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Reply #45 - Jun 5th, 2013 at 12:08am
 

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Reply #46 - Jun 6th, 2013 at 6:19pm
 
Thanks, Aussie, for this sling, and for helpful tips on how to sling better-- avoid the "forward topple". You even helped me devise a trianing programme !
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Reply #47 - Jun 6th, 2013 at 8:56pm
 
Aussie was a great guy and very knowledgeable about slinging. Whenever I had a question about the physics aspects behind slinging,  he was always the first person's opinion I would seek out and generally the one which I regarded highest.  Anyone as selfless as Aussie has surely gone on to a better place, but he will be sorely missed.
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Reply #48 - Jun 16th, 2013 at 1:09pm
 
I feel so sad....................


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Reply #49 - Jun 16th, 2013 at 6:23pm
 
Damn, that sucks.

RIP buddy, you'll be missed. Prayers and thoughts with his family  Cry
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Reply #50 - Jun 18th, 2013 at 6:06pm
 
RIP Aussie, I will remember you everytime I use your sling.
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Reply #51 - Jun 22nd, 2013 at 3:37pm
 
Just found the letter Ludwik joined with the slings. Nice, courteous, to the point, and lovely. An image of the man.
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Reply #52 - Jun 23rd, 2013 at 6:39pm
 
I have read this and I feel shocked and very sad. I don't know what to say.

All my thoughts with his family and friends.
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Reply #53 - Jun 24th, 2013 at 2:24pm
 
Oh wow--I didn't even realize this section was added!

I may not have been particularly close to Aussie, but I was still greatly saddened by news of his passing. He definitely did have an impact on not only my slinging, but the education of many others both directly and indirectly. His Aussie slings and seatbelt slings alone were a huge help with introducing new people to the art.

I still have several Aussie pouches--one of which is my third most used sling, and at 5 years old, is by far my oldest still in continual use. The seatbelt sling remains my all-around favorite non-braided sling design, rivaling even my love for braided slings: and that's saying a lot. Not only is it tough as nails, easy to make, and smooth as silk on the release, but it can also look really classy as well.

He has been a tremendous help with reintroducing the modern world to the art of the sling, and will be missed greatly. Here's to you, Ludek. *toasts with whiskey*
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Reply #54 - Jun 24th, 2013 at 4:23pm
 
RIP Aussie. I popped back into the forum today, and noticed so many new and better changes. Unfortunately, this wasn't one of them.
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Reply #55 - Jun 28th, 2013 at 10:17pm
 
This is... not something I expected to see.  Farewell, Aussie- you were a fine chap.  Ever since I first stumbled onto this site I admired your kindness, I always did look up to you...
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Reply #56 - Jul 4th, 2013 at 9:56am
 
I have one of his earlier sling pouches and had the honor to speak with him on the phone when I visited Sydney (he lives in Melbune).
So sad to hear the news. He'll certainly be missed. I told him I'll be showing my grand children his sling pouch one day. I intend to keep my promise. RIP
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Reply #57 - Jul 9th, 2013 at 9:22pm
 
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Reply #58 - Aug 11th, 2013 at 1:45am
 
I had 2 of Aussiesling's pouches. I was thrilled that he sent them most of the way around the world, just for free. I gave one to a friend, and the other I kept, and made my own sling from. The pouch is numbered #201.

Just from that simple pouch, and Aussie's charity, I learned a lot about slinging. In fact the pouches I make now are direct (but not as good) copies of his...because they work.

I will miss him here. I hope and pray The Lord watches over his family.
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Re: Remembering Aussie
Reply #59 - Aug 23rd, 2013 at 9:49am
 
bought 100 used tennisballs for aussie-sling-practice yesterday and today (after not checking the forum for some time) i read about this... Sad

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