i like rather long slings  (my current sling is 70cms from the grip zone to the middle of the pouch), i've made some even larger may be about 1 metre  or so but i feel comfort with 70-80 cms. Shepards here in the south of Spain use shorter ones, about 40 cms  and they shoot real far away and accurately

The sling i almost always use is 43 inches from the middle of the pouch to the end of the loop.  I've always practiced with about that length, and anything smaller feels weird.  I also have my six foot sling.  I've had some good times with that one.

The longitude of the sling should be according to the use that is wanted to give. 
 
The more long it is the sling, more distance it is reached in the launching

If the sling is shorter, it is used to make aim
 
The Balearic primitive slingers, they used to take three slings of three different sizes
 
The shortest, they took it tied to the head and they used it to hunt 

The other ones two, took them one in the hand to rush at half distance, this it was used to defend, the same as the longest that they took it tied to the waist.

Greetings,
Vicente

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33" pocket-center to knot feels best to me.    My "hip-pocket" sling is just 19.5", but it's handier to carry, more accurate for overhanding, and gives almost as much range.    mgreenfield

From grip to pouch 78 cm (sorry you'll have to convert to your evil imperial) Doesn't include the pouch.

I also have a 36 cm not including pouch.  I don't use that one very often but I still have it.

Hey Gun,

What slinging stlye to you use with a 40 inch sling?

Question; is this overall length, or length when doubled?

My favourite is 19"

The longest one I have is 5'6", very powerful but not much feel.