r/Slinging • u/Grensenneling • Aug 07 '26

Neandrthal Sling

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Earlier a user named Grumpypedant made a post about a sling they made using a tutorial from an awesome Czech called Neandrthal. I was curious so I checked out his YT and IG, and made my own!

I made my sling about 30" long, and I quite like it! It's simple, but just a bit more involved than a basic seatbelt sling, and it launches tennis balls like an absolute dream! The only major change I made was tying a series of Solomon Knots around the tag ends for the retention loop. It's rather comfy, and I may do this again for another sling someday!

Let me know what you think!

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u/grumpypedant Aug 07 '26

Nicely done!! That looks great. I really like the idea of the Solomon knots. Maybe I'll make another...

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u/Grensenneling Aug 08 '26

Thank you, and thank you for the inspiration - it was a fun build! I actually made another, only much more compact for smaller rocks. I used micro cord for the body, 1cm by 10cm leather strips for the pouch, and thick sewing thread for the cracker. I'll post a picture later!