Type-Z Pouch Attachment

I have stumbled upon a new way of attaching bands to the pouch. It derives from the way tubular bands are attached.

All you do is:

(1) Make the end like this, with a tiny hole punched or burned through with a hot wire. Ideally the end should be rounded, but it's not critical. For thin elastic, you might double the end over before making the hole.



(2) Pull the end through the pouch hole.



(3) Pull the end of the band through the band hole and tighten up. I use a hemostat, but it can be done without.

This method has several advantages over the traditional method of tying bands on with string or elastic.

• It's simple, cheap and fast to tie. There's no string or elastic needed.
• It's long lasting. There's no chaffing of string on band.
• It's secure. The band has to tear before it gives.
• It's high performance. It's lighter by far than any other method of attachment. It will significantly improve the velocity of light projectiles.
• It's accurate. Maybe not more accurate than a well tied pouch by a traditional method, but it's easy to be consistent with the length and balance.

FREE TO COPY. I make no claim of owning this idea. I hope this design catches on and helps a lot of people. Spread the word. I call this the Type-Z attachment method.

NB/ As always, all liability is disclaimed. Always use caution with slingshots.