Come to think about it this style is like the "lazy" version of a "standard" fig.8 (as shown on wiki). IMO even improved since the "standard" takes more arm-movement. With the comanche the single revolution comes naturally while in fig.8 it's produced mechanically with a seperate, twirling, or at least less consisistent motion.
Peacefuljeffrey:
Quote:I was attempting the "Comanche" style as described here lately, and I think I was doing it. Actually, I have to say that I was pretty darn successful at it. Decent accuracy (at this point, for me, that means getting them to go forward, within about 20 degrees of target, I guess) and decent distance (no way to measure it, but estimated at approaching 100 yards at times.
Good to see others find it useful as well
What length sling did you use?
David:
Quote:Yesterday I tried a couple of gentle sidearm throws without releasing the sling just to get a feel for it and see if it would work. I found that on the release arc I was getting some up and down oscillations as the pouch went through the release point. I gave up and stuck to the overhand. Advancing the timing of the throw would probably help here. If the pouch never gets under the plane of release then there wont be any oscillation.
Timing really is of the essence in this throw. To make a side-arm throw with this helix-like technique I found it useful to raise up and hold the throwing hand higher than normally in the beginning of the throw. Just realised that's just what you said. That evens out the oscillations pretty nicely though.
Another thing I found concerning oscillations is the importance of starting the throw slowly, then at the right moment throw, thus creating a good whip. The circle one makes behind ones back should be much smaller than in "standard" fig.8. In the video it almost looks like he throws the pouch straight down behind his back, then just rips it forward with no circle at all. This small circle I think is the key and power to and of the technique.
Best regards
Jonas