german company - so you might need to install a vpn program to watch the videos from the states.
They're legit, registering shouldn't be a problem.

I'm still kicking myself, that when they contacted me to recommend a slinger, that i didn't say I'd do it myself 'Doh!'


That said, louis is a lot more telegenic than I am

yeah, unfortunately it was the year before we did the hillfort experiments.

Had it been after I'd have known that I could hit a head at over 20 metres and would have talked them into taking me to israel.
But alas, it was not to be

I still say luis makes a better goliath than a david

balearic-sling wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2021 at 4:32pm:


Would be great if you could be here more often

Dieter Beller wrote on Feb 13^th, 2024 at 4:44am:

probably as a shield. a last moment "I can't avoid the shot" sacrifice of the left arm over vitals or legs.

slingers would be more dispersed and they'd probably prefer avoiding shots instead of using a shield all the time.
hanging leather or thick cloth would be a good way to stop some incoming shots.

I think I've seen shields with thick ropes hanging on the lower end to protect the legs from slingstones. probably from pacific islands but I dont remember any source.

Sarosh wrote on Feb 13^th, 2024 at 7:10am:



Interesting thoughts ....
Clearly battle tactics vary by culture and experience but the reconstruction at Burnswark shows the romans came in and used uphill sling barrage from behind purpose built earth mounds.

Joe MM in his videos did some tests of shield versus sling (what fun 😁) but in his video of Lecuyer (greek ) style slinging he "wore" a towel over his left arm to mimic the picture.
He speculated over use but I'm not aware of any firm conclusions.

Perhaps current sling users/researchers in places like India,Tibet and Guam may have strong views but I think it would take a doctoral dissertation or research fellowship to chase that one up.

We may have to wait  for further written evidence to be recovered to find out why slingers in different arenas covered their non dominant arm.

Discuss.
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xud9a - call me zud 👍 wrote on Feb 13^th, 2024 at 8:09am:

Fully agree.
The drawing is contemporary. Without explanation, it has no historical value. The attached photo is a medieval miniature showing the use of the sling in medieval agriculture. It has historical value.
Jaegoor wrote on Feb 13^th, 2024 at 8:05pm:

Yes, it's necessary to test but what does that protect from ? Club, sword, arrow, slingball or dog bite ?
Dieter Beller wrote on Feb 13^th, 2024 at 4:44am:

Your question is interesting. Check the source first and then we can test different scenarios.

Sarosh wrote on Feb 13^th, 2024 at 7:10am:

Jaegoor wrote on Feb 13^th, 2024 at 8:05pm:

joe_meadmaker wrote on Feb 15^th, 2024 at 11:44pm:


I remember coming across a video that noted the use of a cloak wrapped around the arm for an emergency shield in some roman battle. Sadly I can't seem to find it though.