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I'm afraid I have to disagree with that. My staff sling experience is pretty limited. I've only worked with 4 or 5 staff slings. But I've found that the length of the sling is much more important for distance because that's what controls the angle of release (for the most part). As far as speed is concerned, it's only about how fast you can get the staff moving forward. Regardless of whether it's long or short, the faster it's moving, the faster the projectile is moving. So the optimum staff length will be different for everyone based on strength, height, etc. Something else to mention is the staff in this video wasn't built for high speed or distance. It was made to throw large and heavy projectiles. If you haven't seen the pumpkin video, I recommend it: ua-cam.com/video/a7gtLZcyFSE/v-deo.html. That video shows exactly what this staff sling was made to do, and it did it very well. Another point on the staff length, if a staff is a little too long for the projectile you're slinging, you can just choke up on it a bit. I actually do that in the pumpkin video. If you have any data on the 50 to 60 inch staff claim, I would be happy to see it. But in my experience, there are a lot more variables to account for than just the staff length.

Thanks man! Cheers! 👍

That would certainly be possible. Although I don't think that would really add any power because the power stroke would still basically be the same. For this test I wanted to start from a stationary position. Basically the "locked and loaded" version of a sling to see how fast I could get projectiles moving.

I really like it. Now I will say that I wouldn't complain if it was 20g lighter. But what can you do!? 🤣

I have a friend with a plasma cutter. There's some more details and some closer camera angles in this video: ua-cam.com/video/RItYY76EWBM/v-deo.html. You'd have to pay for materials, shipping, etc., but if you're interested in one, let me know. We can figure out what the cost would be.

Awesome! I hope you like it. And looking forward to seeing you in the OSC!

Thanks man!

Thanks man! And I agree 100%. I was thinking about upper arm though.

The distance was measured with a measuring wheel, so the distances posted in the video are accurate. Yes, the sling can absolutely be a distance weapon. That's not what's happening in this video though. This video is target slinging. If I wanted to go for max distance with an ice ball as a projectile, I'd probably go with a slightly longer sling. Ice also isn't the best option for a distance slinging projectile. Ice isn't very dense. I know several guys who can sling stones over the 300 meter mark. It's not something I really do though.

100%!

It was surprising. The ding is more pronounced on video than it was hearing it in person.

Thanks! Some good thoughts to consider the next time I have to rebuild that thing.

Hey Joe, After rewatching the video, I think the issue is the spacers, which could be transferring the energy from the plate into the backstop, thereby reducing vibration and resonance. Try removing the spacers and free floating the plate or using a compression spring in place of the spacers you have now if you feel the spacers are necessary. You want to create enough of a gap between the plate and the backstop so that is secure but promotes the plate to vibrate more freely. If that doesn't work, the issue could be the plate thickness. Thinner plate are easier to vibrate and therefore make more noise.

@@doloinc The spacers are the same ones I used with the other plate (the pizza pan). It's a wooden spacer sandwiched between two pieces of (thick, soft) leather. I think you're right that a thinner plate will ring out louder. I like this one too much though. It's never coming off. 🤣 I'm going to paint it soon though and will play around with another spacing configuration when I put it back on. I don't have any springs handy or that would be a good thing to try. I might get rid of the wooden spacers and try several layers of a soft material. I have a bunch of denim around from old jeans. That might let it vibrate better.

The sling in this video wasn't a purchase. It was made by IronGoober: www.youtube.com/@IronGoober

I have seen guys use wooden projectiles from time to time, but it's pretty uncommon. I like ice because they're a consistent size and weight, and I don't have to go pick them up. Tennis balls are very popular as a reusable projectile. They're safe, cheap, and can be found anywhere. For something reusable and more solid, stones or metal glandes are mainly what you'll see guys using. I think wood could work. But the projectiles would still need to be made. And they would likely start to break after long-term use. Even short-term use if one took a bad hit off the target. Wood also (generally speaking) isn't that dense. So you'd probably need a pretty good sized projectile. It is an interesting idea. I'm just not sure if a wooden ball would be a better option than one of the alternatives.

Good call out. I meant to include some more specs in the intro but completely forgot. The plate is pretty massive. It's 1/4 inch think and right around 19 lb (8.6 kg). And yeah, I've had him slinging maybe 10 times or so over the past handful of years. He does have fun with it when he does it, but just doesn't have the interest to get into it regularly. Cheers man! 👍

Where do you buy yours from?

The ice balls are certainly brittle, but they can be deceptively tough too. It's not common, but I do have an occasional ice ball that hits my wooden target and bounces off with no damage. In this video the tray is bending so much that it's just really "catching" the ice ball. If I had the tray mounted so the edges couldn't move or break, I think the ice balls would have shattered. Either that, or I might have been able to break through the tray.

@@joe_meadmaker can you try making pykrete ice balls?

@@Амин-т4х I have. Making pykrete: ua-cam.com/video/8LPgBm1Zctc/v-deo.html Slinging pykrete: ua-cam.com/video/YYMmRjYG4iw/v-deo.html I've been meaning to do some pykrete testing again because I can sling a lot better now (the linked video is 3 years old). I don't really expect the results to be different. But I believe I'll be able to present the test better and add in some additional things.

Possibly. The overhand motion would certainly be familiar from other weapons. But I think the overhand throw is the best fit because it gives the longest distance to accelerate the projectile before release.

The esthetics to me, are that his ace would be behind his arm, with eyes poking over the hide; probably with some padding on his arm underneath, where the helmet would protect his head, leaving a very small target in his eyes, notice he's not swinging overhead, but his swinging would happen behind him, his hand and his arm which are his bread and butter on the field are protected, and also intentions hidden from a would be enemy awaiting to see a movement in order to telegraph or avoid, or raise his shield to defend himself. There's an entire story told just by the appearance, the stance, and everything about this tapestry on this vase, just by glance.

Agreed. A sling bullet or glande could easily break through. I think a stone would too with it being more dense than the ice.

You're probably right. The design of the sling came about because I was building something to fit the staff sling heads, which thread on to a broom handle. If I wasn't using those, I would have tried to find a branch or something (as you described). I do try to keep myself out of harms way as much as possible. Great story about the fibre glass rod. Definitely a versatile tool! "Any ways keep experimenting but maybe with a hard hat on." - Ha! I'm guessing you haven't seen my Stone vs. Shield video yet. 🤣 😉 It's here if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/XSp7AtQKoiQ/v-deo.html. Cheers man! 👍

@@joe_meadmaker I have just viewed your stone and shield video. Me personally would not like to be on the receiving end of a sling shot stone. When out with my staff sling I have seen stones shatter when hit with another stone. They appear to explode when they collide. I can’t use a normal sling one of my shoulders has been through major surgery and the other is about worn out. So the staff sling is kinder on my shoulders. Having said that I still shoot with recurve bow though just at targets in my back yard. Illegal here in the U K to hunt with bow and arrow. My latest project was modifying a Crosman 1377 pistol which I have had for several years. The seals needed replacing as it wasn’t holding air. I acquired an old Crosman co2 ratcatcher so when I had the 1377 apart to replace the valve seals fitted the .22 barrel breech and shoulder stock off the ratcatcher onto 1377, so it is now a mini rifle instead of a pistol. You know as I get older I appear to be getting younger and dafter.

I generally agree. The length of this staff sling ended up being what it was because of the length of the stave. I wasn't sure how long I would ultimately want it, so I basically kept the entire length. If there's some extra length, you can always choke up a bit. No argument either with a shorter sling giving a higher release angle. I did end up shortening the sling a little. The intention of this sling was to make this video: ua-cam.com/video/a7gtLZcyFSE/v-deo.html. Which I certainly recommend checking out if you haven't seen it yet. Cheers man! 👍