Gorgeously crafted slings! I’ve made extremely similar ones modeled after those Egyptian slings and they’re hard work! And your accuracy is impressive! Keep up the good work, we slingers gotta stick together!
I've heard that by swinging the sling in front of the body on a figure 8 patter, and releasing the end from over the top in front of the shoulders general area will dramatically increase your aim! It's worth a shot!
Figure 8 is good ,but your aim can vary up and down. Side arm is just as good but accuracy can vary side to side.like they say "6 on one a half dozen on the other" what feels right is what you should use. And practice is the most important thing. This man is a very good slinger!!, just my 2 cents ,good slinging!!,
@@HistoricalWeapons get 2m of paracord and old leather belt, cut the paracord in half, cut two pieces of the belt each about 7in long and make holes on ends of them and then put the first ones hole is on top of the second ones hole, pull one piece of your paracord through both holes and make a knot so it holds together, then on the oposite side of your soon to be pouch put the second ones hole on top of the first ones(this will create cross split pouch, which works a bit like cupped pouch) and then tie it with the other piece of paracord. This will create a split/full pouch hybrid that is great for beginners. And all you have to do now is tie a loop at one end of your sling and them you tie your knot to hold on the other so that when you stretch your sling with the pouch in the middle the knot is right where the top of the loop is. This sling you can make in minutes, it's good for beginners and my friend even prefers it to other sling designs
Sling is the most fun all around weapon and game with friends. Fig 8 throw, sidearm, underhand, all fun, is like learnin to throw all over again, but with magic power behind it!
After months of slinging in the some spot i eventlly dug out a spot for my feet like a pitchers mound, improved my aim heeeaaaaps having good footing, thank you for the videos gave me a great pass time and Hobbie
I also share in your opinion regarding full woven/leather pouches concerning lead projectiles. Whilst split pouches can hold them, I do worry about getting lead fliers. I'd also assume you could 'shotgun' smaller projectiles for bird hunting. I have found that I generally prefer split woven pouches over both full pouches and split braided pouches, though. I have never really had many problems with them unless you use smaller spherical smooth projectiles (Clay balls or golf balls etcetera). I feel that a woven split pouch is a great compromise between having the ability to adapt to a wider range of projectile sizes as with a split braided pouch, but with the higher 'safety' of having a solid pouch (More surface area and thus grip on projectile). I have only ever had a few fliers with this type of pouch. With braided split pouches, I have occasionally had fliers go through the split, and I feel that I more frequently have rocks fly out.
@@thejackinati2759 I've never used a split woven pouch . I don't have the patience to weave just to get a split pouch. Braided split pouches have served me well for years, relatively fast to make, adaptable and light . But I got curious about the feeling of different designs and their differences in lifespan.
@@Acroballistics I have found that I am terrible when it comes to weaving full pouches, mainly when it comes to shaping them up. However, I can do narrow strips of weaving quite well. I may eventually try my hands out making a Hawaiian sling (Ma'a), because it is a full pouch sling that doesn't have much shaping at all, so even an oaf like me could probably make one. TL;DR, I suck at weaving.
@@Acroballistics Great, Looking forward to seeing it. I already bought the book "Andean Sling Braids: New Designs for Textile Artists" but will be good to see how others are doing it.
a solid pouch(leather or woven pouch) sling is usually easier to load when you are a beginner. the other aspects like thickness, stiffness and length will depend on what goals you want to achieve first, like reach 100m+ or sling at close range with heavy stones for accuracy
@@Acroballistics I would like to reach practical accuracy (enough to hunt at short range) and nothing over 100m with regular size ammo. Do you recommend a certain length? I usually use the loaded sling as a measure, when loaded and held at my side i want the pouch at least 1” off the ground so it doesn’t hit the ground when whirling, even though usually i do an over the head counter clockwise twirl
I know I’m late but thank you for showing us that even experienced slingers mess up 90 percent of the time. Really encourages newer and even intermediate slingers that you’re not hitting it every shot
Not sure if there's a historical context for it, but ever consider making a "floating" pouch that using a needle-binding technique and a simple chained loop construction such as the Coptic stitch? And by "floating" I mean the ends of the pouch section aren't covered by the weave, it's free to slide up and down the sides of the split in the middle by a small bit. (However once it finds its center it may tend to stay there.) Just make it rectangular so that it forms a square over the projectile when it folds in half over it. I find that this seems fairly easy (and perhaps simpler) to make, since there's no worrying about getting warp and weft correct as you would with the usual weaving technique.
@@Acroballistics Something like this: imgur.com/a/vXV7C4X The pouch is woven over the string, but a bit free to move where it goes over the sides. Chain-stitched to start similar to crochet, but unlike crochet nalbinding has the end go through the loop so any pulling on the free end only tightens it. Coptic stitch is rather easy as you're looping over crossings on previous row. Loop over edges to anchor it to the sling when stitching the reversal. If having it "float" may cause some problems, it'd also be relatively easy to drop stitches to taper it and close the ends to anchor it all the way as you'd usually see on the pouch of most slings. A bit new to this myself, so eventually making some improvements as I go along. (Oddly enough I have less twist making a twisted cord than a braided one. No pic of that one yet. I think I have some issue balancing tension that I don't have with the twist wrap.)
interesting design. I have no experience on crocheting . I would expect completely different characteristics from that sling design . the split is big enough that the projectile would probably go through it.
@@HipposHateWater Exactly what I was thinking. The exaggerated motion of the whole body is a disservice. Stand on the spot and throw with your arm. No need to jump and step and lift the back leg up. And no need to throw with all your power. It's about consistency and accuracy.
Gorgeously crafted slings! I’ve made extremely similar ones modeled after those Egyptian slings and they’re hard work! And your accuracy is impressive! Keep up the good work, we slingers gotta stick together!
The Egyptians certainly did have a unique diamond-shaped pouch.
I've heard that by swinging the sling in front of the body on a figure 8 patter, and releasing the end from over the top in front of the shoulders general area will dramatically increase your aim! It's worth a shot!
Did you try?
Figure 8 is good ,but your aim can vary up and down. Side arm is just as good but accuracy can vary side to side.like they say "6 on one a half dozen on the other" what feels right is what you should use. And practice is the most important thing. This man is a very good slinger!!, just my 2 cents ,good slinging!!,
Rock On brother! The sling is so unassumingly deadly eh? And man, a leg length.... wow, the speed, power and distance, downright scary.
As a historical weapons addict, that is the sexiest slings I've ever seen thanks for the eye candy
What do you recommend to buy a beginner sling
Historical Archery I recommend you learn to make one instead. They’re ridiculously easy to make.
@@HistoricalWeapons get 2m of paracord and old leather belt, cut the paracord in half, cut two pieces of the belt each about 7in long and make holes on ends of them and then put the first ones hole is on top of the second ones hole, pull one piece of your paracord through both holes and make a knot so it holds together, then on the oposite side of your soon to be pouch put the second ones hole on top of the first ones(this will create cross split pouch, which works a bit like cupped pouch) and then tie it with the other piece of paracord. This will create a split/full pouch hybrid that is great for beginners. And all you have to do now is tie a loop at one end of your sling and them you tie your knot to hold on the other so that when you stretch your sling with the pouch in the middle the knot is right where the top of the loop is. This sling you can make in minutes, it's good for beginners and my friend even prefers it to other sling designs
Sling is the most fun all around weapon and game with friends. Fig 8 throw, sidearm, underhand, all fun, is like learnin to throw all over again, but with magic power behind it!
After months of slinging in the some spot i eventlly dug out a spot for my feet like a pitchers mound, improved my aim heeeaaaaps having good footing, thank you for the videos gave me a great pass time and Hobbie
I also share in your opinion regarding full woven/leather pouches concerning lead projectiles. Whilst split pouches can hold them, I do worry about getting lead fliers. I'd also assume you could 'shotgun' smaller projectiles for bird hunting.
I have found that I generally prefer split woven pouches over both full pouches and split braided pouches, though. I have never really had many problems with them unless you use smaller spherical smooth projectiles (Clay balls or golf balls etcetera). I feel that a woven split pouch is a great compromise between having the ability to adapt to a wider range of projectile sizes as with a split braided pouch, but with the higher 'safety' of having a solid pouch (More surface area and thus grip on projectile). I have only ever had a few fliers with this type of pouch. With braided split pouches, I have occasionally had fliers go through the split, and I feel that I more frequently have rocks fly out.
Oh, and I should really get around to making a Lahun style sling someday.
@@thejackinati2759 I've never used a split woven pouch . I don't have the patience to weave just to get a split pouch. Braided split pouches have served me well for years, relatively fast to make, adaptable and light . But I got curious about the feeling of different designs and their differences in lifespan.
@@Acroballistics I have found that I am terrible when it comes to weaving full pouches, mainly when it comes to shaping them up. However, I can do narrow strips of weaving quite well.
I may eventually try my hands out making a Hawaiian sling (Ma'a), because it is a full pouch sling that doesn't have much shaping at all, so even an oaf like me could probably make one.
TL;DR, I suck at weaving.
Can you please make a video on how to weave the sling?
working on it ; )
@@Acroballistics Great, Looking forward to seeing it. I already bought the book "Andean Sling Braids: New Designs for Textile Artists" but will be good to see how others are doing it.
What kind of rope twine or cordage u use to make egyptian sling?
In your opinion what type of sling is the best and easiest to learn on for beginners?
a solid pouch(leather or woven pouch) sling is usually easier to load when you are a beginner. the other aspects like thickness, stiffness and length will depend on what goals you want to achieve first, like reach 100m+ or sling at close range with heavy stones for accuracy
@@Acroballistics I would like to reach practical accuracy (enough to hunt at short range) and nothing over 100m with regular size ammo. Do you recommend a certain length? I usually use the loaded sling as a measure, when loaded and held at my side i want the pouch at least 1” off the ground so it doesn’t hit the ground when whirling, even though usually i do an over the head counter clockwise twirl
@@MrRugercat45 for small game I guess even hand throws could work...
60-75cm sling would be a good length for your needs
@@Acroballistics 60-75cm overall length correct?
@@MrRugercat45 from centre of pouch to release knot
Any idea where I could buy some of these? I have five grandchildren.
you should take a look at etsy www.etsy.com/search?q=egyptian+sling&ref=search_bar
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I know I’m late but thank you for showing us that even experienced slingers mess up 90 percent of the time. Really encourages newer and even intermediate slingers that you’re not hitting it every shot
Not sure if there's a historical context for it, but ever consider making a "floating" pouch that using a needle-binding technique and a simple chained loop construction such as the Coptic stitch? And by "floating" I mean the ends of the pouch section aren't covered by the weave, it's free to slide up and down the sides of the split in the middle by a small bit. (However once it finds its center it may tend to stay there.) Just make it rectangular so that it forms a square over the projectile when it folds in half over it. I find that this seems fairly easy (and perhaps simpler) to make, since there's no worrying about getting warp and weft correct as you would with the usual weaving technique.
I don't think I get the design. The pouch is a rectangular sliding on a split pouch and the rectangular is knitted?
@@Acroballistics Something like this: imgur.com/a/vXV7C4X
The pouch is woven over the string, but a bit free to move where it goes over the sides. Chain-stitched to start similar to crochet, but unlike crochet nalbinding has the end go through the loop so any pulling on the free end only tightens it. Coptic stitch is rather easy as you're looping over crossings on previous row. Loop over edges to anchor it to the sling when stitching the reversal.
If having it "float" may cause some problems, it'd also be relatively easy to drop stitches to taper it and close the ends to anchor it all the way as you'd usually see on the pouch of most slings.
A bit new to this myself, so eventually making some improvements as I go along. (Oddly enough I have less twist making a twisted cord than a braided one. No pic of that one yet. I think I have some issue balancing tension that I don't have with the twist wrap.)
interesting design. I have no experience on crocheting . I would expect completely different characteristics from that sling design . the split is big enough that the projectile would probably go through it.
Hi, do you sell them
www.etsy.com/shop/AcroCrafts the design on etsy is with a more flexible and slightly bigger pouch
Nice slings and slinging :)
I hate those late releases, especially when they are not caused by bad timing. You're a good slinger though, doing it with real force
Awesome details in your vid man👍
I really laughed at 3:25
It's always the casual lobs that hit, lol
@@HipposHateWater Exactly what I was thinking. The exaggerated motion of the whole body is a disservice. Stand on the spot and throw with your arm. No need to jump and step and lift the back leg up. And no need to throw with all your power. It's about consistency and accuracy.
Nice😎👍
good slings to throw lead bullets... hahahaaa!!!😈
Relax....you get better control when you don't try to kill it every time!
Buenas no se sí tu entiendes mi idioma soy Hondureño.
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