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MKMolloy
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Hello from L.A.
Feb 1st, 2019 at 10:17pm
 
Hey y'all. I'm new here. I am a undergrad working on my Bachelor's thesis which is on the sling as a historical weapon of war, what made it useful, how it was used, and how it compares to the bow, atlatl, kestros, plumbata,ect.

I would love if any senior alingers wpuld let me know what they have learned in that regard, as well as perhaps allowing me to interview you for my paper.

Thanks and happy slinging
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Reply #1 - Feb 2nd, 2019 at 12:59am
 
Welcome.
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Reply #2 - Feb 2nd, 2019 at 8:01am
 
drop me a line - did similiar 'interview' for another member recently Smiley

Also I vaguely recall that one of our long term members is in the la area. (name will come to me soon - I'm getting old, the database retrieval routines are not as efficient as they should be)
And yes, I really do try and register where you all come from Smiley

peaceful jeffrey !
drop him a PM or email.
http://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?action=viewprofile;username=6F7A7E7C7A796A7375...
He's an excellent chap and even has a sling design named after him Thumbs Up
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Do All things with Honour and Generosity: Regret Nothing, Envy None, Apologise Seldom and Bow your head to No One  - works for me Smiley
 
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Reply #3 - Feb 2nd, 2019 at 9:20am
 
Welcome from Finland! I can't say I'm an expert and my historical knowledge is lacking but I do have a fair bit of practical experience with the sling and lots of theories about slinging backed up by not much Cheesy
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Reply #4 - Feb 5th, 2019 at 10:19am
 
Hi!  Welcome from western Pennsylvania.  Cool topic choice for your thesis.  I hope you share any interesting conclusions you reach with us Cheesy
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