Introduction: The BEAST - Bart's Eight Arrow ShooTer
It doesn't happen often to me being really satisfied with a project, or calling one of my own projects 'megacool'.
This time it's different! I'm proodly presenting you my newest deadly weapon: The BEAST - bart's eight arrow shooter ;-)
Cool, fast, simple, powerful, accurate!
All you need:
- a climber's eight / figure eight / abseilacht
- a strong rubber band
- some paracord
- a few stretchers
and of course, a few arrows
Step 1: Prepare the Band
Cut the rubber band in two.
Prepare a piece of paracord: three inches long.
Fix the paracord to the rubber bands: two eight knots, two stretchers.
Cut the excess cord & stretchers. Burn the tips of the paracord.
Step 2: Fix the Band to the Eight
Use stretchers: easy & solid!
Step 3: Shooting Time!
The BEAST is ready, you never imagine how effective it is!
Tip: if you add a coil with some lengths of fishing wire you'll have THE tool to go creek fishing!
I know what I'm gonna do one of the following nights ;-)
Thanx again for watching, and thanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to all subscribers. I appreciate, really ;-)

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69 Comments
2 years ago
This is so neat looking!! I'm really excited to to make up one of these, as well as convert some of my arrows into takedown versions! I'm a new trad Archery guy and used to pump rocks out of my wrist rocket years ago. I got all the pieces for this beast, including an ammo pouch with a little hole in the center and some serving across it to knock an arrow while still being able to shoot the 11mm steel i picked up. I'm beyond pumped! Thank you for putting this out there!!
Cheers, Aaron
Reply 2 years ago
Long time I thought about this one brother, sweet memories inbound right now!! Glad you're loving it, take care!!
7 years ago
Nice, but what is the draw weight?
7 years ago
bart did you try doing it on the smaller ring of the eight or does it damage the feathers??
Reply 7 years ago
I didn't - my hands are to small to hold the thing correctly on the big side..
9 years ago
latex tubing! like the bands on a hunting slingshot... they sell it in like 20ft pieces at lowes for like 10-15 bucks
10 years ago
Nice
10 years ago on Introduction
After reading this, I've been searching for slingbows. I've seen that Theraband Gold (highly rated) and also spear gun rubber could be used.
11 years ago on Introduction
Great idea, and I will try it BUT....
You attached the bands using zip ties. A temporary(dangerous) solution at best, trust me I know.
I make slingshots/catapults as a hobby and band attachment, the right way, is easy.
Just ONE way http://youtu.be/4bjSxWOWEH0
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Great video - gives a very clean attachment that sounds supersafe. Thanx!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Where to buy the "a climber's eight / figure eight / abseilacht"?? Got a link??
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Got mine on ebay...plenty of them to choose from.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Did a search result zilch.
Got a link??
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
http://www.rei.com/product/471098/black-diamond-super-8-belay-device
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Try any mountaineering shop! If you want to buy it in belgium or france I can give you some addresses ;-)
10 years ago on Introduction
How powerful and accurate is it?
10 years ago on Introduction
Great idea!!!....5 stars....gonna make one soon.
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
You won't regret it!
10 years ago on Introduction
Nice sling bow. I like how you used the climbers 8 as your frame. The zip ties might be a bit harsh on the bands though. The classic method of securing band would be to tie smaller rubber band around the large bands using a constrictor knot.
10 years ago on Introduction
one suggestion to improve accuracy, though it would be a little expensive, would be to add a "whisker biscuit" like this guy did for his slingshot...
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=95914