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JazzCat

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New slinger from St. Louis, MO
Feb 16^th, 2022 at 8:30pm

Hey all, good to be here!

I got into slinging in December 2021 and was hooked immediately. It started with making a staff sling for my friend to play fetch with his new dog; after realizing how much fun it was I made one for myself too... and then an Aussie seatbelt sling, and then a butterfly pouch sling, and then a TS3 sling!

This forum is undoubtedly the biggest contributor to my interest; I find new inspiration here every day. I hope to continue to learn and practice more, and give back to the community if I come up with anything. I'm currently fiddling with a Y-pouch staff sling using a steel O-ring as a release loop to reduce friction and improve launch consistency. It often swings down into my knuckles after firing, but a captive release system should fix that.

Happy slinging

- JazzCat

Projectiles lost so far: 10

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joe_meadmaker Slinging.org Administrator Online Slinging Ice is Cool! Posts: 2482 PA, USA	Re: New slinger from St. Louis, MO Reply #1 - Feb 16^th, 2022 at 9:55pm Welcome from Pennsylvania! Sounds like you've got quite a bit of experience packed into a couple months.
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2491 Australia Gender:	Re: New slinger from St. Louis, MO Reply #2 - Feb 17^th, 2022 at 4:42am Welcome from down under
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StaffSlinger Senior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 409 Florida	Howdy... Reply #3 - Feb 17^th, 2022 at 7:19pm ...from Fort Myers, Florida, on the edge of the Everglades .
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Rat Man Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 13384 New Jersey, USA Gender:	Re: New slinger from St. Louis, MO Reply #4 - Feb 19^th, 2022 at 5:48pm Welcome from South Jersey!
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IcedFlame Descens Offline Victory through discipline Posts: 108 MN	Re: New slinger from St. Louis, MO Reply #5 - Feb 20^th, 2022 at 7:18pm Welcome from Minnesota!
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Re: New slinger from St. Louis, MO
Reply #6 - Mar 14^th, 2022 at 12:34pm

Howdy from Texas!

“My final hour is at hand. We face an enemy more numerous and cunning than the world has yet seen. Remember your training, and do not fear the hordes of Judas. I, without sin, shall cast the first stone. That will be your sign to attack! But you shall not fight this unholy enemy with stones. No! RAZOR GLANDES! Aim for the eyes! May the Lord have mercy, for we shall show none!“ -Jesus the Noodler

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Re: New slinger from Albany, Western Australia
Reply #7 - Mar 16^th, 2022 at 4:16am

Thanks for the add! I have David Morningstar to thank for my interest become obsession due to his videos ‘How to make and use the staff sling (fustibalus)’, and then ‘How to sling like a Balearic slinger.’
There are many other instructional videos, but you Sir, you teach like my long ago professional fire arms instructors, to the point that your instruction accompanies all the slings I have made and given away to all my friends - birthdays, or even just because. Thank you.
On the other hand, my wife is not as impressed with you as I once again interrupt a walk to either pick up a nice hefty boondy or sling the same far into Princess Royal Harbour for that entirely satisfying big ‘sploosh’. All the best.

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Re: New slinger from St. Louis, MO
Reply #8 - Mar 18^th, 2022 at 9:36am

Lol yeah David's been making slinging videos for well over a decade.
I'm even in some of them or at the other end with the camera.

He's got really good at it Thumbs Up

The how to sling Balearic is still the funniest video I've ever seen, as well as being one of the best instructional videos out there

Definitely a good place to start your new obsession. Thumbs Up

Do All things with Honour and Generosity: Regret Nothing, Envy None, Apologise Seldom and Bow your head to No One - works for me

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