slings

[bush guy]

im just starting with the sling, what style of throw is best for a begginner, right now im learning on a greek style throw.

ps move if not in the right catagory

 

[thesilence]

Underhand seems to be what a lot of people start out with, personally I prefer overhand to give the projectile a line drive

 

[bush guy]

i just tried overhand it works well

 

[leaf and lightning]

http://slinging.org/index.php?page=advice-and-how-to-s

couple of the articles on that page helped me out when I was first learning... still cant hit a target(need a lot of practice), but the stones go in the general direction I want them to now, and I don't crack myself in the back of the head any more...

 

[D.K]

I made my first sling a few weeks ago with a piece of leather and some rope I had laying around. It sure does sling far, but my aim isnt very good yet. Ill have to check out slinging.org too.

 

[The Warrior]

I need to make one. Have always wanted to.

 

[sgtdesertstorm]

Started using a sling when i was 12 , 36 years later I have to say I was better with one when I was 12-14 , I can remember , hitting a Chicken , a Cow ,, the family Dog and the rear window in a passing VW Beetle ,, without having to say it ,I didn't use one or sit down right for a few days . Once I earned (Taught by my Stepdad) Respect for it . I found that large marbles and River rocks flew true more than anything else I could find , but a steel Ball was KILLER .

 

[CarbonEvergreens]

I use a 3/4 Greek style throw. I am fairly accurate at it. lots of people start out with a helicopter style throw or an underhand throw though.

 

[BigBepf]

ihatchetjack's videos inspired me to try it.
It's a ton of fun, although i can't hit the broad side of a barn with it.