The North Face Slingshot Daypack
With its versatile design, the Slingshot from The North Face is a quality daypack packed with the adventure features to handle a day hike or short trip. Whether you are using it at school or on the trail, the Slingshot helps you handle the load comfortably, thanks to a stitched foam back panel, removable hip belt, and carry handles. Carry everything you need in the Slingshot’s 2000 cubic inches of storage space, split between its main compartment and full length front pocket with organizer and key clip.

Storage versatility and additional compression is delivered by the Slingshot’s front trampoline system with bungee cord and compression flap. Bag also features double-duty, mesh side water-bottle pockets. Constructed of durable Sabre 6 and Sabre 12, the bag also features heavy-duty, #10 YKK zippers on its high-stress areas. Large reflective patch improves your nighttime visibility for added safety. Weight: 1 lb. 15 oz. Dimensions: 18” x 13” x 9”.

Rave Sports Slingshot III

Unique, sports car feel from a high performance, three person towable Suspended hammock-style seating and extra tall EVA-covered back rests Allows riders to sit down low with full back support while riding Foam filled handles with EVA knuckle guards Water launching RAVE Tail Enjoy a unique sports car feel on the water with two friends, in the Rave Sports Slingshot III 3-Person Towable.

The Slingshot III utilizes suspended hammock-style seating and extra tall EVA-covered back rests so riders can sit down low with full back support to enjoy wake skimming speed in absolute comfort. Six nylon covered handles with EVA knuckle guards provide a sure grip. Features a water launching RAVE Tail , heavy duty PVC bladder surrounded by heavy-duty nylon cover, and a Boston valve for quick inflating and deflating. Dimensions: 23” H x 88” W x 70” L.

Woman Arrested for Using Slingshot and Blowgun

On Wednesday a 41 year old woman named Paula Wolf was arrested for shooting pedestrians with darts and rocks with a blowgun and slingshot. Wolf used her van to wander around in streets and whenever she’d find someone walking on the sidewalk she would take out her blowgun and shoot the person. She also used a slingshot to throw rocks at windows of shops or houses. She tried to break the window of a squad car, but failed because the glass of the window of police cars is made of high density.

One man told police that he was walking down the street when he felt a dart in his chest. A woman reported the same thing. Another man reported that he was hit in the back with the dart. A woman told police that she was standing in the street smoking when she was hit by the dart, but it didn’t puncture her skin because she was wearing a lot of clothes.

via Woman Arrested for Using Slingshot and Blowgun.

One could argue that the slingshot is one of the oldest weapons in human history. Throughout history, going as far back as David and Goliath, there have been many variations of the slingshot.  From wild forest hunters to today’s sportsman, many people know how to aim and use a wrist rocket effectively.

The story of David and Goliath was written at about the same time as when Homer was writing his works. That would be around 800 BC. The story that is being told is from the past, and could be referring to a time around 3000 BC.

That makes the first recorded slingshot about five thousand years old!

The Modern Slingshot

Slingshots today come in a large variety of styles, shapes and are constructed with modern materials. Because of these advancements, they are no longer simply considered to be “toys” but have become truly powerful weapons that in the right hands can bring down all kinds of small game such as squirrels, birds and rabbits.

You have to be a skilled shot though to hit one of these critters, and this is even truer if the critter is on the move.
You can now get these modern catapults with sights, even high powered sights that are called “laser” sights. Today’s high velocity, high accuracy slingshots also include such features as a self-centering ammo band and pouch, wear-reducing prongs, and guidance collars.

Because of these advancements, there have been radical improvements in the power, fork design and materials, which make these tools true weapons, which are great for competitive shooting by adults as well as for kids.

There are many regional and national clubs and competitions for the modern slingshot enthusiasts.

Shooting Skill

Despite all the advancements in technology, from that time so long ago when the small little David confronted the huge Goliath, hunting with modern high velocity slingshots still requires a high degree of shooting skill that can only be acquired through dedication and practice.

The first “Wrist Rockets”

One of the first modern slingshots was put out by the Wham-O, company way back in 1949. Then there was the Saunders “Wrist-Rockets” which were introduced in 1954. From that time over 50 years ago until our present day, their popularity has not dwindled.

Some of the popular models currently on the market have names such as “Black Widow” and “Laser Hawk,” which are quite fitting names.
The basic ideas and principles first generated by manufacturers during the early fifties are still used in the slingshots that you can buy today. You can get stocks made of steel, aluminum, and wood – whatever you may choose.

Laws

There are laws governing the shipment of the slingshot that should be kept keep in mind. For example, slingshots cannot be shipped to some states such as Massachusetts, New Jersey or New York.

You should check your local area for any special codes concerning shooting slingshots in residential areas. It is recommended that you go to a low populated and open area when shooting.

Wrist Rocket Safety

Safety should always be kept in mind whenever you use projectiles. Having a band snap back and hit someone in the face can be dangerous.
Be sure to wear glasses when firing because safety glasses are highly recommended when using slingshots.

Also, never shoot at people.

You can truly hurt someone with one of these. Keep in mind that these modern devices can be more powerful than even many air guns. Safety must be taken seriously.