Why does it shoot?

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JoergS

Discussion Starter · Jan 23, 2011

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I guess because sheer willpower makes the ball not hitting the stick and/or not entangling itself in the pouch.

Shoots great, you can make it in no time. Butterfly style of course, very accurate.

BTW the groove in the stick is because this is my draw strength test stick. I put my scales ring around the stick, secured by the groove, then I draw with a a length of string and a pouch that contains a steel ball. This way I can find out my maximum draw weight. I can do about 65 lbs (30kg), surprisingly low. I can draw out my 70 lbs bow with absolute ease, and I question if the 70 lbs are really based on an honest manufacturer spec.

I recommend testing your personal draw max this way, it helps finding the right band strength when you want the maximum power.

Jörg

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e~shot

· #2 · Jan 23, 2011

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Another good idea Jörg. I like it.

Completely undetectable (PEN SLINGSHOT), good to shoot in board-meetings

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harpersgrace

· #3 · Jan 23, 2011

made something simular the other day, shot fairly well but just not for me, best of luck with it Joerg. Before long I see one made of steel with a retractible knife blade, ammo holder and GPS system knowing Joerg...Oh and it will also be able to shoot cannon balls.

Dayhiker

· #4 · Jan 23, 2011 (Edited by Moderator)

Looking at this and dgui's line of experimentation, I'm starting to wonder why anybody ever made a fork in the first place.

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Bill Hays

· #5 · Jan 23, 2011

Should take some of the "guesswork" out of aiming as well.
I'll bet if someone wanted to, they could easily break the speed shooting World Record with a rig similar to that. 10 cans in a minute from 33'... amateur hour. No resetting two bands for each shot, and no worry about bands lining up right... You should be able to get 15-18 in a minute with that thing.

Botus

· #6 · Jan 23, 2011

Just watched the video of you shooting this on the slingshot channel, immense as always! Even watching through the slow-mo's again just dont get how it works but love it all the same! Anyone else tried shooting like this or is it simple jorgs natural ability?

JoergS

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 23, 2011

Here is the video:

Enjoy!

Jörg

John-Boy

· #8 · Jan 23, 2011 (Edited by Moderator)

Im gonna have to make a set of those bands up for my flechette stick!!

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Brooklyn00003

· #9 · Jan 23, 2011

Nice video Joerg.

Ohh and the shirt is nice too. hehe.

I see with this setup you hold the pouch on sideways. Would be cool to see some of that different pouch holding technic release wideo in slow mo

Devoman

· #10 · Jan 23, 2011

Very Cool, I remember a guy who Bow fished with single band set up, I thought it was cool and weird all in one! I also wondered how that worked!

zille

· #11 · Jan 24, 2011

And subconsciously you named it right in your video: fanta-stick.

nice one. Made from steel it could also be used as a kubotan for self defense. The bands could be stored inside.

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JoergS

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 24, 2011

Rubber is hard to put into a small container, stuffing does not work very well because of the friction. You need a surprisingly large amount of space.

But I am thinking about a roller version... a single roller on top of a stick, tubular rubber that is entirely inside the grip... Like the "V", but half of it!

boyntonstu

· #13 · Jan 24, 2011

A stickshot on a stick question:

How would you go about introducing a flip if you chose to place your stickshot on a long stick?

I am thinking of a spring hinged design that will bend forward to a set angle when the draw force is removed.

Halving the rubber (thank you) will allow me to experiment with my 2 rubber design.

I hope to exceed the elastic limit.

harpersgrace

· #14 · Jan 24, 2011

zille said:
And subconsciously you named it right in your video: fanta-stick.

nice one. Made from steel it could also be used as a kubotan for self defense. The bands could be stored inside.

Actually he already did something like that.. http://www.youtube.com/user/JoergSprave#p/u/124/X5SBj2DEfLw

boyntonstu

· #15 · Jan 24, 2011 (Edited by Moderator)

harpersgrace said:
And subconsciously you named it right in your video: fanta-stick.

nice one. Made from steel it could also be used as a kubotan for self defense. The bands could be stored inside.

Actually he already did something like that.. http://www.youtube.c...124/X5SBj2DEfLw
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Yes, and this one has no pouch.

Joerg,

Is the pouch more accurate?

What was wrong not using a pouch?

Bill Hays

· #16 · Jan 24, 2011

I really should spend some time and look through your videos... the design "The Rod" that Harpersgrace posted the video link to: http://www.youtube.com/user/JoergSprave#p/u/124/X5SBj2DEfLw is almost exactly what occurred to me after seeing your simple stick shooter... but you already did it... what else have you already done?!?
I wonder if it'd be possible for you to make a sort of photo catalogue of what you have... THAT would be extremely educational!

dragonmaster

· #17 · Jan 24, 2011

boyntonstu said:
A stickshot on a stick question:

How would you go about introducing a flip if you chose to place your stickshot on a long stick?

I am thinking of a spring hinged design that will bend forward to a set angle when the draw force is removed.

Halving the rubber (thank you) will allow me to experiment with my 2 rubber design.

I hope to exceed the elastic limit.

That would be the sling cat if I under stand you right

boyntonstu

· #18 · Jan 24, 2011

Slingshot on a Stick

Brooklyn00003

· #19 · Jan 24, 2011

It is stickshot because it is extra pocketable .If you put it on a long stick there is no point to it.

For that you can use your regular slingshot as the slingshot on a stick it is.

dgui

· #20 · Jan 24, 2011

The Stick Shot, That is one handy dandy shooter and a powerful shooter. My thoughts are that the ball cannot remain in the pouch because of cintrifugal force, this forces the ball out of the pouch not being able to complete the revolution required to continue. If you can develope a feel for that moment when the ball is can no longer remain in the pouch you can hit anything you want. JoergS, this is your best one yet. I like it.

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