Is there a possibility of a video demonstrating the different lengths of slings available as well as a showing of accuracy and power from shortest to longest?
Good idea, thanks. I can see how that will be helpful and will add it to the list. It could be difficult to properly demonstrate the power attribute. As a personal rule of thumb, I see a 10-20% power difference between the 3 standard lengths based on distance results. As for accuracy, there is a difference and I think it is measurable but one thing to note is that when you are on target, you are on target regardless of length. But when you miss, it is by a wider margin with a longer sling. Slinging style might be the more important consideration in sling length. I regularly use two styles, the figure 8 and the balearic. So if I only carry one sling it is the 27-inch as a good all-arounder for styles. If I only threw with the balearic style then I would favor the shorter end of the spectrum. While the figure 8 seems more adaptable to sling length than balearic, the nature of the figure 8 style (mechanics) takes greater advantage of longer slings.
@@panslings makes sense! I’ve been watching many UA-camrs and their ways and their breakdowns of slinging and the physics behind it all. It’s very fascinating to get each slingers inputs along with the slings they use. Very cool hobby and great content from those in the community!
There are a lot of variables to account for but in general shorter slings (24 inches or less) can be powerful at various ranges but seem to excel at targets 30 meters or less. They are also great for heavier projectiles. If you put a fist-sized stone in a 32" sling you're going to feel the strain of those forces more than the forces generated with the same stone in a 22" sling.
Is there a possibility of a video demonstrating the different lengths of slings available as well as a showing of accuracy and power from shortest to longest?
Good idea, thanks. I can see how that will be helpful and will add it to the list. It could be difficult to properly demonstrate the power attribute. As a personal rule of thumb, I see a 10-20% power difference between the 3 standard lengths based on distance results. As for accuracy, there is a difference and I think it is measurable but one thing to note is that when you are on target, you are on target regardless of length. But when you miss, it is by a wider margin with a longer sling. Slinging style might be the more important consideration in sling length. I regularly use two styles, the figure 8 and the balearic. So if I only carry one sling it is the 27-inch as a good all-arounder for styles. If I only threw with the balearic style then I would favor the shorter end of the spectrum. While the figure 8 seems more adaptable to sling length than balearic, the nature of the figure 8 style (mechanics) takes greater advantage of longer slings.
@@panslings makes sense! I’ve been watching many UA-camrs and their ways and their breakdowns of slinging and the physics behind it all. It’s very fascinating to get each slingers inputs along with the slings they use. Very cool hobby and great content from those in the community!
I’m sold.
I’m assuming I’m doing something wrong but mine doesn’t crack when I throw it.
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Someone said that the shorter sling is for targets that are closer. What are your thoughts?
There are a lot of variables to account for but in general shorter slings (24 inches or less) can be powerful at various ranges but seem to excel at targets 30 meters or less. They are also great for heavier projectiles. If you put a fist-sized stone in a 32" sling you're going to feel the strain of those forces more than the forces generated with the same stone in a 22" sling.
@@panslings Thank you