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joe_meadmaker Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Ice is Cool! Posts: 3763 PA, USA	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1455 - Jun 7^th, 2025 at 10:50am @ScantPalaver - You might have already, but you can send Jaegoor a private message if he's not seeing your question here. He's definitely popping in here from time to time but I don't know how regularly he checks the forum. A private message will trigger an email notification for him.
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Stals Descens Offline Have fun! Posts: 181 Olympia Gender:	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1456 - Jun 7^th, 2025 at 11:45am I haven't. I feel like sending a DM without invitation is a bit of an overstep, especially with some of the more skilled or experienced members.
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IronGoober Interfector Viris Spurii Offline ...and now, No. 1, the larch... Posts: 1901 California Gender:	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1457 - Jun 7^th, 2025 at 12:28pm Nah man. It's not overstepping. That's why all of us are part of this forum, is to share experiences and help others enjoy this niche sport.
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Anarion Novicius Offline desert dweller Posts: 7 Imperial, California	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1458 - Nov 21^st, 2025 at 7:14pm Recommendations for a DIY target? Wasn’t able to find a thread on this, but I was wondering what people do for backyard sling setups. I was thinking something along the lines of baseball catcher nets, as my yard has other houses/roads just beyond a short fence.
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joe_meadmaker Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Ice is Cool! Posts: 3763 PA, USA	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1459 - Nov 21^st, 2025 at 8:26pm Yep, that would work. A golf net works well too. If you want something with a more custom (larger) size, you can also buy just the netting and hang it up on poles or however you wanted to set things up.
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Anarion Novicius Offline desert dweller Posts: 7 Imperial, California	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1460 - Nov 21^st, 2025 at 8:41pm Golf net! That’s what I was looking for. 10’x10’ for around $25 bucks doesn’t seem bad. Thanks, Joe.
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Reply #1461 - Nov 22^nd, 2025 at 8:47am

I want to bring up the accuracy with sidearm throwing styles. I think that the result of a consistent throw is a well oriented projectile going in a certain direction with a certain speed. Here is my question:
Does anyone track his/her progression in throwing with a consitent speed?
I tried it and found out that my speed (not maximum speed) is not as consistent as I thought it is. I tried to sling at 30 m/s and had a hard time to keep it in the 28 to 32 m/s range.

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Reply #1462 - Nov 22^nd, 2025 at 11:38am

Anarion wrote on Nov 21^st, 2025 at 7:14pm:

Recommendations for a DIY target?

For getting some repetitions in I also have a net in the backyard. I use a "trailer net", but not because I think it is the best, but because it was the cheapest I could find. It is not very stretchy, so a springy mounting helps to absorb the impact.

Here I try to sling with consistant speed. But don´t be intimidated by the numbers on the radar. The display is set to kph.

https://youtu.be/w_c_zPjrFIA

... and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had ... (1.Samuel 17,40)

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Reply #1463 - Nov 22^nd, 2025 at 8:05pm

This is an interesting concept, I've never monitored my speed for throwing over a long set, only for max speed. It usually varies about 5 m/s when going for max. I'm not sure how close I'd be in a target session. I'll see if I can do the same and get some numbers.

I wonder what speeds the recent champion of the cupa del mundo, Raul Lopera would observe? I bet he would have very consistent speed.

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Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 14148 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1464 - Nov 23^rd, 2025 at 12:00pm Slinging at a consistent speed would absolutely affect one's accuracy. Odd that we've pretty much ignored that concept.
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joe_meadmaker Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Ice is Cool! Posts: 3763 PA, USA	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1465 - Nov 23^rd, 2025 at 2:08pm This is a great topic. Probably worthy of it's own post in the Maths board if we start getting some numbers. I'm curious about a drop in speed over a long session as well. Not just consistency, but over a session of 100 shots would it be common to see a drop in velocity? I would think.
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FloatingFlint Junior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 77 Germany Gender:	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1466 - Nov 24^th, 2025 at 6:27am I will provide a nice graph (with some numbers) as soon as the topic is moved to the Maths board.
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CrazyBrave333 Descens Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 239 Australia Gender:	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1467 - Nov 25^th, 2025 at 6:54pm I have a kumihimo disk and some 1mm kevlar thread - am gonna do a 12 strand round braid (crossing fingers) to make a sling with a Peruvian style sort of pouch. Is there a rule of thumb or ratio about how much cord you need when braiding to allow for the bends? eg for every 1 inch of braid have 2 inches per strand?
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Reply #1468 - Nov 26^th, 2025 at 12:42am

That is an excellent question. And strangely very difficult to answer. There are so many variables. The thickness of the cord, the number of strands, the type of braid, the stretch of the cord, is the braid being puled very tight or not.

Double the length is certainly a safe bet. Likely more than you need. Most of the slings I do have 16 strands, but are doubled up in an 8 strand braid (makes it really easy to drop strands when tapering). I usually measure out for double the length, but always end up having plenty to spare. I just finished a sling and had about 3 ft extra at the end.

I've looked online for this kind of thing before, and see a lot of 1.5X recommendations. I know double the length will probably give you plenty of extra (if you have the cordage to spare). Probably somewhere in between is a better mark. I'm always just worried about running out too early, so intentionally go too long.

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Beach bob Tiro Offline Slinging rocks!! Posts: 47 Australia Gender:	Re: ASK QUESTIONS HERE Reply #1469 - Dec 16^th, 2025 at 7:46pm what do they say when you hit the board on a balearic target? i know hitting the center is a diana but i have no clue what they say for the board. it sounds kind of like "quatro" or something.
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