Beginners guide to Slingshot Tapers: What, Why, and How!?

[@mrkiller1980]

Been shooting for 5 years and still find this video informative. A must watch for newbies and oldies alike

[@canvandal4503]

Thank you my friend! 🙏👊

[@qaching]

You must be dumb if you are still learning these things after 5 years It should be all instict by now

[@JW-bw8nj]

I'm new to slingshots (my first slingshot should be arriving any day from Simple Shot). In preparation, I've been watching a TON of slingshot related videos over the last several weeks. Hunting videos, slingshot reviews, slingshot tournaments, trick shots, etc) and am absolutely floored that this channel doesn't have more subscribers! It's seriously one of the best slingshot related channels on KZbin.

[@canvandal4503]

@@JW-bw8nj thank you!👊🙏

[@1956willys4x4]

Great video just the information that I needed 👍

[@canvandal4503]

My pleasure Tater!👊🙏

[@freeyourmind7324]

Thank you my friend, you definitely deserve 50k subscribers for all efforts you put in your videos! Good luck from Croatia 🇭🇷

[@canvandal4503]

Thank you my friend! Appreciate you!👊🙏

[@robertrambleson...]

Great video, brother. Glad to have you back. New place looks gorgeous!

[@canvandal4503]

Thank you my friend! Appreciate you!🙏👊

[@buskingkarma2503]

Thanks for the video! I'm going to need to start cutting my own band's,I can't afford to keep buying them pre cut! I'm going to order a roll of two of rubber and give it a go👍

[@canvandal4503]

Right on! 👊🙏

[@slingingsteel9744]

Great information and awesome video brother!

[@canvandal4503]

Thanks brother!👊🙏

[@shaneschannel2081]

Hi what if you don't flip band over does it shoot wrong shane uk are you in uk 🇬🇧 learning

[@TakinShotsSlingshots]

Awesome video brother. Great job. Looks like an awesome spot you got. Have a great weekend.👊

[@canvandal4503]

I appreciate that brother! Yeah, I’m excited about getting it set up! 👊🙏

[@alanraven7539]

brill... just another helpfull great video and really well presented super good cheers! o and really witty makes smile, top!

[@canvandal4503]

Thanks you brother! I appreciate your kind words! 👊🙏

[@michaelcurtis8114]

Is there a difference between OTT and TTF as far as the way the bands are tied at the pouch? I've noticed ( while not tied to the frame) that some bands lay flat with the pouch and some bands are vertical to the flat laying pouch. Does it matter how they are tied? Thanks.

[@canvandal4503]

I prefer to tie them differently. OTT I fold and TTF I roll. Some roll for both.

[@BloudXD]

How do yk the sizes to measure the taper

[@AdventureBon99]

Thanks from England. Mainly following cuz your accent so so dam kool. Love it.

[@canvandal4503]

Right on Tater!!!👊

[@usernamemykel]

Brooklyn accent. KIDDING!!!!

[@RHYNO1994]

New to slingshots got the simple shot scout lt. With general purpose bands now that i cut down a bit and it zooms but i ordered some TBG from simpleshot to make me some bands and try out. My question is what taper should i use to get maximum speed/distance out of 8mm steel? Please help lol

[@canvandal4503]

Sup Tater! The Scout LT is a great frame! TBG is a tad bit stiffer than Simpleshot black. I would say start with a TBG at a 10-18 taper shooting 8 m. If you’re not getting the speed you want go to a 12 to 20 with the same. I think either of these would work great.

[@k.o.skeeponshooting235]

Awesome informative video brother, 👏👍👊

[@canvandal4503]

Thank you brother! Always great to hear from you!🙏👊

[@SkywalkFPV]

How big is the difference in the different latex brands? I am looking at some Sumekei branded bands, are they any good to recommend and or what can be considered way better or not?!..

[@canvandal4503]

Well, brother, I’ll just be honest and say the only latex that I can recommend without any hesitation is SimpleShot Premium Black. I’ve had the most experience with this latex,

[@hangin78]

Great and informative! What ammo are you shooting with that setup?

[@canvandal4503]

@@hangin78 I typically shoot 8mm.

[@hangin78]

Would you once or did you already have a look at saunders clod poppers?😊

[@canvandal4503]

@@hangin78 I haven’t used them. I would definitely try them.

[@tomt8915]

What size of ammo do you use? When hunt a squirrel?

[@canvandal4503]

I use 5/16. Most shooters start with a 3/8. The latter is my recommendation.

[@DeepSouthSlingsDarrellAllen]

Great video.."... I need one of those tapering jigs in my kit.

[@canvandal4503]

Yeah, that jig is a game changer! I’ve been using one since I got into this. Appreciate you, brother!👊🙏

[@Sagart999]

I'm very confused. You said you are using a 6" active band length, and then cut a piece from the roll that was 7" long (to provide extra material for binding). You then cut the bands ACROSS that length of latex, making them 15cm (6") long. Did you forget to turn the latex 90 degrees before cutting? Or did that happen too fast for me to see?

[@canvandal4503]

😂! You missed the turn, brother! After I cut my piece off, I turned it to get the 7 inches. Great question though.

[@Sagart999]

@@canvandal4503 Thanks for the clarification. I watched that sequence twice and STILL missed it. Old age?

[@sukhrupuresuh8371]

Hello sir Im new to slingshot, can you please guide me on steel ball and rubber band ratio.I want to use it for squirrel & sparrow hunting, what steel ball mm and what rubber band thickness will be suitable.

[@canvandal4503]

When it comes to hunting set ups, there are a lot of opinions as to which set up is best. There are a lot of guys that have way more experience as far as hunting that could probably assist you better. Here’s one video and channel that I refer to a lot when it comes to hunting. I hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqrPlGZmgqx5eLc

[@sukhrupuresuh8371]

@@canvandal4503 Thank you

[@tomt8915]

Do you think it's good idea to shoot a bigger ammo with a small pouch?

[@canvandal4503]

To tell you the truth, I have not experimented with that before.

[@michaelvana2457]

That is all nice and good but you could have explayned if a bigger or smaller taper affects the projectile and if so, than how. And how big of a taper is better for wich scenario.

[@usernamemykel]

Looks very much like a COPY of the "WASP Uniphoxx" slingshot. I've one in each of the colors offered at the time (saves a LOT on postage) after using the initial purchase slingshot and loving it. Pinky hole is great for stability.

[@ch0cchip704]

Thanks for another great video very informative iv used tapers but still not settled on a favourite that simple shot elastic is very durable still not had one fail yet iv had other bands snap but still not simple shot elastic.

[@canvandal4503]

Right on brother! Thanks for your comment! Appreciate you!👊🙏

[@emmanuel4902]

Excellent video 👍

[@canvandal4503]

Thank you brother. 👊🙏

[@chriscraft1245]

Great video.

[@canvandal4503]

Thank you my friend!🙏👊

[@chrisa9435]

How do you know how much taper you need?

[@canvandal4503]

Tapers are something you’re gonna have to experiment with. There are a variety of answers that you will get to this question. For target shooting at 10 m I use .5 SimpleShot premium black at a 12 to 20 taper shooting 5/16. It really all depends on what you are shooting, the distance, you’re wanting to shoot, the size ammo, etc. With those questions answered and a couple more, you can determine better what taper to use.

[@mannynieves493]

Good educational video.

[@canvandal4503]

Thank you brother!👊🙏

[@usernamemykel]

Salesperson for Simple Shot black bands - gets a commission?

[@canvandal4503]

@@usernamemykel yes brother I am an ambassador for SimpleShot. No secret there. When it comes to SimpleShot premium black latex, I was using that well before any conversations with SimpleShot. I think by far it is the most predictable latex on the market.

[@brianfarr706]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@canvandal4503]

My pleasure brother!🙏👊

[@jaimed5402]

Sure appreciate this vid!!!

[@canvandal4503]

My pleasure!👊🙏

[@forkshootertb96]

Nice job!

[@canvandal4503]

Thank you my friend!🙏👊

[@domydoyle8890]

Thank you good content

[@canvandal4503]

My pleasure!👊🙏

[@fabienlarcher4552]

I bought three single theraband gold tapered from 30 mm to 20 mm. They cut themselves at the pouch level in fifteen days!

[@canvandal4503]

Oh wow! Good thing is they’re breaking at the pouch rather than at the frame!👊🙏

[@fabienlarcher4552]

@@canvandal4503 I think it's not normal. I also bought bands already equipped with the pouch but it is the same problem.

[@canvandal4503]

@@fabienlarcher4552 now that’s something! Well, I guess it proves that not all latex is the same. I don’t venture out much with my latex. I predominately use SimpleShot Premium Black. It’s been pretty good for me. SimpleShot also sells SimpleShot premium black in pre-cut bands as well. You might want to try them out I think you’ll like them.

[@fabienlarcher4552]

@@canvandal4503 Ok, thanks. After how many shots approximately, the bands will cut?

[@canvandal4503]

@@fabienlarcher4552 if Banded correctly, I get a couple hundred shots easily

[@ayukryeorbito5953]

Nice content bro Can

[@canvandal4503]

Thank you my friend!👊🙏

[@marctull3596]

OK - I think I’m starting to get it - People who watch your vids are “taters” and a slingshot band cut wide to thin is a “taper.” Slingshot designer Jack Koehler recommended “pseudo tapers” on some of his designs. Does that mean that people who pretend to watch your videos are “pseudo taters?” Also, when I was a kid, I used to watch Wild Kingdom w/ Marlin Perkins (now you know how old I am) and this one time Jim (not sure if it was Jim 3.0 or Jim 4.0 - there were a lot of different Jims and they all looked alike) was hunting a tapir, but he wrestled it (hunting was way different back in my day) instead of shooting it w/ a slingshot. So - here’s where I get confused - when hunting a tapir do you recommend tapered or pseudo tapered bands - and also do you serve it w/ taters (the kind you eat) to the taters (dinner guests, all of whom watch your videos)?. Thanks for the clarification!

[@canvandal4503]

🤣🤣🤣Bro, I have no clue!🤣👊🤣

[@usernamemykel]

Jack's book was not bound well - pages would fall out. He was good enough to send another - though not any better. Otherwise, good book.

[@Meta-Drew]

You should use your editing to cut out all the bs, not make it last longer, but thanks for the video

[@usernamemykel]

Just so you guys know, a "' 'tater " is hillbilly-talk for a potato.

[@mlk0655]

informative video but please get to the point edit: nvm I quit. lol I'll find someone that doesn't want to be a comedian

[@usernamemykel]

Must admit that he's entertaining...

[@charlesharkin2165]

All that idiotic fooling around

[@Barncatfish]

Very entertaining. Excellent presentation and video work. Informative, and your workbench is meticulously organized. My only minor disappointment is you didn't have a guy in a silly deer costume butt into that scene :)

[@canvandal4503]

@@Barncatfish Well thank you Tater! 😂 Appreciate you! 👊

[@hobofoshitsho8999]

*Accelerate quicker. Shoots faster. Fast is a measure of speed. eg 300fps or 120mph. Quick is a measure of distance/time. eg. 0 - 60 2.7sec. or time only eg 0- ? as a reaction time. You're welcome.

[@axsomoutdooradventures]

Great video.

[@canvandal4503]

Thanks brother!🙏👊