I was the same till a few years ago. I got bored and made a sling, then started throwing rocks in the yard. I was almost immediately shocked by how devastating they can be! Football shapped lead shot is a true terror, but rocks are the cheap and easy ammo.
You have a pretty good technique. I am from Menorca in the north of the Balearic Islands and I have been slinging for more than 30 years. You should swing the sling a little more slowly, because you are not going to throw harder by swinging faster and another thing, large stones were thrown with the sling. medium and short, because throwing stones of 400-500 grams did not reach more than 50-80 meters. The Balearic Islands fought with Carthage and Rome for more than 200 years. Today it is a federated sport in the Balearic Islands.
Thank you my friend! It’s all been self taught through constant practice so I always welcome any insight from people who have trained a lifetime as you have, greatly appreciated…truly. Truly a devastating and under appreciated weapon
@@yallprettysusFaster slinging might not necessarily translate into exit velocity of the projectile, I presume. It's quite an interesting problem if we look at force transmission in rotational movement, but I presume it could be connected to mechanism of projectile release or ability to perfect force transmission during release ?
Thank you for recognizing and showing your appreciation for us viewers. My mom always said I was an enabler, I’ll happily enable you. Keep up the fun educational work.
You are most welcome, this would not be fun if I was just throwing it into the ether, but talking with everyone that has those similar niche interests is amazing
One way to up the damage would be to include strength bonus to the sling damage representing heavier slings and larger projectiles. A slinger with a decent strength and dex, say 16 each, would do +6 damage.
@@dashrendar5320 You are the first person I saw, who showed how good slings are and why they were actually used a lot in history. I've seen lots of documenatiers and I am sure some mentioned slings but they never showed the devastating effects. Since so few people talk about slings, having teachers like you who share and show informations about slings, is so valuable for the community!
Dash, I don't comment really, but I wanted to say that I enjoy your videos, and because of what you're doing, I'm looking to get into archery. Not the heavy war bows that you use, but something to get me outside and active more. Thanks for what you're doing!
That’s so amazing to hear! Archery is amazing regardless of draw weight. It’s an amazing pursuit and I truly appreciate you taking the time to write. Good luck on your journey 💪🏹
Thank you, my friend. I know there are much better slingers out there than me so just doing my best to try and show a small amount of the potential power.
What helped me massively to increase my projectile speed and accuracy, was all a lighter release cord with a good whip cracker. Your slings seem relatively beefy (well crafted, don't get me wrong) The whip crack tells you about your throwing power and helps to adjust the acceleration shortly before the release (in the last quarter of a second or so where the acceleration really happens / for the next throw of corse). Great content, please more of it.
Yeah, I have some other ones with thinner cord and a whip cracker. But I am practicing with them as I have not used them often so I’m working to get better with those before I do a video with them.
Your so welcome Dash, your channel is amazing. I've loved watching you enjoy what you do, being your self, whilst growing your channel. I'll watch for as long as you make them, love your work brother and everyone be safe and have fun 👍 😁
The sling is such an under rated weapon. I made one and learned to use it as a child. it's a nifty tool that is super easy to carry around. I always wanted to make a staff sling but never got around to it.
Lovely videos, i really enjoy watching you talk about ancient history/weapon facts, breaking stuff, nerding out and just having a good time! Much love and support, peace mate! ⚔️
Great stuff man. I'd love to see a follow up one day showing what lead shot can do. I'm also curious how much wearing heavy armor impacts the equation.
I would make these slings all the time as a kid because I was inspired by the story of David and Goliath, I still have a few slings, and I should probably go back to practicing with them.
when the armour fell down I was in the middle of taking a big sip of water, it was so funny and such a surprise that I spat it all over the floor. I just so happened to be right in front of my parents, they looked very concerned. 😂
Agreed. The slingers under the legend employment as axillary were said to out match other ranged units of the time. As far as ancient ranged infantry go's, the slinger is vary much under appreciated. Not to mention the stones they used as ammunition they drilled wholes into, so they whistle when in flight.
Yes, indeed, that was a brilliant, psychological tactic, just to unnerve the enemy. They didn’t provide as hard and impact, but their purpose was definitely just to break the spirits of opposing forces.
Outstanding video, that damage was devastating. I'd love to see a comparison between sling stones and lead projectiles, if surgeons were having to remove them from bodies that says a lot about their improved penetration.
Man, big rocks like that, and the pain they caused my elbow, is why I switched to the figure 8 method. But your arms look like they can probably handle more than mine, so good on ya.
So fun! I have started slinging with a simple one I made from chord and a YT tutorial. It's great, and makes me sore in muscles I have never been aware of.
I made 2 changes to my DnD campaign because of your videos. I added brigandine armor and most ranged weapons are based off of strength, not dexterity. Some puny little guy is not pull back a 165 lb war bow!
I myself as a DM changed the sling's damage die from a d4 to a d6. My logic is that a max damage hit should kill a commoner 100% of the time, a slinged stone to the head is not something you come back to tell tales from.
Slings are OP. I’m loving the European stuff but there’s already so much content on the web I would love to see some pre Spanish weapons from the Americas. God bless you and the fam.
Loving the sling content! I made a sling following a Todd's workshop tutorial so much fun to sling rocks about with my son though we spend more time finding suitable rocks in the wild 😅
Yeah age does make a difference my son is 15 though he’s nearly taken my head off a few times with wayward rocks whilst learning 😂 either way time spent doing this is better than sitting watching Netflix
I love you're videos dash. You've Inspired me to get all my weapons together, train and learn the sling and the bow. I'm having so much fun. Oh also try and sling a bochi ball haha that would be insane
Seeing the devastation of older weapons make me wonder if it is worth all the tech and society ills needed to make our more modern weapons. Overkill just to get over-match. Good shots! both with slings and camera angles.
This was excellent! You are improving greatly at filming your videos and it’s so cool to see why slings were so widely used! There is a book series called “the royal ranger” it’s the follow on series to “the rangers appreciate” and slings are used to great effect
The Balearic slingers were legendarily skilful, but in reality in battle it's going to be quantity has a quality all it's own thing, and that the Legionaries could provide. You're just going to be chucking a lot of rock into the air in a plunging arc - in a close formation if it doesn't hit a shield it's going to hit the head/shoulders/upper chest of someone, and - even if not a knockout punch - spoil their afternoon. Job done
getting into historical vids is creating some really fascinating conversations in my D&D group (like upgrading the AC of padded armor and calling it gambeson). I've been pushing to switch bows to be based off of strength and swords to be based off of dex (and after watching your videos, upping the damage of slings) but so far while my DM understands and agrees in principle is afraid to upset game balance
Another great video Dash! I enjoy these sling and projectile videos. Quick question.. when I was a kid, my dad made me a length of rope with 3 monkeys fist knots, one on each end, and one in the middle. I used to play with it a lot, throwing it at my dogs legs, my sisters legs. Anyway…. I don’t know what it was called, but have you ever thought of trying something like that out? Might me kinda cool. These sling videos reminds me of that fun piece of rope. Aloha 🤙🏽
Honestly made me appreciate this weapon way more. And the logistic of say romans to ve able to equip men with a sling is ridiculously simple. Compared to outfitting men with bows or crossbows, the cost, weight and production of a dling compared to a bow, let alone the ammo, is kind of insane. You obviously need to train a lot to be good at it, but same with archery. And strength doesnt seem to be as much of a limiter. At an age of low technology, slings are kind of terrifying. Super lethal, fits in a pocket, almost weightless and even practically unlimited ammo.
Where do you get these different slings? I tried making one a long time ago and failed horribly, but it still works pretty good keeping the swing gate closed.
Love your channel, I have been trying to get to warbow weight bows for a while and your channel got i me into slings as well, although they are waaay harder to shoot and also don't help with my shoulders problems (unlike the bows ) :(
Thanks so much man! Yeah they are brutal to try and learn haha, and I 100% have to ice my arm whenever I do a long day of slinging stones. It really can be quite taxing but good luck on your journey my friend!
I think the balearics sunk the roman ships by filling them with stones and overloading them. I don't know of the details though. Nice shots on that armor!
Yes it can fire several projectiles at once, but then a single projectile has much weaker impact and a lot less stopping power. In ancient times they used smaller lead shots with holes on them. They were launched multiple at once and the noise scared the enemy. Of course they made holes on bigger ammunition as well. I'm a big fan of whistling ammo and I make them out of clay. Dia 4-5mm hole is the best and I use allen key to "drill" it. Multiple shots at once with holes on them can be used as a terror weapon. Sling projectile is blunt and "slow" compared to modern bullets. So it will need a mass to gain momentum to be effective.
So, something to keep in mind: even if you use the oversized sling with a smaller stone, that stone is traveling faster and with more energy than when thrown with other slings....so in theory, you might end up with some dramatic results, maybe even penetration that you couldn't get with the larger stones.
Very true, thinner cord is also helpful as it helps to accelerate the projectile faster. And having shaped lead is the best as it has much more math in a smaller package. So I’m working on getting some shaped lead one day, which would create some really great results. I think.
I'd be curious to see how this fares against slightly modern metal helmets like say, a Soviet SSH-68 (which are pretty inexpensive if you're reading this, Dash)
Other than making it, where would a guy get a sling? Also any tips for aiming. Love the vids, made me get back I to archery, want to expand into slings.
I have been slinging for about a 1 1/2 year now this was a great video and I really enjoyed it. I have been using para-cord slings and would like to know what a good period correct sling would be. Thanks in advance.
I wonder if anyone thought of padded catcher mits for incoming stones? Can imagine the front line of Roman legions with a baseball mitt and spear in other.
I am happy to sponsor any content that adds awareness to the sling. It may be a humble weapon, it may have draw backs and weaknesses, but it is also amazing and important.
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Note to self when writing Dash Rendar character: add sling and stones to personal equipment because he is more than just a bendy stick boi
Dash has a special skill: his character comes equipped with 2 slings that don’t take up inventory space. And can make ammo out of almost anything
Wow.. just wow !! never took this weapon seriously until now..
It’s an absolute menace!! That’s for sure
I was the same till a few years ago. I got bored and made a sling, then started throwing rocks in the yard. I was almost immediately shocked by how devastating they can be! Football shapped lead shot is a true terror, but rocks are the cheap and easy ammo.
This things could break a roman helmet! Some people were able to use that so efficently that the stones hit with the power of a gun bullet!
You have a pretty good technique. I am from Menorca in the north of the Balearic Islands and I have been slinging for more than 30 years. You should swing the sling a little more slowly, because you are not going to throw harder by swinging faster and another thing, large stones were thrown with the sling. medium and short, because throwing stones of 400-500 grams did not reach more than 50-80 meters. The Balearic Islands fought with Carthage and Rome for more than 200 years. Today it is a federated sport in the Balearic Islands.
Thank you my friend! It’s all been self taught through constant practice so I always welcome any insight from people who have trained a lifetime as you have, greatly appreciated…truly. Truly a devastating and under appreciated weapon
Just out of curiosity. I am a physics nerd and my instict sais, faster=harder. How come your experience sais differently ?😊
@@yallprettysusFaster slinging might not necessarily translate into exit velocity of the projectile, I presume. It's quite an interesting problem if we look at force transmission in rotational movement, but I presume it could be connected to mechanism of projectile release or ability to perfect force transmission during release ?
@@yallprettysus Im pretty sure hes talking about the swings _before_ the last swing that actually launches the projectile.
Thank you for recognizing and showing your appreciation for us viewers. My mom always said I was an enabler, I’ll happily enable you. Keep up the fun educational work.
You are most welcome, this would not be fun if I was just throwing it into the ether, but talking with everyone that has those similar niche interests is amazing
My wife and I just watched this, and both our questions were, "In DnD, the sling only does 1d4 damage, why exactly?" It's brutal!
Dude it’s a travesty haha! I have defended the 1d4 a few times! Underpowered
My homebrew rule is that it still does 1d4 but it also imposes the stunned condition until the end of the slingers next turn.
One way to up the damage would be to include strength bonus to the sling damage representing heavier slings and larger projectiles. A slinger with a decent strength and dex, say 16 each, would do +6 damage.
@@chrisvickers7928 Yeah, that's a very good way to do things.
@@chrisvickers7928 I like that
When I saw the thumbnail and you have a sling with a HYGE stone in it, PLUS a sling around your head... i had to watch! LOL
Just found you fun entertaining and just plain awesome
Thanks so much my friend, so glad you enjoy it! It’s a blast to do
Thanks for giving slings the credit they deserve!
Happily! The slingers were naturally wayyyyy better than me but hope to give it a modicum of the credit that is due
@@dashrendar5320 You are the first person I saw, who showed how good slings are and why they were actually used a lot in history.
I've seen lots of documenatiers and I am sure some mentioned slings but they never showed the devastating effects.
Since so few people talk about slings, having teachers like you who share and show informations about slings, is so valuable for the community!
Awesome video man I can't wait for the next one I loved the shout out to other great TH-cam channels
Credit where credit is due 😁
Dash, I don't comment really, but I wanted to say that I enjoy your videos, and because of what you're doing, I'm looking to get into archery. Not the heavy war bows that you use, but something to get me outside and active more. Thanks for what you're doing!
That’s so amazing to hear! Archery is amazing regardless of draw weight. It’s an amazing pursuit and I truly appreciate you taking the time to write. Good luck on your journey 💪🏹
Passiona projects like this are what TH-cam is all about! Keep up the fantastic work.
Thank you my friend! It’s a blast and will do
Hi, best channel I have found by accident. Love your content!
Definitely educationally historic. Always entertained. Thanks.
Most welcome, happy you enjoyed it
Appreciate you spreading the word of slinging.
Thank you, my friend. I know there are much better slingers out there than me so just doing my best to try and show a small amount of the potential power.
What helped me massively to increase my projectile speed and accuracy, was all a lighter release cord with a good whip cracker. Your slings seem relatively beefy (well crafted, don't get me wrong) The whip crack tells you about your throwing power and helps to adjust the acceleration shortly before the release (in the last quarter of a second or so where the acceleration really happens / for the next throw of corse). Great content, please more of it.
Yeah, I have some other ones with thinner cord and a whip cracker. But I am practicing with them as I have not used them often so I’m working to get better with those before I do a video with them.
W on the angles with transitions
Hahaha thank you
Your so welcome Dash, your channel is amazing.
I've loved watching you enjoy what you do, being your self, whilst growing your channel.
I'll watch for as long as you make them, love your work brother and everyone be safe and have fun 👍 😁
You are very kind to say so! Thank you my friend
Thanks for making these videos.
You are most welcome, it’s an absolute joy to do and to share
Brrrp .... "and girls!" Hahahaha! Nice save. 😀
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You should try slinging with sinkers. I used to use rocks and marbles, but lead weights are amazing.
Everyone that has played total war Rome knows how op the sling was
Awesome video bud, I like the mix of action and history.
Thanks man! Appreciate it, it’s fun to split it up that way for me
Real life King David
The sling is such an under rated weapon. I made one and learned to use it as a child. it's a nifty tool that is super easy to carry around. I always wanted to make a staff sling but never got around to it.
It truly is underrated. I have wanted to try staff sling also but have just never gotten around to it yet. Possibly one day
Lovely videos, i really enjoy watching you talk about ancient history/weapon facts, breaking stuff, nerding out and just having a good time! Much love and support, peace mate! ⚔️
Thanks so much my friend! They are so much fun to do and a joy to share. It’s just so fun nerding out with people online and breaking stuff of course
Great video, mister. Keep up the good work!
Thank you my friend! Will do
Great stuff man. I'd love to see a follow up one day showing what lead shot can do. I'm also curious how much wearing heavy armor impacts the equation.
Yeah been working on how to do that! Would love some proper weighted lead shot
Engagement eganged!❤ Awesome content, thanks!
Thank you so much. So glad you enjoy it
I would make these slings all the time as a kid because I was inspired by the story of David and Goliath, I still have a few slings, and I should probably go back to practicing with them.
Very cool! Yeah they take lots of practice to try and stay sharp for sure
Found you through Admins channel! Love your stuff man STRENGTH & HONOR!!!
Glad you liked it my dude. STRENGTH AND HONOR!!!
I love it when you drop a sling video
Thanks man, they are some of my absolute favorite to do
Looking forward to trying this myself eventually!
It’s an absolute blast my dude
Loved the video. Very interesting and entertaining!
Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it
Kinda understandable when you see a sling in action IRL on why Goliath never stood a chance against David
Haha yeah that would drop a Giant for sure
Continuing to love all the stuff you make. Keep it up!
Thank you my friend
Excellent video!!!
Thank you my friend
Thank Admin
Haha that admin boost!! 😂
when the armour fell down I was in the middle of taking a big sip of water, it was so funny and such a surprise that I spat it all over the floor. I just so happened to be right in front of my parents, they looked very concerned. 😂
Haha it genuinely shocked me as well and looked so comical. Like someone who just went…”I quit!!”
@@dashrendar5320 the Legionary was so scared it collapsed from fear when it saw you 😆
Great quality! Keep it up mate!
Thank you most kindly my friend
I’m such a history nerd, your video’s are gold. Those impacts were terrifying 😮
Thank you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed them. I equally enjoy making them.
Agreed. The slingers under the legend employment as axillary were said to out match other ranged units of the time. As far as ancient ranged infantry go's, the slinger is vary much under appreciated. Not to mention the stones they used as ammunition they drilled wholes into, so they whistle when in flight.
Yes, indeed, that was a brilliant, psychological tactic, just to unnerve the enemy. They didn’t provide as hard and impact, but their purpose was definitely just to break the spirits of opposing forces.
But am I a fully grown adult nerd with disposable income? YES….I AM ahahahaha love it
Haha. The only kind of adult to be, a big kid with a grown up job
This was AWESOME.
Thanks my dude! Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome video man. Its really cool to see how far the channel has come already. You've got a pretty sweet library of long form videos already.
Thanks so much man, I had a ton of fun making this one and it’s been a blast making the longer form videos. I enjoy them so much more than shorts.
Found your channel a couple weeks ago and really like your content.
Thank you my friend! So glad you enjoy it. It’s a blast to make
its not okay that im watching at 2min 30 and you still have your shirt on XD
Haha that made me laugh out loud
Dash is the John wick of the past. Man even looks like him
Learned about you from Admin’s channel. Keep up the great work and long form content!
Thank you friend! Greatly appreciated, will do
Outstanding video, that damage was devastating. I'd love to see a comparison between sling stones and lead projectiles, if surgeons were having to remove them from bodies that says a lot about their improved penetration.
Great demo Dash.
Thanks man! Had too much fun doing this one
Man, big rocks like that, and the pain they caused my elbow, is why I switched to the figure 8 method. But your arms look like they can probably handle more than mine, so good on ya.
Yeah not gonna lie, I have to ice after I do a long day of heavy stone like that haha
So fun! I have started slinging with a simple one I made from chord and a YT tutorial. It's great, and makes me sore in muscles I have never been aware of.
That’s awesome! Haha not gonna lie I was really sorry after slinging such heavy and large rocks
I was really impressed with the big rocks in the big sling. Totally would not want to get hit by one!
Dude the impact alone would be staggering ha
I made 2 changes to my DnD campaign because of your videos.
I added brigandine armor and most ranged weapons are based off of strength, not dexterity.
Some puny little guy is not pull back a 165 lb war bow!
Dude that is so cool!! I love that
I myself as a DM changed the sling's damage die from a d4 to a d6. My logic is that a max damage hit should kill a commoner 100% of the time, a slinged stone to the head is not something you come back to tell tales from.
Haha yeah that checks out for sure
@@rmg480get a life and get your d6 wet
Slings are OP. I’m loving the European stuff but there’s already so much content on the web I would love to see some pre Spanish weapons from the Americas. God bless you and the fam.
Thank you so much, I have done a few with videos with the atlatl but not too many
Slings are awesome!
They truly are!
Loving the sling content! I made a sling following a Todd's workshop tutorial so much fun to sling rocks about with my son though we spend more time finding suitable rocks in the wild 😅
That’s so much fun, I have tried to get my boys on the sling, but they are still pretty young. They like the Bow more at this stage.
Yeah age does make a difference my son is 15 though he’s nearly taken my head off a few times with wayward rocks whilst learning 😂 either way time spent doing this is better than sitting watching Netflix
Brilliant video sir
Thank you kindly my friend
That stone made a much bigger dent than expected. Wow
Yeah it was absolutely brutal man!
Love your sling videos
Thank you my friend
Cool fun
Man, what a punch... 😮
I love you're videos dash. You've Inspired me to get all my weapons together, train and learn the sling and the bow. I'm having so much fun. Oh also try and sling a bochi ball haha that would be insane
That’s so amazing and I am so happy to hear that. Also…that would be brutal haha
Seeing the devastation of older weapons make me wonder if it is worth all the tech and society ills needed to make our more modern weapons. Overkill just to get over-match. Good shots! both with slings and camera angles.
Thanks my friend! It’s crazy how creative and deadly people can become with simple things like sticks, rope and stone.
I want to learn how to use the sling. I’m wanting to learn the slingshot but you make me think I should learn this first.
Slings are absolutely amazing for sure
I made one when I was a kid but I was not accurate but I was able to get it to go the Direction that I was aiming.
This was excellent! You are improving greatly at filming your videos and it’s so cool to see why slings were so widely used! There is a book series called “the royal ranger” it’s the follow on series to “the rangers appreciate” and slings are used to great effect
Thank you my friend! And you best believe I read “royal ranger” haha rangers apprentice are some of my favorite books of all time: Halt is the goat
@@dashrendar5320 absolutely! Gilan is my personal favourite love me a Jack of all trades
loved the video...
Thank you so much, my friend
Slinging is fun. I walk my dog to hahamongna disc golf “where it all began” in 1975 and sling stones. I have lots of disc golfers ask me about it.
Dude that’s awesome, it’s a blast truly. Such a cool hobby. And the ammo is so cheap 😂
That sling is deadly!
For sure! It’s an absolute menace 100%
Watching this in Sparta after viewing your tour of the archaeological site
Ha that sounds epic…that was an amazing trip
He makes it look so easy
Some days are good…but when it’s an off day it’s a terrible one 😂
The Balearic slingers were legendarily skilful, but in reality in battle it's going to be quantity has a quality all it's own thing, and that the Legionaries could provide.
You're just going to be chucking a lot of rock into the air in a plunging arc - in a close formation if it doesn't hit a shield it's going to hit the head/shoulders/upper chest of someone, and - even if not a knockout punch - spoil their afternoon. Job done
Volume en mass
getting into historical vids is creating some really fascinating conversations in my D&D group (like upgrading the AC of padded armor and calling it gambeson). I've been pushing to switch bows to be based off of strength and swords to be based off of dex (and after watching your videos, upping the damage of slings) but so far while my DM understands and agrees in principle is afraid to upset game balance
Haha hearing that makes me so happy! I think the sling needs a revamp for sure 1d4 is not cutting it
@@dashrendar5320 I think what we're trying to achieve is the right balance of accuracy and playability (I blame Gygax! 😆)
Oh nice! Yeah gotta make sure you don’t break the game with something too OP
@@dashrendar5320 exactly!
Another fantastic video. Where do you get your Balearic style slings from? Thanks loads.
Thank you my friend. I get then from “hilltophurler” he has a shop on Etsy
"same pale legs" is my favourite part of this :D
😂 gotta sprinkle in the self deprecating humor
Another great video Dash! I enjoy these sling and projectile videos. Quick question.. when I was a kid, my dad made me a length of rope with 3 monkeys fist knots, one on each end, and one in the middle. I used to play with it a lot, throwing it at my dogs legs, my sisters legs. Anyway…. I don’t know what it was called, but have you ever thought of trying something like that out? Might me kinda cool. These sling videos reminds me of that fun piece of rope. Aloha 🤙🏽
I know of that but have never used it. I don’t know the name of it however…also thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video
@@dashrendar5320: I believe it is called a Bola. I remember playing with them as a kid too.
DASH RENDAR, THAT WEAPON IS OP!
It’s an absolute beast!
Honestly made me appreciate this weapon way more.
And the logistic of say romans to ve able to equip men with a sling is ridiculously simple. Compared to outfitting men with bows or crossbows, the cost, weight and production of a dling compared to a bow, let alone the ammo, is kind of insane.
You obviously need to train a lot to be good at it, but same with archery. And strength doesnt seem to be as much of a limiter.
At an age of low technology, slings are kind of terrifying. Super lethal, fits in a pocket, almost weightless and even practically unlimited ammo.
I'm very impressed by your accuracy, I can barely maintain a 45 degree arc in front of me.
Thank you my Friend! Some days I am solid…others days….no haha
Where do you get these different slings? I tried making one a long time ago and failed horribly, but it still works pretty good keeping the swing gate closed.
I get them from my friend “hilltophurler” on Etsy my friend
id like to see more of this but with actual polished ammo
Love your channel, I have been trying to get to warbow weight bows for a while and your channel got i me into slings as well, although they are waaay harder to shoot and also don't help with my shoulders problems (unlike the bows ) :(
Thanks so much man! Yeah they are brutal to try and learn haha, and I 100% have to ice my arm whenever I do a long day of slinging stones. It really can be quite taxing but good luck on your journey my friend!
Happy early 15th birthday for your warrior life style dude!
Thanks my dude, 15th wedding anniversary actually 39th birthday haha I said it kinda weird in the video.
@@dashrendar5320 i am also just special in the ears but either way thats awesome!
I think the balearics sunk the roman ships by filling them with stones and overloading them. I don't know of the details though. Nice shots on that armor!
I am not sure either, from what I can tell it seems to be mainly an anecdotal story, but can’t say for certain thanks appreciate that by the way
The Romans pretty much were the Borg.
Hope you're having an awesome weekend!
Thank you and same to you my friend
I knew they were dangerous, but this was impressive.
Yeah they are an absolute menace!
hello , i have a question , would a sling be able to fire several projectile at the same time , and be effective , like to get a area of effect
Yes it can fire several projectiles at once, but then a single projectile has much weaker impact and a lot less stopping power. In ancient times they used smaller lead shots with holes on them. They were launched multiple at once and the noise scared the enemy. Of course they made holes on bigger ammunition as well. I'm a big fan of whistling ammo and I make them out of clay. Dia 4-5mm hole is the best and I use allen key to "drill" it. Multiple shots at once with holes on them can be used as a terror weapon. Sling projectile is blunt and "slow" compared to modern bullets. So it will need a mass to gain momentum to be effective.
@@rikulaatikainen1929 could a a scorpion size siege crossbow loaded with sling size projectile in a grappe shot way be effective or not ?
So, something to keep in mind: even if you use the oversized sling with a smaller stone, that stone is traveling faster and with more energy than when thrown with other slings....so in theory, you might end up with some dramatic results, maybe even penetration that you couldn't get with the larger stones.
Very true, thinner cord is also helpful as it helps to accelerate the projectile faster. And having shaped lead is the best as it has much more math in a smaller package. So I’m working on getting some shaped lead one day, which would create some really great results. I think.
I'd be curious to see how this fares against slightly modern metal helmets like say, a Soviet SSH-68 (which are pretty inexpensive if you're reading this, Dash)
Huh I may see how they do. I have done the Warbow and sling against a modern Kevlar helmet in previous videos
Dash Rendar is the embodiment of sticks and stones will break your bones.
Haha that I will take as the highest compliment.
@@dashrendar5320 it is though! Also one thing i can say, i don't want to be at the receiving end of that sling 😂
Nor I haha. That would be a hard pass
When people say "They were just throwing rocks" this is a distinct possibility.
Hahaha I would say it’s a possibility
Other than making it, where would a guy get a sling? Also any tips for aiming. Love the vids, made me get back I to archery, want to expand into slings.
That’s awesome! Most of my slings I get from my friend “hilltophurler” he has a shop on Etsy. Great quality stuff
Scutum and plumbata for maximum annoyance.
I have been slinging for about a 1 1/2 year now this was a great video and I really enjoyed it. I have been using para-cord slings and would like to know what a good period correct sling would be. Thanks in advance.
You just answered my question my ? on your follow-up video link. Good stuff Dash.
Awesome! Hope you find a good one you like
Great vid. I was hoping you would try to shoot some lead, like maybe some fishing weights?
That could work. I have trying to figure out the best way to get proper weighed lead shot
I wonder if anyone thought of padded catcher mits for incoming stones? Can imagine the front line of Roman legions with a baseball mitt and spear in other.
Hahaha that would be an amazing parody scene in a movie
You really did significant damage to the lower Lorica Segmentata with the big rock. Skal
Haha yeah I was pretty pleased with that 😁
Ouch rocks 🪨
I am happy to sponsor any content that adds awareness to the sling. It may be a humble weapon, it may have draw backs and weaknesses, but it is also amazing and important.
Agreed! Slings need more love in movies and games
Have you examined the difference inefficiency between pilum and plombata. Pilum strikes harder but you can carry more plombata.
Not yet I do not own those yet but they are high on my list of next items to purchase and train with then utilize