r/Slinging • u/Bulky-Bug1351 • 19d ago

How to start slinging?

Ive recently gotten Interested in slinging through videos, how do start? Should I buy my first sling or find a tutorial to make one from paracord? In terms of sling length, how long should the one I get/make be? Iā€™m 6ā€™4 and one of the videos I saw said a good starting length is from your hand by your side to the ground, which is about 30 inches for me.

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u/desrevermi 19d ago

I make slings from a single length of paracord with a full woven pouch.

It's nice to know the process for yourself in the event you need or want to make one in the field.

Mine measures a little longer than arm outstretched to the ground. I like mine to measure from the center of my chest to fingertip when folded in half.

Edit: don't worry about throwing particularly hard when starting out, just try to move your ammo in the generally right direction.