SLINGING STYLES The naming of slinging styles is not always consistent; the same style may have several different names. Also the same style may be classified ino different categories because of some peculiarity eg. Hondero's Rustic "Simple" is a Fig.8 variation and a Sidearm as well, yet it looks quite different from the usual Sidearm demonstrated by Paleoarts. Names used are the ones generally accepted on this site.
The Wiki article gives a written description of many styles including various grips,
however does not include videos so it can be somewhat hard to follow
http://www.slinging.org/wiki/index.php?title=Casting_Styles Below are direct links to videos of some of the most popular slinging styles.
FIGURE 8
Brian Grubbs, Demonstration of the Fig. 8 Technique
This video breaks down the popular but difficult to learn Fig.8 style into easily manageable learning steps.
http://www.youtube.com/user/achborkah#p/a/u/1/_PyN2MnBOzI Another clip of Brian outdoors slinging with full power.
http://www.youtube.com/user/achborkah#p/a/u/0/d-yvC5f1SWw Mark Weaver, Tennis Style. (Fig.8 alternative name)
This video is included in three separate parts in the Guides and Articles Section along with explanatory text.
http://slinging.org/index.php?page=tennis-overhand-weaver-style-overhand-release
---mark-weaver However also on YouTube as a single clip.
http://www.youtube.com/user/davidmorningstar#p/u/28/-IJlPJL115s Kevingg2008, Sling technique
Nice rear view, a lot of upper body lean on release, similar to Brian Grubbs style.
http://www.youtube.com/user/kevingg2008#p/a/u/1/7IqQp_6JX1k Hondero: Rustic Styles
In the clip these are called "Overhead" and "Simple" but the overhead style shown is exactly the same as Fig. 8, with the simple being a sidearm variation. Both begin with the held pouch being swept back and up into the final release.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj0r3VqWP4w&feature=related Aussie: Slinging Sidearm (Fig.8 variation)
This syle is the same as Hondero's "Simple" in the above clip. My favourite for accuracy. (LHS and RHS views)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAfMtLgGNDg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TurS62h5aVQ wurzelsepp: "Impressing my wife" (Fig.8 style)
A short but very clear clip showing a very snappy Fig.8.
(deselect HD to see the action clearly)
http://vimeo.com/15539364 Same clip on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPSvIPFB6NI&feature=related Scoteeball: A very nice demo of Fig.8 though not called that by the slinger.
Also shows detail of the sling and stone as well as how to grip the cords.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIEm8WjXvI0&feature=related IHatchetjack: An excellent Fig.8 slomo from both sides, front and rear.
Very clear demonstration of the style but not called that by the poster.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2PBaioX2JI&NR=1 HELICOPTER STYLE
David Morningstar, Helicopter Style
Thread with a description of this intuitive style
http://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1252484095 Video clip demonstrating Helicopter Technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GXkmT7eJFo Slow Motion Video, slinging towards camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kikC0Q9m8O8 Africa1975, Helicopter Style.
A very effective and accurate demonstration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnvyTFtzdwY Hondero: Traditional Styles
Called "Overhead" and "Underhand" on the video. Generally known as Helicopter and Underarm on this site
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72cIgoZ7wNU SIDEARM
Chris Henry/Paleoarts, Sidearm Slinging
Simple single revolution sidearm technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFsiRGghfI0 PavirryPe: Slinging for Accuracy.
This style resembles baleric style the most, also a side arm release. It's my favorite style and it's very effective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM9VK4xPajU Slingnstones: Sling Sidearm Throw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXhdgXAlszg&feature=related Davidmorningstar: Slingbadger's Sidearm Style
A very simple, intuitive style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86BPanVJLBY&feature=related Sobieski: Slinging for Accuracy
Several styles but mainlyshowing rear view of an overhead rotation into sidearm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbHlvD2npDo APACHE STYLE
Rueben, Apache Style No. 4 (the latset in a series of videos on this style)
Very popular rapid technique as expounded in the Apache Slinging article in the Guides and Articles Section.
http://www.youtube.com/user/ruebenschulz#p/a/u/0/Dqtv2o3T2AI UNDERARM
Rueben, Underhand Slinging
Probably the most natural and intuitive of slinging techniques. Video includes slow motion.
http://www.youtube.com/user/ruebenschulz#p/a/u/2/-CQPB3EJ1pI Hondero: Traditional Styles
Called "Overhead" and "Underhand" on the video. Generally known as Helicopter and Underarm on this site
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72cIgoZ7wNU Blipshin: Slinging
Hanging pouch start, single rotation underarm style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1P9fRWYXv0 GREEK STYLE
Asgesa2, Greek Style Slinging at 30m
Several views and slow motion of this popular quick technique
http://www.youtube.com/user/asgesa2#p/a/u/0/Fc_rAly4oLY David Taylor, Slinging Styles
Article and several videos showing Greek style variations, in the Guides and Articles section.
http://slinging.org/index.php?page=slinging-styles---david-taylor Hondero: Greek Style
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBh2B3oeKtM&NR=1 BALEARIC STYLE
Balearic Slinger, Slinging in Menorca
Balearic style being demonstrated by a local champion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7-G0So7wJ0 A Balearic competition, Luis is the second competitor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P5c-B9FnOs&feature=sub David Morningstar, Slinging Balearic Technique
Good side view showing the windup and cast.
http://www.youtube.com/user/davidmorningstar#p/u/30/35KJo9BNpb0 PavirryPe: Slinging for Accuracy.
This style resembles baleric style the most, also a side arm release. It's my favorite style and it's very effective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM9VK4xPajU Jaegoor: Balearic Style Slinging
Self-taught slinger from Germany slinging at 35 m. You can't see the stones in flight but can hear the hits on the target.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHj5NUdw-8I DOUBLE FIGURE 8
Camo-sling, Demonstration of the Double Figure 8.
A fancy slinging style purely for impressing onlookers or for a little bit of fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bj99xEVU3w DOUBLE SIDEARM
Camo-sling, Demonstration of the Double Sidearm.
An extension of the simple sidearm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqG1T-ncB1U BYZANTINE STYLE
Hondero: Byzantine Style
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WADQStF-Rq4&feature=related Agesa2: Slinging
The style is not named on this video but is the same as Byzantine.
http://www.youtube.com/user/asgesa2#p/a/u/1/fWHV2WYdfTI PIROUETTE
mrboss: Pirouette style
This style enables use of a very long sling for maximum power and distance (similar to a discuss throw)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSEqUMUzbZo Tint: Pirouette with overhead rotation
This video includes a nice overhead slomo. Different from mrboss's style in that it includes overhead rotation whilst pirouetting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jihAP8nw1cg&feature=related paulireson going through the basic styles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwLYpu--0cM
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