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Hi from Scotland.
May 30th, 2021 at 12:10pm
 
Hi everyone, I just recently became interested in slinging after seeing someone do it on TV.
I have acquired a sling and have begun practising. I'm not very good at the moment, I can barely use the sling let alone hit a target but I'm sure I'll improve over time.
I like this website and forum, they are answering all my questions and I have watched some slinging videos on YouTube.
Thank you for this fabulous source of information. 😁
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Re: Hi from Scotland.
Reply #1 - May 30th, 2021 at 1:32pm
 
we do have a few members north of the border.

welcome to the forum Smiley
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Reply #2 - May 30th, 2021 at 1:42pm
 
Welcome from Finland! Cheesy You've definitely found the right place. Pretty much everything you could ever want to know can be found here.
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Reply #3 - May 30th, 2021 at 6:26pm
 
Welcome from down under
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Reply #4 - May 30th, 2021 at 11:01pm
 
Welcome from Pennsylvania, USA!
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Reply #5 - May 31st, 2021 at 2:42pm
 
Welcome from the great north
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Reply #6 - May 31st, 2021 at 2:57pm
 
Welcome! What did you see on tv that included slinging?
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Reply #7 - May 31st, 2021 at 7:22pm
 
Howdy from North Texas.
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Reply #8 - Jun 1st, 2021 at 10:53am
 
SerKraus wrote on May 31st, 2021 at 2:57pm:
Welcome! What did you see on tv that included slinging?


I'll second that - missed the reference.
What did you see ?
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Reply #9 - Jun 2nd, 2021 at 1:07pm
 
Welcome TravisB.  The main thing is to get your projectile moving forward.  After that you're on your way.
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Reply #10 - Jun 4th, 2021 at 7:52pm
 
Howdy from South Texas!
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Reply #11 - Jun 5th, 2021 at 6:34am
 
Spent a couple of years there near Dunoon, courtesy of the Navy. Ciamar a tha thu?
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Reply #12 - Jun 6th, 2021 at 4:01am
 
Welcome! We look forward to hearing from you! Pics and Videos especially are loved around here.  Smiley
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Reply #13 - Jun 12th, 2021 at 2:20pm
 
Thanks for the nice welcome guys, I appreciate it.
The thing I seen on TV was a documentary about ancient weapons. The guy was demonstrating a few different slings like the one with the stick and one that looked like 3 bits of rope tied together with balls on the ends but I was amazed at the power he was able to sling rocks with and it was then I decided to give it a try.
I've been practicing quite a bit lately and I am getting better, I still need to improve though.  Undecided
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Reply #14 - Jun 12th, 2021 at 3:52pm
 
Ah the the stand will have been a Bolas. Those are also super fun Cheesy The stick and sling is a staff sling. Also incredibly fun!
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You are a great guy Kick but also slightly scary at times. - Morphy
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