Hi guys,
besides Therabands and Chinese tubes, there's a third type of high-performance rubber that, for whatever reasons, didn't get the attention it deserves. I'm talking about rubber bands that are used for model airplane engines. The Czech target shooters are very fond of it, and regularly import it form the USA.
The bands appear to be pure latex, dimensions are some 3-4mm x 1-1.5mm . The Czech shooter equip their slingshots with 2-3 bands per side. This type of rubber goes along well with "TTF" and "leather tab" type attachments.
Search for "FAI TAN super sport" and you'll find the bands I'm talking about. The "FAI" brand is said to produce the best rubber.
Here are some photos of slingshots using the FAI TAN rubber:
http://www.prakiada.cz/foto-praky.htm
besides Therabands and Chinese tubes, there's a third type of high-performance rubber that, for whatever reasons, didn't get the attention it deserves. I'm talking about rubber bands that are used for model airplane engines. The Czech target shooters are very fond of it, and regularly import it form the USA.
The bands appear to be pure latex, dimensions are some 3-4mm x 1-1.5mm . The Czech shooter equip their slingshots with 2-3 bands per side. This type of rubber goes along well with "TTF" and "leather tab" type attachments.
Search for "FAI TAN super sport" and you'll find the bands I'm talking about. The "FAI" brand is said to produce the best rubber.
Here are some photos of slingshots using the FAI TAN rubber:
http://www.prakiada.cz/foto-praky.htm