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Message started by SnapCut on Oct 28th, 2004 at 9:39am

Title: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by SnapCut on Oct 28th, 2004 at 9:39am
I just finished making another WHIRLING HURLER and I'm willing to give it up in exchange for an Article (with photos) written about it and posted here at this website by one of you.  

I would like the Article to be mainly about THE WHIRLING HURLERS' performance through things like its accuracy at different distances with certain slinging styles and how it compares to some other sling or slings.  

HONESTY IS PARAMOUNT and don't be afraid to give your opinions.

This WHIRLING HURLER has a finger loop.

If you are interested in this proposal and would like to do it let me know by putting a post here.  Then the next time I get on the computer I'll select someone and contact him or her (maybe with a Private Message on this site if an Email address is unavailable) to get the address to mail it to.

YOU MUST BE A SLING USER

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by WildAtHeart on Oct 28th, 2004 at 11:48am
SnapCut,

I am interested in reviewing your whirling hurler. At the moment I have 3 slings of different lengths I have made and use a couple of styles, but mainly David T's overhand Greek style. I would love to try out your sling and write about my experiences. However, I must confess that I am a college student with alot on my plate so I cannot guarantee that my review will be written within a week or anything :)
But I do have a few friends that go slinging with me about once a week, so I can see how they enjoy it and how it works for beginners.

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by KnollSlinger on Oct 28th, 2004 at 7:36pm
Let's see how many sheets of plywood it can penetrate with a four ounce bullet?

Lend it to me but for a moment.

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by Almulek on Oct 29th, 2004 at 2:55am
What is a hurling whirler?  How come I've never heard of one before? Is this something new?  Is it your creation?

Ben C.

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by SnapCut on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 8:38am

wrote on Oct 29th, 2004 at 2:55am:
What is a hurling whirler?  How come I've never heard of one before? Is this something new?  Is it your creation?

Ben C.


The Whirling Hurler (not hurling whirler) is a sling design that I came up with and have been making.  So far I have been making them out of #18 nylon.  The cords are 8 strand square sinnet with a 2 strand core and the cradle is a split Andean style.  If you go further back in this forum you can see posts of mine with photos of it.  You can also see photos of it in the photo Gallery.  

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by Gun on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 8:49am
I would be interested in helping you with an article. Do we get to keep the sling at the end?  ;)

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by SnapCut on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 9:41am

wrote on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 8:49am:
I would be interested in helping you with an article. Do we get to keep the sling at the end?  ;)


Yes that is the deal the sling for an article writen about it.

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by SnapCut on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 9:58am
[glb]THANKS EVERYONE WHO WAS INTERESTED[/glb]  ;)

I have just selected WildAtHeart and sent him a PM about sending me an address to send the sing to.

I am going really going to be looking forward to reading his article as I hope most of you will ;D

I have 2 other sling designs that are almost done so I might try this again or if it works out good with WildAtHeart and he feels like it I might go with that.

Thanks again everyone and keep a look out for WildAtHearts' article I know that I will ;)

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by english on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 1:55pm
I might make a woven sling for someone to try out.  Of course, that person would have to be willing to give their address, or some sort of contact, to a 16 year old anarchist.

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by SnapCut on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 2:20pm

wrote on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 1:55pm:
I might make a woven sling for someone to try out.  Of course, that person would have to be willing to give their address, or some sort of contact, to a 16 year old anarchist.


I wish you luck.  I would offer but so far I'm much more of a designer and maker then user.  I really have to get out more and do more slinging.  What little slinging I do do from what I understand is very good (see how talking about how good ones self is sounds  :P it is better to have whitnesses.  I think the same thing goes for what you make).

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by english on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 2:23pm
Yeah, I agree.  I just made three new woven slings, gave one away (the crappiest one).  I want to keep these slings.  I might make another to pass on to someone then.  Any takers for this?

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by solobo on Nov 2nd, 2004 at 5:18pm
I would, but if they're woven slings with split pouches, I probably won't use them very often.  They'd have to be 2 ft. or better, too.  My skills with a short split-pouch are laughable. ;)

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by Matt_C on Nov 3rd, 2004 at 7:59am
Heck, I'd be willing to try any sling, for anybody, both to review it and for the joy of seeing/using a new design. I only know basic braiding and weaving so my own designs are rather limited.

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by english on Nov 3rd, 2004 at 1:44pm
A split pouch, I find, is no different from a regular pouch sling.  Notice, that most major slinging societies use(d) split pouches.  If you want to accept a sling, I'll weave a solid pouch if you like.
 
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I only know basic braiding and weaving so my own designs are rather limited.
Well, a balearic style sling is very simple, but they look nice and handle well.  It is probably easy to make them badly.  So simplicity or knowledge of only one small area is not a bad thing.

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by solobo on Nov 3rd, 2004 at 3:16pm
the reason I don't like split pouches is mainly because of the variety of rock sizes I use: anything I can find.  With a split pouch I've had a lot of trouble with rocks falling through or out, etc.  Though it may just be my prejudice against short sling, since the only split pouch I have is very short.  I'll try one out for you, English.  How do you want to work out the shipping?

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by Matt_C on Nov 3rd, 2004 at 3:27pm
I've made many slightly cruddy and some quality split pouch braided slings, and I am out slinging most mornings or nights, but I'd be happy to accept a new sling to use (and it would be heavily used). Any catches come with it, english?

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by english on Nov 3rd, 2004 at 3:51pm
Postage... hmmm... Yeah, something'd have to worked out for sure.
 Any catches?  Can't think of a reason why there would be a catch.
 To be honest, I have had most falling-out problems with full pouches that rotate or aren't connected properly, or have pouches too narrow.

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by Gun on Nov 3rd, 2004 at 11:31pm
Hey i am game for a sling review!

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by SnapCut on Nov 4th, 2004 at 9:23am
Just a quick up date for everyone.

I got an email from WildAtHeart and I am going to mail him the sling today  ;D

Title: Re: Sling & Sling Article Swap Proposal
Post by WildAtHeart on Nov 8th, 2004 at 8:24am
And I've got it!

It's a beautiful, mint-colored sling! Can't wait to give it a test throw!

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