Another question about slapping...

[johnadamcotter]

I think basically the thinner the better , you want a close setup, so it ALMOST buzzes, and don't slap hard, just enough pressure to make it pop. Vic Wooten is just flicking his strings with his thumb sides sometimes. The biggest mistake I see are new slappers pulling up too hard, and wacking thumbs, just little taps and pops will do it. trust me, once you get the feeling, it's like crashing a bicycle.