Axiom Champ Owners Manual - Learn how to set up your slingshot by watching a demonstration.
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- čas přidán 27. 10. 2022
- The Axiom Champ is the smallest slingshot frame from SimpleShot. And one of the ways that it remains so tiny is by its band attachment (good old tie-ins). FlipClips remain a simple way to attach bands and they are loved world-wide. The Ocularis system is ingenious and super-simple to attach bands in any orientation. But for the slimmest profile, and staying true to the history of this minimalist slingshot frame, the Axiom Champ just gets its bands tied on.
Setup of the Axiom Champ slingshot is a breeze. If you've never tied bands onto a slingshot frame before, don't worry. It takes a little practice and you'll have it down in no time.
First, make sure you put your lanyard on the frame for safety (and as we always remind you, wear safety glasses at all times). Just slip the lanyard through the hole in the handle, and tie off the ends to fit you with a simple overhand knot.
Then, it's time to attach the bands.
Make sure that you tune your bands before attaching them for peak performance as you desire.
Plenty of info here on that: • Pro Tip - Slingshot Pe...
We supply you with about a yard / meter of tie in tape to attach your bandset to your slingshot frame. Just cut off a piece that suits (we use around 10 inches to be safe) and use it to tie on your bandset. For this frame, we recommend a wrap or two as a base layer then placing your bandset on top of that base wrap before you start securing the bands.
This may actually be the most difficult part of the whole process so don't get discouraged! Once this base wrap is down, you just have to keep it under pressure: keep stretching and don't let go or it will pop loose and you'll have to start over.
Then make sure you give at least three good wraps, stretching the material tight the entire time as you wrap. And then fold up the end of the band and give a few more wraps.
Here's what it all comes down to. You need to place your thumb or a device of your choosing on top of the bands as you make your final two wraps. Then you capture the tag end of the tie-in tape and pull it under these final wraps to tie it off. You can use your thumb or you could use hemostats, tweezers, or even the end of your lanyard.
We demonstrate in this video using your thumb or the lanyard.
This is a process that takes practice to master, so don't be disappointed if it takes a few tries to get it right. Once you've done it a few times, it won't be difficult at all anymore.
You can find all our slingshot manuals here: simple-shot.com/ownersmanuals
And the Axiom Champ can be found here: simple-shot.com/axiom-champ/?ref=simpleshot - Sport
It helps me to lightly mark the latex band with a ball point pen, a line straight across where I want the tying tape and frame groove to be, it helps me get both bands the same and keep the bands square. I mark both bands before I start, lining them up with each other to make sure they match. Then if you’re getting your band crooked or too long/short you’ll see it easily before it’s too late. And your mark is hidden when it’s done.
Awesome gonna have to re watch when it shows up in the mail.
Please do!
Good to know bro! A finely crafted frame!
Great slingshot!
Nathan, can you do an in-depth video on the science of latex and its performance in regards to slingshots? I know you know more than most of us on this subject
It is a deep topic! There is SO MUCH! Thanks for the recommendation!
Sporting a fine beard there 💥
Great slingshot my friend 🎉
Thanks 👍
Buen trabajo
Just ordered mine
Clever SS using the lanyard to assist with band tying
Thank you!
Please make dead ringer and jelly bean in your super tough thermoplastics
I have the Diablo, can I use zip ties to secure the new bands on better?
You can use zip ties. Be sure to not have any rough spots as they can damage the bands. Band Tying Tape is a better option just because it is not as hard.
@@simpleshot Band tying tape? Where can I buy some?
We have several options of Band Tying Tape.
simple-shot.com/products/amberbelt-band-tying-tape
Can the bands be mounted in the other orientation? New to this. Not sure what its called.
Yes, the bands can be mounted in an Over the Top (OTT) and the other is called Through the Forks (TTF).
@@simpleshot thanks! Also would this he a good starting sling for a beginner?
I would start with the Scout X or the Scout LT have FlipClips X that allow for easier band attachment. The Axiom Champ the bands must be tied on. The Champ also has a smaller fork gap.
Simple shot I got sum bands from y’all and when they came they didn’t work can I pls get a refund they are ok they aren’t freaked up I just want a refund cause I’m really like mad they ain’t work and they keep hitting my hands
Yes, please come to our live chats and we will get you all sorted out.