[Adonis]

Hello

I don't know a lot of peoples shooting slingshot in Canada. I have no idea why slingshot is not kicking in Canada especially in Quebec where I live.

It would be cool if this FINE sport will start growing in Canada. It would be cool to see more and more shooting slingshot. My fellow Canadians, Shooting slingshots is a PRETTY DAMN cool sport. You need to get into it.

Peace.

 

[Island made]

There’s not a lot of us canucks out and about shooting flips, but In the past year I’ve sent a fair about of custom frames to Quebec and Ontario. And even some here in the maratimes.

 

[Tobor8Man]

Same here in the US. All we can do is keep trying.

 

[Northerner]

I have been shooting heavily for about a dozen years in northern Ontario. I'm sure there are lots of Marksman, TruMark, Daisy and Barnett slingshots in closets around here that don't get handled much at all. I've put about 10 homemade frames into local hands but they don't get used much at all. It's just not a hobby that most people take seriously. Maybe it's because it somewhat competes with airguns, firearms, and archery. We have archery and gun ranges for shooters to gather but nothing for slingshot fans. I doubt that most slingshot fans would pay the membership money for a heated indoor range. Something outdoors might work for the warmer months but the interest just isn't there.

 

[MakoPat]

Perhaps it is about quality over quantity... the Canucks I know that are slingers are fine human beings.

And Mexico, too.

Maybe all of North America is on the verge of taking up Flippery.

 

[Winnie]

Northerner has been a member 1 day longer than me (Nov 8, 2010) which has been over a decade now and, try as I might, I still have never met another slingshotforum member in person. I feel like a lone voice calling in the wilderness. The good thing is that it looks like I have the whole state of Washington pretty much all to myself.

 

[Adonis]

Northerner has been a member 1 day longer than me (Nov 8, 2010) which has been over a decade now and, try as I might, I still have never met another slingshotforum member in person. I feel like a lone voice calling in the wilderness. The good thing is that it looks like I have the whole state of Washington pretty much all to myself.

Holly God ... Washington all to yourself... Maybe in Washington peoples care more about $ and less about slingshot fun. Or maybe they are busy making Laws...

Peace

 

[Adonis]

I have been shooting heavily for about a dozen years in northern Ontario. I'm sure there are lots of Marksman, TruMark, Daisy and Barnett slingshots in closets around here that don't get handled much at all. I've put about 10 homemade frames into local hands but they don't get used much at all. It's just not a hobby that most people take seriously. Maybe it's because it somewhat competes with airguns, firearms, and archery. We have archery and gun ranges for shooters to gather but nothing for slingshot fans. I doubt that most slingshot fans would pay the membership money for a heated indoor range. Something outdoors might work for the warmer months but the interest just isn't there.

You know, I am 57 now and I am thinking when I get to retirement age (soon), I will buy some land here in Quebec (deep in the woods) and make it a fun shooting range for slingshots. The objective is to have some nice family and teams recreation playground. I am really thinking about it... We will see...

Peace

 

[treefork]

Slingshot enthusiasts are far and few . I've never met anybody into slingshots outside of this community . I show them to people and they can't believe a slingshot can be so accurate but it doesn't seem to really click . I think every guy has shot a big box store slingshot at some point in his life but was not able to hit anything with those crappy mismatched tube sets . That has left them with an unimpressive opinion of slingshots . I enjoy my time alone in shooting . I'm in it for life .

 

[David D]

I tried to get my neighbour interested but it didn't really catch on. We have a squirrel problem and I enjoy harassing them with my slingshots. Mean but fun and non-lethal and needs to be done. he messes with them too; first an airsoft gun, then a B.B. gun and then when he saw me with my slingshot he went out and got a typical wire framed slingshot. I told him about flat bands and suggested non-lethal ammo and pointed him to Simpleshot but after the first few days I have not seen him use it again. He said he didn't have a problem with the heavy tubes. He was out throwing rocks at them yesterday so I guess slingshots are out. I have one in the living room and one in the kitchen with ammo ready to go. I have suggested the hobby to others too but so far none have shown any interest. Oh, well I will keep plinking on my own.

 

[Pebble Shooter]

I am pretty sure that I'm very likely the only guy within 20 miles or more who makes, buys, and shoots slingshots. It's not something I talk about too much, because people simply do not relate to what modern slingshots are capable of in terms of power and accuracy, and tend to look a bit confused.

The classic image of a kid doing mischief still seems to linger, and adults using a slingshot is viewed as something a shade eccentric. People into shooting sports will tend to go for firearms or archery in Switzerland, and many are members of shooting clubs. Gathering interest for slingshots is an uphill struggle in this context. In contrast, Italy and Spain have a thriving slingshot shooting community that meets for competitions, but these seem to be the only European countries where this is the case (not quite sure why) - maybe the UK should be included. Slingshot shooting is extremely popular in China, though.

Ultimately, slingshot making and shooting does appear to be a rather solitary activity. There is no international federation like in Archery to promote our sport with an emphasis on competitive shooting. My feeling is that one needs to develop the interest among the younger generations, ideally as part of the sports curriculum at schools (good luck with the prevailing political correctness). Organizing open days for the general public to see the performance of top slingshot shooters, and an opportunity to try it out themselves, might be another viable approach: this may involve reaching out to companies supportive of shooting sports to get sponsorship. It has to go beyond a one man show, that's for sure.

My 2 cents worth...

 

[Tobor8Man]

Stopped by the slingshot section at my local Walmart today. There is usually a well-stocked selection of Daisy F-16's, B-52's, Barnett Black Widows, and Barnett Strike 9's. I was surprised to see no B-52's or Strike 9's. There was one F-16, and four Black Widows. So, people are buying slingshots. I think the question re: why people are not shooting them was answered by other forum members - the tubes are way too heavy and the pouches way to large. There was lots of slingshot ammo, which tells me that people are trying to shoot rocks. The F-16 forks are too high and w/out a wrist brace those tubes are going to put a lot of pressure on the shooter's wrist. Whatever interest is there is probably quickly lost in what has to be a disappointing shooting experience.

Sadly - most people in the Western hemisphere think of slingshots as a toy for mischievous boys.

My understanding is that the Scouting program (which has its own set of problems) uses slingshots to teach range safety to its youngest members, as opposed to a serious shooting weapon.

Maybe featuring slingshots in a movie will do for slingshots what The Hunger Games did for archery.

Thanks for tolerating my rant!

 

[SJAaz]

Adonis... Maybe you should stop selling leather and take up slingshot making. Pass them around to the youth groups and such.

 

[Adonis]

Adonis... Maybe you should stop selling leather and take up slingshot making. Pass them around to the youth groups and such.

HAHAH, I like leather work and I do nice stuff with leather... Even I am working now on a leather slingshot. Yes, a slingshot made from multiples layers of cow hide.

Peace

 

[Adonis]

I tried to get my neighbour interested but it didn't really catch on. We have a squirrel problem and I enjoy harassing them with my slingshots. Mean but fun and non-lethal and needs to be done. he messes with them too; first an airsoft gun, then a B.B. gun and then when he saw me with my slingshot he went out and got a typical wire framed slingshot. I told him about flat bands and suggested non-lethal ammo and pointed him to Simpleshot but after the first few days I have not seen him use it again. He said he didn't have a problem with the heavy tubes. He was out throwing rocks at them yesterday so I guess slingshots are out. I have one in the living room and one in the kitchen with ammo ready to go. I have suggested the hobby to others too but so far none have shown any interest. Oh, well I will keep plinking on my own.

I tried to get my neighbour into shooting slingshot, I was very surprised by his reaction, it turned out he is bothered by the sound when I shoot my slingshot in my backyard. I told him well if you do not like the sound and you are so bothered try calling the cops (he never did). So peoples are just pain in the a%%.

Peace

 

[David D]

Better be careful how loud you talk too or how loud your lawnmower is. Sounds like a crank.