There seems to be a whole bunch of challenge-related stuff coming in lately, but I have another one.  I was sent this link by my friend who plays a lot of disc golf, https://youtu.be/J-td1obxYa4.  He hasn't tried it himself yet, but he's planning to as soon as weather allows.  Basically you stand 10 feet (approximately 3 m) from the basket (or target) and take your shot.  Every time you make it, you back up another 10 feet.  You keep going for 1 hour and see how far away you can get.

I think this would translate to slinging quite well.  Again, with all the challenges we already have on the horizon, and with everyone currently needing to stay home, this might be one for a little while down the road.  But it's definitely something I'm going to try.

Maybe we'll call that Level 2. 

Nice stuff joe.
Is your range also your yard?

Done mine I only went to 30 feet. I didn't have much time, it was darn windy and I don't have all that much space on the range and it still be safe to sling rocks. Oh and also I did terribly 10 and 20 were fine but 30 took ages. I'll get the video done today hopefully.

I think I'll try again sometime soon and move the log I use to hold up the pan beforehand (not looking forward to that... it weighs a ton). That should give me some more space.

Mersa wrote on Apr 7^th, 2020 at 12:10am:

Thanks!  And yes.  I have just over an acre of ground.  So the upper part of my yard is a little over 200 feet across.  It's a pain to keep the grass mowed, but I love having the space for slinging, bow shooting, etc.


Kick wrote on Apr 7^th, 2020 at 5:15am:

I wasn't expecting someone else to have a go at this so soon.  Awesome!  I can't wait to see that video.


Sarosh wrote on Apr 7^th, 2020 at 5:23am:

That's probably what I'll do.  I'll likely go through the shorter distances to warm up and get in the swing of things.  Then just pick up where I left off for the actual recording.  I do hope to tighten things up the next time.  I had so many throws that were off to the left.


JudoP wrote on Apr 7^th, 2020 at 6:30am:

I do feel very lucky that social distancing hasn't affected my slinging at all.  Because I literally just walk outside.  As with everyone, if you ever find yourself in the States and near western Pennsylvania, you're welcome to come sling at my house any time!

Mersa wrote on Apr 7^th, 2020 at 7:03pm:

That's a pretty sweet idea.  I'd have to do a little practicing first.  I didn't do much bow shooting at all last year.  None so far this year either.  It's on the list now though.  As soon as I get the sling done.

I remember you mentioning that book before in another topic.  It peaked my interest so I jumped online and bought a copy.  I haven't read it yet, but I really need to pull it out and do that.

I completely agree, this feels like a great practice technique.  It has a similarity with something else I like to do.  I have my target somewhere in the yard, and constantly move around to different positions.  There are never two shots/throws in a row from the same position.