[snydes]

I've only been involved in slingshots since the winter of Covid, so I'm still trying all different kinds of techniques & watching videos to try and figure out how the best shooters shoot. Seems there's a whole lot of different styles from the video's I've watched - the serious target guys like Nathan and Fowler seem to hold on the cheek bone & use a shorter draw, alot of the more experienced shooters and speed guys like a long draw with no hold point (instinctive), and I'm sure there are many others in between. I'd be curious what each of our preferred hold style is & tried to list all the options I could think of ...

 

[High Desert Flipper]

I use a couple of different anchors for different frames. Cheek for narrow forks, under the ear for wide forks, and starting to work on extended draw.

 

[Northerner]

I anchor on my ear but vary the position according to distance. For 10-20 yards I will use the tragus. For 30 yards I might anchor just below the tragus. For 40-50 yards I might use the lobe.

 

[Ibojoe]

I don’t really think there are many short cuts on anchor points. Find what works for you that you can perfectly duplicate shot after shot.
for me it’s full butter with a cheek anchor ( band touching my cheek)
Enjoy the slingshot journey! It will take you all over the place. lol 😂

 

[cromag]

I suppose I shoot a slingshot like a rifle or bow , anchor point is essentially the rear sight , the frame the front sight. Short draw I anchor below the ear at the back of the jaw , butterfly becomes a floating anchor on the cheek bone. I adjust for elevation and distance with the frame instinctively.

 

[KX4SAM]

I've only been involved in slingshots since the winter of Covid, so I'm still trying all different kinds of techniques & watching videos to try and figure out how the best shooters shoot. Seems there's a whole lot of different styles from the video's I've watched - the serious target guys like Nathan and Fowler seem to hold on the cheek bone & use a shorter draw, alot of the more experienced shooters and speed guys like a long draw with no hold point (instinctive), and I'm sure there are many others in between. I'd be curious what each of our preferred hold style is & tried to list all the options I could think of ...

I plant my knuckle at my Jaw hinge, I might add that I plant my anchor, and then extend my left hand. Work better for me

 

[Samurai Samoht]

I use a floating anchor where the bands just slightly graze my face as I draw a couple inches past my ear. With this I make minor adjustments up or down to adjust for elevation.

 

[David D]

Depending on the elevation needed and the frame I anchor anywhere from the corner of my mouth up to just below my cheek bone.

 

[Adonis]

Hello
I use a couple of different anchors for different frames. I have a short bend set and I stick my index finger to the corner of my mouth, which will give me consistency. Some frame I Touch my nose with my thumb again this will give me consistency.

 

[Adonis]

Also with every slingshot, I keep that anchor's information on a nice drawing.

 

[hoggy]

i prefer corner of mouth but go earlobe and jawline as well

 

[Island made]

Full butter with top band touching my cheek bone