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[Rayshot]

Tying a 22mm Thera Gold band to a 5mm holed pouch with the end holes having a relief slit.

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Push the end to the way it folds how you want it
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Stretch the tie a bit and pinch it in place with tip of thumb.
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Clamp the tie that was stretched a bit and pinched in place
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Prestretch the tie, pushing the loose constrictor knot up to the pouch end and cinch tight.
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Trim end if desired
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Voila! Your getting closer to shooting at this point.
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Edited by Rayshot, 23 December 2011 - 02:17 PM.

[Danny0663]

Excellent tutorial mate,
Will base my next bands to this way.

[Caribbean_Comanche]

I like using this knot as well to attach bands. What thickness is good for the leather that the pouch is made of??

[cheese]

how long do those bands last you?im using the constrictor knot and mine only last for 1-200 shots.

[Hrawk]

cheese, on 02 January 2012 - 06:01 PM, said:

how long do those bands last you?im using the constrictor knot and mine only last for 1-200 shots.

As I just mentioned in another thread, you are probably tying it knot far too tight and cutting the rubber. Tie it a bit looser next time.

[cheese]

Hrawk, on 02 January 2012 - 06:04 PM, said:

cheese, on 02 January 2012 - 06:01 PM, said:

how long do those bands last you?im using the constrictor knot and mine only last for 1-200 shots.

As I just mentioned in another thread, you are probably tying it knot far too tight and cutting the rubber. Tie it a bit looser next time.

yeah thanks.but how long should they last if i tie them right?

[Hrawk]

I rarely get less than 1000 shots on a set of Gold Thera Bands.

My current set of Fastbands from ZDP made using Thera Band Gold are almost up to 3000 shots and still going strong.

Edited by Hrawk, 02 January 2012 - 07:28 PM.

[TobseB]

the life span of the bands depends always on the speed.

bands with 1000 shots are not so fast maybe 60 m/s

you want shot at 70-80 m/s broken they after the half time

you want to shot 100 m/s the bands are after 100 shots broken.

fast bands are not tapered i think they shot maybe 60m/s or so...

[cheese]

Hrawk, on 02 January 2012 - 07:28 PM, said:

I rarely get less than 1000 shots on a set of Gold Thera Bands.

My current set of Fastbands from ZDP made using Thera Band Gold are almost up to 3000 shots and still going strong.

i tied them looser and its been 200 shots with only a very small tear on one side.these will last a while.

[FlaCubanRedneck]

is there a place i can look to see how the pouch is supposed to be cut..? with? length?

[mattardel]

This may help you: http://slingshotforu...-pouch-designs/
Mine are 2.5 inches long by 3/4 inches wide in the same design as ZDP's current fastband pouches.

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[rubberpower]

I have been using this method for a long time and it had ended all my problems with bands at the pouch.

Posted 23 December 2011 - 08:33 PM

Here is a fast and simple way that I use. Measure in one and one half inch and mark. Do this to both bands. Use a pair of hemostats and clamp bands but leave a small space between the clamp and pouch end. Go to You Tube and look up how to tie a constrictor knot. Tie knot between clamp and pouch. Tighten knot, remove clamp and trim. You can put a pouch on the bands in under 5 minutes even if you are taking your time.

Edited by rubberpower, 07 February 2012 - 12:50 PM.

[e~shot]

I don't know how I miss this post, Great tutorial Ray!

[FlaCubanRedneck]

you guys rock. i have had a lot going on since i posted this and have been getting the emails.. thanks you so much for all your help and post. i feel the love.