Slingshot bands Explained (ish)

[@frederickdavies2978]

As a beginner, looking to get into shooting a catapult, I found your video a massive help. Many thanks .

[@WV591]

The only person that explained the color difference for same thickness.TU

[@fishingbuddyph8786]

Awesome review, Chris! A lot of interesting and useful information. I especially like how you explained how the different colors can affect the elasticity and performance of the band. I bet a lot of people did not know that. The parts about the different tapers and what ammo to use for each one is also very useful. Thanks again, mate! Stay safe!

[@markf350s]

I sure wish I would’ve found this channel along time ago some fantastic information and numbers and material to use. Thank you for taking the time to make this video as always I appreciate it and waiting for the next one.

[@jcarrolltmo]

Super info Chris. Thanks a million. I have. Watched at least 100 hours of KZbin on catapults, and this is the best one about bands. I'm heading on to watch your video on making band sets. Again my thanks for your time and effort.

[@CatapultCarnage]

You're very welcome 🙏

[@canvandal4503]

Brother this was a great video! Thanks for breaking this subject down because it’s easy to drown in the variables. Thanks again! 👊

[@RossDixonTeaching]

Damn, a lot of research went into this. Thanks for sharing.

[@CatapultCarnage]

No problem mate thanks 👍

[@nathangrueber9834]

​@@CatapultCarnage hi chris if theres 12 thicknesses in each colour why arent there just 12 thicknesses? What the colour mean? Like if theres a 0.7 in every color whats the cokour matter?

[@rudyrudolph50]

Really enjoyed your presentation , great info for beginners like me and most likely more advanced also. Thank you!!

[@asdsmm]

You talked about colors of different bands, but your beautiful eye color attracts me mostly through out this video!

[@chriswheatley71]

Chris, thanks for taking the time put this info out there. Videos like this, which put a lot of information in one place, are really helpful to those starting out (like myself). I’ve found I’ve settling on GZK green as I’ve found black too heavy a draw. And I seem to have settled on .62 18-12 for 8mm steel and .72 20-15 for 9.5 mm steel, although now I’m going to try .72 at different tapers for 9.5mm. The bit about more extreme tapers is fascinating though. I can see me disappearing down another physics rabbit hole to understand that one.

[@arneklein2333]

Man, you give so much info, great vid Chris, I bought .66 and .72 green, But got .62 yellow as a freebee, shot it with a taper same as .66 it was lighter pull (duh)😂 but my shots were better, and headshots kill even with the lighter setup

[@wordsfromtheshed9919]

Great vid mate. You're stuffs really informative and helps new shooters like me. I've only been shooting a 6weeks but getting more comfortable and confident. Have taken squirell and pidgeon. Thanks for the vids and keep em coming. I have learned lots from them

[@CatapultCarnage]

You're welcome glad I have helped

[@Henry94Smith]

Very good video. What thickness of the green gzk would you recommend for 11mm steel? And at what taper please. Thanks

[@MrLerosh]

Excellent explanation,saved me a lot of grief,,5 stars,rgds Lesrobert

[@reddragon5912]

Hi, what taper would you use for 1MM GZK ammo is 10mm lead 11mm steel. Would really appreciate your experienced opinion. Many thank's R.

[@kevinflood7495]

Is it ok to tie the bands with butchers twine ? And does it make a difference compared to rubbur ties?

[@SkywalkFPV]

Interesting watch! What if you need to choose between grey 0.45mm latex or orange 0.5mm latex bands for target shooting 0.8mm steel between 10 and 20 meters? o.0..

[@Chris-Caddy]

I have just got some .65 band for use with 9.5 mm steel What would you recommend as a starting point for a taper for me to cut and learn to start shooting with? Many thanks I love your videos.

[@linihughes5106]

Hi Chris glad your well. After coming across your catch and cook videos it inspired me to take up catapulting so I got myself a gzk hammer along with a ppmg+ but was wondering what band sets you use for target and hunting as I've noticed in your videos your tappers seam to chance and was wondering if you managed to find one that works the best ? Regards Lindsey

[@thornmollenhoff8698]

What band thickness would be good for using with rocks as ammo?

[@donaldskaggs874]

Great video lots of information on band size. Looking forward to how you set up your bands also would like to know what’s the best pouch for different size bands. Or will the pouches go with the size ammo you use?

[@MD76MAC]

What GZK color is best for cold weather?

[@ruslancalinicenco4108]

Hey! please tell me the thickness of the GZK green tape for the projectile 10mm lead, for hunting.

[@iain.wlaird2275]

I'm using Green .5, taper 20/15 using 9.5 ammo And thoughts would be grateful received.

[@ferretfondler]

As a newbie I thought the thicker the better. I’ve been using 2mm natural latex bands. What’s the best ammo to use with this?

[@TJ_into_the_wild]

Top notch advice Chris as always. Must admit I've switched from GZK bands (which I still reckon are excellent) to BSB White 0.65 22/15 with 8mm steel. They just seem to provide a slightly better power/pull ratio....but that's probably all in my head! Keep it lit, Sir!

[@CatapultCarnage]

I think that the bsb preforms unbelievable but I had loads of random band snaps and poor band life. I think I'll give it another go

[@TJ_into_the_wild]

@@CatapultCarnage I had exactly the same experience as you initially. I bought a roll as soon as it became available in the UK after various folks had been raving about it - bands barely lasted 50 shots so I binned it. Fast forward a few months and a mate gave me half a roll to try again and it was the best stuff I'd ever used! Same with further rolls I've bought. I wonder if there was an early quality issue that has now been sorted? Might be worth another punt.

[@TJ_into_the_wild]

@@CatapultCarnage ...and band life is as good, if not better than the GZK Green 0.66 I was using before.

[@botchedmandala5197]

Hey, know I'm a bit late to the party, but was wondering what that plastic "mould" thing for strip sizes is called, or is it home made? Such a cool idea. If you reply would you mind hearting the comment please? Cause i think thats the only way i get notified. Thanks a lot for the vids!

[@Peppymoke]

Hey Chris @Catapult Carnage! Could you help me out a little please? I shoot 8mm steel and want to give the green GZK bands a try. My active draw length is (860mm / 4.5) 190mm. Can you recommend me any tapers you would use for that? I feel that the "standard" cut of 20/10 could be a little to owerpowered for my draw, is that right? Greetings from Germany and thanks a lot for your videos! Ps.: Maybe a bandthickness and tapers for 10mm steel too...ordered some bigger ones :)

[@ashikthajudeen1498]

Use 18-10 taper buddy

[@Klaus53123]

Hi Chris, many thanks for the video (s). I really like watching them. One kind request: could you not put a link to the cutting jig into the description. Alibaba has several different ones at very different prices and I find it hard to make a decision. Many 🙏 Klaus

[@TheGreatest1974]

Hi. I’m just learning flat bands, but my elastic is a hunting one I think. It’s a bit of a struggle to pull and keep steady. I can’t hit a barn door so I’m after a lighter band set as I really want to get learning and keep at this. Is a .50 an easy pull and aim band to start with? Thanks, Brian.

[@philkennedy342]

Cheers Chris been shooting for a while now I’ve just started in making my own band sets rather than buying made up.. many thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@MDM1992]

Just ordered some gzk black in .66 for 9.5mm steels before finding this video, what taper would you suggest bearing that in mind? Single layer or double up? Using Pro shot blood sport frame. Getting back into it after a long time off and only ever ran theraband gold straight cut, so not sure what to expect from this stuff

[@themanabroad7800]

Where do you buy the GZK material?

[@whoarewe7515]

Do you still use the same bands and that Chris? Have you tried the new snipersling green? What pouches do you use?

[@hazzardoutdoors]

Awesome little lesson of a video. Ordered my titan hunter ttf medium 10 days ago now. So excited I'm chewing on my gzk to get me through till they turn up.

[@declanwrhames8700]

Thanks Chris, great info! Have you found difference between GZK's .50mm green and black with same taper?

[@luisthree]

Yes, 'similarly' does exist! 😀

[@CatapultCarnage]

It just doesn't sound right though 😕

[@НұржанМұхитов]

Где купит резина

[@caveman8200]

@@CatapultCarnage still wondering where to buy the qzk and taper jig with out waiting 30days for delivery?

[@titija100]

@@НұржанМұхитов для чего

[@jimmybrown2904]

Good to have you back man

[@InSuBoRdInAtEo7]

Does a certain band work better than the others when the sling shot has been coverted into a sling bow?

[@hunternelson1679]

Ok i got an axiom occularous and cant find a band that has the power to kill a rabbit im shooting a 11mm steel ball with 1mm yellow tapered bands very small pouches. I have a shorter draw anchored on my jaw line. What do i need to change to have a hunting setup? Im lost.

[@thataknangfamily1546]

Great, dear, can you explain how to see the standard for the right purpose?

[@deano386]

I cut my gzk band today at 30" active to 6'5" allowing tie on for the half, seems when I draw now like I'm maxing out the band like it bottoming out if that makes sense?

[@danielgreen3715]

Chris Thanks for the video Regarding Bands And tapering i have a draw length of approx 30 cm and cut my Band at a Ratio of 30mm to 25mm or even 20mm its fast and was using snipersling black at .6 mm can you give me a recommendation as to a better set up for Hunting i use River washed Gravel pebbles and steel balls ..when i can get em i would be very grateful for any Tips cheers

[@edmundodonnell6636]

Hi Chris I was wondering are you able to get your hands on a 20/15 taper template

[@gabiva5696]

Hey Chris, Thank you for your great advices, they helped me out a lot, also in the past. I had a long breake and always used theraband Gold. i switched to orange Latex 0.6, 25-15 mm tapped. I shoot half butterfly and i am shaking sometimes, since the draw is too heavy. should i go down to 0.55 or go for smth like 23-12,5 mm with the 0.6 bands. (i shoot 9,5 mm steel) best wishes Andi

[@Sporek]

I still can't understand exactly differences between colors. Let's say I shoot 10mm steel with 0.72 yellow and green. What is the practical difference? FPS, badset lifespan or what? Also I've seen somewhere yellow and orange GZK. Is orange a 4th type or what?

[@benjaminfrankson370]

Best video out there that explains slingshot bands thank you

[@davidhunternyc1]

I know you make your own slingshots but have you used the GZK slingshots and what do you think of them? You use the corner of the your slingshot for aiming but have you tried the GZK single sight and double sight?

[@arneklein2333]

Check his reviews , He shoots GZK mini hammer, Hammer pro, and crazy power ttf, Just scroll

[@arneklein2333]

Because of Chris his vids, I bought the Hammer Pro and kater TTF crazy power mini

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@arneklein2333 Thanks Arne. Between these two do prefer one over the other? I can't decide which one to get for myself.

[@arneklein2333]

@@davidhunternyc1 I shoot the Hammer pro and the Crazy power mini, the grip is good on both, but the Hammer Pro is my favorite, the grip is the best i had ever had

[@conorbowen4468]

What thickness of GZK Green for 9.5m and what taper for hunting. I’m using a wasp uniphoxx. Thanks

[@forkshootertb96]

Good job! I experienced the same thing you talked about slightly smaller band thickness seem to pull just as hard with the same taper. Thought I was getting them mixed up but went through the packs and sure enough the .5 ones seem to have just as much or more draw weight than the .6. Think I'm going to have to purchase one of those t-shirts so people will think I know what I'm doing haha!

[@CatapultCarnage]

Yes buddy I've had that too it's amazing how much variables are actually in bands. I look forward to seeing you rocking the CC 👕 😀

[@forkshootertb96]

@@CatapultCarnage Yep that's me. Been rocking t-shirts since Feb,5 1962 lol. Is there a new addition to your family yet?

[@zak4847]

Bro I'm from india please tell me perfect band set for pegion grey heron ducks rabbits at least should be able to take them down from 30 to 40 meters and which mm ball should be used please suggest me waiting for reply thank you.

[@CaravanAdventuresNI]

HI Chris found your vid by chance. Is there any clubs here in N.I. ?

[@tommarshall5781]

Hello there good information helps alot. I'm new to this stuff I'm currently using .8 at 25/20 with 11mm steel would I see much of a difference when using cold weather elastic at this thickness? Many thanks in advance.

[@intotheblue50]

Really helpful and lots of good advice, thank you.

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

Would you say 36 CM is fairly normal length for a full butterfly style? Based on a 162 CM draw ÷4.5 (dont want a heavy pull) =36cm active length.

[@CROWAIRSOFTNI]

i get what your saying having adapted your accuracy videos in practice today so this has helped me understand the characteristics lol

[@sabstianschmidt5747]

Awesome video 👍🏻 Lots of information 👌🏻

[@JR.w1]

I use the same tapers , 16-10 is one of my favourites

[@tigerbarb08]

Any advice on taper and thickness of band for shooting 8.7mil steel

[@jamespayne4759]

Where can I buy the templates ??

[@Igoreq52jeff]

Will you give a link to this Will you give a link to this template?

[@lonestarcatapults5561]

What do you think about cold weather bands?

[@pats9549]

Just wondering if you have ever tried sheshou band from dankung? I seem to like it a lot and was curious as to whether or not you have tried it. Cheers, Pat.

[@CatapultCarnage]

No but I've spoken to a few people who haven't rated it well so I don't see any reason to change. It's been out long enough but never seemed popular. May give it a go at some point

[@pats9549]

@@CatapultCarnage no worries I first came across it on Catty Shack a while ago I believe that's basically all Wayne uses at the moment.

[@outbackenduro7418]

Great no B.S. video have learned a lot. I don't have my 1st slingshot yet. It's in the mail. My distance to my anchor point is 720mm so I decided I want a 5 stretch ratio + 30mm = cut length 174mm. Does that sound right to you? Also I like 8mm ammo so I'm going to get the .66 GZK band material so I can cut my own bands in future. Thanks Chris

[@frankshanley747]

Very well done Chris.. Some great advice and tips ... 👌👌👌👌

[@arneklein2333]

I got .72 black and green, what taper would you reccomend for 10 mm steel.

[@nicoketterer9665]

Please put the link of the products in the description👌✌

[@وحیداسفندیاران]

سلام ممنون میشم بگید چجوری میشه این کش های تیرکمون رو تهیه کرد .

[@RS899847]

THANKS, CHRIS. REALLY HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE👍

[@scottgent8853]

Hi Chris, I have got some. 62 bsb band and I am using 8mm steel, what taper do you suggest I use., great informative vid

[@AdventureLife-rp8el]

Dear Friend, How to order the GZK band, Could you please share the website link to place order ? Thank you

[@rickydowning2194]

Just ordered some .66 and was going to shoot 10mm lead. Think it’s too light?

[@CatapultCarnage]

Aye mate you'd have been better with. 8 but you can double up the .66

[@aaronmeyler8838]

Please could.you do a review of the scrote pouch, or hitman pinch pouch if you get the time ( same concept) a thumb injury is stopping me shooting hopefully these pouches can keep me going!

[@namodio12]

Another informative video! Great job!!!!

[@CDNFF82]

Great videos mate, can you please show me the link for the coloured washers and clamp screws you bought for the GZK Mini Hammer? In your one video you have nice push bolts and coloured rings around them you bought aftermarket. I have a G10 GZK Mini hammer and I want to do some upgrades. Thanks

[@FluffyTess]

Hi there! Thank you for all the information. I would like to know a few things. I'm just starting out and watching videos. Never knew that this existed and very excited about it. It looks like shooting bow and arrow but much more fun. I have shot bow and arrow but due to a disability in my left arm and the weight of the bow I was not able to hold to bow up for long. Despite that, I loved it even to I had no time in taking my shot and really aim. This I think I can do. I still have to research all the different options.. So for a beginner (I have not bought one thing) what would you recommend? I would love something light and accurate. I really want that sniper vibe and getting to know the sport. I was able to research that ttf would be a good starting point. So please give me links to what I need to buy and how to set it up. Thank you so much in advance for taking the time to read and answer. Much love from Tessa (the Netherlands)

[@JohnVentarino-ey5ln]

Can you make another video please showing how to tie the bands to pouches but show it real slow for me so i can learn how the bands go through the pouch and how the bands look when you put them through the pouch and what direction the bands are when through pouch and when folding the tab over what direction the bands are. Because i bought all the equipment for making my bands with the zig and all and im doing something wrong cause every video i watch there not going slow enough and showing every part of what there doing like showing the direction of bands which way they are when through pouch and when folding tab over the direction of bands. I know how to tie my bands im just messing up with putting the bands in right way and direction when tie them to pouch, please help me out. Thank you very much.

[@stuwelshcoastangling6612]

Really helpful made a lot of sense to me many thanks

[@ivancurkovic1802]

I have in offer gzk green 0.9 and 0.72 and bsb white 0.7 what bands buy of I want powerful shot and what steel ammo diameter to use

[@simonh2336]

good vid Chris,what band is the nearest to tbg,thats all Iave used to date ,but coming to the end of my roll.Cheers

[@jonathonbarnes3067]

Great video. Definitely helped me. 👌🙏😊

[@CatapultCarnage]

Great to hear!

[@williambrewer]

I bought 1.4 mil. Is that too thick? I'm shooting 10mm tungsten carbide which has an equivalent weight to 11mm lead or 12.5mm steel. It sounds like you're saying I should have bought 1 mil thickness. I guess I definitely went down the trap of shooting for max power. I'm also cutting them at 12 in so that I can give a full butterfly. Trying to build a slingshot for the most energy and speed on impact.

[@CatapultCarnage]

We all go through the power trap. It's like a right of passage 1.4mm is on the excessive side for that weight ammo.

[@williambrewer]

@CatapultCarnage okay, thanks! What would you recommend?

[@Martin.W.F]

@Catapult Carnage having a hard time getting specific catapult bands where i live, so i have to try and buy big rolls of latex bands in bulk. What would be a good all-around thickness to go for (in mm)

[@CatapultCarnage]

. 6 is a good all rounder

[@Martin.W.F]

@@CatapultCarnage thank you for answering so fast 👍

[@MrLerosh]

Hi guys ,where can I get a jig ?rgds

[@JR.w1]

White bsb the same comes in one colour with different thickness , my favourite band

[@CatapultCarnage]

Yes it's a good preformer but I found the band life terrible, possibly just a bad roll

[@JR.w1]

Catapult Carnage Yh mate I had a bad roll the rest were amazing lasting ages probably getting a week out of one band some longer 👍

[@Cattyman6]

Can you do another one of these videos updated because your setup is different now

[@kieranlifts605]

I’m not new but where do I get gzk

[@carrickleighton1447]

What colour and band thickness would you recommend for a 11mm steel shot? Side note, great video very informative.

[@jonathanm877]

Im using gzk black .80 (anti-cold) for 10/11mm steel.

[@advancegraphics2207]

Thanks for helpful video 📼 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@doolum123]

I've got GZK hammer pro after watching your review. it's an absolute beauty. very comfortable to hold and shoot. but i've got a problem. i'm getting only 5-10 shots most of the time out of my gzk band (black .80 & .72 and green .72). sometimes it doesnt even last 2 shots. my set up is 20-15 and i shoot 9.5 mm steel. The band consistently break at a specific location on the left side of the fork and some 3-5 cm away from the edge of the fork. The built quality of the catapult is absolutely great no sharp edges. i've checked it all. do u have any idea what possibly Im doing wrong?

[@arneklein2333]

Are you using the fiberoptic sight, Because i had the same, bands breaking 2 to 4 cm from the fork, and in the beginning same distance from pouch, or holes in it First i cut the bottom part from my sight, no breaking at pouch anymore, But at the fork, now i practice without sight and get 400 to 600 shots

[@doolum123]

@@arneklein2333 i dont shoot with the optic sight . i tried but i didnt like it. m really curious to know why its happening. it just spoils the whole excitement of shooting. Thanks for your reply though

[@MDM1992]

@@doolum123 I'm finding .66 gzk black a little brittle as well (first time using anything other than theraband gold) not sure if its just because i run them maxed out, im going to try slightly longer bands so the stress on them is less and see how much it improves, i dont want to lose much power though so its a compromise. Maybe try 1.0mm thick band with a 10-15 taper thicker bands should in theory be stronger and wont tear from the edges as easy, thats the next thing im going to try, got a fresh roll of .66 though so want to make it work at least to use it all up lol

[@JohnVentarino-ey5ln]

I really need you to do a video in slow for me so i can learn to tie the bands to the pouch in what direction the bands need to be when doing so i shoot mainly OTT but also TTF but i would like the video to be for OTT. THANK YOU I REALLY NEED YOU TO HELP ME IM GETTING FRUSTRATED.

[@CatapultCarnage]

Look at my band tying playlist on my channel

[@elcriticodeinternet6060]

Que tal Amigo Cris me puedes decir como pido un kit completo para recortar mis propias ligas ? Por favor Igual si tu me lo puedes vender y enviar te le agradecería mucho . te ofrezco una disculpa no se hablar inglés

[@sportsandautomotives4739]

Precise brand flat slingshot bands use..👇 _______________________________________ 0.65mm，Suitable for athletic competitions 0.75mm rubber band is the most common used 0.85mm，Suitable for outdoor hunting 1.0mm size use for outdoor plinking/hunting 2.0mm，Suitable for use with slingshot gun

[@ATOMark]

Brother those shirts are badass! Do ya have a link so I can get me one of those? Great video and solid info man. I hope you and your family are healthy and staying safe.

[@CatapultCarnage]

Thanks man check out the merchandise section of my channel. Been enjoying your channel btw 👍

[@ATOMark]

@@CatapultCarnage thanks man. I'll check it out. The new logo is awesome!

[@gaetan6780]

you buy where your bands gzk please i come from france and these very hard to have i thank you in advance

[@hehe3439]

Love ya video pal we’re is the best place to get 9.5 ammo

[@paulhampson8496]

fantastic pal trying bsb at moment .o6 carnt get on with at the moment going back the gzk great vedio pal 👍

[@dalroache]

Yes bro I have hear another slingshot channel guy mention once he not get good results with bsb bands I haven't tried em yet so cannot speak bad about them I am using gzk.72 green presently with 9.5 steel ammo and also 8.mmsteel for fun it is ok also am using Snipersling orange I think they are either .60 or .62 they are so fast it's unbelievable stay blessed from the u.k happy shooting

[@rickybell6356]

All right big man , I'm just getting into the slingshot thing , cheers for all the info , just got some gzk .72 green , couldn't get.66 from wasp slingshot internet people , gonna tie my own bands , was using gzk .72 green pre made bands at 20 to 15 taper with an active band length of 160 mm and 8 mm ballbearings , but after listening to you , I'm guessing I'm going to 9.5 or a new taper of 16 to 12 lol only got 8 mm ballbearings as they were cheaper , tell people not to buy cheap band sets off Amazon , they are shit , I noticed the difference in using gzk bands , bit of trembling arm syndrome ,

[@BigTbone360]

Has anyone had any experience with the tuffty bands

[@TheBuddhaBilly]

Excellent explanation, thank you! Newbie here. I've just received my Wasp Uniphoxx and I use the 18/12 GZK green in 0.62 for 8mm steel balls. I also have the Pocket Ranger catapult, and that came with Theraband Gold but I find that band quite hard to pull compared to the GZK. I don't actually know the taper and thickness of this (standard) band. I've still got lots to learn but I think the 15/20 in .65 is also a good option for 8mm? I'm not looking for power, but an easy to shoot band for mainly 8mm and even plastic practice ammo.

[@bigtcatapultaddict2712]

20/15 .65 band may be a bit too much for 8mm steel but if it works for you then sure