Pegarle 10 veces seguidas a un blanco de 4 cm con una resortera?

Cuando retomé el hobby del tiro con resortera, batallaba para pegarle a un bote de 2 litros a 5 metros de distancia. Aunque las resorteras se utilizan desde hace muchos años en México, el tiro de precisión no es muy conocido, ni las competencias de tiro. Este hobby ha evolucionado bastante, al grado de lograr hacer tiros muy precisos, como los que muestro en este video. En el grupo de facebook de USA Slingshot Shooters, Dan Ambrosius, un excelente tirador, y fundador de ISCOR (Ranquing Internacional de Tiro con Resortera, por sus siglas en inglés) propuso el reto de pegarle 10 veces seguidas a un blanco de 4 cm de diámetro, a 10 metros de distancia. Algo que parecía imposible para mi hace algunos años atrás, ahora, después de mucha práctica, es algo que pude lograr, y aquí está el video:

6 Slingshots you can buy on Amazon

If you want to start practicing slingshot shooting, or you already do, or you just are looking to buy a slingshot, a good option is to buy it online. One of the sites you can visit is Amazon.com, where there is a wide variety of options, but which model is the right one to buy?

Well, here I show you 6 options that for me are suitable for beginner shooters, and even for intermediate shooters, I leave you the description of each, as well as the link where you can buy them:

1.- Daisy Powerline F16

This is the classic wristrocket slingshot made by Daisy (The same ones that make the air rifles)  It uses hollow tubular bands, which are fixed to the wire rod posts, it has an ergonomic handle made of plastic. This model is ideal to start into the slingshot shooting. Due to its good sized pouch, and to the distance beween forks, stones can be used as ammunition, without the fear of making a fork hit.

Link: https://amzn.to/2DyUHSH

2.- Barnett Black Widow

Barnett is a well known brand of wrist braced slingshots, which helps to improve precision when shooting. Very similar in design to the Daisy, the Black Widow is a compact slingshot, it also uses tubular latex bands, which give enough power to shoot. It can also be used with stones or marbles.

Link: https://amzn.to/2Larioq

3.- Marksman 3061

Another well known brand of slingshots with wrist support is Marksman, and the model 3061 is one of the most powerful ones, since the design of the forks gives us the option to adjust the "Draw" which is the distance at which we can stretch the bands. By being able to move the forks forward, we obtain more "Draw" so we gain a little more power in our shots. Like the previous slingshots, the Marksman 3061 can be used with stones, marbles or steel balls.

Link: https://amzn.to/2DzqKSw

4.- Toparchery Slingshot

On the other side of the world, in countries such as China, slingshot shooting is highly practiced, even precision shot tournaments are held. This Toparchery brand has a design that is widely used in these tournaments. This design has sight, and clips to hold the bands, which are from flat, natural latex, being very soft to draw, which helps the hand not to shake because of band tension, and allows us to aim better. Due to the size and spacing of the forks, this type of slingshot is designed to use with steel balls of 8 or 9mm in diameter, or marbles of 12 to 14mm.

Link: https://amzn.to/2GFqNy7

5.- Gaihu Slingshot

Also an oriental design and manufacture, the Gaihu slingshot incorporates a fiber optic sight, which includes a small led that helps the sights stand out better in low light conditions. It uses flat bands, which are secured to the forks by clips, which have a small spring and a screw to securely attach the clips. A quite comfortable design to make enough shots without getting the hand tired. It´s made of plastic, with rubber coating on the handle for a better grip. An excellent option to practice precision shooting.

Link: https://amzn.to/2GEzj0f

6.- The Pocket Shot

Finally we have the peculiar Pocket Shot, is not a proper slingshot design, but it can shoot very well. It is made out of molded latex, with a rigid plastic ring that firmly holds the latex. We can not call it a slingshot, since it does not have a "Y"frame, but is capable of shooting steel balls or marbles with enough force, even it has an attachment which allows us to shoot arrows. An interesting design and a different option, which is well worth trying.

Link: https://amzn.to/2DIRkcf