Saying 'what kind of idiot doesn't know about the Yellowstone supervolcano' is so much more boring than telling someone about the Yellowstone supervolcano for the first time.

Here's a thread to ask any kind of slinging related question. It can involve sling making, throwing, finding materials, etc. If the answer is out there and you can't find a thread about it, someone will be happy to answer your question on here. The purpose is to cut down on the number of duplicate threads on the forum by concentrating thre questions that don't involve discussion or debate into one place. Go on, be one of today's lucky few. Before you ask, check to see if there is already an answer here.

That's a tricky one, but chances are you are getting the 'round braid'. Note that you technically can't make a 'round braid' with a three strand braid. What you can do is make one braid rounder, and another one thin and flat.

I think it's easier to explain how to do a flat braid first, since it's a lot more obvious. The best way to learn this is to use something flat, like a ribbon, and tie a three strand braid. When you're doing it, your goal is to keep all ribbons as flat as possible. You'll find that the tighter you pull, the less flat it is. It might look like this



You can see how all the cords are just warped and shifted sideways, rather than tightly braided together. When braiding, you should be moving the outside strand in by sliding it sideways and keeping everything flat- no folds.

On the other hand, a round braid can be much tighter, and when braiding it should be up, bend/fold in.

I feel like this is very confusing, and I'll try to get a video up sometime.

Donnerschlag wrote on Jul 12^th, 2012 at 1:45pm:

No, it's a wide strap used to hold a gun to a baby and throw them both for long distances.

I have gone on line and have found nothing, except the one guy who used one, but he does not explain what it is.

The Only TSS is a sling for shotguns called "Total Shotgun Sling", and that is not what you guys are talking about.


wll

Dilyan's got it, TS3 or TSS is an abbreviation for a three strand sheep shank sling. Instructions can be found in the FAQ's. The Beginners Thread in the FAQ's has a glossary of slinging terms.

Since I don't know a name for this I could not search it, but by observation I see that many slings seem to be made with an extra wrap or whip or whatever another name might be on only one side of the pouch.  I haven't checked dozens but the 10 or so examples I found all seem to have this extra wrap on the release string side rather than on the fixed or loop end string side.  If I've described this well enough could someone explain why the asymmetry and, if it is important, why it does not show up on most all slings?

Thanks,
-namuh1

PS Thanks to Peaceful Jeffrey for the paracord sling design.  I've made one and it works quite well considering my newbie skill level.

Thank you, that makes perfect sense.

-namuh1

namuh1 wrote on Jul 18^th, 2012 at 1:08pm:



As the other guy said, it can help with longevity. If you make a 'simple braided sling' type finger loop with the 'folded over' cord and you have a leather pouch with holes. I will usually pull the cord through a bit and whip it rather than tie a knot at the pouch/cord transition. I prefer to whip with simple paracord/leather slings as well.