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Apr 23rd, 2012, 8:53am
 
I'm really in the mood to film some slinging videos this month. However, I'm sick of filming the same sidearm technique over and over again. I want some variety, some creativity. So I'm going to ask you guys for some help!
 
Please post any challenges for me to hopefully attempt while filming! I will try to the best of my abilities to fulfill your challenges as long as they are reasonable haha. Challenges could range from destroying certain objects, hitting targets from long distances or hitting a moving child with a foam ball haha Feel free to use your imagination!
 
If anyone else would like to attempt any challenges on this thread, feel free to post your results in a text comment or even better, film it. I'm hoping everyone can get involved in some way or another, hopefully slinging to beat these challenges set.  
 
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Reply #1 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 10:29am
 
Stop that tank in its tracks!
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Reply #2 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 11:49am
 
I think the slinging community needs to see a good mid air figure 8 throw while jumping between two buildings, or something similar.
 
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Reply #3 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 11:51am
 
okay - two stones in the air at the same time from consequetive throws.  
No cheating and adding parachutes to the missiles  Wink
 
I can do it and have witnesses to the fact.  
But have yet to see anyone else do it.  
 
Best way to know for sure that you've done this is to sling stones into water and watch the splashes. Also probably the only way to capture it on film.
The 'trick' is to use different styles for each throw. you'll have to work out what they are Smiley
 
Next challenge is to sling more than 10 metres using your non-dominant hand. I'm pretty ambidextrous but have serious problems slinging with my left hand. (if you're a lefty then use your right.)
 
Third challenge is 5 consequetive throws - each using a different slinging style. And I don't mean diffrent rotations with te same style. And yes there are at least five Smiley  
 
Let's start with those Smiley
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Reply #4 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 11:55am
 
Slinging with a sling in each hand. Grin I can contribute nothing. I still get stupid happy by just throwing far.
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Reply #5 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 1:26pm
 
Quote from momanoheadhunter on Apr 23rd, 2012, 11:55am:
I still get stupid happy by just throwing far.

 
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Reply #6 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 2:02pm
 
If you can hit any politician, sexual predator-drug dealing gang boss or Justin Bieber with a 100g teargas pellet.
 
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Reply #7 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 2:37pm
 
Great thread and idea.
 
Hmm... mid-air shots would be very cool. One shot would be neat, but more than one in the same video without cutting or editing would be really cool. Might take awhile to do though.  
 
Another one that would be very cool would be to hammer a nail in a target about half way and then sling a stone at it and drive the nail in. I realize that would be ridiculously hard but from 10 meters it should be doable with enough tries. If you have access to another camera you could have one down near the nail getting the shot and one directed at you.
 
Another one that would be interesting would be to skip stones on a lake with your sling.  
 
 
 
 
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Reply #8 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 4:57pm
 
Yeah I could definitely see "Parkour Slinging" being pretty beast. Kinda like assasins creed with a sling.
I've done a few running, vaulting, and jumping shots with my sling. It certainality makes both parkour and slinging more intersting. I just wrap mine around my hand real quick when I do a vault, then unwrap it, load and fire right after your landing. If you are just running, weaving, or jumping, you can just hold it in a greek style grip untill you throw.
 
Try some shots at airborne targets. I know they are pretty difficult but it is possible. Have a friend (or an enemy it doesn't really matter) throw something up in the air (a box usualy works well) and then hit it with your sling.
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Reply #9 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 5:20pm
 
I want to see you sling a tennis ball at a passing police car. This will clear the slate so to speak of you filming yourself slinging on the beach wearing those capris pants.  Seriously, wear khakis and roll up the cuffs.  You'll have this whole "Burt Lancaster" thing working..................
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Reply #10 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 10:48pm
 
Quote from fletch_man on Apr 23rd, 2012, 5:20pm:
This will clear the slate so to speak of you filming yourself slinging on the beach wearing those capris pants.  Seriously, wear khakis and roll up the cuffs.  You'll have this whole "Burt Lancaster" thing working..................  

 
This thread will now be moved to the 'Fashionista' section of the slinging.org forum. A full length critique of my 15 year old fashion sense will be posted shortly.  
 
Interesting idea's -  
 
> Sling vs Tank
> Parkour Slinging
> Parachute ammo!
> Left Hand Slinging
> Two slings at one time (while doing parkour?)
> Justin Bieber vs Sling
> Sling Skeet Shooting
> Slinging cricket/baseball
> Hit the Nail on the head
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Reply #11 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 11:21pm
 
Quote from Morphy on Apr 23rd, 2012, 2:37pm:
Great thread and idea.

Another one that would be interesting would be to skip stones on a lake with your sling.



 
This one is stupid easy, but loads of fun.  I was out at the Eno river today slinging, and every throw that was directed towards the water ended up skipping.  The minimum number of skips I got was 3, and every stone skipped the whole width of the river.  It was pretty cool.
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Reply #12 - Apr 23rd, 2012, 11:39pm
 
I've never had much luck with it.   undecided Then again I don't have ideal conditions or ammo for it.  Do you have to put the stones in the pouch in a certain way?  
 
Hey... I don't know that I've seen a video of it on youtube yet. Hmm... if only we could find someone who was good at it to put one up...     Smiley
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Reply #13 - Apr 24th, 2012, 5:00am
 
I didn't see the suggestion of skipping stones haha The best I have done is 5 using an underarm technique low to the water. I believe in the fourth video I'm going to upload in a few days there are a few instances the stone will unintentionally skip on the water.
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Reply #14 - Apr 24th, 2012, 8:27am
 
Quote from Morphy on Apr 23rd, 2012, 11:39pm:
I've never had much luck with it.   undecided Then again I don't have ideal conditions or ammo for it.  Do you have to put the stones in the pouch in a certain way?  

Hey... I don't know that I've seen a video of it on youtube yet. Hmm... if only we could find someone who was good at it to put one up...   http://www.forumsextreme.com/images/sHa_whistle.gif   Smiley

 
The first few skips were completely unintentional, it was the later ones that were on purpose.  Basically, if you throw at the water, you have a pretty good chance of skipping, I find.  It probably helped that my sling style has become very balaeric with a sidearm release.  I think with a figure eight or something it would be much much harder.
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