Thread: Any Slingers amongst us? No not Swingers! Get back to your closet you lot.

So do we have any Slingers out there. You blokes (and Ladies) will know who you are, but for those who have no idea of what I'm talking about, the best known example would be the fable of 'David and Goliath', with young David who slew the giant, Goliath, with nothing but a humble sling.
I've been getting into it a bit of late. I had done a bit a few years back, having made my first sling by round plaiting (braiding) leather. It works a treat, even back then. I've recently been looking into other methods of making them at this site here Slinging.org - Welcome to Slinging.org! and made myself another one in five minutes using a lengh of 1/4in sisal rope. I use this one to lob tennis balls around the yard for the dog. Gives him some exercise and me some more practice, as I've also discovered a few new ways to use the sling.
I'll post up a photo of my two slings tomorrow sometime. I think I am liking this simple weapon more and more, although I can see, like cut-throat razor use, it will take some practice to get good results.


Mick

That look's interesting. After reading the archery thread, I 've been thinking of getting back into it. Then when you consider the threads discussing ammo shortages, maybe we should be looking into the old school method of doing things, it works for shaving. I've got my flail just in case things start to get

Mick, I've never used a sling but after I clicked the link and reading a bit, I have a feeling I'll be making a sling this weekend lol

Made many out of leather as a kid,never new where the rock would go

I have a big spool of paracord in my bug out bag. I think I will try weaving that 5-strand paracord sling. It is a nice survival skill to have.

I used to be a fair shot with a good old fashioned sling shot as a kid. Maybe I should dig out some of my para cord and put a true sling together. Looks as if it could keep me out of trouble for a while.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I used to be a fair shot with a good old fashioned sling shot as a kid. Maybe I should dig out some of my para cord and put a true sling together. Looks as if it could keep me out of trouble for a while.

Or get you into trouble....how close are your neighbors and do they have any annoying pets?

You would be lucky to hit a pet at 20 yrds with a sling
I used to make them out of an old leather shoe tounge and leather boot laces.
I practiced for weeks to master the sling,was lucky to get a rock inside a 6 ft circle at 20 yrds against the side of our barn,is a very difficult art to master.I never did

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

I used to be a fair shot with a good old fashioned sling shot as a kid. Maybe I should dig out some of my para cord and put a true sling together. Looks as if it could keep me out of trouble for a while.

Actually that's what got me interested in the older sling. I was a good shot with my sling-shot (still am in fact), but I got sick of replacing the bands all the time. Using a Sling is a lot harder than using a Sling-shot. You've been warned . A sling is also easy enough to make, unlike bands for a sling-shot.


Mick

Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

Or get you into trouble....how close are your neighbors and do they have any annoying pets?

Now you are giving me ideas, you instigator.