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[mxred91]

I was shooting my new Black Walnut Ergo slingshot Butterfly stye, with double blue therabands. Really to hard to pull for me. I caught a fork hit with a clay (kitty litter) ball. I thought it looked cool, so video below. I changed to single blue bands later in the day and it was much more fun to shoot.

[joseph_curwen]

Waw!!! Impressive!

[Sam]

No shooting glasses!

[NaturalFork]

I think most fork hits come from the way we let go of the pouch.

[Sam]

RecurveMaster, on 05 September 2010 - 09:41 AM, said:

I think most fork hits come from the way we let go of the pouch.

Yup...

[dgui]

Shootin Gangstha Style has a higher than usual probability of producing Fork Hits. So does haveing the Forks Too Wide. And you were not wearing a glove and shooting glasses.

[smitty]

Great idea to show the slow motion video of the fork hit! I enjoyed the cool explosion!

[NaturalFork]

dgui, on 05 September 2010 - 10:45 AM, said:

Shootin Gangstha Style has a higher than usual probability of producing Fork Hits. So does haveing the Forks Too Wide. And you were not wearing a glove and shooting glasses.

Spesking of shooting gloves. Can anyone recommend one? I havent been able to fins anything really.

[mxred91]

Yes I should use glasses. I noticed when I watched the slow motion I could see where I misaligned the bands just before release. Lighter bands have helped, I shot for an hour later in the day, no fork hits.

[USASlingshot]

RecurveMaster, on 05 September 2010 - 11:55 AM, said:

dgui, on 05 September 2010 - 10:45 AM, said:

Shootin Gangstha Style has a higher than usual probability of producing Fork Hits. So does haveing the Forks Too Wide. And you were not wearing a glove and shooting glasses.

Spesking of shooting gloves. Can anyone recommend one? I havent been able to fins anything really.

i have tried an old pair of motocrosse gloves and it worked pretty good. but i dont get alot of hand slap so i dont use it alot

[mr.joel]

He(unlike some people) is a grown man, it's up to him to wear safety glasses and gloves. He can smoke crack and fly the space shuttle if he wants to, just as long as he's aware of the potential consequences.

[NaturalFork]

mr.joel, on 05 September 2010 - 08:04 PM, said:

He(unlike some people) is a grown man, it's up to him to wear safety glasses and gloves. He can smoke crack and fly the space shuttle if he wants to, just as long as he's aware of the potential consequences.

Amen.

[USASlingshot]

mr.joel, on 05 September 2010 - 08:04 PM, said:

He(unlike some people) is a grown man, it's up to him to wear safety glasses and gloves. He can smoke crack and fly the space shuttle if he wants to, just as long as he's aware of the potential consequences.

most people do not wear glasses when they shoot. i will admit i have never wore glasses to shoot. its just something i have never done

[Flatband]

REAL COOL EXPLOSION! Glad to see you weren't injured in your eye or any where else.Singles for me with Butterfly! Flatband

[ZDP-189]

mr.joel, on 05 September 2010 - 08:04 PM, said:

He(unlike some people) is a grown man

I think Sam was trying to be helpful. I'm always happy when my kids remind me to fasten my seatbelt (or remind me not to smoke crack on the way to the launch pad ). Taking risks is indeed something we learn not to do as we go through life. I have scars from motorcycle accidents, a bad shoulder from years of skydiving, and once got a pot of steel stuck through the middle of my eye because I wasn't wearing glasses. That a youngster knows not to do them is a good thing.

[Dayhiker]

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once got a pot of steel stuck through the middle of my eye

. . . how big was this "pot"? Pls explain.

[huey224]

That looks sooo cool!!

[Sam]

mr.joel, on 05 September 2010 - 08:04 PM, said:

He(unlike some people) is a grown man, it's up to him to wear safety glasses and gloves. He can smoke crack and fly the space shuttle if he wants to, just as long as he's aware of the potential consequences.

[Tex-Shooter]

The butterfly term for shooting is new and I like it, but the style has been around for a long time. I do think that you get more hits on forks and fingers with low and narrow forks. I have this opinion because observation. Just because you have shot for awhile without a fork hit does not mean that it will not happen. Just because you have shot for awhile without getting hit in the eye, does not mean that it will not happen. It only takes once to permanently damage an eye or finger. I have known several very good flip shooters and every one of them have shot their self sometime by the shot hanging in the pouch. There are 5 main styles of shooting, the standard cheek lock out, the semi-butterfly, the full butterfly, the instinctive and the flip. There are also combinations of these. From what I have observed, probably the safest of all the styles is the standard cheek lock out. With any style that you choose try to understand the dangers that might happen and protect yourself as best you can. Always wear safety glasses above all else. If you shoot yourself in the hand you will probably recover, but please don't take a chance on your eyes. -- Tex

[dgui]

Tex, you are always grounded to the trunk of the tree with Logic and good Horse sence. Just think on this, why not theoretcally correct with more narrow forks guiding more preciesly the projectile. Since I have gone to narrow forks (the most narrow being 3/4 inch space) the fork hits have been eliminated all together. I also hold my shooters at a minimum 15 degree angel forward. This has produced increased hits to targets. But, perhaps in time I will be proven wrong. Tex, I always value and appreciate your comments and opinions.

[dgui]

RecurveMaster, on 05 September 2010 - 11:55 AM, said:

dgui, on 05 September 2010 - 10:45 AM, said:

Shootin Gangstha Style has a higher than usual probability of producing Fork Hits. So does haveing the Forks Too Wide. And you were not wearing a glove and shooting glasses.

Spesking of shooting gloves. Can anyone recommend one? I havent been able to fins anything really.

Golfing, Batting, Workout Gloves are excellent.

[Tex-Shooter]

Actually I went to wider forks for accuracy! I never had a problem except when wing shooting with either hitting the fork. I do shoot a wide fork much more consistent than a narrow one. I like about 2 1/2 inches or a little better between the tips for more accurate shooting. Hey to each his own though. Some like a .177 and some like a 22. Hmmm, am I meaning an air rifle or a firearm! -- Tex

[Sam]

Tex-Shooter, on 06 September 2010 - 10:10 AM, said:

Actually I went to wider forks for accuracy! I never had a problem except when wing shooting with either hitting the fork. I do shoot a wide fork much more consistent than a narrow one. I like about 2 1/2 inches or a little better between the tips for more accurate shooting. Hey to each his own though. Some like a .177 and some like a 22. Hmmm, am I meaning an air rifle or a firearm! -- Tex

Lol if you were a British Citizen it would definitely be the former! As for a firearm I prefer a .22LR over a .177HMR any day, simply because of their respective costs.

Oh and the whole .177 vs .22 debate is fraught with inaccuracies on both sides. Over here we're limited to a muzzle energy of 12ft/lb before it legally becomes a Section 1 Firearm - which are now, thanks to animals like Derrick Bird, almost impossible to obtain. So I'm a little perplexed as to why anyone would want to use a .22 here...

[mr.joel]

[quote name='Tex-Shooter' date='06 September 2010 - 05:01 PM' timestamp='1283781673' post='24119']
The butterfly term for shooting is new and I like it, but the style has been around for a long time. I do think that you get more hits on forks and fingers with low and narrow forks. I have this opinion because observation. Just because you have shot for awhile without a fork hit does not mean that it will not happen. Just because you have shot for awhile without getting hit in the eye, does not mean that it will not happen. It only takes once to permanently damage an eye or finger. I have known several very good flip shooters and every one of them have shot their self sometime by the shot hanging in the pouch. There are 5 main styles of shooting, the standard cheek lock out, the semi-butterfly, the full butterfly, the instinctive and the flip. There are also combinations of these. From what I have observed, probably the safest of all the styles is the standard cheek lock out. With any style that you choose try to understand the dangers that might happen and protect yourself as best you can. Always wear safety glasses above all else. If you shoot yourself in the hand you will probably recover, but please don't take a chance on your eyes. --

This is most definitely true, but packing around safety glasses isn't likely for most of us. Shades suffice(although of course substandard)in lieu of.

[Dayhiker]

oops

Edited by Dayhiker, 06 September 2010 - 05:07 PM.