My slings are made to be fixed easily, so the cords are made of a shoe lace, with a fingerloop made of leather. The leather finger loop (on the release cord it's just a smaller loop) is connected like

this

, and it broke just where it is connected. You can see the whole sling

here

.
The reason why they are supposed to be easily fixed is that I'm out of leather, so I just change the cords with the leather on. And as the cords are easy to make just the same as the old ones, the sling won't change.

Gard

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What do you mean by that?

I have used the same pouch for almost a year, slinging pretty much (at least 3 times a week), and the pouch is just as good as new. Only the cords have been changed a couple of times.
You see, the leather where the hole is is doubled, it's an explanation

here

, so it's very strong. I've thrown stones up to half a kilo, so it sure is strong!

Gard

"what if you grease the first ten or so centimeters ofter the pouch on the release cord?  that may make for reduced friction, maybe some better releases?"

no, that's a poor idea imo. i have a polypropeline sling which has a braided split pouch, and smooth stones have slipped out. i think the pouch needs friction to hold the stone securely.
(in fact, sometimes i have had an accurate shot with this sling without even releasing the cord, as the stone has shot out a fraction before i release it. but i've retired it as it's unpredictable)

sv