Making slingshot bands: Attaching the pouch for maximum band life.

Here's a video on how I tie pouches to flatbands. It has more than doubled my band life.
This method is inspired by a great video from ‪@KalevalaSlingshot‬
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Thank you for watching.

[@coffeeandmelange4509]

Checking back in to say that I've been using this method since I saw this video and your claims are not exaggerated. Anyone that wants to get the most out of their bands should really give this method a go!

[@KalevalaSlingshot]

Nice to hear that crystal string works so great 👍.
Good video Matt 🤘

[@Matt_Makes_Slings]

Thank you for the original idea! 👍

[@thomas.bill92]

Cool method, I'm a firm believer in the constrictor knot, mainly for its compactness and ease of tying but I may have to give this method a try.

[@Matt_Makes_Slings]

Hard to beat the constrictor knot for ease of tying. 👍

[@coffeeandmelange4509]

Awesome video! Totally going to try this next time I tie up a set. I like tying bands with crystal string more than amber belt, but kept having the issues you described early in the video. Cheers!

[@Matt_Makes_Slings]

Right on! Let me know how it goes. 👍

[@mrln247]

Are you using the crystal string for more than one set? Been dubious about using the exploding finish.

[@Matt_Makes_Slings]

I don't reuse the crystal string. It seems to separate over time quite a bit.

[@mrln247]

@@Matt_Makes_Slings I can see having the rapid untie useful for taper tests/adjusting. I snip the tuck loop and pull the tag end out normally. Otherwise method is pretty close to this.