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Just introduced to slinging
Jun 9th, 2008 at 2:32am
 
I never thought much about slinging, except for David and Goliath. In my youth I used sling-shots some that was about it. Two days ago my friend Brian Grubbs introduced me to Slinging. First I was not to excited though his enthusiasm peaked my interest. Needless to say I tried it for my first time ever and I had one great cast and I am hooked. I have already constructed two slings one braided from parachute chord split braid the other is leather with a pouch. I have not been ale to try them yet but I am excited. So far this site is a great resource, I am sure I will visit often.
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Reply #1 - Jun 9th, 2008 at 6:21am
 
lol yep once you get that first out-of-sight-cast, it's pretty hard to go back to just throwing stuff by hand :-)

welcome to the forum :-)
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Reply #2 - Jun 9th, 2008 at 7:45am
 
Hey Paul!  I knew you would be hooked if I could get you to try it!
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Reply #3 - Jun 9th, 2008 at 8:40am
 
Welcome Paul,

It is certainly addictive - many of us here can echo your experiences.
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Reply #4 - Jun 9th, 2008 at 11:08am
 
well, im suprised C_A didnt say this...

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Reply #5 - Jun 9th, 2008 at 2:42pm
 
Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Off the bat here I am new to slinging but I am interested in pole slinging, not sure if that is the correct term. Can someone shed some light on it, I would also like to make one.
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Reply #6 - Jun 9th, 2008 at 7:36pm
 
This is a top view. Just finished stitching pouch.
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Reply #7 - Jun 9th, 2008 at 7:37pm
 
Here is the backside, same position.
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Reply #8 - Jun 9th, 2008 at 7:38pm
 
Close up of the pouch. I must say I was suprised how well it turned out in all. Though I did not do well on going from a 6 cord braid to three cord braid, a bit loose. Also I totally ignored or forgot to taper the braid on my release side. I plan on correcting these problems. The next one I will start on is going to be some sort of twine.
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Reply #9 - Jun 10th, 2008 at 6:39am
 
that's really smart. Cracking looking sling.
what sort of size is it ?

FYI: we measure sling lengths with the sling folded in half (which is how they are used after all).
So middle of pouch to end of finger loop is the sling length you'll see quoted in most of the threads on the forum :-)
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Reply #10 - Jun 10th, 2008 at 6:31pm
 
Ok I measured and it is approx 16in long. Allot shorter than I intended it to be. I was not to sure if I would run out of cord! So I ended the release side shorter to be on the safe side. It is only my second sling so the next one should have improvements.
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Reply #11 - Jun 10th, 2008 at 6:40pm
 
Here is a pic of the first sling I attempted, it took about an hour and a half. I used solid release lines out of leather straps. It is about 30 inches long with suede pouch in middle. I tried forming the pouch a bit with a golf ball, experimenting mostly. So far I have learned a bit, one I made too long I think and the other too short. I have discovered I like the braided sings better.
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Reply #12 - Jun 11th, 2008 at 10:23am
 
how does it throw?
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Reply #13 - Jun 11th, 2008 at 12:03pm
 
Do not know yet. I cant wait to try it though!!!
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Reply #14 - Jun 12th, 2008 at 5:30pm
 
paulmiller wrote on Jun 9th, 2008 at 2:42pm:
Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Off the bat here I am new to slinging but I am interested in pole slinging, not sure if that is the correct term. Can someone shed some light on it, I would also like to make one.


When you say pole slinging you mean a sling attached to a staff?

If That is what you meant i can tell you how to make one. I don't know if i have made it correct but i am able to throw a rock farther than a sling with it.
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