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Message started by Kick on Apr 28th, 2019 at 7:54am

Title: Slinging practice vid
Post by Kick on Apr 28th, 2019 at 7:54am
Finally got over the cold that's been hanging around, the weather was actually pleaseant (though a little windy) so I finally got to do some slinging!

I'm out of practice but then again I'm always out of practice. I was mostly using one of C_A's leather and paracord slings and using Fig 8. I didn't do too badly but I did edit out a fair few misses :D Not all of them though; I wanted the video longer than a few seconds. Take away for me is: I need more practice.

Oh yeah and I finally got a proper tripod so you can see what I'm doing :D

https://youtu.be/c-FRlwod_T8

Title: Re: Slinging practice vid
Post by Curious Aardvark on Apr 28th, 2019 at 12:21pm
it's a lot easier if you actually wear the ammo bag :-)

reason being you can keep your eyes on the target as you reload and you're not starting from scratch each throw.

Good technique for the longer sling - Puchi style :-)

Title: Re: Slinging practice vid
Post by Kick on Apr 28th, 2019 at 1:49pm

Curious Aardvark wrote on Apr 28th, 2019 at 12:21pm:
it's a lot easier if you actually wear the ammo bag :-)

reason being you can keep your eyes on the target as you reload and you're not starting from scratch each throw.

Good technique for the longer sling - Puchi style :-)


Well the problem was I had 12 tennis balls which do fit in the bag but are pretty heavy to have hanging from the belt, strapped to my leg. I might take fewer next time so I can wear the bag comfortably.

That way of slinging long slings is my go to. It works so well. I think next time I might just take the long sling and practice for a few hours. The problem I have is when I take more than one sling I like to jump about and switch styles and sling lengths which isn't really the best way to practice.

Title: Re: Slinging practice vid
Post by TheJackinati on Apr 29th, 2019 at 12:20am
Yep, a good technique with the long sling. I tend to do the Tibetan/Polynesian/Puchi style myself but more like a Byzantine in that I release in one motion.

I personally find that I am slightly more accurate with a single-motion release, but as always, it probably differs from person to person.

Title: Re: Slinging practice vid
Post by Tint on Apr 29th, 2019 at 5:41am
There is a type of pouch called the sling hopper. Used by tennis coaches that allows you to carry 30 balls comfortably.
https://images.app.goo.gl/nKwn23S12joJiUA9A

Title: Re: Slinging practice vid
Post by Tint on Apr 29th, 2019 at 5:43am
https://youtu.be/966tyGsqgEc

I used to sling till my finger bleed with it ;D

Title: Re: Slinging practice vid
Post by Tint on Apr 29th, 2019 at 5:54am
Nice video, my friend!
The way you load the long sling is way cool. Have to get out and try it out now!

Title: Re: Slinging practice vid
Post by Kick on Apr 29th, 2019 at 8:16am

TheJackinati wrote on Apr 29th, 2019 at 12:20am:
I personally find that I am slightly more accurate with a single-motion release, but as always, it probably differs from person to person.


I've foud I need those extra rotations just to help straighten out the sling. It feels like it isn't flying quite right to start with which I think is because it's just so long. Despite it being crazy long, a little fiddly to load and harder to reset into the next throw that sling is so fun to use :D


Tint wrote on Apr 29th, 2019 at 5:54am:
Nice video, my friend!
The way you load the long sling is way cool. Have to get out and try it out now!


Thanks! I was quite happy with how quicky I was able to load. With that sling it's very easy to catch the pouch at the right point so makes it nice and easy especially when I just tipped all the balls on the ground. That sling hopper looks good. I'll be going out soon with fewer balls so it's a little more comfortable with the pouch I have. When I've used it before it's been really comfortable I just overloaded it this time :D

Title: Re: Slinging practice vid
Post by joe_meadmaker on Apr 29th, 2019 at 11:13am
Nice session.  Like the hat.  I have one of a similar style. :)

Title: Re: Slinging practice vid
Post by Kick on Apr 29th, 2019 at 12:23pm

joe_meadmaker wrote on Apr 29th, 2019 at 11:13am:
Nice session.  Like the hat.  I have one of a similar style. :)


Best hat I've ever owned :D

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