Slings..No, not that kind

ndbilly

July 06, 2002 07:51

If there is a place in this cyberuniverse where someone might know something about this topic, it has to be here.

Slings as in David and Goliath. Always been intrigued. One of the oldest weapons in the world, etc. Any tips on where to find info, particularly on techniques for use. Tried www but got a meager response. Help much appreciated.

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  Nighthawk

  July 06, 2002 08:06

  The Bible is the best place to learn about it.As far as becoming good with it.It would take lots of practice.I sam 17:49 is the scripture of how David smote Goliath.
  
  
  Hope that can be of some help!!
  
  Rugster

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  tccox

  July 06, 2002 09:46

  All you have to do is grab any Arab kid on the West bank and he can show you how to use the sling. If you will watch the news when all the kids are throwing rocks at the Israeli's, there will be several using a sling. Tom
  
  Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who dont.

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  modoc

  July 06, 2002 13:52

  Grab an old pair of boots with a long tongue.Cut it out,tie leather boot lace to each end of tongue.Tie one of the lace end to your wrist the other goes between your index finger and thumb.Load the sling with a small pebble.Make one giant ark with the sling,just before you reach straight away center,release the loose end and if you are on target the pebble will impact your target.The reason I suggested a pebble as it is difficult to get the timing down.I hit myself more than anything else at first.With MUCH practice I can manage fair success.You will know when it is safe to move up to a stone.Don't push it..
  
  BILL
  KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY.BUT NOT HOT.....

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  woodsrunner

  July 07, 2002 14:17

  There is a guy named Larry Dean Olsen who wrote a book titled "Outdoor Survival Skills". I can't find my copy but I believe it is covered in there. Interesting book if you can find it. He teaches a survival course where he takes you for a walk in the Utah desert for a week with empty pockets. You learn to live like a cave man.
  
  Here's another guy to try.
  www.bulletproofprimitivesupply.com
  This site covers sling shots not slings, but if you shot him an email, I bet you get a response.
  
  Woods
  
  How big a boy are ya?

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  ndbilly

  July 08, 2002 10:10

  Thanks, all.

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  Norman Dog

  July 08, 2002 12:25

  Check it out: http://www.stoneslings.com/use.html
  http://www.sonic.net/~quine/sling.html
  
  Reality bites, but it's real.
  
  WOOF.
  
  Edited by - Norman Dog on 07/08/2002 16:38:28

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