so you opened it yet ? 

Just got it in the post today 

It's a sisal split pouch of about 30'' cntr pouch to end of fingerloop, looks like 6-8 cord tapering down to 3-4 at the end.

Nice to see the cords have been pre-soaked (I'm guessing) greatly increasing it's pliability, but still fairly low stretch for quite a thin sling- I approve 

Also had several bars of Finnish choc which are delicious. I've nearly chomped them all already.

I'm hoping to get out tomorrow to sling if the weather finally turns- so will have to test it. It's been the first time in about 3-4 months and I'm missing it a lot!

Awesome , I'm excited to see what's coming for me ( woodssj?? ) and what shale thinks of my sling.

It's Here, It's Here... It's a Secondary Christmas!



And a Video of me trying her out for the first time.



Thank you Hubert, I cannot thank you enough!

And thank you for the note. I definitely will put this to use!

wowsers that's cracking example of hubert's art.

Plus they're really great slings to use as well as look at

Can't help but notice you had bare feet in the video - hubert's influence perhaps ?

CA -

Thank you!

I opened your package and shot the leather pouch sling - Wow!  I gained about 20 yards slinging a golf ball.  However, it faded (left to right for a right handed golfer) which my golfer son explains is not desirable.  I think that this is me getting used to the sling - which is fantastic. 

I am rethinking my pouch design, the way I attach the cords to the pouch and the retention loop (so just about everything!) based on your leather pouch sling.

Can you direct me to a template for the pouch?

I have not tried the 3D printed pouch yet.  I will report on it later.

The cap paul template is around. Not sure if I ever updated to the fettled one I use. Plus I also adjust when I punch the holes to give  wider pouch once riveted.

I'll dig out the pdf and adjust.
Meanwhile here's the adjusted pdf and link to original thread, They are awesome slings
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These are the rivets I use. https://www.amazon.com/DOMED-RIVETS-Diameter-Leather-Craft/dp/B06XHX1NB4/ref=sr_...

I like to hammer the living crap out of them to make them totally flat.
The pouches are virtually indestructible. I always use replaceable cords, that way you can have one pouch and as many lengths of cord as you like.
Keep the loops fairly long and they are easy to change. Plus the knot helps open the pouch up for missile release.

And yes, golf balls will curve like a bastard. I can shoot right angles with a golf ball. It's the extra spin you get from the elongated pouch.
Try it with a clay glande - you'll get way more spin and distance
Just happen to know a bloke who makes custom moulds for clay glandes

You should get a straighter throwmwith the plastic pouch, as it's a lot smoother should impart less spin to a golfball. Certain;y gives straighter throws with tennis ball than the leather pouches.

You spot the laser engraving yet ?