Catapult Friction Problem

For some reason my team’s slingshot has so much friction that we can just barely pull it back with OUR HANDS. We are thinking of using a food safe lube. What could be causing this, or is this normal?

Can you send a photo? Are there any visible things that could cause friction?

probably way too many rubber bands or heavy friction in connections.

Can you please provide a photo of the slingshot so we can better understand and help you?

@3383B @Excludinq I will send photos today!