AncientCraftwork
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#1 When I use a sidearm style, and I have the fingerloop grip or any grip that has the retention cord exit from the fingers, done correctly, upon release the release cord is above the retention cord and this gives me a right-turning spiral spin.
#2 But when I throw sidearm, and instead place the release cord under the retention cord on release, which I can achieve when both the cords exit from the hand in the same place, I get a left-turning spiral spin. This method you have the retention cord running on the inside of your hand with a wrist loop or fingerloop turned inwards.
I've seen Guam slingers sling like this, and it was probably popular in other cultures as well. But I wonder if it worth exploring more.
I tried slinging like this today, but felt a little less accurate. The wrist action is a little different. The pouch seems to angle more or less on itself. I am not sure it is worse or better. Overall the release felt a little dirtier, but it probably can work if you practice enough, I think it was a popular way to sling with some primitive cultures, although I think I will stick with convential grip #1
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