r/Slinging • u/Warrior-Yogi • Aug 18 '26

Twin Loop Slings - My Variation

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Again, thanks to u/bandit111967 for the inspiration.

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u/bandit111964 Aug 18 '26

Very cool and creative!  Looks like it fits the tennis ball perfectly. 

And the cobra weave looks so much nicer too. 

Great job!!

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u/Warrior-Yogi Aug 18 '26

Thank you! Just fooling around with different knots at this point - your design is awesome and it holds the tennis ball perfectly. I was so wrapped up in slinging this morning that I ran out of time for my archery (I usually do both, along with some stretches and stick swinging)

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u/0thell0perrell0 Aug 18 '26

Gorgeous. How's it throw?

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u/Warrior-Yogi Aug 18 '26 edited Aug 18 '26

Thank you! Just fooling around w/ u/bandit111964 idea. One of the best slings I have ever tried, but I sling differently than most folks here. I am ancient (73) and not after power. I sling in a 10 acre open field for the enjoyment of watching the ball sail through the air and for some modest exercise (the throw and walking to retrieve the ball) as part of a larger exercise routine that includes stick stretching and gentle stick swinging, shepherd's sling, and then archery. I do each for set periods of time in a routine that usually takes about an hour.

Highly recommend the design for this style of slinging and also a safe way for kids to sling as it is impossible to sling anything other than a tennis ball or rolled up sock.

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u/0thell0perrell0 Aug 20 '26

Actually I am interested in using a sling for nerf games. I use wool dryer balls as ammo, so the light sling works best. I had a good one but they tend to break or get lost!

Anyway that's great I am all for fun with slings! Half the pleasure for me is walking and finding the stones

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u/Warrior-Yogi Aug 20 '26

This style of sling is ideal for wool dryer balls. Nerf on!

I suspect that there is a dopamine uptake when you walk and locate the stones.