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Re: How, Where, and How Often do you carry a Sling
Reply #15 - Nov 11th, 2011 at 9:50pm
 
i only carry a sling when i'm going somewhere i know i can sling. my pockets are pretty tight, and i my EDC while not so much, doesn't allow much more in my pockets. plus i'm more likely to use my EDC then to use a sling.
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Re: How, Where, and How Often do you carry a Sling
Reply #16 - Nov 11th, 2011 at 11:30pm
 
xxkid123 wrote on Nov 11th, 2011 at 9:50pm:
i only carry a sling when i'm going somewhere i know i can sling. my pockets are pretty tight, and i my EDC while not so much, doesn't allow much more in my pockets. plus i'm more likely to use my EDC then to use a sling.

what does EDC mean here? acronymfinder says 'Every Day Carry', but that does not quite make sense with
that sentence.

i almost always carry an mason-line apache sling with the strings wrapped up in the pouch,
as well as a 24" mason-line rockman.
i sometimes also carry a  couple of jute slings, currently a couple 24" and 28" balaeric type split-pouch slings.
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Re: How, Where, and How Often do you carry a Sling
Reply #17 - Nov 11th, 2011 at 11:40pm
 
Mad Scientist wrote on Nov 11th, 2011 at 11:30pm:
xxkid123 wrote on Nov 11th, 2011 at 9:50pm:
i only carry a sling when i'm going somewhere i know i can sling. my pockets are pretty tight, and i my EDC while not so much, doesn't allow much more in my pockets. plus i'm more likely to use my EDC then to use a sling.

what does EDC mean here? acronymfinder says 'Every Day Carry', but that does not quite make sense with
that sentence.

i almost always carry an mason-line apache sling with the strings wrapped up in the pouch,
as well as a 24" mason-line rockman.
i sometimes also carry a  couple of jute slings, currently a couple 24" and 28" balaeric type split-pouch slings.


EDC does mean every day carry, although it is actually somewhat of a hobby and actual activity. basically it's a philosophy that it's better to have something and not need it, then to not have it and need it. with that in mind, EDC'ers carry a lot of stuff they might need or not need, sometimes up to 10 pounds ranging from survival kits to medical packs to toiletries, because you never know right? anyways, i persoanlly prefer carrying essentials- knife (when legal), flash light, pen, phone, earbuds, wallet, keys, duct tape, and some cord.

take a look at this for more http://edcforums.com/

i fit all of it in my pockets, and it is perfect, but my slings don't are a bit large. i've tried it as a belt, but i don't like it.
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Reply #18 - Nov 12th, 2011 at 12:12am
 
that looks familiar... i tend to carry a lot in my pockets, for about that reason.
also, something comes to mind about the feeling of power that comes with saving the
day with an item other people think you strange for carrying--my brother thinks it was
a quote in someones signature on a forum somewhere.

i usually carry a couple of usefull bits of metal(straightened out collander handle, short found rod), knives, small string and some rope, pen & notepad,
string,lighter,wire, paper clips, fishhooks, etc. in a belt pouch.
large pockets are my friend Smiley

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Reply #19 - Nov 12th, 2011 at 12:17am
 
Mad Scientist wrote on Nov 12th, 2011 at 12:12am:
that looks familiar... i tend to carry a lot in my pockets, for about that reason.
also, something comes to mind about the feeling of power that comes with saving the
day with an item other people think you strange for carrying--my brother thinks it was
a quote in someones signature on a forum somewhere.

i usually carry a couple of usefull bits of metal(straightened out collander handle, short found rod), knives, small string and some rope, pen & notepad,
string,lighter,wire, paper clips, fishhooks, etc. in a belt pouch.
large pockets are my friend Smiley



yep, pretty much.

i don't have a belt pouch since i go to school and people tend to give you funny looks. and my school has some shady folks...and it doesn't look good when you have a large pack of goods with you...
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Re: How, Where, and How Often do you carry a Sling
Reply #20 - Nov 12th, 2011 at 10:02am
 
Mad Scientist wrote on Nov 12th, 2011 at 12:12am:
i tend to carry a lot in my pockets, for about that reason.
also, something comes to mind about the feeling of power that comes with saving the
day with an item other people think you strange for carrying


I totally do that too.  I'm a knot girl, so I always have several lengths of paracord or shoelaces with me.  It's nice to know that I can make an improvised sling by tying a buntline hitch to a pop bottle neck (or similar weighted object).  This also functions as a meteor hammer.  It's nice that this is a weapon I can take anywhere, and it's something that someone wouldn't find even if they searched me.  (wait...  you can use a bit of string as a weapon??)
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Reply #22 - Nov 12th, 2011 at 8:39pm
 
It seems like I always have a sling in my pocket although this does get some strange looks when I pull one out of my lab coat. Shocked
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Reply #23 - Nov 13th, 2011 at 8:25am
 
Mines always hanging off a front belt loop...let's everyone know I mean business Wink...I do love the fact that so many of us consider it a step above underwear on the list of "things to not leave home without" Cheesy
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Reply #24 - Nov 13th, 2011 at 2:44pm
 
I also like to fill my pockets.  Cargo pants rule.  Not all of my pants are cargo pants, but I wish they were.
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Re: How, Where, and How Often do you carry a Sling
Reply #25 - Nov 13th, 2011 at 3:11pm
 
Rat Man wrote on Nov 13th, 2011 at 2:44pm:
I also like to fill my pockets.  Cargo pants rule.  Not all of my pants are cargo pants, but I wish they were.

Ditto, all the way.  Last time I was looking for some replacement they had none, maybe they are out of fashion, don`t they think of us slingers at all.
Mine have seen lots of use, I stubbornly maintain and repair them as much as I can, but sometimes even I has to give in and buy a new pair.  
But I hate to throw away stuff before I really has to, because that makes me feel like a modern human being Cheesy
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Re: How, Where, and How Often do you carry a Sling
Reply #26 - Nov 15th, 2011 at 11:15am
 
Knaight wrote on Nov 10th, 2011 at 10:34am:
due to not finding a decent set up where I can braid one (I hang the finger loop and braid down, and currently lack something to hang it on.

i just braid the loop and then put it on one of my toes



i usaly carry which ever two or three slings im using in my left pocket
and cargo pants rule
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Reply #27 - Nov 15th, 2011 at 11:26am
 
I always have at least three in the car.
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Re: How, Where, and How Often do you carry a Sling
Reply #28 - Nov 15th, 2011 at 3:53pm
 
In my job-car I have a couple of slings and about 20 nice stones...

Today I promised Yurek I will try to carry one sling with me whenever I can. To be able to practice when I got a chance to.

BTW I also have a EDC-backpack with me. In there I have a lots of rope => easy to make a sling. Just need a stone or two in there too....
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Re: How, Where, and How Often do you carry a Sling
Reply #29 - Nov 16th, 2011 at 1:50pm
 
Ulrica, now there are witnesses of your promise. You know what it means... I have to say that Ulrica also promised to sling everyday not only to carry a sling Wink
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