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SnapCut

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Hello I just registered
Feb 9^th, 2004 at 2:19pm

I have been making and using slings for a long time.
The ones I use to make were leather. I designed and I am starting a braided one from nylon.

I have a question.
I read an article that says
"the Achaeans, especially the inhabitants of Agium, Patrae, and Dymae, were celebrated as expert slingers. The slings of these Achaeans were made of three thongs of leather, and not of one only, like those of other nations.
Where can I view a photo, drawing or a more detailed description of these slings made of three thongs?

A SLING IS SO MANY WONDERFUL THINGS

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JeffH

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Re: Hello I just registered
Reply #1 - Feb 9^th, 2004 at 2:46pm

SnapCut,

Welcome to the coolest and greatest web site ever devoted to that most magnanamous and noble of passtimes: Slinging. You are most welcome here and are certain to learn and teach along with us all.

As for the three cord sling, use the search function and look for it on this site. Someone made one last fall and posted a pic. It was a totally symetrical design with a triangular pouch and three cords.

jeff <>< who welcomes you to the ranks

So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone. (1 Samuel 17:50)

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SnapCut Junior Member Offline Posts: 84 USA Gender:	Re: Hello I just registered Reply #2 - Feb 9^th, 2004 at 2:53pm Thanks JeffH I did see the three corded on this site. It looks very interesting. Is it patterned after the slings the Achaeans used?
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Yurek Funditor Past Moderator Offline The best thing, is a good sling. Posts: 942 Poland Gender:	Re: Hello I just registered Reply #3 - Feb 9^th, 2004 at 3:20pm Welcome SnapCut! Here was the interesting discussion about Acheans' slings. Our history experts have written some interesting things about it. I don't remember where it is, but you could find it in the same way as Jeff said. Jurek
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Re: Hello I just registered
Reply #4 - Feb 9^th, 2004 at 4:34pm

Hi Sanpcut, the achaean sling is a problem that remains obscure. As Yurek say, it has been discussed before in the forum and need more research. Now that Dan Bollinger is here, and that we discussed the subjet some years ago, may be we can follow on with it. The achaean sling could be a triple cord sling or a three parts pocket Roll Eyes

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He brought a conquering sword..., a shield..., a spear... , a sling from which no erring shot was discharged.&&

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Chris Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 1284 USA Gender:	Re: Hello I just registered Reply #5 - Feb 9^th, 2004 at 8:10pm There is a picture in the Gallery of Mr. Greenfield's 3-corded sling. It's possible it looked like that. Chris
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