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[nut thrower]

I hope this hasn't been asked before, if so forgive, but since getting the bug for the bareback style I've been wondering, will shooting bareback be as effective as forks in say a hunting situation, or would forks be more accurate at longer ranges? I remember someone stating how much easier it was for them to pull a heavier set of bands/tubes - due to wrist problems in the past, made since due to a more direct in-line draw where you don't have that distance from web of hand to fork tips - thoughts?

[Charles]

Bare back shooting requires a very special technique ... trust me, I have busted two knuckles trying it . I think there are very few who can be accurate with it. Further, at least for me, I can handle a much heavier draw weight with a regular frame than by shooting bare back. But everyone is different. You have to try it to see how it works for you.

There are a number of threads on this forum dealing with the topic ... the search engine can help you find them.

Cheers ... Charles

[SlingshotTristin]

Pfs is as small as I'll go and I love them!

I saw some guy shooting bolts(mini arrows) bareback and if he woulda slipped that woulda went right through the hand!

[SlingGal]

SlingshotTristin, on 01 February 2012 - 10:27 PM, said:

Pfs is as small as I'll go and I love them!

I saw some guy shooting bolts(mini arrows) bareback and if he woulda slipped that woulda went right through the hand!

Yeah, I saw a video of a chinese guy slamming bolts into a target with bareback shooting. I cringed at the thought of a bolt going into his hand! I've tried bareback, and although I'm okay now at shooting (I did slam my knuckles with a ball though) I can't seem to hit targets as consistently as I'd like... But then again I've been practicing more with hand held frames.

-Restita

[Alex Jacob]

I've been having a go at this style with a single 1842 band and so far it works Ok. I've hit my knuckle once, because the hex nut wasn't properly seated in the pouch. I'll only shoot like this with a glove on until I'm happy with the technique. I still prefer a nice catty fork for regular shooting though. The dankung style is most comfortable for me and has so far yielded the best accuracy.

[Karok01]

Does 'Bareback' equal picklefork flip style? Never heard the term before.

[Jesus Freak]

I'm sticking to PFS!

[Karok01]

Lemme say 'DO NOT SEARCH BAREBACK SLINGSHOTS IN GOOGLE IMAGES,' That said, the few pics I found of bareback shooters really look like they have a potential to turn your hand into hamburger. I'd stick to basic fork style or at very least picklefork shooters, just my opinion from the research I've done online.

[nut thrower]

LOL, ya Karok your right about that, .........all info here taken, thanks , you guys are probably right, better to play it safe

I still like the bareback style, but I can see I'll hav-ta try these PFS, see if they will give me the killing power I'm looking for

and still be more direct- in- line drawing then the higher fork models.

[rdmiller3]

If your hand has trouble supporting the draw weight you may need to wear a glove or use a different grip. Having the bands stretched over the back of the hand held in forward punching shape is easier on the wrist than stretched sideways over the index finger braced by the thumb. Other than that though, power shouldn't be an issue.

Shooting bareback usually means that the length and balance of the two bands can vary every time you shoot. Both of those factors can affect accuracy. If you anchor the bands to something (like a piece of leather wrapped around your finger, for example) you eliminate those problems but that's basically turning your hand into a pickle-fork shooter.

But wow, I wouldn't shoot bolts bareback unless I could figure out some way to give them that "tweak" on release, to keep them from hitting my hand. I can't think of how that would work reliably with an arrow or bolt.

Edited by rdmiller3, 02 February 2012 - 10:01 AM.

[Charles]

Karok01, on 02 February 2012 - 04:00 AM, said:

Does 'Bareback' equal picklefork flip style? Never heard the term before.

Bareback shooting means NO fork ... just holding the bands between your fingers, leading the bands over your index finger. Try the search function on this forum.

Cheers ...... Charles

[rdmiller3]

Charles, on 02 February 2012 - 10:33 AM, said:

Bareback shooting means NO fork ... just holding the bands between your fingers, leading the bands over your index finger.

... or holding the bands in your fist, leading the bands over the back of your hand. Restita has some YouTube videos (user "rustydj") showing that style. Like she said in one video, it looks like a fighting stance.

[Karok01]

Charles, on 02 February 2012 - 10:33 AM, said:

Karok01, on 02 February 2012 - 04:00 AM, said:

Does 'Bareback' equal picklefork flip style? Never heard the term before.

Bareback shooting means NO fork ... just holding the bands between your fingers, leading the bands over your index finger. Try the search function on this forum.

Cheers ...... Charles

Sure thing, thanks for clearing that up for me Charles I'll use the search function for sure in the future.

Nut Thrower: You might also wanna check this out. Courtesy of our friend Jeorg Sprave.

[Charles]

rdmiller3, on 02 February 2012 - 11:41 AM, said:

Charles, on 02 February 2012 - 10:33 AM, said:

Bareback shooting means NO fork ... just holding the bands between your fingers, leading the bands over your index finger.

... or holding the bands in your fist, leading the bands over the back of your hand. Restita has some YouTube videos (user "rustydj") showing that style. Like she said in one video, it looks like a fighting stance.

Thanks ... I am aware of the differences. I have tried it both ways. I have smashed the knuckle of my middle finger with the fist hold and the knuckle of my thumb with the index finger technique. For the most impressive demonstration of bare back shooting, look here:

http://slingshotforu...h__1#entry94220

The fist technique is here sometimes referred to as "Jax style". Check it out here:

http://slingshotforu...__fromsearch__1

Cheers ...... Charles

Edited by Charles, 02 February 2012 - 12:33 PM.