

If you look up band tying, you can find videos of how it is tied to the pouch. I do not think TBG will be strong enough for pumpkin launching. think you will need something with more resistance.

Hi, i'm planning on doing my first natural slingshot and i wanna ask you if i can make the bands with a football ball bladder, is it possible?

@vanlian1394

5 жыл бұрын

Yup

I bought the torque and the scout lt. I’m accurate af with my scout lt and I’ve only got like 4 days experience. The torque is still shipping but should be here soon.

@simpleshot

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the Scout LT. Have fun with the Torque as well!

I pick tubes for slingshot

After shooting both for a while now I have settled on your Dankung looped tubes. I don't have a crono but just eyeballing the speed I have to disagree with the idea that flat bands shoot faster. These looped tubs are now my favorite and i have ordered several from you and I want to order more so I have some saved up.

@simpleshot

9 жыл бұрын

All things being equal- draw length, draw weight, and projectile- flats are generally faster. No statement was made that flats were faster overall. Looped tubes can be quite fast.

@phoghat

7 жыл бұрын

"don't have a chrono" sums it all up. Eyeballing just doesn't work

@aymanesoussi8170

7 жыл бұрын

pleas seur Who are the shops that sell this type of rubber (thera band )

@raulmatute9677

7 жыл бұрын

Aymane Soussi.

@raulmatute9677

7 жыл бұрын

Thomas Sobieski.

Do you have to taper flat bands? How much?

I know flat bands are the best but I have a boat load of tube rubber and cant make the switch easily. I wish your sling shots would give tubes equal attention. I have trouble tying the tube's to a custom leather pouch or to any pouch. I wish there was an easier way to attach the pouches to my tubes. Wish you would show something about this.

@simpleshot

5 жыл бұрын

Most our customers use flats for sure. But we have nothing against tubes. :) We tie tubes on to pouches just like flats. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3V8zLOlmLenl9I.html shows the process.

@ernestparsons8162

5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that at what's the email are the phone number of the company where you got that at

nice

where i can find how i measure and cut flat bands for the distance i want and ammo size use.

@phoghat

7 жыл бұрын

"Slingshot Channel Forum" join and they have a pdf chart you can downoad

@Romans--bo7br

7 жыл бұрын

+Thomas Sobieski...... WHERE.. on the forum would I find that "pdf chart", to download ?.... under which link / tab / heading... is it located ? Thanks, I appreciate your reply.

can you do a video on aiming with tubes

@simpleshot

5 жыл бұрын

We've got a long list of videos in the queue. We're always glad for the requests though. Thank you!

The flat elastic rubber band is best for fast and powerful slingshot

Do you sell 1745 tubes? From 1 to 10 how easy is it to pull?

@simpleshot

6 жыл бұрын

Sure do. simple-shot.com/vip/dankung-tubular-rubber-bandset-assemblies/ It's hard to say how easy the pull would be for you, not knowing your strength, right? :) If you want to shoot heavier ammo, you'll definitely be looking at a tougher, pull. But the 1745s are manageable. You might consider starting out with flats until you find your sweet spot (flats being so much easier to customize), then trying out the tubes. Good luck and have fun!

I am really confused on what size tubes to use with 3/8 size steel balls for ammo... I've researched it and couldn't find an answer... just people explaining how to match flat bands to ammo

@jimmynich4791

3 жыл бұрын

1745 I think are the best all round tubes.

Neither, my family has been using square bands for decades

@mazedazesandoval-lz6rv

9 ай бұрын

It took me 3 years to tell you that your comment id funny as fudgie wudgie

@BIGSTANK1983

9 ай бұрын

This is an underrated comment. 😂😂😂

@XDpenguin8

8 ай бұрын

Mine too😂

Halo sir,would u pl suggest which flatband viz (.5,6.5 ,or7.00) is suitable for the beginners?

@simpleshot

Жыл бұрын

That will depend on the ammo you are shooting.

is there standard size of tube band for slingshot?

@simpleshot

Жыл бұрын

No, it will be matched for the ammo size you are shooting.

I’m over here to your right

@simpleshot

3 жыл бұрын

😂

thanks for the info! but do you have a stiff neck or something?

@simpleshot

3 жыл бұрын

How did you know?! 😂

@paulcrisandcabahit3971

3 жыл бұрын

@@simpleshot i am a follower..

cutting flat bands to make them tapered. wouldnt that be difficult? I think that the cut would need to be nonstop so that the entire edge is smooth and FLAT. I say this because if u end up stopping at any point and do not continue perfectly and exactly where you left off, I think it will easily tear. Is this also the case when you cut your bands for a taper?

@simpleshot

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you have to cut one continuous cut or you'll have nicks. And nicks = band failure.

I have used all band types. I find tubes are way more accurate with large / heavy ammo. Flats are better for smaller light ammo. When I use 8mm steels with tubes I can’t get any accuracy.

@simpleshot

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like underpowered flats and overpowered tubes almost certainly. Either too thin or too long. Either will shoot any ammo size very well as long as they are tuned in! But... we all have personal preferences. If tubes work for you, great. Just try flats for fun. There's NO pressure to do any one thing in this sport. have fun and shoot what brings you joy!

I'm slightly confused, what do you mean by "shoot faster"?

@bjarnyg

6 жыл бұрын

i guess he means it's more powerful with the same pull.

@MangaGamify

2 жыл бұрын

higher feet per second (fps) like a pebble flying at 1 feet per second is not going to hit anything at all, not talking about semi-auto or full-auto like from guns.

Which bands shoots the hardest between flat and tube bands

@simpleshot

Жыл бұрын

The tubes are the harder to draw.

If I were to shoot 5/8 marbles with looped 1745 how fast would it be

@theone2436

5 жыл бұрын

As fast as your mom.

@shiro703

5 жыл бұрын

??

Can you use flat bands on a wrist rocket slingshot?

@jurgenlaaaa

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can!

I agree and the best slingshot to use IMO is the Joerg Spave slingshot which is also great for flat bands Do not worry to make the slot with a saw to accommodate the looped band, it is very strong The worst for tubular looped bands is the Scout slingshot waste of money I never use it anymore The dankung slingshot is ok but dos not compare with JOERGS great design

@markthibault8579

9 жыл бұрын

I'm quite happy with my Scout and have experimented with TTF setup with Dankung tubes using the Flip Clips. It's cool how easy it is to switch from flats to tubes just to see what you like. For me, I've settled on flats in TTF config.

@ernestparsons8162

5 жыл бұрын

Do you have an address or phone number where I can get that at

use 1632 tube band and grail fork from GZK...still can kill wabbit..i use 7 mm steel ball...wabbit stew...

@simpleshot

2 жыл бұрын

Accuracy is key!

I've got some expierience with flats an they're great, but there are many kinds of tubes - with different inside and outside diameters and there are also solid tubes without a hole. Which kind has the best speed and power? I don't care about lifetime or other parameters.

@jimmynich4791

3 жыл бұрын

Depends what ammo you're shooting. If you're shooting 3/8 steel 1842 or 1745 will do great if you're shooting heavier ammo you'll need more rubber, 2050 or 3060.

every time shoot tubler band it breaks every 30 shots or so

it depends a lot on the shape of your slingshot.

@simpleshot

2 жыл бұрын

Flats will almost always out perform tubes except for lifespan.

Paul harrel of slingshots

I have nearly zero experience with tubes because they are just not what I see as a newbie. I see bands, and different slingshots, (I forgot the term, forks ?) and all the forks I've purchased, and that's over a dozen so far, and only one or two are tubes and I never use them. Maybe I need to revisit tubes, because if anything, it will be like discovering a new sport that's a lateral move from bands and it could be more fun ? Only time will tell....

@simpleshot

9 ай бұрын

Yes, give tubes a try. We think you need to try them all to see what you like the best for you.

Which Best accuracy ? 🤔=

@simpleshot

5 жыл бұрын

Accuracy is in the shooter, not flat or tube latex. More accurate shooters choose flats, but some great shooters shoot tubes. It's all about the shooter! :)

@sportsandautomotives4739

4 жыл бұрын

@@simpleshot OK sir thanks 🤝

What kind of rubber is this

@simpleshot

5 жыл бұрын

This video is showing its age. Dankung bands are no longer available. And all the flatbands and tubes are here: simple-shot.com/accessories/bandsets/ Today's latex shoots MUCH better than the Dankung or flatbands in this video!

Which is quiter? For backyard use if you have Karen's living next to you?

👍👍👍🎣🎣🇧🇷🇧🇷

Bro, looks like he’s being held hostage

Loop tube for playing flat 4 game time or target

@simpleshot

7 ай бұрын

You got it!

Gotten 2 packs of flat bands and they break after 2 shots after unpacking😐

Try with RED inner tube from bicycle (If you can find). The result will be a shock. After, you will not use all these ever!

@Person930

3 жыл бұрын

Red inner tubes are usually made of latex.

when using 1636-2040 tube band..greater recoil..less accuracy.

@simpleshot

2 жыл бұрын

That would depend on the shooter and the ammo.

Personal preference? Didn't hear much pros for tubular bands.

@simpleshot

5 жыл бұрын

labyrinthodont 6 they have their place...but most dedicated slingshot shooters prefer flat bands

@MangaGamify

2 жыл бұрын

How do you politely say.. tubular bands if you're too lazy to taper flatbands

there just simple latex bands I think

@theun-knownmusician5468

4 жыл бұрын

steven derushia lol you know nothing

People these days are vary bias I like all types of slingshot

sir Please give me a barnett rubber bands

اريد واحد

What about square bands

@simpleshot

10 ай бұрын

Do you mean the square tubes?

@Lukew2207

10 ай бұрын

@@simpleshot it’s like solid square elastic very old school I don’t know if they have it in America or if you do what it’s called

@simpleshot

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I have seen and used it. I have always heard it referred to as "Square Tubes". They are not very common here and I have only seen them sold from the UK.

@Lukew2207

10 ай бұрын

@@simpleshot yes I’m from the uk and I’ve seen quite a few people shooting with them on milbros traditionals and gypsy style frames

@simpleshot

10 ай бұрын

yes, you got it! That is where we see them as well.

Flats are better 😉😂

@KuvaPefo

5 жыл бұрын

Oh ok. Used to tubes.

@Temporalplace

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, while hunting, if lube tube fails i just change with new one in 5 sec. Flat bands are too fragile and hard to change

@chrisolenick953

2 жыл бұрын

nah they are literally within seconds of each other. depends on your setup and i can put looped tubes or single/double bandsets of flats or tubes in under 5 seconds.

Bro my tubaler bands are about to rip 😓

@marcoskhosho4271

3 жыл бұрын

Its ok guys i fixed them

@MangaGamify

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcoskhosho4271 I think what you mean is replace them, also the bands should be (your draw length) / 5

@marcoskhosho4271

2 жыл бұрын

@@MangaGamify I got a whole new slingshot and the old one i didnt replace i just cut them shortet

But I should add that I rig my bands a little differenty. Most people shoot over the top or around the sides. I shoot against the ties, and I found that the small dankungs go forever when rigged this way. I once had a set of 1842s that lasted an entire summer shooting every weekend. The rubber started to slow down noticeably before there were any signs of tearing. That band set was an exception though. But for the most part, I never got close to the life span of the dankungs with any type of flat band that I tried. One more thing before I go. Speed doesn't have anything to do with the band's shape ( flat vs tubular ) . Flats generally shoot faster because they are thinner. Thinner rubber retracts faster. Tubes usually last longer because they are thicker. And also because they have no edges.

@MangaGamify

2 жыл бұрын

Did you use a chronograph for "Speed doesn't have anything to do with the band's shape"? There are already more than a couple videos comparing flatbands taper speeds with a chronograph. Also, taper are not only used for speed but for safety, when it snaps it's most likely nearest the pouch away from you. But that's before you already replaced it.

JOHN RITTER LIVES!!!!!

Flat bands are faster and considerably more accurate. They should probably stop making tube bands.

@simpleshot

4 жыл бұрын

That is not at all true. Accuracy lies with the shooter and tubes can and do shoot as fast as flats. Flats have the advantage of lighter draw for higher speeds. Both options are viable.

@MangaGamify

2 жыл бұрын

How do you politely say.. tubes sell for those lazy enough to cut flats?

is it me, or does this guy kinda look like the late John Ritter? 🤔

u just show your face : (

For me its flat bands!

@jeffmontgomery667

7 жыл бұрын

@slingshotwarrrior8105

7 жыл бұрын

Where's you're comment?

@jeffmontgomery667

7 жыл бұрын

SlingshotWarrrior wo

@jeffmontgomery667

7 жыл бұрын

Would like to order a SlingshotWarrri from you.Please send me info. Thank you. Jeff Montgomery. North Alabama

@slingshotwarrrior8105

7 жыл бұрын

Jeff Montgomery Send me a PM and I'll tell you all about it

My tubelar bands never lasts long

@simpleshot

10 ай бұрын

Be sure to not use overpowered tubes as that will speed up how soon they break.

2 camera angles but no hairbrush or possibly a barber maybe even?

@simpleshot

8 ай бұрын

Who needs a brush when you have a slingshot in your hands! 🤣