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jlasud Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Programming stones Posts: 2358 Transilvania Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #120 - Jan 6^th, 2013 at 11:14am I'm curious about that pagu fibers durability. I imagine it to be rather stiff,which is a pro imo.
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Dan Interfector Viris Spurii SlingingGuide Moderator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 3974 Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #121 - Jan 6^th, 2013 at 2:45pm Pikåru wrote on Jan 5^th, 2013 at 2:41pm: Use the tutorial on my blog itanohu.blogspot.com. It has a tutorial using thick hemp cord. Thanks man, that jute sling at the bottom of the first inital page is the design I think I'll be using, just with a slightly bigger pouch for tennis balls.
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Reply #122 - Jan 6^th, 2013 at 3:10pm

jlasud wrote on Jan 6^th, 2013 at 11:14am:

I'm curious about that pagu fibers durability. I imagine it to be rather stiff,which is a pro imo.

I'm no expert, at least not yet but here's what I know so far. Wild Hibiscus (in Chamorro Pago) bark fiber can be twisted into cord of any diameter. The smaller the strands, and the more strands used to make up the cord, the more flexible and strong the final product will be. Just like with any other cordage.

As far as strength, it's stronger than any other cord, hemp, jute or cotton of equal diameter and construction that I have given my non-scientific tension test of pulling apart with my hands.

What I haven't done with it yet is make small diameter strands for twisting multi-strand cordage together then braid it. Cord construction is time consuming and I am still letting the bulk of the fiber I brought back home dry out. It'll be a couple weeks at least.

One other item of interest. I have been told that this fiber is resistant to salt water unlike other natural fibers.

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Reply #123 - Jan 6^th, 2013 at 3:11pm

Dan wrote on Jan 6^th, 2013 at 2:45pm:

Pikåru wrote on Jan 5^th, 2013 at 2:41pm:

Use the tutorial on my blog itanohu.blogspot.com. It has a tutorial using thick hemp cord.

Thanks man, that jute sling at the bottom of the first inital page is the design I think I'll be using, just with a slightly bigger pouch for tennis balls.

You'll get a better outcome if you build the pouch to suit your ammo so if tennis balls are it the use it.

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Reply #124 - Jan 11^th, 2013 at 5:22pm

Pik! It was rainy today so instead of practicing archery I made a Chimichanga sling! Or whatever you call them, baisically pacific island style.

This is definitely one of the beefiest slings I have. All hemp except artificial sinew biding to sepearte the strands of the pouch. Its about 27 inches long. Mainly 3 strands of thick hemp braid building up to 7 strand pouch.
I skimmed the tutorial so its not exactly to specs but its pretty close.

I was pretty good at slinging like 10 years ago.

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Masiakasaurus past-moderator Offline mah-SEE-a-kah-SOR-us Posts: 6069 Alabama, USA Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #125 - Jan 11^th, 2013 at 8:54pm Mmmmm, chimichanga. :eat:
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timann Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 2504 Norway Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #126 - Jan 12^th, 2013 at 6:46am I`d say you was quite successful in making a Chamorro sling, Dan. It looks good and also like it will perform well.
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Reply #127 - Jan 12^th, 2013 at 8:20am

timann wrote on Jan 12^th, 2013 at 6:46am:

I`d say you was quite successful in making a Chamorro sling, Dan. It looks good and also like it will perform well.

Thanks! It works pretty well. I think I'll add to the faux sinew sewing a bit to keep the cords a bit more seperated and inline but otherwise its a win in my book. Its been awhile since I've done something different. Me gusta.

I was pretty good at slinging like 10 years ago.

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timann Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 2504 Norway Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #128 - Jan 12^th, 2013 at 11:42am I too found this a cool different sling to make. The separating cordage is what make each of these slings particularily interesting.
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Neandertad Tiro Offline Neo-Luddites Unite! Posts: 14 Seattle Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #129 - Jan 12^th, 2013 at 12:50pm Thanks for sharing your slings, experience and tutorial with this style of sling. I have an interest in oceanic cultures and history. I'm just starting out in slinging but hope to try making a Chamorro-style sling soon.
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Pikåru Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Experience teaches only the teachable... Posts: 1636 Colorado USA Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #130 - Jan 12^th, 2013 at 2:27pm Nice one Dan. I like to use natural fibers but I have made a few Chamorro slings with synthetics and gutted 550 cord.
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Reply #131 - Jan 12^th, 2013 at 2:30pm

Neandertad wrote on Jan 12^th, 2013 at 12:50pm:

Thanks for sharing your slings, experience and tutorial with this style of sling. I have an interest in oceanic cultures and history. I'm just starting out in slinging but hope to try making a Chamorro-style sling soon.

There are a lot of Chamorros in your area but unfortunately I've not run across any avid slingers on the mainland or in the Marianas.

I have a few more drafted posts for my blog but FYI, there are three Marianas/Carolinian sling tutorials on my blog.

Take a look and if you have questions I'm only a message or email away.

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Neandertad Tiro Offline Neo-Luddites Unite! Posts: 14 Seattle Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #132 - Jan 12^th, 2013 at 3:41pm Cool. I'm sure I'll be tapping into your knowledge Pikåru as I dive further in!
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Dan Interfector Viris Spurii SlingingGuide Moderator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 3974 Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #133 - Jan 12^th, 2013 at 6:23pm Pikåru wrote on Jan 12^th, 2013 at 2:27pm: Nice one Dan. I like to use natural fibers but I have made a few Chamorro slings with synthetics and gutted 550 cord. Now you have to post pictures of those slings.
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LightSlinger Funditor slingingsport Offline All things in Moderation... Except for Slinging.. Posts: 611 Hanford, California Gender:	Re: Acho' Atupat Chamorro Sling (Guam) Reply #134 - Jan 13^th, 2013 at 1:41am Dan wrote on Jan 12^th, 2013 at 6:23pm: Pikåru wrote on Jan 12^th, 2013 at 2:27pm: Nice one Dan. I like to use natural fibers but I have made a few Chamorro slings with synthetics and gutted 550 cord. Now you have to post pictures of those slings. Agreed.. Let's see em Pikaru!
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