I bought a sling and some second hand golf balls and joined the local archery club so I could use their range for practice. It surprised the hell out of how many or the young kids at the club would line up asking to be shown how to use it
Goliath probably thought he would get shaken and miss, reason he took his helmet off was more than likely pride. I would find it unlikely that Goliath didn't know what this weapon of war could do.
Refreshing my memory on the sheperd sling, going to make myself and my son one. I always preferred the helicopter method also but liked practicing other throwing styles to at least be familiar with the feel. For a person who becomes proficient with the sheperds sling it is a deadly weapon that cost nothing to make or is inexpensive to buy, its lightweight and ammunition can be gathered as a guy hikes. Thanks for the video, as always i enjoy your take on these things. Take care
I am new about this new tool. The road of home made sling shoots, lead me to the Shepard's sling. I made a leather split pocket and leather strings... Boy the first week everybody was running for cover... One month down the road I just love it. I live in a town called Dahab, South Sinai, Red Sea Egypt. All my stones are granite stones tumbled with the waves Thanks for your video..
The action is just like pitching a baseball. You should make your own sling. Cheap and easy with just about any available material. My first pouch, fifty years ago was made from a piece of inner tube, no one else at that time knew how to do it.
If you're buying shepherd slings, you should be making them aswell. It's cheap and easy to do. Parachord is 5 dollars for 200 feet. You can make upward of a dozen of them with 1 roll of 550. I've made a few, and they work fantastic. Keep it simple and learn how to be fully self-sufficient with your weapon.
Rome used slingers as part of the auxiliary in their legions they would cast lead bullets to use. and also used staff slings (i used 1 before alot of fun). they were very lightly armed and had no armor. but they were very effective.
Hey I just got my Paracord sling in my hands and came across your video. (Not related)Thanks I am already learning by watching! Haven't even broke a window yet !
Thank you so much for your time a GREAT informative video. Just got my sling and I'm going to get my bag of stones. Ck + idea. Excited for the journey.
I made a couple of slings a few months ago and gave one a try out behind the auto shop at work and I found myself kinda stuck when I was spinning it over my head, LOL I was afraid to let it go because I wasn’t sure it would go where I wanted it to. Lots of open field in front of me but the shop and a tractor were behind me and to the right. I need to find a place where there’s nothing to worry about. Thanks for the video.
The only thing I managed to hit with a sling was the windscreen on my own van when the shot went behind me , about 30 years ago , never tried it again 🤣🤣🤣
Agreed, the history is fascinating stuff. Example a lead Roman sling stone was found in the UK. Think a small lead chicken egg in shape and size. The soldier who used it and presumably made it scratched into the surface "A sugarplum for you!" Essentially "A gift! But you won't like it", grim soldiers humor. A staff sling is easier to use because you rely on the cord slipping off of the end instead of timing your release of the cord. They can also toss heavier ammo because you're effectively adding four feet of arm via the stick. I'd hazard a guess that they are less accurate because you lack control of the release. Still, I'm surprised there's no record of them in warfare. You could get a few hundred people throwing in the right direction with an afternoon of practice. With the ability to throw fist sized rocks in volleys and the practically free nature of it, you'd think they would have seen more use.
Such an awesome thing for sure. I have thrown a couple of lead balls and it seems even more accurate. It’s just too expensive to do that. But in battle, heck yes lol. Total decimation
@@411Outdoors I always get the spelling wrong, but the Beleric slingers were the guys that impressed the Romans with their slinging and became Roman mercenaries for centuries after. They come from a small island in the Mediterranean, off the Spanish coast if I remember correctly and practice it to this day. You can find competitions on RUclips. The story goes that the islanders were literally naked herders when the Romans first landed on their island. They wove their slings from tall grass found all over the island and could field impressive numbers when under attack. The Romans realized pretty quickly that they would rather have them as allies than enemies.
I believe that any biconical piece of stone, ceramic or heavy metal can achieve the gargantuan distance of 550 meters. Sling ammo doesn't necessarily have to be made of tungsten carbide, depleted uranium or lead to achieve firing range comparable to a bow.
If you want to be impressed with your sling use lead barrel sinkers for ammo. We had a range finder and kept working around the shoreline on a lake. We were getting out to 200 yards Seriously!
The longer the sling the worse for your opponent. There is a video on youtube where dude breaks the sound speed barrier with a sling like this. I would not wanna charge agains baleric slingers as a roman infantryman
The Chamorro tribe in Guam were so adept that Portuguese settlers with guns were shaking in their boots. Biconical pieces of coral and fired clay are nothing to laugh about.
I bought a sling and some second hand golf balls and joined the local archery club so I could use their range for practice. It surprised the hell out of how many or the young kids at the club would line up asking to be shown how to use it
If you understand the force generated by a sling, you also understand that Goliath didn't have a chance. 😂
Goliath probably thought he would get shaken and miss, reason he took his helmet off was more than likely pride. I would find it unlikely that Goliath didn't know what this weapon of war could do.
Refreshing my memory on the sheperd sling, going to make myself and my son one. I always preferred the helicopter method also but liked practicing other throwing styles to at least be familiar with the feel. For a person who becomes proficient with the sheperds sling it is a deadly weapon that cost nothing to make or is inexpensive to buy, its lightweight and ammunition can be gathered as a guy hikes. Thanks for the video, as always i enjoy your take on these things. Take care
I am new about this new tool.
The road of home made sling shoots, lead me to the Shepard's sling.
I made a leather split pocket and leather strings...
Boy the first week everybody was running for cover...
One month down the road I just love it.
I live in a town called Dahab, South Sinai, Red Sea Egypt.
All my stones are granite stones tumbled with the waves
Thanks for your video..
Very cool!
Highly motivating video. I sense your enthusiasm for the skill. Good length too. Well done.
Thanks so much!🙂 I appreciate you watching my friend
The action is just like pitching a baseball. You should make your own sling. Cheap and easy with just about any available material. My first pouch, fifty years ago was made from a piece of inner tube, no one else at that time knew how to do it.
If you're buying shepherd slings, you should be making them aswell. It's cheap and easy to do. Parachord is 5 dollars for 200 feet. You can make upward of a dozen of them with 1 roll of 550. I've made a few, and they work fantastic. Keep it simple and learn how to be fully self-sufficient with your weapon.
I probably will make one at some point🙂👍
A lefty in another video is a very good slinger. Out of all the techniques he used, Greek and Byzantine are my favorite throws.
Your videos I am just now beginning to discover and they are invaluable to any outdoorsman including me. Thank you and righteous!
Very glad to hear! Thanks for watching 🙂
Rome used slingers as part of the auxiliary in their legions they would cast lead bullets to use. and also used staff slings (i used 1 before alot of fun). they were very lightly armed and had no armor. but they were very effective.
Good info!👍👍
Sling paintball would probably be awesome
Definitely 😂
That would be a sick video lol
Paintballs are pretty light for a sling…they do work well with slingshots though.
Hey I just got my Paracord sling in my hands and came across your video. (Not related)Thanks I am already learning by watching! Haven't even broke a window yet !
Rock on!
Could you paint/spray the rocks a luminous orange colour so that they are easier to collect in the foliage? Thanks for the video.
Very great idea
Good vid, mate!...... Nice one! 👍 🏴
Much appreciated my friend
Great video! I've never seen a better explanation of slinging. Convenient, since I just loaded up on slings.
Thanks so much! Enjoying your slinging time my friend.
Thank you so much for your time a GREAT informative video. Just got my sling and I'm going to get my bag of stones. Ck + idea. Excited for the journey.
Really mellow, cool guy. Great video. New fan, here.
Thank you!
I always love your videos brother- God bless 👍
You as well brother thanks so much!
I made a couple of slings a few months ago and gave one a try out behind the auto shop at work and I found myself kinda stuck when I was spinning it over my head, LOL I was afraid to let it go because I wasn’t sure it would go where I wanted it to. Lots of open field in front of me but the shop and a tractor were behind me and to the right. I need to find a place where there’s nothing to worry about. Thanks for the video.
Right one my friend and you are so welcome!
The only thing I managed to hit with a sling was the windscreen on my own van when the shot went behind me , about 30 years ago , never tried it again 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂
Amazing footage man, I've been seeking a nice tutorial per say..you got man! Awesome vid 🙂 keep it up
Thanks my friend! 🙂
Great video, I haven't spun a rock since I was a kid. I need to get back into it
I’m sure you’d rock it brother. No pun intended haha!
Superb advice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks my friend!
Great video brother! 👏👏 I have never used a Shepard sling. Your video is highly encouraging. Might give it a go 👊
Do it 🙂👍👍 you’ll be great at it. Thanks so much brother!
I like your style, friend.
Thanks so much! 🙂
i just need an open space. Looks like a lot of fun. Great video, man.
Thanks brother 🙂👊
Agreed, the history is fascinating stuff. Example a lead Roman sling stone was found in the UK. Think a small lead chicken egg in shape and size. The soldier who used it and presumably made it scratched into the surface "A sugarplum for you!" Essentially "A gift! But you won't like it", grim soldiers humor.
A staff sling is easier to use because you rely on the cord slipping off of the end instead of timing your release of the cord. They can also toss heavier ammo because you're effectively adding four feet of arm via the stick. I'd hazard a guess that they are less accurate because you lack control of the release. Still, I'm surprised there's no record of them in warfare. You could get a few hundred people throwing in the right direction with an afternoon of practice. With the ability to throw fist sized rocks in volleys and the practically free nature of it, you'd think they would have seen more use.
Such an awesome thing for sure. I have thrown a couple of lead balls and it seems even more accurate. It’s just too expensive to do that. But in battle, heck yes lol. Total decimation
@@411Outdoors I always get the spelling wrong, but the Beleric slingers were the guys that impressed the Romans with their slinging and became Roman mercenaries for centuries after. They come from a small island in the Mediterranean, off the Spanish coast if I remember correctly and practice it to this day. You can find competitions on RUclips. The story goes that the islanders were literally naked herders when the Romans first landed on their island. They wove their slings from tall grass found all over the island and could field impressive numbers when under attack. The Romans realized pretty quickly that they would rather have them as allies than enemies.
@@forksandspoons7272 yes i too saw some accounts on them, Rome used them in their auxiliary with their legions
Worked for King David.....
Virgil the Roman poet said people hunted deer with these!
Number one - consistant size and weight of ammo.
I believe that any biconical piece of stone, ceramic or heavy metal can achieve the gargantuan distance of 550 meters. Sling ammo doesn't necessarily have to be made of tungsten carbide, depleted uranium or lead to achieve firing range comparable to a bow.
I made a shepherd sling, but I can throw the ammo just as far, if not further with my arm.
David
Did you ever tried to build a bush craft shelter tried if you can
I have not but that is definitely future video for sure 🙂👍
I can think of a beach that has plenty of rocks for practice.
That will be fun!🙂
If you want to be impressed with your sling use lead barrel sinkers for ammo. We had a range finder and kept working around the shoreline on a lake. We were getting out to 200 yards Seriously!
I would absolutely love getting to where I can throw lead accurately
Throwing lead into a lake is a terrible idea. I don’t even use lead sinkers for fishing.
The longer the sling the worse for your opponent. There is a video on youtube where dude breaks the sound speed barrier with a sling like this.
I would not wanna charge agains baleric slingers as a roman infantryman
Truth!💯
The Chamorro tribe in Guam were so adept that Portuguese settlers with guns were shaking in their boots.
Biconical pieces of coral and fired clay are nothing to laugh about.
I broke a mirror! Almost fell on my dog😅
Underarm with one rotation.