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Tigger32 Tiro Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 17	Looking for a lightweight sling May 5^th, 2023 at 10:04pm I have a collection of paracord and jute slings but they're kind of bulky and heavy unless I make them shorter, anyone on here selling a sling made made out of something lightweight? Maybe Dyneema or nylon? I noticed when the sling is lighter I can get greater distances and time my shots better.
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2643 Australia Gender:	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #1 - May 7^th, 2023 at 7:26pm What exactly are you looking for, I might have enough materials left to make a dyneema cord seatbelt sling , weights around 15g so it’s super lightweight. But also you could make one easily enough. Where are you located (postage costs)
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StaffSlinger Senior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 479 Florida	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #2 - May 8^th, 2023 at 4:55pm What Mersa said. What kind of ammo are you slinging? I make lightweight slings with bamboo or flax yarn braided cords and thin leather for slinging golfballs.
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StaffSlinger Senior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 479 Florida	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #3 - May 8^th, 2023 at 6:58pm What Mersa said. What kind of ammo are you slinging? I make lightweight slings with bamboo or flax yarn braided cords and thin leather for slinging golfballs.
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Re: Looking for a lightweight sling
Reply #4 - May 11^th, 2023 at 2:24am

Mersa wrote on May 7^th, 2023 at 7:26pm:

What exactly are you looking for, I might have enough materials left to make a dyneema cord seatbelt sling , weights around 15g so it’s super lightweight. But also you could make one easily enough.
Where are you located (postage costs)

That sounds like a fun and unique sling for sure! I live in Omaha Nebraska. Do you have an etsy store?

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Tigger32 Tiro Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 17	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #5 - May 11^th, 2023 at 2:26am StaffSlinger wrote on May 8^th, 2023 at 6:58pm: What Mersa said. What kind of ammo are you slinging? I make lightweight slings with bamboo or flax yarn braided cords and thin leather for slinging golfballs. I usually sling run of the mill abandoned landscaping stones, and sometimes the lighter weight gravel chunks.
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2643 Australia Gender:	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #6 - May 11^th, 2023 at 12:22pm Postage will probably blow the cost out and you’ll be better off building your own than me sending you one. Try out one of acroballistics slings on Etsy or ryansoldtimevisions , for a seatbelt style.
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Tigger32 Tiro Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 17	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #7 - May 11^th, 2023 at 7:33pm Mersa wrote on May 11^th, 2023 at 12:22pm: Postage will probably blow the cost out and you’ll be better off building your own than me sending you one. Try out one of acroballistics slings on Etsy or ryansoldtimevisions , for a seatbelt style. What type and diameter, dyneema do you use?
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2643 Australia Gender:	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #8 - May 12^th, 2023 at 1:21am For distance slings I go as thin as I can without sacrificing the use , really thin will tangle lots . Probably around 1-2mm For target slings I like 2-5mm depending on the exact size and style of sling . What exactly is the intention of the sling I can suggest differently depending on usage.
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Re: Looking for a lightweight sling
Reply #9 - May 12^th, 2023 at 10:35pm

Mersa wrote on May 12^th, 2023 at 1:21am:

For distance slings I go as thin as I can without sacrificing the use , really thin will tangle lots .
Probably around 1-2mm

For target slings I like 2-5mm depending on the exact size and style of sling .

What exactly is the intention of the sling I can suggest differently depending on usage.

I just noticed for me that lighter weight slings have a cleaner release. My preferred length of a sling is about 32 inches from knot to the pouch. Imo it's the perfect balance of length and accuracy.

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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2643 Australia Gender:	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #10 - May 13^th, 2023 at 7:36pm I’d go for a 3mm cord at that length for a balanced sling . 2mm dyneema for ultralight. 3/4” webbing strips cut at 7” long. Times 2 . And make a seatbelt sling . Or purchase one of the slings I mentioned above.
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Reply #11 - May 14^th, 2023 at 1:20pm

Mersa wrote on May 13^th, 2023 at 7:36pm:

I’d go for a 3mm cord at that length for a balanced sling . 2mm dyneema for ultralight.
3/4” webbing strips cut at 7” long. Times 2 . And make a seatbelt sling .

Or purchase one of the slings I mentioned above.

The 3mm, just a single length of cord by itself or should I braid them?

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IronGoober Interfector Viris Spurii Offline ...and now, No. 1, the larch... Posts: 1834 California Gender:	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #12 - May 14^th, 2023 at 10:06pm "Zing It Throwline" is good stuff. 2.2mm diameter. "3mm Robline Dyneema Mini Spool" is another. You don't NEED dyneema, but it is good stuff. Otherwise, just grab some garden twine (sisal) and do a 4 strand round braid for your cords, that makes a pretty lightweight and strong sling too.
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StaffSlinger Senior Member Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 479 Florida	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #13 - May 14^th, 2023 at 10:51pm Butcher's twine.
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2643 Australia Gender:	Re: Looking for a lightweight sling Reply #14 - May 16^th, 2023 at 2:53pm I like 3mm by itself. If you’re gonna braid dyneema it’s better to use a slightly smaller diameter. Speargun line (dyneema) Throwline (dyneema) Kevlar and technora is also nice fibers Also really like a polyester sheath on dyneema core . There’s plenty of options.
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