ARE CHEAP CATAPULTS SAFE ? SLINGSHOT STRENGTH TEST

[@ojanakbar]

i was wondering why would someone buy an expensive catapults, i thought it was a waste of money. well, i guess this video just gave me the answer. thanks man

[@ojanakbar]

whether catapults made of plywood strong enough?? or do they snap easily?

[@Ruffy1976]

+moonshot I made more than 50 slingshots out of 18mm multiplex.....strong material and easy to work with.....

[@ojanakbar]

+Ruffy1976 thank you for the information. i've watched bunch of videos on how to make slingshot out of multiplex. do i really have to apply coat on the slingshot? is it just for appearance? or perhaps, the coating makes the plywood stronger?

[@vainparasite]

Would have been nice to put one of yours up against them in the same test to show how much difference there is 👍👍

[@moranomorano5755]

that is a good idea.

[@slingshotsteel7203]

"Thats what I call an eye opener!" Thanks John 🤔

[@MrRampro]

WOW. After watching your video, I noticed how much the weakest one resembled mine and my sons slingshots. I barely put any pressure on ALL 3 and they snapped!!! Thanks man that could have been dangerous.

[@catapultandhuntingdublin2342]

Saw this ad on Facebook- was waiting for this video , cheers John

[@thesoftgoat1398]

Good video, I bought one of those cheap treble tube types myself to try them out about a few years ago. I found the 4.5mm metal balls that keep the tube from pulling thru the attachment holes were not big enough and one of those tubes pulled loose and came back at me with a metal ball inside it. It hit hard enough to split the skin on the back of my hand. Never touched the thing again.

[@tommyknocker9843]

i bought barnet Black widow and wrist support snapped straight away!! im gonna stick to dearer safer ones cheers John

[@Rucksack57]

Thanks for the education. I have bought several of these and gave them away as gifts. Now I will have to track them down and take them back before some gets hurt.

[@joekeating7225]

Thanks for making and posting this very informative video. I got one of the plastic handled type, before making a couple myself and purchasing one from you, but have not tried it as the triple bands were too strong for a full pull. Shudder to think what could happen with a maximum effort and a release point close to my eye. Destined for the bin.

[@bruceharrington3031]

Judy watched your video. THANK YOU SO MUCH. This wasn't even a thought. Definately thumbs up and subscribe. are there any good starting catapults you recommend?

[@n0ukf]

As dangerous as these ones are, you should list where you got them and their part numbers as a warning.

[@CatapultCarnage]

They are down right dangerous and definitely NOT SAFE no matter what elastic is used hopefully this will open people's eyes

[@MrZxJD]

What about the eagle of snipers Chris? I've ordered one for £12 to see if I like them or not. I'm going to wear safety glasses just in case lol

[@CatapultCarnage]

+Jack Davies they break pretty easy too mate be careful with that bro 👍

[@MrZxJD]

Cheers Chris, il be careful

no, keep your eyes closed when using these at all time!

[@notornot]

Hi John, Thank you so much for doing this. You did a good job.

[@normcote270]

Sorry to say I ordered one before I saw your video, but in my defense they stated it was stainless steel, but I now doubt it after seeing your tests on them. I guess I'll see when it arrives. 😕 Great test's though,, well done my friend!!!

[@waynedavies8176]

Well done lad. At 65 I've shot some catapults. But bloody hell they are dangerous.

[@Liv1ngTheDream]

Watching this one with me cheapo 3 quid ebay catapult in hand and it looks like I've got lucky tbf. It's the one with squared sides and dimples at the top of the forks, seems solid as a spanner.

[@graboidgang9077]

I've got one of the same, three bands as well, feels solid as a rock to me! Must be luck of the draw, different mixes of zinc in the casting or something. Stuff that a reputable brand would fix through quality control checks.

[@thetraditionalcountryman939]

u had the right to slag off the catties i mean cmon those are shit whats good about u is that u care for your customers and are honest about your products which are great by the way

[@wandererstraining]

Thanks a lot for making these tests, John!

[@oppopooop3058]

Thanks John. I live in Thailand. All I can find to buy here are the Chinese ones. How do I find a good sling shot?

[@CoreyB777]

okay so i just got a wrist mounted slingshot. the brand is not on the box or the slingshot itself. the only thing on the box says ( SLingshot ) what is good about it though is the fact that mine is stainless steel and does not bend on the forks.

[@MrTrollBeast]

I really wish they made the triple band one thicker because that one is great and the bands are cheap and they’re super easy to replace, only thing is the frame is weak so after a few hard pulls the thing snaps at the handle.

[@normanpryke1815]

that first one broke while I was using it and the forks smacked me in the finger cut me up pretty bad

[@jamessanderson5068]

You got lucky mate haha.I nearly bought one like these off aliexpress and luckily started watching a lot of videos about catapults

[@dannyeff21]

Keep in mind it would share the pressure between both folks. I bought a cheap on likely not use it now

[@inzen86]

Thanks mate, you probably saved me an eye. I just ordered one of those cheap 3 band ones. I'l be looking into proper catapults.

[@RobMcMahon2023]

best quality/most proffesional video you've made! :D.you should definetly be proud of this video! :D

[@inkybinkyschpinky]

man I am glad u made this video. you seriously, probably saved me my eyes!

[@geodude6244]

I made a sling shot with a smaller wire cutters and I used a paint lid opener so I got a bottle opener coming out the bottom and I duct taped it really good and then wrapped it with electrical tape.

[@ravendon]

John. This was a deceptive video. Why didn’t you admit to the audience that you have superhuman strength?

[@swillshere]

Good on yer John.nice informative video..I can't begin to tell you of how many people you have probably saved from ending up in hospital.just thinking about many parents out there innocently buying these to get there children started. In the sport. Does not bare thinking about.thanks John a.t.b.

[@timothylaverdiere629]

OH my gosh, both my brother and i must have gotten lucky.. have the one with black cord on the handle. thank god the elastic was broken when we got it. finally ordered a new tube, looks like im making my slingshot frame instead. plywood is stronger than that.

[@rolandfletcher4973]

I've only ever bought the Barnet black widow nothing else Great videos definitely subbing

[@Backroad-Bomber]

At least these bend before they snap, if they just snapped then they would be a lot more dangerous. I just bought all thee of those and ill be checking them to see how strong they are. i might put up a video, if i end up using one of the strong ones im using it with really weak bands for BB's.

[@a_real_jive_turkey7772]

I've got the little one with the paracord wrap....it works....with light bands, and if you dont hit the forks. I put a huge dent in it on a fork hit with 3/8 steel. I think they're meant for kids

[@joshbrazzell8549]

4:21 I've watched this about 30 times 😆

[@derekshepard9525]

Could you test The razor from thinkbay? It's a Chinese slingapult , but I've seen decent reviews.

[@sharpshooterjd]

Dang.... Another reason to always where eye protection :).

[@masontaylor7113]

What is the cheapest catapult u do and this was good video and this will help me pick new catapults in the future

[@emieliod825]

What's the brand of slingshot you mentioned at the beginning?

[@TylerSnyder305]

If they put simple office rubber bands on them and sell them to shoot mini marshmallows that would be one thing, but full power rubber on such thin cheap mystery pot metal, and this is totally dangerous. At least here in the states you be better off with a 2$ plastic slingshot from the grocery store. I had many of them and with the weak rubber rubber they come with they shoot 4.5mm be's pretty well.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

Cheap pot metal, avoid these unless you're using super light bands and ammo. With some light tubes or thin latex flatbands, these make great cheap BB shooters. 👍

[@MrAndrewUK]

I found that most Chinese stuff off Ebay is complete poo. I gave up with them in the end when I had bought a rucksack and literally the first time I loaded it up, put it on my back and the shoulder straps fell off...Obviously bad for their future business and as you have shown, it can be outright dangerous. No more thanks very much. Thanks very much for the test.

[@envorabraham8859]

i had bought EVANA ALUMINIUM SLING SHOT FROM EBAY AND IT HAD BROKEN ON MY FACE ITS A VERY LETHAL TO FIRE FROM THESE ONES specially EVANA ALUMINIUM SLINGSHOT

[@ninjarabbi1]

Wow, thanks for the heads up. I just picked up one like the first weakest one and O already had the camo model. I was planning on upgrading the bands but I think I'll stick to the weak ones and shoot using that style where your fingers brace the forks to kinda redistribute that force so I don't end up with a shard of metal in my eye!

[@benheaton3036]

thanks John I was many going to get one of those but for may safety now I know I'm not getting one definitely thanks!

[@stevepovey7013]

mad crazy thank you for sharing their shit yours are the bizz happy shooting from s.wales love your vids on yt

[@mrpopo5285]

i had one of those metal with 3 holes/side and i got a forkhit and it totally broke but that one was harder than the one u showed, the handle was made of wood and i could draw 3 tubes/side

[@Critical-thinker85]

good video. it's definitely an eye opener watching this video. keep up the good videos. cheers

[@TheSlingshotKing]

Wow I'm in shock. I knew they were cheap but that is just ridiculous.

[@volcanoman1349]

+The Slingshot King hey i am a big fan!! :-D

[@TheSlingshotKing]

Thanks man! It means a lot for you to say that :)

[@volcanoman1349]

np i think you are so cool :-) and i love you're channel

[@meat52689]

Good one John great video

[@III-111k]

I have one of them camo handle ones in my collection and it's stainless steel and works well

[@sportsandautomotives4739]

best ferfect size slingshot & rubber size ? original slingshot name & wait ?

[@Benlee753]

Ravi Sg Shivarampura First u clear your english language & Spelling after that ask your doubts...

[@ianjones2397]

iv got one ad its nearly took my eye ad teeth out with it wen I pulled it bck so I'll never forget it

[@70sztom]

Hi. What size TH black band you recommend for 10 gramms steel projectile? Thank you.

[@damionspittles1847]

ive got the same catapult as the one in the middle. you cant use them to hunt or kill. they are ok for squirells and small birds but the bands are crap and they arent very comfortable. you shoud only really use them for messing around and shooting cans and paper or cardboard

[@Sokheng-rv7ju]

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[@funkstrummer2151]

Khmer!

[@963wolfman]

Thanx I was thinking about getting 1 of them but not now , I'll make a natural now

[@sportsandautomotives4739]

Amazon slingshot best? or not best? ==

[@sportsandautomotives4739]

best slingshot for hunting small game Hunting slingshoot wich best ?🤔=

[@jamesmclaughlin9450]

hey gamekeeper do you have a link where i can get the real 6 band (3 bands) slingshot?? i have the chinco one and i want to get the real one

[@chuckypanado2269]

Thanks for the tests

[@tumbo1984]

I had to file shit loads of burr off the rings, ane bent the fork with standard bands....there are made of monkey metal and frankly unsafe

[@coristandish4004]

This is why i shoot solid flat band forks

[@cocoaliveson3235]

Buy a Trumark or a Daisy for an inexpensive slingshot.

[@joekeeling4259]

Good job buddy 👍

[@mickthebandit]

I bought the camo one and the metal only went into the handle about an inch. Broke right away 🙁

[@RuffStuff420]

A buddy of mine bought one of those POS zinkers and brought it over to shoot. I took it out of his hands and snapped it with no effort at all. He got mad and I told him "your welcome, you don't lose a fucking eyeball today." Stainless steel my ass.

[@luis8bgt]

I think the Slingshot was not made to be shot with another Slingshot, The Rubber band will never apply that amount of force or stress you did with the cord. I know they are cheap, but they would do the job, know if you test some of the home made and the result will be the same. Sure make one by yourself is a lot of fun.

[@zwizkit]

It can still be stainless steel... there are loads of types of stainless. one not too bad for that would be the 440 ss

[@moranomorano5755]

it is not only to test it but merely trying to break it.

[@artisansportsman8950]

My first catapult was a cheap chinese one , thank god the leather went on it needless to say it went in the bin.

[@tonyirvine2806]

they certainly not stainless steel, more like chinesium lol, looking forward to getting my pocket poacher from u ur sending it on the 29th jan to N.Ireland. keep up the good work John

[@tonyholt90]

well done for that info, really good to know!!

[@lawsonrichards6251]

Health hazards ! Great review

[@mcbushboys187]

its funny i had the black slingshot and the first shot the bands snapped and the forks bent so i chuck it away

[@supercow61]

Wow what a super great shot are you, thanks for this information, need to get one or two catapults from you , not from China that's for sure !!!

[@Gshockmat2]

You can also break teeth from the Chinese slingshots

[@димитров-с8ю]

+topdude39 explain

[@Gshockmat2]

+Keenan the Chinese slingshot that's thin and can break can easily snap due to frequent pressure and stress, ones it gives it will break off, not only can it hit you in the eyes it can hit your mouth and possibly break some teeth.

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

Thanks for the info ,if its not a Dan-Kung buyer beware!

[@RIPOFF65]

I had the camo one and it broke where the bands slot in,near took my eye out after 30 shots or so

[@porkchopspapi5757]

How bout doing this same test with 3 diff real Dankungs?

[@jeffdowningthegoodone]

This is why you wear safety glasses when shooting...

[@hobbyboss719]

but my slingshot will go through a skull

[@jeffdowningthegoodone]

Hobbyboss 71 lol just do it

[@kragguthbag-braggle4961]

I have a Barnett black widow and it's starting to break

[@Antipodean33]

I can't believe how cheap China produces stuff. Even with their shit wages (and don't forget Vietnams wages are even lower) i still can't fathom how they can obtain the metal, which is probably scrap, melt it down, then produce an item, advertise it and then deliver it a long way over seas for a few bucks. It's mind blowing when you think about it

[@davidboyd374]

People charge big money for cheap Chinese crap Just so the punter feels happy The iPhone is made mostly in China and sold for big bucks with a ginormous Proffit on them So you work it out Also in catapults we use ELASTIC not rope !! Just my comments

[@mr.powpow51]

That is what i need to know..thank you sir

[@freqeist]

thanks the Chinese ones I`ll bin and the UK ones I`ll keep.

[@chestnutsev7]

Only thing I buy Chinese is fried rice.

[@trueking1857]

I think it’s wrong to even sell fragile slingshots as little plinker toys look at how you aim a slingshot that’s a potential eye loss or at least the broken off piece comes smashing back into your face and cuts you powered by the rubber also 😮‍💨thank you for making this video it really throws off accuracy when your anxious the forks going to fall off and stab you in the Face I would say spend those extra few £’s or $’s for a better built one could save your eye 👍

[@benredding7080]

Say no more. 🤣

[@janner2121]

50 dislikes by blind ex catty shooters !! Good demo John

[@ggs07]

Bruhhh I just got the camo one been waiting for 20 days or so now I see this 💀💀

[@rodzillagene8525]

Yeah but your arms are pretty big john that sling had no chance to begin with lol

[@crystalmay4886]

haha haha. the string on the one that broke immediately was stronger than the steel

[@porkchopspapi5757]

Who is going to pull on 1 fork with a cord? In use, you pull on both forks with rubber.

[@66kevsmith]

thats not a fair test no elastic band can ever produce that sort of pressure iv haD ONE OF THE CAMO HANDLED ONES FOR 6-7 YRS I USE IT 3-4 TIMES A WEEK AND ITS BEEN SPOT ON

[@brianlynch9204]

I am a new subscriber. This was a very informative video. It is frightening that such thin frames are made from cheap zinc alloy. Scary indeed. Stainless steel and titanium are the only metals that would be suitable for such frames.

[@MrKillerfreak1]

you can also see with ur eye, that they are not real steel because its way too shiny, steel dont shine that much like a plastic toy

[@karl5378]

cheers for this mate, I seen these on that Chinese shopping app "aliexpress" for peanuts. I was tempted to buy one because they cost next to nothing but after seeing this, fuck that. Thanks mate you probably saved me an eye!. ....subscribed.

[@vydoan3089]

that's for not human ! lol

[@johnvincentmanuel3886]

The users are not pulling the rubber like that

[@Mr.Rowmon]

Why are you pushing the table Down

[@retchiejohnmedina2017]

that is absolutely fucking disgusting to see... and that's why don't buy any sort of things made in China.... but if your going to buy a slingshot buy one that's made by Milbro brand even if you pay extra it's down right worth it... and it will last you a lifetime shit I think if you buy it now your great grandkids would still be using it.... Milbro slingshot are the best.... I've hunted rabbits and even possum with it... I'm using PPSG aluminium slingshot for about five months now and I absolutely love it.... John thanks for all your review and videos... hunt well...🖒🖒🖒