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Ayla_of_Auel

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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #3915 - Sep 13^th, 2013 at 2:39pm

Changed things up a bit, did a closed pouch and also I started in the pouch for this one... I miscalculated the length of the strings a bit, didn't take into account how much they'd shorten after slip stitching into the chain stitch so it's about 4 inches shorter than I'd initially intended... but still fine. tossed a few paper balls around last night with it but haven't taken it out to really use it yet.

also, the picture doesn't do it justice... it is slightly concaved as well so it will cradle a bit better. about 3/4 of an inch.

http://sdrv.ms/17WcMns

again, dunno how accessible these pictures are... still haven't figured out how to post them directly onto the forum. **updated the link... should work now.

« Last Edit: Sep 14^th, 2013 at 1:09am by Ayla_of_Auel »

I don't have a witty sling related pun or quote to put here yet... but I'll think of something eventually.

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Bill Skinner past-moderator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 3292	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3916 - Sep 13^th, 2013 at 4:21pm AoA, I could see the first picture but not the second. Those look good. Back when Mas was a student, he wanted to learn how to do a sling that way, now he has a job and I don't think he has the time right now.
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Dan Interfector Viris Spurii SlingingGuide Moderator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 3974 Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3917 - Sep 13^th, 2013 at 9:25pm Here's my latest sling in the pursuit of the 'perfect sling' now my edc sling. Balearic style sling made from tarred bank line that I've finally acquired. 26" long.
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Arcane Tinker Funditor Offline Slinging everything 'cept b.s. Posts: 738 Western Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3918 - Sep 13^th, 2013 at 9:53pm Will the tar come off and coat the inside of your pockets? I always roll my sling and store it in my front pocket with my keys and change and whatever else. It often unrolls and tangles with my keys but man, do they get soft!
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Dan

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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #3919 - Sep 13^th, 2013 at 10:01pm

Usually when we here the term "tarred line" we think of something along the lines of waxed line with twine dripping with tar. This is a misconception. Its really just stiffer, darker, and has more longevity.

I've been carrying it for a couple days and I've never had any such problems and I don't think it could happen. I'd encourage anyone to try it out for themselves without a fear of sticky pockets.

I was pretty good at slinging like 10 years ago.

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jlasud Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Programming stones Posts: 2358 Transilvania Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3920 - Sep 15^th, 2013 at 3:53pm Just found a bit old photo.
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Donnerschlag Interfector Viris Spurii Offline I put the 'K' in "Kwality" Posts: 1045 USA Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3921 - Sep 15^th, 2013 at 11:49pm Here's a pic of moi in Greek style
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neaco Tiro Offline Posts: 36 Germany Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3922 - Sep 16^th, 2013 at 6:59am Toby wrote on Sep 6^th, 2013 at 4:58am: Wow nice Leathersling. Thats inspiring for me Thanks - you're most welcome Hubert, I love the colour choice. How did you make the zigzag pattern ... ? Here's my current arsenal of leather-pouch slings (visit my bazaar in case you're interested in details):
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Donnerschlag Interfector Viris Spurii Offline I put the 'K' in "Kwality" Posts: 1045 USA Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3923 - Sep 16^th, 2013 at 3:12pm That's a nice and beefy sling you've got going there, Sneaco.
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hubert Senior Member Offline Posts: 312 Oschersleben Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3924 - Sep 17^th, 2013 at 5:30am sling from naturally dyed pure wool
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Donnerschlag Interfector Viris Spurii Offline I put the 'K' in "Kwality" Posts: 1045 USA Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3925 - Sep 17^th, 2013 at 3:21pm Oooooh, me likey ʅ (⊙◞౪◟⊙) ʃ
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squirrelslinger Interfector Viris Spurii Offline peace through superior firepower Posts: 2870 Ky, USA Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3926 - Sep 17^th, 2013 at 3:48pm pretty sling Hubert! Thunderclap, you remind me of someone
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Donnerschlag Interfector Viris Spurii Offline I put the 'K' in "Kwality" Posts: 1045 USA Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3927 - Sep 17^th, 2013 at 5:47pm Oh? Do I remind you of me?
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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #3928 - Sep 19^th, 2013 at 9:38am

Great show since my last posting here! You all made a really good work.

@ Donnerschlag: nice photo of the Greek style. I haven´t tried it since last autumn, cause I´ve never reached a satisfying accuracy. Now, some days ago (remembered of this style by your picture) I retried it and it worked very well. I guess it is because I´ve practiced a lot during the last months and got more secure with the sling.

Since two weeks I repeatedly try a new style, which has its origin in the Afghan sidearm style. Unfortunately I´m unable to make a video, but I try to explain it. In the starting position (for right handed slingers) you´re holding the sling behind your lower back with extended arms. The left shoulder is facing to the target and the sling is held under a slight tension. Then you release the pouch you were holding with the left hand and let it swing horizontally behind you to the right, while you follow it with the right arm. Before the pouch is exactly on your right hand side, accelerate the movement of your arm. Now it goes for a half circle 45° upwards (in front of you, from right to left), then horizontal behind you, from left to right. Then, when the pouch is in front of you, release. It may sound complicated with my foreign English description, but for me this style turned out to be very intuitive, accurate and powerful.

But now enough words! Here is the first of some pictures of my latest slings.

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lakeslinger Senior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 432 Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #3929 - Sep 19^th, 2013 at 9:41am Next one: Apache sling with seamless inside
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