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SportsTec Slinger

The Slinger is a unique slingshot even in my collection. It's sole function is to shoot tennis balls for your dog to chase and retrieve. I found myself shooting at the logs that we use as targets for throwing knives. I had trouble learning how to use it. I think this was because I was not used to trying to hold and shoot a tennis ball. Also I was trying to shoot for accuracy and that is not the purpose of this slingshot.

Next I tried shooting it in the manner that it was designed and extended for to shoot tennis balls at a distance for your dog to retrieve for exercise. The Slinger performed quite well by lobbing the tennis balls out 30 to 40 yards.

Since I don't have a dog to fetch the tennis balls for me, I was able to use another feature of the slingshot. Not only is the Slinger designed to hold four tennis balls, it is also designed to pick up the tennis balls without bending over.

I had a great time shooting the Slinger and got in some exercise too. It makes a great addition to my collection and fits in the category of the extended fork slingshots. I can see parents using this slingshot to help teach their children how to catch a high lobbed tennis ball as training for baseball.

The Slinger is available through SportsTec Inc. and comes with an owners manual with directions or how to shoot and use the Slinger. Check in Slingshots Unlimited for further information or go to the SportsTec web site http://www.sportstec-inc.com.