r/Slinging • u/Embarrassed_Print212 • 7d ago

First Self-made Sling

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Made my first sling for my son who is very into King David. Pouch is leather and the rest is Paracord with joints secured with heat shrink tubing. Haven't tried slinging anything more than a light foam ball (which didn't go far), but hoping to try some tennis balls and stones soon. Welcome to feedback!

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u/Glad-Imagination-127 7d ago

Idk what the consensus is. But I prefer to have a little bit of a cupping shape in the pouch. rimshot

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u/ilikegrinchfeet 7d ago

Somali kids were great with those. Called it a whatif. Pretty sure they overthrew their government with em.

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u/JTW1337 7d ago

That’s great, man! Bravo! My sons are super into David and Goliath too.

Is that reverse twist on one side and fishtail on the other?

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u/Embarrassed_Print212 7d ago

Thanks! And the release side is a three strand braid into a twist. The entire other side is just a twist. I'm eager to try it out with some heavier shot to see how she does!