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Slings before and after
Aug 1^st, 2023 at 1:56am

I’ve got a bit of an idea for a thread, apologies if it’s been done before…

So basically said, it would consist of before and after pictures of our slings. Main reason being, it’s cool!

These things we love, use, train with, create, maintain and also break; they all tell a story. I think it would be really neat seeing the useage of our favourite slings.

A helpful benefit of doing this, is people can see firsthand how certain materials hold up, what to expect with use and so forth. I’ve noticed that quite a few people still are unsure on material properties (including myself). It could be a place for people to reference a certain type of sling construction they are interested in.

You could share how often you use the sling, how you made it, what ammo you use with it etc…

It would be great to see, and quite informative at the same time. I know some of you long time slingers must have put a good amount of wear on your slings in the past!

Only thing i feel is kinda wrong with it, is that it’s similar to the already established “pics of slings and slinging” 500 pages of epicness that’s already there! Just an idea folks. Lemme know what you think

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Yfir Descens Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 127 Sydney Gender:	Re: Slings before and after Reply #1 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 6:57am I like this idea, we can compare how different slings wear over time. Could be useful!
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Eino Senior Member Offline Projecting stones with a cord-based device! Posts: 341	Re: Slings before and after Reply #2 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 8:11am Sounds great! Maybe in just over a decade or so this will be 500 pages of epicness, too...
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2612 Australia Gender:	Re: Slings before and after Reply #3 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 12:24pm Kevlar seatbelt. Over 100,000 shots Including fire balls
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blargslap Descens Offline Amicia Approves! Posts: 116 New Zealand Gender:	Re: Slings before and after Reply #4 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 5:37pm Mersa! Yes! That’s fantastic, that sling looks like a trooper- what discoloured it? Soot? Dirt? Both? Kevlar must be so damn tough, is it easy to work? Exactly what I had in mind. Thanks
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Mersa Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Druid Posts: 2612 Australia Gender:	Re: Slings before and after Reply #5 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 6:01pm Yeah just wax, dirt , dog slobber, salt water, fire , the list goes on and on
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blargslap Descens Offline Amicia Approves! Posts: 116 New Zealand Gender:	Re: Slings before and after Reply #6 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 7:44pm Mersa wrote on Aug 1^st, 2023 at 6:01pm: Yeah just wax, dirt , dog slobber, salt water, fire , the list goes on and on Awesome. Nuff said
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joe_meadmaker Slinging.org Administrator Offline Slinging Ice is Cool! Posts: 3099 PA, USA	Re: Slings before and after Reply #7 - Aug 1^st, 2023 at 10:27pm I have one to put in for this. I'll have to try to find a 'before' picture though. I know I had one at one point. Not sure if I still do.
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Morphy Slinging.org Moderator Offline Checkmate Posts: 8102	Re: Slings before and after Reply #8 - Aug 2^nd, 2023 at 6:04am This is one of those ideas thats so good Im surprised no ones thought of it before. I have one somewhere around here. Finding it may present a problem. Ill see what I can do.
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blargslap Descens Offline Amicia Approves! Posts: 116 New Zealand Gender:	Re: Slings before and after Reply #9 - Aug 2^nd, 2023 at 8:31am I need to put some more shots on my Jute sling, I know it looks far different now already ahha I’m excited to see what people post !
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Re: Slings before and after
Reply #10 - Aug 2^nd, 2023 at 1:40pm

I think I’m goingto retire my favorite tennis ball sling after 3 1/2 years and ~30,000 shots fired. The leather is getting too stiff and it doesn’t release cleanly like it used to. I’ve replaced the cords and finger loop, and the eyelet on the retention side. The pouch has been soaked and dried over and over. It’s been left in pockets in the laundry, and even soaked in a swimming pool. It’s been a very good sling!

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blargslap Descens Offline Amicia Approves! Posts: 116 New Zealand Gender:	Re: Slings before and after Reply #11 - Aug 2^nd, 2023 at 5:44pm Nooc, that’s awesome! Great story to go with it too. Interesting how much the leather stretches around the eyes. I thought it would have pretty much eliminated it, especially if it’s just a T ball chucker!
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Eino Senior Member Offline Projecting stones with a cord-based device! Posts: 341	Re: Slings before and after Reply #12 - Aug 2^nd, 2023 at 7:16pm Those are some well-used slings, Mersa and Nooc!
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Re: Slings before and after
Reply #13 - Aug 3^rd, 2023 at 10:05am

blargslap wrote on Aug 2^nd, 2023 at 5:44pm:

Nooc, that’s awesome! Great story to go with it too. Interesting how much the leather stretches around the eyes. I thought it would have pretty much eliminated it, especially if it’s just a T ball chucker!

Wet tennis balls can easily weigh 80g, and leather does all sorts of things when it gets wet. My sling gets soaked regularly:
https://instagram.com/p/Cve6vJfORQH/

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“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: Slings before and after
Reply #14 - Aug 3^rd, 2023 at 5:38pm

NooneOfConsequence wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2023 at 10:05am:

blargslap wrote on Aug 2^nd, 2023 at 5:44pm:

Nooc, that’s awesome! Great story to go with it too. Interesting how much the leather stretches around the eyes. I thought it would have pretty much eliminated it, especially if it’s just a T ball chucker!

Wet tennis balls can easily weigh 80g, and leather does all sorts of things when it gets wet. My sling gets soaked regularly:
https://instagram.com/p/Cve6vJfORQH/

Admittedly I did not realise they got so heavy when they are wet. I’ll have to try lobbing some one day! Very true about leather doing weird stuff when it’s wet. All in all though looks like it’s served you well haha Grin

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