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ekstrafracar
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Fresh Slinger from the Balkans
Apr 9th, 2026 at 9:39am
 
Hello!

This is my first time posting on any forum like this, and I am really excited to join this community and try to contribute in ways I can. I think I saw like a Youtube video about slinging like a year ago, and now that I dropped out of college, I've found myself with an infinite amount of time to find new hobbies, and enjoy life in general. The college program was for material design, so I think that sling making corresponds with my "experience" (of half a semester) quite well. Speaking of, I've been experimenting with rigid fingerloops, the one in the image attached* is of one I've made of forged carbon, and it is very comfortable so far (if any experts have any ideas, suggestions or concerns, please let me know).

That's pretty much it, I'll try to post some updates or myb even previous failed or inferior designs I've gone through to make the loop/s.

Can't wait to improve my slinging and slingmaking skills, hopefully with the help of this forum Smiley.

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Reply #1 - Apr 9th, 2026 at 10:40pm
 
Welcome from Pennsylvania, USA!

My only concern with a rigid fingerloop is that a smooth surface rubbing on your finger will be more likely to cause blisters.  I haven't used one though, so that's just a guess.  If it's working for you though, that's what matters.
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Re: Fresh Slinger from the Balkans
Reply #2 - Apr 10th, 2026 at 2:26pm
 
Yo!  Welcome from New Jersey, USA!
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Reply #3 - Apr 10th, 2026 at 2:49pm
 
Hi! Sorry, I don't see the photo you attached... I tried different loop options. The hard ones are less convenient for me. I prefer medium-width ones that don't squeeze my finger too much. It's convenient for me when there are two loops on one finger. Then they can be adjusted and they will have good contact and give air to the finger for good ventilation.
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Reply #4 - Apr 10th, 2026 at 4:17pm
 
Oh sorry, I will send the image again, hopefully this time it works.
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And here is the link, in case the above image insert still doesn't work:
https://imglink.cc/cdn/Ymj5n-Pl-I.jpg
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