Hi everybody. I came across this very interesting website yesterday, and I thought I'd introduce myself.

While doing research on bows for a MUD (text-based internet game) I'm working on, I found some links to sling-related websites, which sparked my interest. As most of you, I made some slings when I was a kid, but I wasn't very successful with it - I couldn't hit a barn to save my life, unless I was inside it.

Anyway, today I will raid some local stores (starting with Biltema and Obs) looking for suitable materials to braid a sling out of. Hopefully, I'll find something, and be able to make my first sling tonight. Then there's the problem of finding somewhere to practice, but that shouldn't be too problematic.

Wish me luck! 

Hej Enfors!

Someone more from sweden, hee??
So I´m not the only one anymore!

When I visit my brother in Karlstad next time maybe I have some time to come and see you.. So we could sling together. Would be nice for a change!

Varmt välkommen!!

Ulrica

I took a walk through the woods today after work, to try out my new sling. And to my surprise, I was able to sling stones and pinecones in the gereral direction I intended in more than 50% of the cases. On occasion, I even hit the tree I was aiming for (but only from a distance of about 6 or 7 metres, of course).  And I was able to hurl stones about 60 or 70 metres which surprised me too, considering I'm an utter newbie and my sling is only about 30 cm (a foot) long. I've since made a new sling which is close to twice as long. It'll be interesting to see how they compare.

Enfors
  Welcome, and good luck with your sling building. There is lots of good info. to be found on this site. Make yourself at home and as any questions you like, there are lots of knowledgable folks here who are always glad to help.

WalkingBird