In this video we take a closer look at snipersling darts, how accidents can happen and safety gear. Shoot these at your own risk www.sniperslin... www.catapultcarnage.co.uk
Yikes. Im thinking an indexing tube is a must for these. Cool little darts, but my first look at them made me cock my head to the side and wonder, "Thats awful close to the hand" and low and behold a montage of cringe. Very cool channel though.
Well you know you can make a gun using a nail and a metal tube on turf wars just put a shotgun shell or any ammunation that fits the metal tube we call it "Sumpak" well creativity puts you some where 😆
I appreciate the fact that you showed the damage to the hands early in the video. Lots of people don't really value how dangerous something is unless they see the damage. I strongly recommend nobody does this.
Recommending that nobody does this is wrong. Every hobby has a certain level of danger while some have higher than most. It's better to recommend that the individual take proper safety steps and practice if they do partake in the activity.
Really, did not know they sell them like that.Those are a lot better rather that trying to find the perfect stones. Those bearings even go a lot farther as well.👍🏼
For archery I use a burlap bag stuffed (very tightly) with wadded up polyethylene bags as a backstop. Properly packed the bag will stop an arrow from a hunting weight bow with only 2 or 3 inches penetration and the arrows can be easily removed. Been using these for years - they are light weight, weather resistant, inexpensive and don't damage the arrows. Because they are so light they can roll from the impact of an arrow (may not be a problem with the slingshot darts) so I usually hang the backstop from a tree limb with a couple of ropes.
The protective glove is a must when shooting darts. You have to fail only once and that's enough to cause permanent damage to your nerves. I have the old protective glove, but that new glove with the scale design looks cool. I'm currently shooting darts with naturals I have carved. I think frame hit isn't catastrophic with the wooden frame, because darts can penetrate it. I'm hammer gripping, because I find it is much safer way to shoot those.
You're not kidding about nerve damage, once you damage a nerve you're going to know it for the rest of your life. I lost all feeling in my thumb, ring finger and pinky on my left hand after a tablesaw tried to eat it, and though I still have all my fingers they don't do much of anything anymore (especially the pinky, the knuckles fuzed, it's curled up all the way). Playing Xbox? Not so much. Working with my hands doing hobbies? Better git gud with my right hand. Protect your nerves, your appendages don't work very well without them.
Since the body of the dart unscrews, why not have a miniture slide hammer that you can replace the body with and tap the head back out. I had one made out of a bolt to remove my arrow heads from tree stumps.It made recovery of the field tips of my arrows easier with no chance of bending the Aluminum arrow shaft.
Not shooting darts but as a kid living on a small pacific island, we used thin but long bamboo to use in our homemade sling shots. They were rather accurate and strong.
For archery (even with my 80 lb compound) a good target for cheap is a burlap bag stuff full of plastic grocery bags. That setup works better than the expensive store bought targets.... Field tipped arrows are VERY easy to pull out and even with broadheads the target stops arrows very well. The burlap holds up with field points and of torn by broadheads you just layer with a second burlap bag. You can leave it outside and it dosen't get stinky like stacked rug targets. Plus it's very light and can be hiked with it into the woods or hung up easily. I think it would work great with these darts but you won't get that satisfying "thuddd" sound.
@@zbruh7268 I have yet to own a crossbow (have like six bows and ten or so guns and a couple air rifles)... What did you end up with for 25 bucks? Something used or an eBay special? Just wondering.... Seems like a fun thing to plink with.
@@johnnygunz2300 I got it from our local sporting goods store. Called "Jay's sporting goods", so it was new. Can use compounds and recurve with it no problem too. But you can get the "yellowjacket final shot" crossbow target from cabelas for around 15 bucks online too. Can't remember the brand I got, it's at my property ATM for a shoot off target lol
@@zbruh7268 oh I miss read your comment...I thought you bought a whole crossbow (not crossbow target). Some of those cheapo crossbows off of eBay can be fun to blast cans and stuff.
I shot regular darts from a sling shot when I was about 14.. and I did not have the nice little hand protector. One of the darts embedded deeply into the bone in my left hand after a few succesful shots. Needless to say, after I managed to pull that bastard out, lesson learned, never tried it again!
@@Rid_Of_Thee Nope, Chad and Chelsea go to the hospital, they might be jocks but they're not that stupid. Kyles and Karen go to hospitals to, but demand to speak to your manager and get special service nobody else gets.
I stepped on a rusty nail once that somehow flipped around then drove straight on into the back of my foot, by just walking. The nail had been flat on the ground when I stepped directly on top of it and got it in the foot. It was in at least an inch, I pulled it out, went to the pharmacy and bought polysporin and bandaids.
@@thatsalotofsodiumcoins1615 yeah dude... couldn't move my thumb normally for over a month. I just never told my parents, let it heal and only told people when it had become funny to me!
Target ideas to place on top of the wooden blank surface: Low density fiberboard Low density polypropylene Medium to high density urethane sheets 2-3 Sheets of balsa wood
Wow, this video really showcases the art of slingshot hunting at its finest! 🎯 The accuracy and skill required to hit those targets are truly impressive. It's not just a sport; it's a deep connection with nature and a test of one's precision. Thanks for sharing this thrilling and educational content. It's a great reminder of the importance of responsible hunting and conservation. Keep up the fantastic work!
The s&m version glove, the ugly one, is metal plated under the leather. I've been using it, but nothing has gone wrong to date. Still, after seeing those accidents I'm glad I have it. I use a pinch grip, meaning nothing is exposed. I wouldn't use a thumb support grip like Chris does. That's what the guy with the thumb probably used. Oh, and a set of protective glasses won't go amiss either if the string doesn't release the dart correctly for some reason and the fecker comes back on you. Hasn't happened yet, but always keep Murphy's law in mind.
@@tjarkbernecker3847 yeah, but then you're sacrificing how portable the slingshot is. That being said, how short the handle is on these slingshots is terrifying, I wouldn't use these even with that dragon scale glove, I'd feel like I was tempting fate.
Man looking at the damage it did to your stand I have my doubts that glove will save you. I think with the blunt tips it will deflect it but the pointy ones I'm not so sure. I would love to see these gloves tested. Great shooting with those darts Chris.
@@jojojaykay Kevlar is terrible for stopping cutting instruments (which those darts qualify as since they have sharpened tips). Kevlar works for bulletproof applications because the bullets are blunt, and deform further upon impact. You're right to be hesitant about the effectiveness of that glove... very likely that it won't stop anything from penetrating.
I own these darts and glove (old Kevlar version), put the glove against a stump and shot it. Less than one mm poked through, I was surprised how well it did especially considering it was strapped down to a stump. I trust my glove.
I love the Snipersling darts, they are a good company to deal with too - good customer service and they always throw in a few freebies when I order darts from them. For a backstop I use a woven rubble sack stuffed (very firmly) with rags, it stops the darts with no damage to them and lasts quite a long time. The bags are under a tenner for a dozen. For information the Snipersling black bands shoot the darts at 180fps, which is 7ftlbs. I use a slingshot where the forks stick up a couple of inches above my fingers, so the dart isn't coming near. I also wear one of the leather and steel plate gloves you mention.
The last time I tried shooting a dart out of a wrist rocket style slingshot I put the dart firmly into my wrist. Bled like hell. 0/10 would not try again
Those slingshots look awesome, simple but effective! I have been looking at that glove for a while but I have no intention to shoot darts. They seem too dangerous for me. Keep up the good work mate!
Look at the black widow sling shot design and note the wrist brace built into the handle, this helps to steady the frame, keep it vertical and puts a lot more power into the shot. We used them for fishing, putting bait out really far! When the fish weren't biting we'd have sling shot battles with mates, firing carp fishing boilies, like a hard ball of condensed bait about the size of a marble, firing them across the lake at each other! A bit like a paint ball without the paint, travelling at like 1000ft / second lol they don't half sting when they make contact!! 😯⚠️💥😁 Safety goggles are optional lol
Brilliant video thank you, sport and safety. Nice hand armour too, any chance of a ballistic test against them to see what kind of protection they offer?
Brilliant. Scored yerself another follower. Will be ordering a package from Snipersling. And yes, to everyone who's curious. They ship worldwide. From an Irishman now down under, Nice shooting. Yer a dead eye!
Two things: 1, It is not so much of dragon skin, but a pangolin! 2, Would you need this armor with a TTF frame? The OTT has very little room for error.
The fiestas of the old Tondo in Manila comes to my mind whenever I see this weapon. I have seen one picture of an unfortunate policeman, in one of the big local tabloids, with a freaking dart embedded in his forehead way back in the 80's. From what I can recall, I believe the dart has penetrated half of it's length inside his fore head. Not sure if he died later though as it was really customary for the local gangs there, to poison the tip of those darts to be used against the rival gangs or any poor bastard who happens to raise their ire. They soak the dart tip in muriatic acid which can be bought in local hardware stores.
If you still have the old glove you talked about, and you're willing to shoot real close up. It'd be interesting to see a test of how effective the gloves are at protecting your hand.
Yea I'd really love to see the glove shot point blank with one of these, to see how much it protects. Something tells me those thin scales are gonna get wrecked and they're merely gonna reduce the damage, unless they're hardened high carbon steel, which somehow I doubt with it being 40 bucks and already tediously hand sewn individual scales. Plus, the guy that shot himself in the thumb, shot himself in a part that would've been unprotected anyway.
If you look in the comments someone has already do that test. However the point of the scales is not to take the impact head on they are designed to deflect the projectile and the design works very well. Scales were used for undress of years to deflect arrows from war bows with a draw weight in excess of 100lbs so I think they will do well with a dart from a slingshot.
My grandpa made me one of these when I was a kid. A single handle and a single band the darts were cut out of firewood in a rough fish shape they were deadly accurate. I later made my own as an adult using butter spreaders shaped on a grinder and it's great for about 50ft
that glove looks amazing, can't believe it's only $40! I have no frame of reference for this type of product but just judging by the quality I was expecting something easily over 100 if not 200. I do wonder how much force they can take, that dart is traveling *incredibly* fast
it doesn't need to take the force of the dart, it just needs to be able to prevent penetration and deflect the dart away from your hand. I would be more worried about the stitching on the scales coming apart.
I would imagine not well. Because of the resistance of the water, any deviation in the retraction of the bands would be amplified and not allow the darts to shoot properly. This is why harpoon gun bands run the entire length of the barrel so they have a "guide" to allow the projectile to increase in velocity without deviating.
The don't. Try shooting a gun underwater, the bullet goes about 2 feet and drops. A dart isn't making it off the elastic before it drops. That's why harpoon guns are fired from the ship deck, and not underwater.
Awesome looking set up, would Love to see how the glove holds up against the darts 😳 The frames look cool, would love to win one. Just looked them up and they look like they would feel amazing in the hand to shoot.
I saw this and I began to want one immediately. Not anymore! Thanks for showing those clips I was not thinking of that happening and that's exactly my luck so no thank u.
I picked up a set of the Mk II/III? (the red/pink ones) darts and the dragonscale glove a couple months back based on your suggestion, and they are an absolute blast! Gotta say though that I'm still working on building up calluses on my drawing finger and thumb - gloves might be handy! But man, these things are a lot more powerful than I expected. Hella fun!
Hi Chris. I really like that frame, nice lines and color combinations. I am pretty scared about using darts, especially after seeing the damage to the fingers and the pain after shooting my thumb with a normal bb 😢😭. Can be interesting to see a demonstration about the real effectiveness of the protection glove. Great shooting and keep on the good work.
Made one of these a while back, learned to not use an OTT type frame to avoid injuries. Made a wide frame using a steel rod and stuck a handle on it with a piece of sheet metal to protect my hand. Gotta say, it's very effective for spear fishing
When I was a kid, I had this great idea of shooting a nail out of my wrist rocket slingshot ... it'd be just like having a crossbow, right? 😄 So I found the biggest, rustiest nail I could find and launched it ... *KA-THUNK* ... right into my thumb. "Mom, I think I'm gonna need a tetanus shot" 😄🤣😝🤪
This is an old school gang weapon in the Philippines. The ammo used are the big nails. What they used to do was lay the nails on the train tracks, and when the train passes over it = instant ammo. So, you don't actually need those guns, the big nails are more cost effective and easier to create. Plus, no need to wait for a train, you can just use a saw and sharpen the tip more using sand paper.
Yikes! I can't hunt with a slingshot here so I think I'll steer clear of these (at least for now). I also have my doubts about that glove... Maybe an upcoming penetration test on it? Thanks for the video Chris.
they are actually quite great, due to the way you grip the sling, the scales are pointed torwards the target, and the risk of the bolt slipping under a scale is next to none, the scales will end up deflecting the bolt forward, and the most you'll get is a good old scare and the realisation "i think i've shot enough today"
That guy who shot the dart in his hand , he shots with just the bands , no fork what so ever , so no wonder .... Man , those anodized slingshots have awesome design , in fact these are the first good looking forks appeared in you channel
I used the latest generation of Snipersling darts in combination with the Saunders Pro-X wrist rocket (has a forward extended magnum-blast yoke and a built-in hand protector.) Wow. Wow. Lemme tell ya'.....Absolutely brutal. BRUTAL. 😎👍🏻
I made one of this when I was a kid. My dart was made up of a 4 inches nail with the head cut out and few feathers tied to it using a rubber band as stabilizer. A single band with single handle is more accurate than slingshot type. Worse experience is when the dart shoots backward because the hook didn't release on time. It's a real nightmare when you see the dart behind you and not on your target. Hahaha! But it was fun! We call it "Sima" here in the Philippines.
We used this slingshot for a very long time in the Philippines with just a stick of wood with rubber so that as the dart fly, it will just go over the stick unlink a slingshot where your hands will be on the way of the dart
@@wutntarnation back then we just use no. 4 or 5 nails and feathers form chicken or broom as fletching, this has been used in the Philippines since the 60’s by gangs and prisoners and we called it Indian PANA
@@huemungus1491 I am going to make one of these. What did you use for the elastic? My son's muay thai teacher is from the Phillipines. Some of the finest people I've ever met.
@@wutntarnation but be very careful of using this weapon, I’ve heard many stories that after releasing the dart, it get stuck on the wire that holding it and rotate back to the body of the shooter if not made correctly.
Dude this was a very badass educational video on darts like I've fired slingshots in the past and frozen paintballs from a slingshot and I want to give the darts a go. That sleeve looks tight as well man. Thanks for this video.
I realize its probably paint/marker from making the targets, but the fingertips covered in what appears to be dried blood is a nice touch for a slingshot dart video.
Ever shot fencing staples with it? As a kid we used to make catapults out of old bed springs and elastic bands which slipped in back pocket with ease. The staples used to whistle as they spun through the air. Sometimes they would hit with the points and stick in deep but either way they were pretty lethal. Cheap cheerful and effective.
I used to nick my auntie's big crochet hooks to make similar makeshift slingshot darts, using sticky tape for quills and a thick elastic band tied onto a bent up Y-shaped metal coat hanger. 👍🏻
I use to make something similar as a kid. I would use a straw, sharpen a hair clip and a rubber band to hold it together. Then use another rubber band as the slingshot. Pretty effective and fun.
Years ago, I knew a guy from the Philippines and he told me about how the gangs there used these in their warfare; except they modified large nails. Nasty!
I used to make (much more basic) darts like these when I was a kid that I fired with a modified black widow catapult. Still got the scar on the back of my thumb from one snapping as I fired it. Fun times!
Loving the videos, totalling hooked on slingshots now and have made three natural fork ones, with thanks to you and your videos. Keep up the good work and mind your hands on them darts....
We made our sling shots out of tree branches back in late 60’s early 70’s. If we let Ramiro, the biggest kid in the block make it for you, you had to let him take a shot at you to test your new weapon. We use china berries as our projectile of choice, but a nice small rock would do as well. It was just part of being a kid, back in the day!
i made one when i was like 12 took a cheap toy sling and put some tips from some broken darts on some plastic toy suction cup toy darts, strong flexible flanges i just shot darts like a rock, from the center of the dart, and flanges straightened it out in the air.
As a kid I would make my own darts and shoot with a rubber band . Bobby pen, straw and two rubber bands. Bend the short end of the Bobby pen back and the long end remove the plastic tip and sharpen it on concrete. Sharp end of Bobby pen push into straw about 1 inch from tip of straw. Use a rubber band and wrap it around the Bobby pen and straw to tighten and add weight. Use other rubber band between pointer finger and thumb. Shoot straw dart.
Have no experience with shooting darts, but I don‘t like how sharp the edges on the hook are. Rounded of edges are less prone to grab the string and probably easier to pull out of the wood. Just my thoughts. Happy shooting!
If ur Filipino.. u already know what this is mostly used for back home. If u watch any old Filipino action films.. u will see this being used as a weapon specially in squatter areas. My homies used to make darts out of nails, fishing weight, bike spokes, basically anything that do damage. But the most brutal one I've seen was someone getting hit with that screw and fishing weight combination. Not to mention that thud u hear when they hit😨
Testing the glove ✊️🎯💥
👇 Check out the video 👇
ruclips.net/video/SoZI3tPkgN0/видео.html
Yikes. Im thinking an indexing tube is a must for these. Cool little darts, but my first look at them made me cock my head to the side and wonder, "Thats awful close to the hand" and low and behold a montage of cringe. Very cool channel though.
played with these as a kid, was taught to make them out of a nail. Found out about 20 years later that Philippine gangs use them in turf* wars.
Turf
Well you know you can make a gun using a nail and a metal tube on turf wars just put a shotgun shell or any ammunation that fits the metal tube we call it "Sumpak" well creativity puts you some where 😆
@@Motowolf_12 we called them zippers or zip-guns
think about Armando Balite,the origin af armalight or M16,from 🇵🇭🎭
I think they are called Indian Pana
I appreciate the fact that you showed the damage to the hands early in the video. Lots of people don't really value how dangerous something is unless they see the damage. I strongly recommend nobody does this.
Im going to do it
@@shegotass240 same here
Idk man it looks fun. Worst case you harpoon yourself and that's what hospitals are for.
Good luck
Recommending that nobody does this is wrong.
Every hobby has a certain level of danger while some have higher than most.
It's better to recommend that the individual take proper safety steps and practice if they do partake in the activity.
After seeing the damage it can do to your hands,I’m good sticking to the regular slingshot use with stones.
Steel ball bearings.
That’s good too,but hard to come by sometimes.
@@davoa7028 Mcmaster Carr, I buy them by the pound. Any size you want.
Really, did not know they sell them like that.Those are a lot better rather that trying to find the perfect stones. Those bearings even go a lot farther as well.👍🏼
I was fired up about them, but then seeing the damage good grief 😳
For archery I use a burlap bag stuffed (very tightly) with wadded up polyethylene bags as a backstop. Properly packed the bag will stop an arrow from a hunting weight bow with only 2 or 3 inches penetration and the arrows can be easily removed. Been using these for years - they are light weight, weather resistant, inexpensive and don't damage the arrows. Because they are so light they can roll from the impact of an arrow (may not be a problem with the slingshot darts) so I usually hang the backstop from a tree limb with a couple of ropes.
The protective glove is a must when shooting darts. You have to fail only once and that's enough to cause permanent damage to your nerves. I have the old protective glove, but that new glove with the scale design looks cool. I'm currently shooting darts with naturals I have carved. I think frame hit isn't catastrophic with the wooden frame, because darts can penetrate it. I'm hammer gripping, because I find it is much safer way to shoot those.
Yes, just 1 accident and it ends your hobby
I'm guessing hammer grip is with a closed fist as opposed to open hand grip shown here?
You're not kidding about nerve damage, once you damage a nerve you're going to know it for the rest of your life. I lost all feeling in my thumb, ring finger and pinky on my left hand after a tablesaw tried to eat it, and though I still have all my fingers they don't do much of anything anymore (especially the pinky, the knuckles fuzed, it's curled up all the way). Playing Xbox? Not so much. Working with my hands doing hobbies? Better git gud with my right hand. Protect your nerves, your appendages don't work very well without them.
Do they have left handed gloves?
@@Rid_Of_Thee Yes, he's wearing one in the video. They have right hand gloves too.
Since the body of the dart unscrews, why not have a miniture slide hammer that you can replace the body with and tap the head back out. I had one made out of a bolt to remove my arrow heads from tree stumps.It made recovery of the field tips of my arrows easier with no chance of bending the Aluminum arrow shaft.
Not shooting darts but as a kid living on a small pacific island, we used thin but long bamboo to use in our homemade sling shots. They were rather accurate and strong.
For archery (even with my 80 lb compound) a good target for cheap is a burlap bag stuff full of plastic grocery bags. That setup works better than the expensive store bought targets.... Field tipped arrows are VERY easy to pull out and even with broadheads the target stops arrows very well. The burlap holds up with field points and of torn by broadheads you just layer with a second burlap bag. You can leave it outside and it dosen't get stinky like stacked rug targets. Plus it's very light and can be hiked with it into the woods or hung up easily.
I think it would work great with these darts but you won't get that satisfying "thuddd" sound.
I got a crossbow target for 25 bucks. Burlap material shoved with more burlap. Inexpensive and effective.
And the target will make a loud satisfying "slap" lll
@@zbruh7268 I have yet to own a crossbow (have like six bows and ten or so guns and a couple air rifles)... What did you end up with for 25 bucks? Something used or an eBay special?
Just wondering.... Seems like a fun thing to plink with.
@@johnnygunz2300 I got it from our local sporting goods store. Called "Jay's sporting goods", so it was new. Can use compounds and recurve with it no problem too. But you can get the "yellowjacket final shot" crossbow target from cabelas for around 15 bucks online too. Can't remember the brand I got, it's at my property ATM for a shoot off target lol
@@zbruh7268 oh I miss read your comment...I thought you bought a whole crossbow (not crossbow target). Some of those cheapo crossbows off of eBay can be fun to blast cans and stuff.
I shot regular darts from a sling shot when I was about 14.. and I did not have the nice little hand protector. One of the darts embedded deeply into the bone in my left hand after a few succesful shots. Needless to say, after I managed to pull that bastard out, lesson learned, never tried it again!
You just ripped it out?!?
What a chad
@@Rid_Of_Thee Nope, Chad and Chelsea go to the hospital, they might be jocks but they're not that stupid. Kyles and Karen go to hospitals to, but demand to speak to your manager and get special service nobody else gets.
I stepped on a rusty nail once that somehow flipped around then drove straight on into the back of my foot, by just walking. The nail had been flat on the ground when I stepped directly on top of it and got it in the foot. It was in at least an inch, I pulled it out, went to the pharmacy and bought polysporin and bandaids.
@@thatsalotofsodiumcoins1615 yeah dude... couldn't move my thumb normally for over a month. I just never told my parents, let it heal and only told people when it had become funny to me!
The slingshot community is getting more advanced everyday !!!
Target ideas to place on top of the wooden blank surface:
Low density fiberboard
Low density polypropylene
Medium to high density urethane sheets
2-3 Sheets of balsa wood
Wow, this video really showcases the art of slingshot hunting at its finest! 🎯 The accuracy and skill required to hit those targets are truly impressive. It's not just a sport; it's a deep connection with nature and a test of one's precision. Thanks for sharing this thrilling and educational content. It's a great reminder of the importance of responsible hunting and conservation. Keep up the fantastic work!
The s&m version glove, the ugly one, is metal plated under the leather. I've been using it, but nothing has gone wrong to date. Still, after seeing those accidents I'm glad I have it. I use a pinch grip, meaning nothing is exposed. I wouldn't use a thumb support grip like Chris does. That's what the guy with the thumb probably used. Oh, and a set of protective glasses won't go amiss either if the string doesn't release the dart correctly for some reason and the fecker comes back on you. Hasn't happened yet, but always keep Murphy's law in mind.
wouldnt it help to use longer arrows?
Good advice, Murphy is my patron saint.
@@tjarkbernecker3847 yeah, but then you're sacrificing how portable the slingshot is. That being said, how short the handle is on these slingshots is terrifying, I wouldn't use these even with that dragon scale glove, I'd feel like I was tempting fate.
These are NASTY! Great video my friend
You’re an assassin with your accuracy! These darts fly great, and that frame is awesome!
I still have the scale glove to buy before I start shooting the darts you’re videos are awesome 😎
Man looking at the damage it did to your stand I have my doubts that glove will save you. I think with the blunt tips it will deflect it but the pointy ones I'm not so sure. I would love to see these gloves tested. Great shooting with those darts Chris.
Agreed. I ordered their Kevlar lined glove and honestly it just kind of feels like theatre. Should have ordered another one for testing I think.
No way its going to stop it
I don't think it's stopping it either.
@@jojojaykay Kevlar is terrible for stopping cutting instruments (which those darts qualify as since they have sharpened tips). Kevlar works for bulletproof applications because the bullets are blunt, and deform further upon impact. You're right to be hesitant about the effectiveness of that glove... very likely that it won't stop anything from penetrating.
I own these darts and glove (old Kevlar version), put the glove against a stump and shot it. Less than one mm poked through, I was surprised how well it did especially considering it was strapped down to a stump. I trust my glove.
I usually shoot guns.your accuracy with a slingshot is truly amazing.wow I am so envious of your skill.
If that doesn't release smoothly, it's coming back at your fingers. Good show. Thanks for showing the injuries. I was starting to get complacent.
I love the Snipersling darts, they are a good company to deal with too - good customer service and they always throw in a few freebies when I order darts from them.
For a backstop I use a woven rubble sack stuffed (very firmly) with rags, it stops the darts with no damage to them and lasts quite a long time. The bags are under a tenner for a dozen.
For information the Snipersling black bands shoot the darts at 180fps, which is 7ftlbs.
I use a slingshot where the forks stick up a couple of inches above my fingers, so the dart isn't coming near. I also wear one of the leather and steel plate gloves you mention.
The last time I tried shooting a dart out of a wrist rocket style slingshot I put the dart firmly into my wrist. Bled like hell. 0/10 would not try again
Fu**!
Did you hook the dart on the bottom of the string??
My local bar didn't appreciate me slinging these inside. Now I owe them a new dart board and I'm 86ed.
Great product, would recommend to friend.
Those slingshots look awesome, simple but effective! I have been looking at that glove for a while but I have no intention to shoot darts. They seem too dangerous for me. Keep up the good work mate!
Look at the black widow sling shot design and note the wrist brace built into the handle, this helps to steady the frame, keep it vertical and puts a lot more power into the shot.
We used them for fishing, putting bait out really far!
When the fish weren't biting we'd have sling shot battles with mates, firing carp fishing boilies, like a hard ball of condensed bait about the size of a marble, firing them across the lake at each other!
A bit like a paint ball without the paint, travelling at like 1000ft / second lol they don't half sting when they make contact!! 😯⚠️💥😁
Safety goggles are optional lol
Brilliant video thank you, sport and safety. Nice hand armour too, any chance of a ballistic test against them to see what kind of protection they offer?
Brilliant. Scored yerself another follower. Will be ordering a package from Snipersling. And yes, to everyone who's curious. They ship worldwide.
From an Irishman now down under,
Nice shooting. Yer a dead eye!
Two things:
1, It is not so much of dragon skin, but a pangolin!
2, Would you need this armor with a TTF frame? The OTT has very little room for error.
Safety first, and dragon skin just sounds nest.
I'm a metal artist and this has given me some ideas. Thanks for the video.
The fiestas of the old Tondo in Manila comes to my mind whenever I see this weapon. I have seen one picture of an unfortunate policeman, in one of the big local tabloids, with a freaking dart embedded in his forehead way back in the 80's. From what I can recall, I believe the dart has penetrated half of it's length inside his fore head. Not sure if he died later though as it was really customary for the local gangs there, to poison the tip of those darts to be used against the rival gangs or any poor bastard who happens to raise their ire. They soak the dart tip in muriatic acid which can be bought in local hardware stores.
Uawgh .....
I'm not really interested in shooting darts, but I LOVE the little Sniper Sling S-ACE slingshot. I'm going to order a couple.
If you still have the old glove you talked about, and you're willing to shoot real close up. It'd be interesting to see a test of how effective the gloves are at protecting your hand.
Yea I'd really love to see the glove shot point blank with one of these, to see how much it protects. Something tells me those thin scales are gonna get wrecked and they're merely gonna reduce the damage, unless they're hardened high carbon steel, which somehow I doubt with it being 40 bucks and already tediously hand sewn individual scales. Plus, the guy that shot himself in the thumb, shot himself in a part that would've been unprotected anyway.
If you look in the comments someone has already do that test. However the point of the scales is not to take the impact head on they are designed to deflect the projectile and the design works very well. Scales were used for undress of years to deflect arrows from war bows with a draw weight in excess of 100lbs so I think they will do well with a dart from a slingshot.
Drill out a small hole in the end of the grip and use these for fishing.
Hmm. Temping fate with every shot!
Have you tried shooting the glove to test it's effectiveness(off the hand of course)? Great video as always!
Could make an extension for the handle.
@@Insecthouse not really, I believe the torque on the wrist becomes pretty significant with longer handles.
Maybe some sort of a metal shroud bolted to the slingshot?
@@chriskolb3105 That's actually a great idea. I wonder why that's not more common?
@@chriskolb3105 i was thinking about using a demi gauntlet if i played with this thing.
My grandpa made me one of these when I was a kid. A single handle and a single band the darts were cut out of firewood in a rough fish shape they were deadly accurate. I later made my own as an adult using butter spreaders shaped on a grinder and it's great for about 50ft
Is this why you have blood all over your fingers?
Awesome video i was aware of catapult darts and kit but not at this level of sophistication.
that glove looks amazing, can't believe it's only $40! I have no frame of reference for this type of product but just judging by the quality I was expecting something easily over 100 if not 200. I do wonder how much force they can take, that dart is traveling *incredibly* fast
it doesn't need to take the force of the dart, it just needs to be able to prevent penetration and deflect the dart away from your hand. I would be more worried about the stitching on the scales coming apart.
I haven't watched your channel in years, it's good to see you still making videos
I wonder how well these could be used underwater. They seem to have everything you’d need, high mass projectile, elastic propulsion, etc
I would imagine not well. Because of the resistance of the water, any deviation in the retraction of the bands would be amplified and not allow the darts to shoot properly. This is why harpoon gun bands run the entire length of the barrel so they have a "guide" to allow the projectile to increase in velocity without deviating.
The don't. Try shooting a gun underwater, the bullet goes about 2 feet and drops. A dart isn't making it off the elastic before it drops. That's why harpoon guns are fired from the ship deck, and not underwater.
@@darrylkinslow5613 Uhhhhh, there are underwater harpoon guns bro. Look it up.
@@darrylkinslow5613 ya I don’t think you fully know what you’re talking about
@@darrylkinslow5613 You clearly have never watched any Scuba Spearfishing videos. lol.
I would wear that glove just because it looks bad ass. Legit quality piece.
Awesome looking set up, would Love to see how the glove holds up against the darts 😳
The frames look cool, would love to win one. Just looked them up and they look like they would feel amazing in the hand to shoot.
I think that gloves dont stand a chance lol
I saw this and I began to want one immediately. Not anymore! Thanks for showing those clips I was not thinking of that happening and that's exactly my luck so no thank u.
I picked up a set of the Mk II/III? (the red/pink ones) darts and the dragonscale glove a couple months back based on your suggestion, and they are an absolute blast! Gotta say though that I'm still working on building up calluses on my drawing finger and thumb - gloves might be handy! But man, these things are a lot more powerful than I expected. Hella fun!
My girlfriend loves watching old episodes of "The Hills". Funny where life takes you.
Hi Chris. I really like that frame, nice lines and color combinations.
I am pretty scared about using darts, especially after seeing the damage to the fingers and the pain after shooting my thumb with a normal bb 😢😭.
Can be interesting to see a demonstration about the real effectiveness of the protection glove.
Great shooting and keep on the good work.
Made one of these a while back, learned to not use an OTT type frame to avoid injuries.
Made a wide frame using a steel rod and stuck a handle on it with a piece of sheet metal to protect my hand. Gotta say, it's very effective for spear fishing
When I was a kid, I had this great idea of shooting a nail out of my wrist rocket slingshot ... it'd be just like having a crossbow, right? 😄 So I found the biggest, rustiest nail I could find and launched it ... *KA-THUNK* ... right into my thumb. "Mom, I think I'm gonna need a tetanus shot" 😄🤣😝🤪
😯
Yeahhhh I could kind of see that one coming
@@_WyreTheWolf And not meant for shooting rusty nails from either ..... apparently 😄
@@dwighthayes4738 Yeah, I never claimed to be the sharpest crayon in the tool shed 😄
@@_WyreTheWolf Wrist rockets were big fun.
That's awesome looking! Slingshots remind me of my childhood just picking up rocks and slinging them across the field.
Much Love!
A ballon slows down a dart?
In theory, yes. But I can’t imagine that you would be able to devise a device that could measure the energy loss.
easy, measure speed with and without, and compare
This is an old school gang weapon in the Philippines. The ammo used are the big nails. What they used to do was lay the nails on the train tracks, and when the train passes over it = instant ammo. So, you don't actually need those guns, the big nails are more cost effective and easier to create. Plus, no need to wait for a train, you can just use a saw and sharpen the tip more using sand paper.
Do you think you can make some out of wooden dowels rods to practice with in addition to the glove? I think it would make a good way to train safer
I prefer a slingshot with a wider fork, especially when using darts. Those gloves look AMAZING!
Yikes! I can't hunt with a slingshot here so I think I'll steer clear of these (at least for now). I also have my doubts about that glove... Maybe an upcoming penetration test on it? Thanks for the video Chris.
they are actually quite great, due to the way you grip the sling, the scales are pointed torwards the target, and the risk of the bolt slipping under a scale is next to none,
the scales will end up deflecting the bolt forward, and the most you'll get is a good old scare and the realisation "i think i've shot enough today"
Great Christmas gifts for the grandchildren. Thanks for sharing.
I have the glove and the new Darts and the same catapult as you have I love watching your videos
I made something like this using rubberbands and coconut twigs as a kid. Looks so cool.
That guy who shot the dart in his hand , he shots with just the bands , no fork what so ever , so no wonder .... Man , those anodized slingshots have awesome design , in fact these are the first good looking forks appeared in you channel
Watched about a minute and the dudes hands are covered in blood 🤣. You have my attention! 😂
I used the latest generation of Snipersling darts in combination with the Saunders Pro-X wrist rocket (has a forward extended magnum-blast yoke and a built-in hand protector.) Wow. Wow. Lemme tell ya'.....Absolutely brutal. BRUTAL. 😎👍🏻
Never seen or heard of these before. Good video, great background clearance as well, was definitely entertaining and most of all: informative.
I made one of this when I was a kid. My dart was made up of a 4 inches nail with the head cut out and few feathers tied to it using a rubber band as stabilizer. A single band with single handle is more accurate than slingshot type. Worse experience is when the dart shoots backward because the hook didn't release on time. It's a real nightmare when you see the dart behind you and not on your target. Hahaha! But it was fun! We call it "Sima" here in the Philippines.
Your channel should have 400k subs based on your accent alone.
We used this slingshot for a very long time in the Philippines with just a stick of wood with rubber so that as the dart fly, it will just go over the stick unlink a slingshot where your hands will be on the way of the dart
I like your idea. It seems superior to a forked slingshot.
@@wutntarnation back then we just use no. 4 or 5 nails and feathers form chicken or broom as fletching, this has been used in the Philippines since the 60’s by gangs and prisoners and we called it Indian PANA
@@huemungus1491
I am going to make one of these. What did you use for the elastic? My son's muay thai teacher is from the Phillipines. Some of the finest people I've ever met.
@@wutntarnation he’s from the Philippines? Just ask him about Indian pana, most Filipinos knows what that is
@@wutntarnation but be very careful of using this weapon, I’ve heard many stories that after releasing the dart, it get stuck on the wire that holding it and rotate back to the body of the shooter if not made correctly.
Dude this was a very badass educational video on darts like I've fired slingshots in the past and frozen paintballs from a slingshot and I want to give the darts a go. That sleeve looks tight as well man. Thanks for this video.
My late grandfather's slingshot only use a single strand of rubber and he used an "I" shape rather than the "Y" shape to hold the rubber. . . .
My body literally buzzed when you showed those clips of accidents…. Our hands have so many nerves, I can’t even fuckin imagine the pain they felt.
Excellent vids love the fact that you can just be blokey and get on with the presentation, deadly gear, luv it!
I realize its probably paint/marker from making the targets, but the fingertips covered in what appears to be dried blood is a nice touch for a slingshot dart video.
Hello sir i from iran and im teaching a lot of things from you thanks for making video⚘
I was NOT prepared for the *how it can go wrong* footage hahaha
Wow, that dragonscale glove is a real thing of beauty.
Definitely gonna do this as my new hobby to add to spear throwing
Sweet for fly hunting. I will order the dragon skin protector, looks high quality. Thanks. 👍
Ever shot fencing staples with it?
As a kid we used to make catapults out of old bed springs and elastic bands which slipped in back pocket with ease.
The staples used to whistle as they spun through the air.
Sometimes they would hit with the points and stick in deep but either way they were pretty lethal.
Cheap cheerful and effective.
Did this as a kid. It's a miracle we survived the 80s n 90s
Holy shit ...that sling shot is like a 9mm...showing how dangerous they are is a real complement to you..MUCH LUV FROM N.AUGUSTA S.C
I used to nick my auntie's big crochet hooks to make similar makeshift slingshot darts, using sticky tape for quills and a thick elastic band tied onto a bent up Y-shaped metal coat hanger. 👍🏻
Your voice is so cool. Sound like a real weapon of a person. Good vid
These damaged hands were wild bro, i think im never gonna even touch an slingshot like this ever in my life now lol
I use to make something similar as a kid. I would use a straw, sharpen a hair clip and a rubber band to hold it together. Then use another rubber band as the slingshot. Pretty effective and fun.
Thanks for turning me on to these darts they are fun and scary as shot to shoot every single time
Years ago, I knew a guy from the Philippines and he told me about how the gangs there used these in their warfare; except they modified large nails. Nasty!
I used to make (much more basic) darts like these when I was a kid that I fired with a modified black widow catapult. Still got the scar on the back of my thumb from one snapping as I fired it. Fun times!
Finally a reason to learn to use the slingshot.
I love how your fingers are just covered in blood the whole time
Love the bloody hands during the exposé .
Loving the videos, totalling hooked on slingshots now and have made three natural fork ones, with thanks to you and your videos. Keep up the good work and mind your hands on them darts....
Thank you so much for the vital infos. many will quietly appreciate this. You are truly one of the best and honest person! SALUTE! I subscribed!
Don't care about the sling shot but the hand protector is awesome! Going to get it for archery. I've had a few fletchings in my hand over the years.
There's no way in hell I'd ever attempt to fire those darts from my slingshot without that protective gauntlet covering my hand.
We made our sling shots out of tree branches back in late 60’s early 70’s. If we let Ramiro, the biggest kid in the block make it for you, you had to let him take a shot at you to test your new weapon. We use china berries as our projectile of choice, but a nice small rock would do as well. It was just part of being a kid, back in the day!
i made one when i was like 12
took a cheap toy sling and put some tips from some broken darts on some plastic toy suction cup toy darts, strong flexible flanges
i just shot darts like a rock, from the center of the dart, and flanges straightened it out in the air.
The topic and your accent, brilliant
Thank You
Thanks for the heads up on these darts! Those wounds look awful
These are the best self defence and game hunting darts ever!
There's NOWAY I WOULD SKIP THE DRAGON SCALE GLOVES AFTER WATCHING THIS!😭🤣🤣🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 THANKS
As a kid I would make my own darts and shoot with a rubber band . Bobby pen, straw and two rubber bands. Bend the short end of the Bobby pen back and the long end remove the plastic tip and sharpen it on concrete. Sharp end of Bobby pen push into straw about 1 inch from tip of straw. Use a rubber band and wrap it around the Bobby pen and straw to tighten and add weight. Use other rubber band between pointer finger and thumb. Shoot straw dart.
Have no experience with shooting darts, but I don‘t like how sharp the edges on the hook are. Rounded of edges are less prone to grab the string and probably easier to pull out of the wood.
Just my thoughts. Happy shooting!
If ur Filipino.. u already know what this is mostly used for back home. If u watch any old Filipino action films.. u will see this being used as a weapon specially in squatter areas. My homies used to make darts out of nails, fishing weight, bike spokes, basically anything that do damage. But the most brutal one I've seen was someone getting hit with that screw and fishing weight combination. Not to mention that thud u hear when they hit😨