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@@IronGoober hey thanks Goober I’m hoping to get more stuff out soon I feel like I haven’t been very active lately

@@ComicsOdyssey those are lacrosse balls

Hoplites more often wore linen armour, I wonder what that would do

In general, most people nowadays cant really imagine how crazy that would be. Even worse, imagine invading mountainous terrain, you hear a distant crack echoing through them mountains-someone slung a rock, you dont know who or where, all you know is that they did it. You now have to wait for the rock to hit you with so much force that it would easily kill you. The time period between the sound of the sonic crack and the impact of the stone have to be the most terrifying thing ever. Antiquity was metal.

@@Capitaine-Rex thank you and those are rawhide dog treats. Just soak them in water until they’re soft enough to work with and they stiffen up again when dry

@@slingsvstheworld2866 thanks you i have a last question what is the scale of the shield ?

@@Capitaine-Rex the sheets of wood used are 48in tall by 36in wide

@@slingsvstheworld2866 okay thank’s you

@@Capitaine-Rex your welcome

I knew it!

Then again in those days... NOTHING to do, watch sheep and otherwise do NOTHING, no music, no phones, no distractions and just a bunch of rocks laying around to play around with while watching sheep... One could see how a person could get extremely accurate during those conditions. Just got into slinging (and currently have a sore shoulder because it's fun as shit) and it's very addicting. I do/did (am older so don't practice the same way anymore) a different but in a way similar hobby that takes a LOT of practice (basics simple but endlessly complicated if you want to. Don't want to out the hobby though as I'd likely out myself along with it) that I also got addicted to; guess just that personality type. Was likely among the world's absolute best for a period of ten years or so; big enough community that practices hard so it's not THAT easy to accomplish. Best compliment I ever received for it was from a different practicioner, doing something related but not exactly the same, watching me during practice and coming up and just randomly opening with "you must be from a very shitty little town with absolutely zero stuff to do right?". I, somewhat confused, go "yeah how'd ya know?" and he goes "you don't get as good as that if you've got better things to do; I myself am also from a shitty little town with nothing to do". Idk... May sound like a direct insult to just shit on my hometown but that was beautiful to me ("real recognize real") and don't think I'll ever forget it. Sheer boredom = random skills. David lived and breathed boredom for sure. 😛

@@SicketMog Bahahahaha!!!!! 🤣 That small town cred is so relatable man!

Thank you and no problem at all 1 - I don’t know the diameter of the tires because they’re my brothers, but they are made for a Miata if that helps. To be honest it didn’t mater much to me. In the video I learned from, the guy used some sort of large drum which I would’ve preferred to use because the tires flex as you tighten the straps. Might be hard to see but the shield was a slightly misshapen because of it 2 - I left it a week because I went out of town but that’s a bit longer than needed, just check it after 2 days and make sure it’s totally dry

3 - I think any decent wood glue should work. I like titebond 2 and Elmer’s wood glue max

4 - I hosed it down for about 2 min on each side to get it completely soaked 5 - I never got a chance to paint it so I don’t know but you can definitely use canvas because the instructions I followed called for either canvas or linen

@@slingsvstheworld2866 Wow! Thanks for all the help. I need this because this is a project that's not easy. I'm trying to source myself a barrel because my tyres are too small.

@@XxKINGatLIFExX I believe in you man I made lots of mistakes with my first one and only got it right the second time. For the boss I do recommend something stronger than the small screws I used because it popped off of the shield after taking its first hit with a rock th-cam.com/video/TOBAHeB2iWM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=y0am7y_qgMmFgVGb This is the video I followed

Hell no, ruins the drama

mace

except thz bec de corbin and all war picks designed to do exactly that...

He is assuming all armor is properly tempered and thick enough

war pick, maul, poleaxe

U don't need to penetrate the armor, A few good concussion strike can incapacitate a heavily armored person.

must have been terrifying to see, with lots of cracks going around 😬

Just got my Kevlar sling from Acroballistics. Its incredible. Beautifully made, and his videos show you the reasons for his designs. Very well thought out. They come from Greece. I just ordered three more in differing lengths. I'm hooked.

@@saladdays180s9 thank you, ill check it out

Lead bullets are easier to use because they have a standardized weight and size. Plus, you can have them printed with things like "catch", and "ouch!".

​@@The_Practical_Daydreamerthey fly better because of density

The goal was to simply debilitate, which is all the armor shots need to do, present blunt force impact to the chest. Even with that armor you're going to get knocked down sooner or later. the Spanish report it would bust internal organs even with their steel breastplates. Had enough force to kill a horse outright and were only marginally less powerful than their gunpowder weapons.

also, in war you have to be able to get the wide side of a barn...you don't need accuracy

Sensationalism? Medieval weapons are obviously never going to stand up against their modern counterparts (lethal or non lethal) but when looked at in an historical context, slings must have been an amazingly useful weapon. Cheap, easy to equip and carry. Then when you consider it might have taken this guy a few days to dial in the accuracy and power then compare that to soldiers who spent YEARS training and using this weapon it shouldn't be hard to appreciate the sling and its impact on the battlefields of the ancient past. Nice demonstration thank you.

“Name 3 songs by shepherd’s sling”

This man asking the real questions.

they been at it awhile, i’ve heard

I hear they get a lot of knee injuries though.