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The Achaean slingers from Aegium, Patra and Dyme are described by Livy as better than the Balearic slingers. I try to give some answers on their techniques and practices based on the Latin text that survived. #slinging

Sling for slinging rocks. How to make a reverse twist split pouch sling from sisal cord. A simple and functional design. The starting material is sisal 3mm thickness. #slinging

A new suggestion for the kestros dart design and use. I'd like to read your opinions on this. The qasr ibrim bolts are dated later than the mention of kestros by Polybius and could possibly be a developed version of kestros among other things... Videos on the previous design: ruclips.net/video/dGQ5rCKfLis/видео.html ruclips.net/video/tq_HMFBCcFg/видео.html ruclips.net/video/Z9gGK1hchB8/видео.ht...

An exploration of the different settings of the ballista. Spring twist, arm length and draw length in relation to speed. The bowstring is attached to the arms in the common way. in this video max speed was 75m/s

On their conquests the Romans recruited local mercenary slingers. The Balearics and the Achaeans were two people renowned for their skill with the sling. In the video you can get an idea of their effect on the receiving end.

Ballista Development through History

Projectile Trajectory- Lift and Spin Drift -External Ballistics of Slings

Projectile Drag - Sling Aerodynamics

Lead Ribbon Ammo Slinging

Bow to Early Ancient Artillery

Sling Torsion - Internal Ballistics of the Sling

Slinging Pirouette Style Headshot 35m

Ancient Javelin

Scorpion Torsion Ballista and Crossbow

The way ancients slung - Slinging Greek style

the balearic experience

Sling Hit 175m (574ft)

Sling 150m 492ft

How to make a Splice Sling

The development of a sling - LP 4

Hitting a Tennis Ball at 32m

Kestros Dart Slinging

The Hook Sling

short javelin ballistics- fins in the middle

Sling hit 100m 328feet

Sling hit 100m jagged stone

Snowball Slinging

Slinger Against an Archery Target 100m

Can Concrete Whistle?