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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #5730 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 9:03am

Well... first impression of the loaded sling: It’s a lot of fun!
I added a cracker to the release cord and it gives a really nice crack without sending a tennis ball into orbit.
I also tried throwing empty plastic Easter eggs, and the wind resistance stops them after about 15 feet but the Magnus effect is really obvious as the egg curves wildly in mid-air. The sling is comfortable for throwing things that weigh almost nothing.

I suspect it would be a really useful tool for short range sling golf shots too.

I will try to post a video soon-ish.

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Kick Forum Moderation Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5731 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 9:25am Awesome!
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joe_meadmaker Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Ice is Cool! Posts: 2911 PA, USA	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5732 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 1:54pm How was the follow through? I know one of the issues I had when working with the compound sling was that after you let the projectile go, there's still a big weight coming around.
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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #5733 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 6:19pm

@joe_meadmaker It’s not bad, honestly. In my case, it’s only 30 extra grams though.

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“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear the hordes of Judas. I, without sin, shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this unholy enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES! Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“ -Jesus the Noodler

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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2598 Australia Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5734 - Apr 17^th, 2020 at 7:45pm the magnus effect is awesome when you actually add lift. nothing like letting a projectile go and it climbs not falls
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Archaic Arms Funditor Offline Testing and inventing "Archaic" weapons. Posts: 728	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5735 - Apr 21^st, 2020 at 12:09am New 25" Sisal Balearic (light) 1.5oz
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Kick Forum Moderation Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5736 - Apr 21^st, 2020 at 4:33am Very clean braid. Really nice!
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Morphy Slinging.org Moderator Offline Checkmate Posts: 8102	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5737 - Apr 21^st, 2020 at 8:15am Gorgeous WOTS. There something so cool looking about a well made sisal sling.
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walter Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 2453	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5738 - Apr 21^st, 2020 at 6:18pm @ Way of the Sling looks good
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joe_meadmaker Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Ice is Cool! Posts: 2911 PA, USA	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5739 - Apr 21^st, 2020 at 9:47pm Agreed. Beautiful sling!
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2598 Australia Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5740 - Apr 21^st, 2020 at 11:50pm Yeah that “classic” sling beauty
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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #5741 - Apr 25^th, 2020 at 9:24am

Couple new jute slings I whipped up. I really like this design, getting nice clean release even on bad or too light stones.

The thinner pouched one performs slightly better, you can access the split pouch type behaviour better whilst the other acts more as a rigid solid pouch.

I've waxed both and it has a nice effect on the jute. I've also finally found a minimalist type tab that I can get along with.

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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #5742 - Apr 25^th, 2020 at 9:41am

JudoP wrote on Apr 25^th, 2020 at 9:24am:

Couple new jute slings I whipped up. I really like this design, getting nice clean release even on bad or too light stones.

The thinner pouched one performs slightly better, you can access the split pouch type behaviour better whilst the other acts more as a rigid solid pouch.

I've waxed both and it has a nice effect on the jute. I've also finally found a minimalist type tab that I can get along with.

Can see why the guy on the discord group i joined yesterday said JudoP makes very nice slings now, those are very nicely made

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Kick Forum Moderation Offline Posts: 4451 Finland	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5743 - Apr 25^th, 2020 at 10:18am That would be me I've been advertising for you
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Archaic Arms Funditor Offline Testing and inventing "Archaic" weapons. Posts: 728	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #5744 - Apr 25^th, 2020 at 12:39pm Very cleanly done! Excellent work.
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