Im 43yrs old and been shooting and making slingshots since i was 7, and im still learning everyday. Over the years ive developed a pretty sharp quickdraw intuitive style just out of muscle memory. Then i got a frame and started playing with sights and optics and couldnt hit the ass end of a donky, had to learn all over again. Since i have decades of slingshot experience i thought the problem was the equipment but the problem was operator error.. So now im trying to blend my razor intuitive technique with my awful aiming skills.. learning everyday
Great video Benji. Your shooting has come so far in the last year. It really is an inspiration for many and great to watch. Thanks for the mention my friend. I appreciate all you do for the community man. You are a true ambassador!
Thank you - great tips . I save all my broken bands. To re-use the pouches . I also then cut down old elastics and use them as the tying straps to tie my bands to my frame
Good video Benji, going light to start with is what I tell so many people, master the technique and then go heavier if you feel the need and DEFINITELY cut your own bands
Honestly mate if I had to rank them cutting your own bands might have been top, everything changed when I started to do my own and started to learn about tapers and lengths etc
@@theslingden maybe a follow up video in a few months, once you have mastered the basics it's then down to mental approach, I say it's 90% mental attitude 10% pouch release
Hi mate I keep hitting my top left fork shooting 90mm ott mate shot for years I’ve had about a 7month brake came back and I’m keep fork hitting I’ve fork hit my John Jeffries custom 3 times I’m so sad I don’t know what it could be mate I’ve shot catapults for over 7 years in competitions etc and now it going to bits every frame I’ve shot this week I’ve fork hit multiple times around the left hand side the side I aim off what should I do
@@theslingden I’ve recorded myself im not tilting I think it’s a speed bump I hold the full pouch in front of the ball if your know what I mean and when I draw should my 3 other fingers me closed or open ?
That shouldn’t make a difference to your release in my opinion what you do with the other fingers, maybe try and have the ball on top of your bottom knuckle rather than behind it?
Im 43yrs old and been shooting and making slingshots since i was 7, and im still learning everyday. Over the years ive developed a pretty sharp quickdraw intuitive style just out of muscle memory. Then i got a frame and started playing with sights and optics and couldnt hit the ass end of a donky, had to learn all over again. Since i have decades of slingshot experience i thought the problem was the equipment but the problem was operator error.. So now im trying to blend my razor intuitive technique with my awful aiming skills.. learning everyday
Yep same I learn all the time, at a much slower than rate than the beginning but that’s like anything that’s new..
Awesome video Benji, very professional and informative!!! Keep up the great work brother!👍👊
Total newbie still looking to get my first slingshot
Get something cheap and cheerful and get on it my friend 😁🎯
Great video Benji. Your shooting has come so far in the last year. It really is an inspiration for many and great to watch. Thanks for the mention my friend. I appreciate all you do for the community man. You are a true ambassador!
Thank you mark! Means a lot coming from you, hopefully I can help someone improve their shooting I remember those frustrating days…. Still get them 😂
Nice one Benji I have soaked it all in 👌😁👍
Nice one dean 😁
Thank you - great tips . I save all my broken bands. To re-use the pouches . I also then cut down old elastics and use them as the tying straps to tie my bands to my frame
Yep that’s a great way of using old bands 👍🏻
Great tips ,style and form.The ATO video on bands is the best and the constrictor knot he recommends never fails .Thanks Again for the Tips👍🏻🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🍀
No worries buddy! Enjoyed making this video hopefully I can help someone
@@theslingden you helped me thanks👍🏻
great tips im a newbee but im inproving...thanks for the tips...
Keep it going buddy! Just enjoy it will all come in time!
Absolutely great video. You're spot on with the steps to improve the accuracy and fun in this hobby. Very well done, Benji. 👊
Thanks man, yeah there’s a few there that others mention too but these are the ones I’d pick if I had to give any 5 😁
Excellent video Benji, great tips, loved it! Should help many people! 👊
Thanks man I do hope so 😁
pretty much bang on there benji, great vid mate
Cheers Andy mate 👍🏻 hopefully I can help someone 👍🏻
Great job Benji.
Thank you buddy appreciate it 👍🏻
Awesome video Benji great tips!
Thanks brother ♥️
Good video Benji, going light to start with is what I tell so many people, master the technique and then go heavier if you feel the need and DEFINITELY cut your own bands
Honestly mate if I had to rank them cutting your own bands might have been top, everything changed when I started to do my own and started to learn about tapers and lengths etc
@@theslingden maybe a follow up video in a few months, once you have mastered the basics it's then down to mental approach, I say it's 90% mental attitude 10% pouch release
Thanksgiving
Couldn’t disagree with anything you said.
Diolch selwyn, again they’re my tips what I believe has helped me, hopefully they can help someone else 👍🏻
Hi mate I keep hitting my top left fork shooting 90mm ott mate shot for years I’ve had about a 7month brake came back and I’m keep fork hitting I’ve fork hit my John Jeffries custom 3 times I’m so sad I don’t know what it could be mate I’ve shot catapults for over 7 years in competitions etc and now it going to bits every frame I’ve shot this week I’ve fork hit multiple times around the left hand side the side I aim off what should I do
Could be tilting the frame? Bands not straight, speed bump, a few things mate get yourself on a cheaper frame until you stop hitting maybe 👍🏻
@@theslingden I’ve recorded myself im not tilting I think it’s a speed bump I hold the full pouch in front of the ball if your know what I mean and when I draw should my 3 other fingers me closed or open ?
That shouldn’t make a difference to your release in my opinion what you do with the other fingers, maybe try and have the ball on top of your bottom knuckle rather than behind it?