joe_meadmaker wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 11:09pm:

I bought the pouches already made and constructed the rest myself. That is something I often think about when making butterfly pouches myself. I try to make each side a mirror image. I would of made it with the right side over the left on each side. Not sure if it has an effect on the release of the ammo. Thats is something I should do some tests on to see. Since I'm right handed, The lower side would be facing my body while holding the sling, so that would be the front. To tell you the truth this is my first time thinking about it. 

Not a lot of distance slings get posted here. Cool to see yours. 41 inches is a good length in my opinion.

erricrice wrote on Jul 17^th, 2026 at 4:12pm:

I think that rolling the cords flat on a distance sling does not help but hurt the ability to control the orientation of the pouch. A flat cord naturally wants to orient its broad side against the wind. This can cause fluttering cords or other issues. If for a split second only one cord turns its flat side against the wind, then your pouch will turn in directions you dont want it to. So I would suggest round cords for air resistance reasons and controllability. I think that the reasons why you rolled it flat are the reasons why you shouldn´t roll it flat.

That one kind of looks like one of Capt Pauls slings
I'm a sucker for leather pouches. Even on the grain side I get great spin in spite of my mediocre technique.

FloatingFlint wrote on Jul 18^th, 2026 at 1:32am:

That's a great observation.  I never thought about a cord catching the wind as it was moving through the air.


erricrice wrote on Jul 18^th, 2026 at 8:19pm:

I think I'm the only one who does it the reverse.  At least I don't know of anyone else who does.  The reason is because of slinging with ice balls.  When they melt on the raw side, the next ice ball will freeze the moisture and literally stick to the pouch.  The finished (smooth) side is obviously much more resistance to that.  For tennis balls, stones, or whatever else I agree, smooth side out.

And nice sling!