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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #7410 - Dec 29^th, 2022 at 5:17pm

Thanks for your comments guys. I do throw mostly spheroid stones so a gently cupped pouch holds them a little more securely than a flat one. It reduces the chances of a stone rolling out of the pouch when my technique is poor (too often). But it does have to be only a shallow cup or it will hold on to the stone too much. I find this is the case for both woven & leather pouches. If either are too deep the stone is reluctant to come out. I rarely throw stones as large as a tennis ball, except tennis balls to demonstrate more safely. Most stones I throw are about golf ball sized or a little smaller. This seems to be historically the size of stones used here in Dorset UK.

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Blindsquirrel Descens Offline Slinging rocks with bad intent Posts: 245	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #7411 - Dec 30^th, 2022 at 1:27pm .
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Al Paca Junior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 50 Melbourne, Australia Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #7412 - Jan 7^th, 2023 at 3:30am Long time without a post. But here’s my most recent creation.
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JudoP Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Rocks away! Posts: 1027 UK	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #7413 - Jan 7^th, 2023 at 6:13am That is a real beauty, did you use a marudai or braid it by hand?
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Al Paca Junior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 50 Melbourne, Australia Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #7414 - Jan 7^th, 2023 at 9:01am It’s a 16 strand braid. I use a kumihimo disc - the poor man’s marudai!! Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it because this takes so much longer than a standard braid!!!
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2671 Australia Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #7415 - Jan 9^th, 2023 at 6:58am That crazybrave33 Kevlar seatbelt. Post modifications, with over 50 thousand shots of patina and a few fire balls , repaired release , still going strong!!!
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TheMightyAslan Tiro Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 32 Manchester / Caernarfon UK Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #7416 - Jan 9^th, 2023 at 9:31am That is a sling I can show some serious respect Mersa!. What's the length on that bad boy?
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2671 Australia Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #7417 - Jan 9^th, 2023 at 5:16pm 29.5”
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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #7418 - Jan 31^st, 2023 at 8:01am

This is a simple twisted sling made from sisal that is quick to make, with a pouch constructed with needlebinding. The release end I folded the 2 ply double to increase the thickness of the ply, and then I added a small tassle in the 2 loops that remained. It always surprises me how effective a simple sling like this is after many complicate and intricate designs that take hours to make. The cords can be replaced when worn out.

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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #7419 - Jan 31^st, 2023 at 2:16pm

Mersa wrote on Jan 9^th, 2023 at 6:58am:

That crazybrave33 Kevlar seatbelt. Post modifications, with over 50 thousand shots of patina and a few fire balls , repaired release , still going strong!!!

I’m so stoked to hear how well it’s going man!! Thanks for the vote of confidence!!

If anyone else wants one hit me up and I’m keen to trade! Unfortunately I have more time to make than throw at the moment with young kids etc

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IronGoober Interfector Viris Spurii Offline ...and now, No. 1, the larch... Posts: 1995 California Gender:	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #7420 - Jan 31^st, 2023 at 6:36pm @AncientCraftwork, That is a really neat sling.
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joe_meadmaker Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Ice is Cool! Posts: 3970 PA, USA	Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging Reply #7421 - Feb 3^rd, 2023 at 8:38pm Just got this from CrazyBrave333. So this is what a new one looks like. And if you look back 6 posts, you'll see what Mersa does to slings.
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Reply #7422 - Feb 6^th, 2023 at 6:21am

Jesus!!! Wow… ok I surpassed my expectations.
To be fair it’s seen well over 50,000 shots probably over 100,000 by now.
Great materials. I have repaired the end of the release cord now. And I made a few modifications over time . I also threw about 50 flaming rocks with this sling so it’s definitely done the hard yards. Still my go to sling for most stuff.

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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #7423 - Feb 12^th, 2023 at 2:32pm

Mail call from Joe Meadmaker…
First 50 shots here:
https://youtu.be/W7-Cvg54cts

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“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear these unholy hordes. I shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES! Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“ -Jesus the Noodler (not the real Jesus)

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Re: Pictures of Slings and Slinging
Reply #7424 - Feb 16^th, 2023 at 8:55pm

SITH from Hubert… beautiful handiwork as always, clean release, and a joy to shoot. My photography doesn’t do it justice. The smooth release cord will definitely take some getting used to. I’ll try to drop a video when I have time.

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“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear these unholy hordes. I shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES! Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“ -Jesus the Noodler (not the real Jesus)

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