Wow,

I am in sling heaven. I just made a 25 inch sling(thanks again Jeff) and it was the inspiration I needed!!

I have been slinging since August probably 2-3 times a week. I have used a 28 inch, 30 inch, 32 inch, 36 inch and 46 inch sling. Most of my slinging has been at 70 yards--"George the Roman" and in about 100 shots I would hit him 3-4 times and many near misses, however; I was getting frustrated with the inconsistancy and  the "too occational" wild throws. I was thinking that it was mostly due to the varying sizes and weights of the stones I was throwing.

Today I tried the new 25" sling and just like that my accuracy and consistancy improved by at least 50%
I can not say that I have any less power at 50 yards or less than with a longer sling. I had two shots in a row at 50yards, straight and fast d e a d in the chest of George! By the way, George passed away today. Two direct hits to the top of his head(Bottom of the bucket) which split the already fragmented plastic bucket into two parts. Since it will no longer stay on the shoulders, I have deemed George d e a d. The new bucket will be Caesar

I am 6'2" and my sleeve length is about 341/2". For me this 25" sling was like magic today. I will try it again tomorrow and hopefully still be pleased. Has anyone else had this experience of sling length making such a big difference? I know that shorter slings are supposed to be more accurate--kind of like choking up on a bat--but I am amazed that even the 28" sling was not that big of an improvement for me??

Anyway, I am excited now. I can not wait to set up a net in the back yard and start using ammo that is all the same size and weight.

I have a slightly pulled muscle under my ribs in my back from slinging a week or so ago so I can not try for distance with this 25" sling. I am also laying off the fist size stones, but I was throwing large and small stones today.

I'm really interested in the shorter sling theory, regarding accuracy. I've been slinging stones off, and on again since I was a kid. Seems like I always made the longest sling that I could manage, but never got good accuracy. It's got me thinking that maybe I'll try a shorter one, and see what my results are. I have been wanting to make a new one soon anyway, so I might as well try a different approach!   Happy Slinging!

I am by no measure an expert! I first slung a stone in August, but have averaged 2-3 times a week, 45-60 min. each time and probably sling over 100 stones each time. What amazed me the most use --inches--- I used my son's 28 inch sling several times, but just 3" made a big difference for me when I made that 25" sling. Experiment and sling lots of stones. If you don't throw a lot, making changes will not really prove one way is better for you than another. Got to run

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Very true statement!!!  Ben

David,

Yeah that power compromise always bothered me.  The accuracy, I love; the power, I love.  What's a slinger to do?  I have been getting good accuracy with a 32" but I'm not about to go out and try to kill Goliath any time soon.  As with any projectile weapon, there are compromises. 

The slower windup on a longer sling does help with accuracy for me too.  Try tilting your windup to the side just slightly and then throwing your final throw at 90 degrees up from the angle of your windup.  It has been working for me.  There's more to it than that, but that's what started me off.  Try to keep an eye on how the weight of your rocks affects your shots too.   

On a side note:  My alpaca yarn was backordered and then they said they couldn't get it in!!!  I bought some sheep's wool yarn instead.  Oh well, I wanted to go Alpaca!  The sheep's wool will probably be better anyway.  Alpaca is known for being soft, not durable.  Can't wait, in a few weeks to start another sling. 

                                   Ben

David,

That Home Depot idea sounds good.  Thinking about how you have to gap so many of your words..., I remember driving by Home Depot one night last year and it was "Hom    pot."  So now I call is the Hom pot.  You can transform your local Home Depot into the Hom pot too.  All you need is a sling, some stones, and a get away car.  Just kidding of course.  You have a son to raise.  Wait till after he's grown. 

The netting is working great.  I don't sling right into it, I got a tarp in front, but it holds the tarp together and that's good enough for me. 

Alpaca are small Lama.  There are two types and they produce different "wool"  They come in 26 natural colors I believe.  So my black and off white sling was going to be undyed.  I was looking forward to that.  The yarn isn't too popular or something.  It's incredibly soft, but not the most durable stuff in the world.  Sheep's wool is more elastic and so you find a lot of blends too.  I finally had to settle for sheep's wool.  I'm still disappointed 

                                       Ben