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Reply #30 - Jun 14th, 2012 at 4:47pm
 
That's a mexican shepherd's sling (at least that's what I know them as).  I made one a while ago, and it is still one of my absolute best slings.  Not to mention they look great.
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Reply #31 - Jun 15th, 2012 at 4:30am
 
David Morningstar wrote on Jun 14th, 2012 at 3:00am:
This style of pouch works brilliantly. I have made several slings like this and I used one of them in the competition in Mallorca last year. Thumbs up for a good tutorial!


Yes sir, i have seen your efforts and was able to put this thing together because of it. I saw your posts on paleoplanet after Sal requested it... Thanks David.  I would like to point out that i have made this same sling out of pure hemp, but i found the stiffness of sisal agave twine really helps the projectiles fly, which is why i now use this exact sling to practice my side arm release.
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Reply #32 - Jun 22nd, 2012 at 11:33am
 
*Update*
You can also use one strand to make the pouch. Measure out 4 to 5 yards of twine, enter it in at the retention cord, braid it in to your cord, take it down on one side when you create the split, Follow the same steps as you were using two strands. When your done you can use a simple knot followed by a whip knot to clean it up a bit.
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Reply #33 - Jun 22nd, 2012 at 4:08pm
 
Good thinking! I'm sure that will make it a lot 'cleaner' looking.
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Reply #34 - Jun 23rd, 2012 at 8:30am
 
Would you be okay with it if I copied and pasted this tutorial into the 'slings of the world' chapter of The Slinger's Guide? I think it'll add some nice variety.
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Reply #35 - Jul 25th, 2012 at 6:33pm
 
I do not mind at all Dan, sorry for the delayed reply i have been very busy lately, Thank you for your consideration.
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Reply #36 - Jul 25th, 2012 at 8:55pm
 
Excellent tutorial!!! Thank you for your time and effort.
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Reply #37 - Jul 26th, 2012 at 9:02am
 
canteskuyaOMD wrote on Jul 25th, 2012 at 6:33pm:
I do not mind at all Dan, sorry for the delayed reply i have been very busy lately, Thank you for your consideration.


Thanks bro, better late than never.
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Reply #38 - Jul 31st, 2012 at 12:14am
 
It was an honor big kahuna thanks for the kind words. Hey Dan could I more information about this slings of the world? i would very much like to see what else is out there for practical use.
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Reply #39 - Aug 6th, 2012 at 9:22am
 
canteskuyaOMD wrote on Jul 31st, 2012 at 12:14am:
It was an honor big kahuna thanks for the kind words. Hey Dan could I more information about this slings of the world? i would very much like to see what else is out there for practical use.



I'll post some excerpts once The Slinger's Guide is finished.  Smiley
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Reply #40 - Sep 30th, 2012 at 3:54pm
 
This will be my next sling style to make! Love the way it looks.
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Reply #41 - Feb 27th, 2013 at 9:48am
 
Great tutorial. Thanks a lot!
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Reply #42 - Feb 27th, 2013 at 3:08pm
 
Made one of these  a little after joining, soon discovered that they are amazing. then I discovered paracord. I made one of these from a sort of cheap paracord, loved it. the first got left out it in the sun and rain(i dropped it where I sling) and one side turned white- I guess it got bleached by the sun. I still sling with it, but one side seems rotten... there is no release tassel, it must have rotted.
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PS- the paracord one is still slinging!
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