Hello!
A very popular material for slingshot bands (flat bands) is Thera Band Gold. A well known exercise band from "Hygenic" (a company that produces latex products) with good characteristics for slingshot shooters.
The same company produces "Natural Latex" - with even better characteristics!
I tested the speed of slingshot projectiles that were shooten from slingshot bands made out of these two materials (identical measurements!):
The natural latex shoots faster- at the same draw force!
And this causes a higher energy level of the projectile - 5% more speed means 10% more energy. Good for slingshot hunters...
Here are the exactly results:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcxL9trTEyw
Regards
A very popular material for slingshot bands (flat bands) is Thera Band Gold. A well known exercise band from "Hygenic" (a company that produces latex products) with good characteristics for slingshot shooters.
The same company produces "Natural Latex" - with even better characteristics!
I tested the speed of slingshot projectiles that were shooten from slingshot bands made out of these two materials (identical measurements!):
The natural latex shoots faster- at the same draw force!
And this causes a higher energy level of the projectile - 5% more speed means 10% more energy. Good for slingshot hunters...
Here are the exactly results:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcxL9trTEyw
Regards
