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Description: Slinging.org hopes to rekindle interest in the sling, a simple, effective, and historically significant projectile weapon.

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When I first became interested in this fascinating weapon, I found little information online or in published material. I hope this website can be the definitive source for slinging related information and news. Of course, it needs a community of slingers to experiment and pass on their knowledge. With your help, I hope we can rekindle interest in this truly simple, effective, and historically significant weapon.

- Chris Harrison Founder, Slinging.org

The sling was likely mankind's first, true projectile weapon. It generally consists of two cords and a pouch. These cords are held in one hand and a projectile is placed in the pouch. The length of the sling provides greater mechanical advantage than one's arms. Projectiles can be slung over 1500 feet (450m) at speeds exceeding 250 miles per hour (400 kph). The sling is unique in that the movement of the weapon is merely an extension of the user’s body. The power and accuracy of the weapon is not by technol

slinging.org - Slinging,org

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