JeffH
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I believe the release style which works best for a person is affected by several things, not the least of which is how a persons body works due to how a person has lived and worked.
I can't sling overhand with any power. My shouldders simply don't work that way. I also find that letting the retention cord hang off one finger to be a very uncomfortable style.
I have (until recently) always held the retention cord with my ring finger and run the cord across my middle and index fingers. When I held the release cord, both cords were being pinched together. A few weeks ago I made several slings from some very stiff leather and 1/8" diameter nylon cord. This cord would not be very comfortable slinging large stones, so I make a wide finger loop from some 4 ounce suede. Very strong, but soft. I put this loop on my ring finger and across only my middle finger, letting it go out between my middle and index fingers. This seems to be working well, but I will report later after more slinging.
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