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Ordinary sling best performance
Jan 12th, 2020 at 2:11pm
 
I have been slinging and making slings for about 3 months. I started by making some balearic slings out of hemp and jute. I then made an andean braided sling, and a couple of staff slings. I love the artistry of those fine braided slings. I find it fascinating that the most simply constructed sling nearly out performs them all. Its a leather split pouch made from an old wallet I had, dyneema cord with dacron whipping. It takes me 2 or three hours to make them. I’m sure the light weight cord and leather are what enables the amazing distance and energy that these release. I don’t think the novelty of this ancient past time will ever wear off for me.
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Reply #1 - Jan 12th, 2020 at 3:04pm
 
Nice looking sling Saacson.

You will definitely find that skinny super strong cords and a minimalist pouch will maximise your possible power delivery.

Most ultra long range slings consist of a long strand of fishing line and a tiny pouch on the end.
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Reply #2 - Jan 12th, 2020 at 3:35pm
 
I also agree.  I love making braided slings and using them.  But when I'm actually doing target slinging, I often find myself returning to the paracord and leather pouch.  Very simple and very effective.  This is one of my most used.

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Reply #3 - Jan 12th, 2020 at 4:31pm
 
JudoP wrote on Jan 12th, 2020 at 3:04pm:
Nice looking sling Saacson.

You will definitely find that skinny super strong cords and a minimalist pouch will maximise your possible power delivery.

Most ultra long range slings consist of a long strand of fishing line and a tiny pouch on the end.


Thanks.
Far out! I gotta try one of those!
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Reply #4 - Jan 12th, 2020 at 4:39pm
 
joe_meadmaker wrote on Jan 12th, 2020 at 3:35pm:
I also agree.  I love making braided slings and using them.  But when I'm actually doing target slinging, I often find myself returning to the paracord and leather pouch.  Very simple and very effective.  This is one of my most used.

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Nice sling. The other thing that is great about them is that they are so compact and easy to carry.
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Reply #5 - Jan 13th, 2020 at 2:02am
 
Saacson;  I shrunk your picture.
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