Hullman 166 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Well the new bands have finally arrived but there a bit shorter than my last set gurrrr. So have a quick plink in back yard and took some getting used too. Looks like its guna rain so guna sling a jacket on and go for a mooch see what's about. Hopefully not many covid dog walkers. I'll let u know how I get on 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hullman 166 Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Well that was a waste of time didnt see a single thing. Was still a few dog walkers about aswell. Be back out just before dusk see what I can see. Hard work with these bands tho having to have a floating anchor with bands been a bit short for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlstoke 31 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 What are the bands mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hullman 166 Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Gold bands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shortstraw 473 Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 15 hours ago, Hullman said: Gold bands Gold.? Gzk, precise, theraband? whats your draw length? Have you tried making your own? Few bits n bats your away and it’s easy, quite fun and you can try all different types of band. For 10-16 quid you can get 2 meter roll......make loads. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shortstraw 473 Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Anybody checked out the band templates from Celtic cattys? 3mm sheet with several slots to your choice of taper £10......just ordered one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hullman 166 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Shortstraw said: Gold.? Gzk, precise, theraband? whats your draw length? Have you tried making your own? Few bits n bats your away and it’s easy, quite fun and you can try all different types of band. For 10-16 quid you can get 2 meter roll......make loads. Sorry. Theraband gold. 30 to 25 not sure what length I got last time but the new ones max out about 2" short. Never made my own wouldn't know were to start will have to look into it. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shortstraw 473 Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Hullman said: Sorry. Theraband gold. 30 to 25 not sure what length I got last time but the new ones max out about 2" short. Never made my own wouldn't know were to start will have to look into it. Thanks We can write down a list of things you need if it helps, I’m sure people everybody will chip in with suggestions ld have a look at Celtic catty website to start with. Edited May 11, 2020 by Shortstraw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barrywhite 282 Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Hullman said: Sorry. Theraband gold. 30 to 25 not sure what length I got last time but the new ones max out about 2" short. Never made my own wouldn't know were to start will have to look into it. Thanks making your own is the only way to go . Rolyan orange or green bands with a constrictor not to tie on the pouch is a start or a roller cutter and a cutting mat you will also need to make some kind of jig to tie the bands to gether if you want to try flat bands . tubes are easyer to mess with just need tube and some sort of cord dont tie them to tight . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hullman 166 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Sorted I'll look into it. What tubes are people using ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shortstraw 473 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Hullman said: Sorted I'll look into it. What tubes are people using ? I don’t know much about tubes, greyman I think is familiar with them.........I’m using flat bands, .66 green gzk at minute for 9.5 steel....on a 25/20 taper........, or precise is another good one........23/18 taper probably another good taper. Check your bands regular around the pouch area though as it seems to wear a bit quicker than theraband. I found precise to last longer than gzk....both great though...better than theraband for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shortstraw 473 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Shortstraw said: I don’t know much about tubes, greyman I think is familiar with them.........I’m using flat bands, .66 green gzk at minute for 9.5 steel....on a 25/20 taper........, or precise is another good one........23/18 taper probably another good taper. Check your bands regular around the pouch area though as it seems to wear a bit quicker than theraband. I found precise to last longer than gzk....both great though...better than theraband for me. Things for making bands........ Band jig....different types ranging in price.......quite easy to make.... Self healing craft mat. Cutting roller 45mm does it well. Crystal string 1mm for tying at pouch Band template for making tapers....£10 Celtic cattys......worth having, makes life easy ( when you buy a band template they ask your active length.......distance from tip of catapult furthest away to tip of pouch at full draw divided by 5 I think)....that’s what I use anyway......then when you cut you add a little extra to accommodate tying to pouch and fixing to catapult. Pouches and band. This fella has some good vids you’ve probably seen.......shows you how to do bands.....it’s so far into the video. The band jig he has isn’t much and does the job. A lot now seem to be going down the 8mm ball route and .6mm band at around 18/13 taper. Edited May 12, 2020 by Shortstraw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shortstraw 473 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) Pic of things I use to make bands. https://www.flickr.com/gp/138573537@N07/966ZZ6 https://www.flickr.com/gp/138573537@N07/x8cc1E Hope that helps. Edited May 12, 2020 by Shortstraw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 42,796 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Just getting into it myself.... Very helpful information.. Cheers lads 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,111 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 10 hours ago, Hullman said: Sorted I'll look into it. What tubes are people using ? I use this stuff cheap as chips seems to have similar performance to tbg but lasts ages and don’t loose all it’s power in winter, I use flats more in summer but always have one of these in my pocket as back up, another plus with it is no need for any cutting wheels, band boards, or tuck and wrap just a pair of scissors and long nose pliers only down side is some forks are designed for flats only 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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