[ERdept]

Just wondering if anyone has one or knows how the bands fit into the vertical slots on the forks.

 

[harpersgrace]

if you're talking about the Killdeer repro it uses the matchstick method,,.the band is folded over and some type of stop is inserted ie a matchstick..

 

[ERdept]

if you're talking about the Killdeer repro it uses the matchstick method,,.the band is folded over and some type of stop is inserted ie a matchstick..

This method of attachment is sound, correct? Meaning, it doens't unduly wear the elastic?

 

[harpersgrace]

no it is safe and sound...and has been around for a long time..
but those slingshot were designed around gum rubber bands not theraband and not tapered bands...Flatband sells band made for this type of slingshot and I believe tex does as well...

 

[ERdept]

no it is safe and sound...and has been around for a long time..
but those slingshot were designed around gum rubber bands not theraband and not tapered bands...Flatband sells band made for this type of slingshot and I believe tex does as well...

eeeeewww, I wanted specifically to use the Thera band flatband in it.

Why can it NOT use them?

 

[baumstamm]

u can use thera band but u have to fold them to get the right thickness, otherwise they will slipp out.

 

[harpersgrace]

no it is safe and sound...and has been around for a long time..
but those slingshot were designed around gum rubber bands not theraband and not tapered bands...Flatband sells band made for this type of slingshot and I believe tex does as well...

eeeeewww, I wanted specifically to use the Thera band flatband in it.

Why can it NOT use them?
[/quote]

Why?? you are looking at a classic design that was made for gum rubber, gum rubber is more than sufficiant for taking small game, What do you need more than that for?? If you're looking to shoot super heavy bands you need to look at Fish's hunter slingshots or A+'s slingshots, but unless you're built like joerg don't expect to shoot them for long periods with out some ill effects.

 

[ERdept]

no it is safe and sound...and has been around for a long time..
but those slingshot were designed around gum rubber bands not theraband and not tapered bands...Flatband sells band made for this type of slingshot and I believe tex does as well...

eeeeewww, I wanted specifically to use the Thera band flatband in it.

Why can it NOT use them?
[/quote]

Cause I like vintage/old looking things, but todays' performance, like a Factory 5 cobra, new engine, old looks. or my laminated pool cue, Looks like wood, but no warping, or the Triumph Thruxton, Vintage looking bike, but todays' disc brakes adn new powerful engine design, etc.

I like classically looking stuff, but the advantages of high performance.

Why?? you are looking at a classic design that was made for gum rubber, gum rubber is more than sufficiant for taking small game, What do you need more than that for?? If you're looking to shoot super heavy bands you need to look at Fish's hunter slingshots or A+'s slingshots, but unless you're built like joerg don't expect to shoot them for long periods with out some ill effects.
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[ERdept]

Emailed the maker, here's what they say about the Thera gold...............

Hi yes the bands will fit ok the air mail cost are on the bottom of the listing thank for you enq

- hogansonscastingsClick "respond" to reply through Mesages, or go to your email to reply

 

[Pro-Shot (UK) Catapults]

Emailed the maker, here's what they say about the Thera gold...............

Hi yes the bands will fit ok the air mail cost are on the bottom of the listing thank for you enq

- hogansonscastingsClick "respond" to reply through Mesages, or go to your email to reply

Hi the enquiry you sent me by ebay was attached to our product JOKER IN RED ALUMINIUM?
how ever am i right in thinking you would like a killdear if so both tex and gary do band that will fit the Killdear
and as i said in our mail all the post info is on the same page as the product you would like to bye
if i can help you in any way please PM me.
thank you and all the best
Pete

 

[ERdept]

Emailed the maker, here's what they say about the Thera gold...............

Hi yes the bands will fit ok the air mail cost are on the bottom of the listing thank for you enq

- hogansonscastingsClick "respond" to reply through Mesages, or go to your email to reply

Hi the enquiry you sent me by ebay was attached to our product JOKER IN RED ALUMINIUM?
how ever am i right in thinking you would like a killdear if so both tex and gary do band that will fit the Killdear
and as i said in our mail all the post info is on the same page as the product you would like to bye
if i can help you in any way please PM me.
thank you and all the best
Pete
[/quote]

OK, the question is still being skirted. I know they make a band that will fit the Killdear, but will the Killdear fit the Theraband gold? Or is the band they make to fit the killdear, the Theraband Gold?

 

[lucifer93]

I'm no expert but i'm sure you could use double Thera-band Gold, double bands in the Killdear.

 

[harpersgrace]

Ok thereaband is thinner than gum rubber the slots in the killdeer was made to work with that thickness of rubber, could you use mutiple layers of theraband to equal that thickness,,,probably...this frame once again was not designed to use with theraband stucturally it may not be wise to do so....if you want to try feel free, but don't blame the fork if it doesn't work....buy a frame that was designed to do what you want it to do.....so not to skirt anything I would say NO you should not use theraband on this frame... You SHOULD use gum rubber the material that this fram was designed for. hope that clears thing up.

 

[ERdept]

Ok thereaband is thinner than gum rubber the slots in the killdeer was made to work with that thickness of rubber, could you use mutiple layers of theraband to equal that thickness,,,probably...this frame once again was not designed to use with theraband stucturally it may not be wise to do so....if you want to try feel free, but don't blame the fork if it doesn't work....buy a frame that was designed to do what you want it to do.....so not to skirt anything I would say NO you should not use theraband on this frame... You SHOULD use gum rubber the material that this fram was designed for. hope that clears thing up.

No, your opinion did not clear it up. So i contacted the maker and they said it was ok to use the Therea band gold. Thanks for your opinion though.

 

[NaturalFork]

Ok thereaband is thinner than gum rubber the slots in the killdeer was made to work with that thickness of rubber, could you use mutiple layers of theraband to equal that thickness,,,probably...this frame once again was not designed to use with theraband stucturally it may not be wise to do so....if you want to try feel free, but don't blame the fork if it doesn't work....buy a frame that was designed to do what you want it to do.....so not to skirt anything I would say NO you should not use theraband on this frame... You SHOULD use gum rubber the material that this fram was designed for. hope that clears thing up.

No, your opinion did not clear it up. So i contacted the maker and they said it was ok to use the Therea band gold. Thanks for your opinion though.
[/quote]

Did you even read his response. He stated it would probably work.

 

[harpersgrace]

OK do what you want but this is from Pete Hogan the maker you contacted...in this he says you should buy the correct bands from Flatband "Gary" or Tex. I'm sorry my answer is not what you wanted to hear, use theraband if you want, overpower the frame if you want. Who knows it might work, best of luck.

"Hi the enquiry you sent me by ebay was attached to our product JOKER IN RED ALUMINIUM?
how ever am i right in thinking you would like a killdear if so both tex and gary do band that will fit the Killdear
and as i said in our mail all the post info is on the same page as the product you would like to bye
if i can help you in any way please PM me.
thank you and all the best
Pete "

 

[ERdept]

OK do what you want but this is from Pete Hogan the maker you contacted...in this he says you should buy the correct bands from Flatband "Gary" or Tex. I'm sorry my answer is not what you wanted to hear, use theraband if you want, overpower the frame if you want. Who knows it might work, best of luck.

"Hi the enquiry you sent me by ebay was attached to our product JOKER IN RED ALUMINIUM?
how ever am i right in thinking you would like a killdear if so both tex and gary do band that will fit the Killdear
and as i said in our mail all the post info is on the same page as the product you would like to bye
if i can help you in any way please PM me.
thank you and all the best
Pete "

Ya, it was all clarified in a mail that wasn't posted here. It's ok and all is well.

 

[stelug]

In my experience there is always some slipage with the match stick metod and if the cutted end of the elastic become too short You can get a bad face slap. If you use a match, or a metal pin (I cut them from stainless nails) it is safer if you gave two or tree turns of string where the rubbers are doubled before the fork's hole, with costrictor knots. It does not affect anyway the shooting

 

[ERdept]

In my experience there is always some slipage with the match stick metod and if the cutted end of the elastic become too short You can get a bad face slap. If you use a match, or a metal pin (I cut them from stainless nails) it is safer if you gave two or tree turns of string where the rubbers are doubled before the fork's hole, with costrictor knots. It does not affect anyway the shooting

Thanks for the advice.

Additionally regarding strength, I've always known brass to be soft, such as casing for ammo. It'll bend than snap.

 

[Tex-Shooter]

I don't experience any slippage on slots pointed out to the side or down toward the handle if a 1/16 inch square gum rubber strip is used for locking the bands in place. Of course the slots must be a proper diminsion for the bands used. I have shot this slingshot for about 10 years and have never had bands slip on it and have shot latex bands with a pull weight of up to 24 pounds. -- Tex-shooter