| INTRODUCING THE. FLAT CAT SLINGSHOTS The FLAT CAT slingshot is revolutionary new type of slingshot designed specifically to allow the use of either tube-type bands or flat bands. The FLAT CAT PRO is basically a Flat Cat with several advanced features. Many shooters prefer to use tube-type bands because they last longer than flat bands. Other shooters prefer to use flat bands because they are more efficient (greater speed with a given pull force) than tubes. The Flat Cat is designed to be held using the pistol (hammer) grip. The "finger braced" holding system is not practical with this slingshot. FLAT CAT The Flat Cat uses the “insertion slot” system for attaching the bands to the forks. With this system the band is stretched (to make it thinner) then slipped through a small slot and into a round hole in the fork. One of the advantages of this type of attachment system is that the bands can be installed in a matter of seconds. This in turn allows the shooter to go from light target shooting bands to strong hunting bands (and heaver ammo) very quickly if the need arises. Open and closed slot. After the band is installed the slot is closed with a small piece of latex tube. In order to maximize the efficiency of the Flat Cat a new type of band configuration is incorporated. I call the bands “pseudo-tapered” bands. [One end of the band is attached to the pouch and the other end threads through the fork then doubles back and is attached to itself between the fork and pouch.] It is a well established fact that tapered bands (larger at the fork than at the pouch) are more efficient than straight-cut bands. If you cut your own flat bands it is not difficult to cut them with a taper. However, if you want tapered tubes it would be very difficult to make them yourself. The efficiency of the pseudo-tapered tubes is much greater than non-tapered tubes and approaches the efficiency of flat bands. “A” Pseudo-tapered 107 office rubber bands. “B” pseudo-tapered straight- cut latex bands. “C” pseudo-tapered tube bands. “D” same as “C” with a small band restricting the width of the loop. Click HERE to view test results of the pseudo-tapered bands. Flat Cat with pseudo-tapered flat bands installed. [Click HERE for more about suitable bands for the Flat Cat slingshots]. The hole in the fork allows for a sight (or reference) to be installed. As shown here a small length of flat latex is strung through the hole. The Flat Cat is constructed from 304 stainless steel (sanded but not polished) with a maple wood core. The distance between the forks is 4 inches (10 centimeters). With tubes installed it weighs 7.7 ounces (0.22 kilograms). The wood core is finished with four coats of polyurethane. The forks are attached to the wood core with two ¼ inch barrel bolts. Each individual slingshot has a serial number burned into the handle. The Flat Cat is priced at $49.00 (USD) and comes with one set of "loop-hole" type tapered latex flat bands and one set of pseudo-tapered 107 office-type flat bands. ===================================== FLAT CAT PRO The Flat Cat Pro is essentially the same as the Flat Cat but incorporates several advanced features. ================= The FLAT CAT PRO has sanded and polished 304 stainless steel forks which are recessed into the wood core. It also incorporates a “beavertail” made of polished aluminum. The beavertail was made famous by its incorporation on the 1911 45 caliber colt pistol. It helps make the holding position consistent and secure. In addition, the FLAT CAT PRO incorporates finger grooves and palm swell. Each individual slingshot has a serial number burned into the wood under the metal handle. The FLAT CAT PRO is priced at $62.00 (USD) and comes with one set of "loop-hole" type tapered flat bands and one set of pseudo-tapered latex flat bands. =========================================== Click HERE for FLAT CAT reviews. =========================================== PURCHASING THE FLAT CAT SLINGSHOTS You must be 16 or older to purchase a slingshot! ============== FOR DOMESTIC ORDERS (USA) FLAT CAT with one set of "loop-hole" type tapered latex flat bands and one set of pseudo-tapered 107 office-type rubber bands. $49.00 (USD) plus $7.00 (USD) Shipping (Priority mail) Click here to purchase with PayPal. ================================================= FLAT CAT PRO comes with one set of "loop-hole" type tapered latex flat bands and one set of pseudo-tapered latex flat bands. $62.00 (USD) plus $7.00 (USD) Shipping (Priority mail) Click here to purchase with PayPal. ========================================= ========================================= FOR ORDERS FROM OUTSIDE THE USA Sorry! Due to confiscations and other complications we no longer sell or ship slingshots to destinations outside the United States. =========================================== ************************* |
