Can I possibly sling these beasts???? (Also a very special thanks to

[@dashrendar5320]

For Metarons full video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmWVXnV6rNZorZY For dequitems profile youtube.com/@dequitem?si=Fa35AWLhJbz4J4hj Much love and thanks to all

[@RaymondBCrisp]

Hehe, you spelled Metatron incorrectly here. Left out the second 't'. Lol, he's now Meta'Ron' from now on. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@dashrendar5320]

Oh no hahaha…well that’s the way it is now 😂

[@SB-qm5wg]

You're a popular dude. I see 1m subs in your future.

[@KD32301]

Metatron is right! You're my spirit animal! (no homo)

[@dequitem]

Thank you very much for recommending me. ❤ Testing theses spiky giant steel bars doesn't looked safe to me 😅 but I was shocked how easy you released them without getting them thrown in the opposite direction.

[@dashrendar5320]

Of course my friend. Happy to do it always, yeah it was definitely sketchy. I was talking to my wife beforehand and I was a little nervous and she said you better not hurt yourself haha

[@bgonzales817]

Were my first comment go? Oh well was just saying recently subbed, was basically a chain sub for me. First Metatron recommends this channel then dash recommended your channel to us.

[@dequitem]

@@dashrendar5320 yes I thought the same, throwing these with a wobbly string is defenetly not recommended 😅 but who are we my friend if we don't risk our life's for a few clicks on KZbin 😂😂😂.

[@dequitem]

@@bgonzales817 thank you very much. I appreciate a lot!

[@dashrendar5320]

Hahaha 100% that’s living life right there

[@flameguy3416]

You're Metatron's fitter American twin. You have a very good channel man.

[@dashrendar5320]

Thanks so much my dude! So glad you enjoy it

[@Dyziu22]

I've been watching metatron for quite a few years now and I'm glad he showed me your channel

[@dashrendar5320]

So happy to have you. And glad you enjoy it.

[@volodymyrleskiv5006]

@@dashrendar5320 +1

[@lacasa3514]

I was shocked to see you actually get some shots off. Those spikes look extremely dangerous to sling around, when Dequitem is taking a break from axe-fighting people in the woods to say "I dunno if that's safe, bro," you know you're on the highway to the danger zone. Though if anyone has a chance of swinging those killers around relatively safely, it's probably you. Great vid, take care out there, bud.

[@dashrendar5320]

Hahaha yeah I have done a lot of silly stuff but when I had that thing swinging over my head and I could see it coming around in rotation I was genuinely quite nervous haha

[@carlpeters1278]

I'm a noble one that has now subscribed to you thanks to Metatrons video. Good stuff!

[@dashrendar5320]

Awesome! Happy to have you

[@bgonzales817]

Noble one here, loving your content so far!

[@dashrendar5320]

Thank you so much, my friend. So glad you have enjoyed it.

[@korstmahler]

Happy to be here, if the algorithm worked correctly, I'd have been subscribed for a lot longer!

[@dashrendar5320]

Happy to have you along my friend

[@tendracalrissian8820]

A note on your slinging technique: it's faster, safer (and this is the important part), and more accurate to let fly on the first half-rotation than to swing the sling about your head several times. I recommend Pan Slings for some excellent instructional shorts on sling technique.

[@donakahorse]

I'm crazy but those guys over with dequitem are insane.

[@dashrendar5320]

Dude absolute mad men haha

[@karenzak6627]

Thank you, this is fascinating! I'm glad Metatron covered your channel and introduced you to us. I'm going to share this with my youngest son who has always been fascinated by ancient weapons and warfare.

[@dashrendar5320]

That’s amazing, that makes me so happy to hear. I love to share all of this stuff and it just makes me so happy when other people enjoy it as much as me.

[@DemonaeTV]

No no idea who medatron is, but I'm glad he found your channel

[@dashrendar5320]

Haha he is just a larger history channel with a lot more followers than me so he did a very kind review of my channel which brought a lot of new people over so I just felt it’s always kind to thank people when you can

[@DemonaeTV]

@@dashrendar5320 That's awesome! It's amazing how cross channel promoting is so effective.

[@v_artra5399]

Always fun to see a real world example of what an ancient weapon might have looked and how it was used! I had no idea the ancient Greeks had a sling mounted dart! Thanks for the video!

[@dashrendar5320]

Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Yeah it’s a very obscure weapon and there’s not a lot of good data about how it was released more about what the projectile was, but it was held differently than a normal sling.

[@grayshadow1856]

I love this whole channel and how it's just becoming "how to most easily accidentally break a car window"

[@dashrendar5320]

Hahahaa accurate statement

[@KTBIOM]

Nice. Really good to see various throwing weapons.

[@dashrendar5320]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was really fun to try out something I had never really used or done before

[@meanwileinthedesert..2320]

This was awesome! Loved the attempt. Come on shuriken sling test hahaha

[@dashrendar5320]

Thanks, man, it was definitely one of the more nerve wrecking things I have ever done. Just watching that thing rotate around my head was making me real nervous.

[@cal2127]

love the channel

[@dashrendar5320]

Thank you you so kindly, my friend

[@danthiel8623]

I found your channel before Metatron reacted to you.

[@richardcope9803]

Awesome video my friend. Miss Alpha Bro and Sir Gains but still awesome. Glad you didn't skewer yourself with those torpedos. Wonder how they might fly with fletching.

[@dashrendar5320]

I was thinking I might do that in the future. I’m not sure but I was genuinely trepidation about it and my wife told me you better not hurt yourself. But don’t worry next video. I will line up something for the Dashverse 😂

[@richardcope9803]

@dashrendar5320 Don't risk your safety. I also really appreciate how kind you are to other content creators. The positivity is so welcome.

[@dashrendar5320]

Yeah, it was not so bad once I got the hang of it, but it was a little sketchy at first. Also, I am glad you enjoy it, the goal is just to spend some fun and positivity and break some stuff 😂

[@Garfield91076]

PHYSICS is cool! I remember doing a "simple machines" project in science class in middle school where we used simple things like levers all combined to do some bigger action.

[@dashrendar5320]

I know right!?! Simple little things can make such crazy differences

[@grantpflum6844]

Great to find your channel Dash!

[@dashrendar5320]

Thank you so kindly. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@thejackinati2759]

Great stuff. Elongated projectiles like that is great for learning how to get pointed projectiles to release point-first with a sling. Cut up chunks of sharpened rebar work great too.

[@juansolis4796]

7:05 Man, you are good!.

[@dashrendar5320]

Thank you my dude 💪🪨

[@Ares14]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels.

[@dashrendar5320]

Thank you! So glad you enjoy it

[@lancewoolen9343]

So glad to see you give a shout out to the atlatals! Ive thrown them for years and love teaching them

[@brotherandythesage]

Welcome other noble ones! Thank you Metatron for recommending Dash Rendar to us and thank you Dash for welcoming us! (Oh and for making awesome content!)

[@Raven.flight]

I think another thing that has to be put into consideration: Accuracy isn't really THAT important on the battlefield. The phalanx (whether Hoplite, Macedonian, or Roman Legion) would be shoulder to shoulder. The skirmishers (which all slingers were really) are just there to cause some casualties, but mostly harass them so that (hopefully) they do something stupid. Even those that missed your 'aim point' would have hit *somewhere* in the mass of enemy... and having a pokey metal spike hanging from your eye is just going to make your day a lot less pleasant.

[@dashrendar5320]

All very true. And man they are so heavy. I feel like I can get it to 100 yards pretty easily and it’s just a lot of mass coming down haha

[@PGSmittySmith]

I like how you keep it realistic so we can see how hard it is.

[@dashrendar5320]

Thanks man. Slinging especially is hard. No point pretending you can get it the first shot unless you were raised on it from youth 😂

[@KatapultGaming]

As someone who also spent a lot of time with a sling, I'm ecstatic that the Metatron introduced us to your wonderful channel. Looking forward to more videos!

[@davel2839]

Atl Atls are a fascinating tool and weapon. Which leads me to wonder about atl atl darts with bodkin tips... Thanks for another great learning and entertainment experience.

[@flamebike92]

Very cool, I love seeing the atlatl getting some attention. Keep up the content!

[@dashrendar5320]

Thank you so much. So glad you enjoy it and we will do.

[@jessebell1930]

Bloody hell those things look gnarly. Like an ancient flechette😬 Love from Aussie mate👊

[@dashrendar5320]

Yeah dude they are terrifying hahah the first time I had it buzzing over my head. I was quite nervous.

[@jessebell1930]

@dashrendar5320 you handled yourself well dude. Knowing my luck I would have skewered myself in the brain stem😆

[@Poisonedblade]

6:59 Greek Music and a nice shot!

[@dashrendar5320]

Thanks man! Got lucky a few times haha

[@Poisonedblade]

@@dashrendar5320 You made some great shots... throwing and slinging!

[@cinnabar-1]

Ah yes, the Atlatl my vary most favorite ranged weapon.

[@dashrendar5320]

It really is super amazing. I have more flint tips. I need to fix to it so I can do some better testing in the future.

[@cinnabar-1]

@dashrendar5320 Yeah, I love making stone tips, but they will shatter against anything they touch. Good luck with it. I look forward to more atlatl vids or "propulsors" as I like to call them.

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

Great video, SlingerSam. 😂

[@dashrendar5320]

Haha thank you my friend

[@r.t.972]

Glad to see you getting proper recognition!!!! Good vid.

[@MarkHarrisonBNE]

You are right about the first Australian people’s name. The pronunciation is also pretty darn close to how we (white Australians) say it anyways. I expect our first Australians brothers and sisters have different words for this depending on their language anyway as Woomera comes from the Dharug people of the Sydney basin.

[@ronnyweinreich]

It's funny how the medieval warfare / weapon youtubers all connect to each other. 😅

[@SamLightfoot-o5w]

Great content metatron sent me

[@dashrendar5320]

Thanks you my friend! So glad you enjoyed it and happy to have you

[@bombardboxing]

An idea you can try: a guy at a primitive skills gathering who grew up "primitive" in the wild taught me how to sling by 1st holding it in front at arm's length, like aiming a rifle, holding the stone in the pocket. I found it much easier and more natural then the whirling method. He said it worked for hunting small game, too, because they would 1st see something moving away from them and would relax enough for the sling to come full circle and splat. Dude was hitting cans like nothing.

[@Glorfindel_117]

Me, a Halo fan remembering the Brute spike bullets from the Landfall promo.... :O

[@BrandonGodfrey-yi7tc]

Dash, I appreciate you man. Stay real.

[@dashrendar5320]

Thank you my dude 💪🏹 greatly appreciated

[@SB-qm5wg]

Greek Sling dart!? I've never heard of that before. That's cool. Nice 1st throw 🔪

[@dashrendar5320]

Yeah they are pretty obscure, and thank you. Got lucky for sure 😂😂

[@Alexalicious]

I honestly didn't think those Minitorpedoes would be launched be the sling, let alone so well!

[@StreakedSilver]

Funny enough, i was watching you before Metatron sent us over to you, so .. Glad you got a boost from him!

[@geogemini8528]

Great video! I'll have to check out Megatrons, I haven't seen it yet. I'm finally hitting over 50% of the time with my balearic sling. Also, Im building a regiment of slingers in my town. I showed our boy scout troop how to make and throw them, and a bunch of them are hooked! They are picking it up a lot faster than I did, haha.

[@jeremymcadam7400]

I appreciate the woomera shout out, I thought only Aussies knew of it

[@yeraycatalangaspar195]

You are acquiring quite the armory, nice darts.

[@tomholroyd7519]

I am actually nerding out about this

[@dashrendar5320]

Haha man it was absolutely nuts 😂😂 kinda terrifying really

[@fulcrum789]

That was another good one I enjoyed that atlatal. I don't throw knives well at all but I do have a good time Axe throwing. Even lefty works.

[@dashrendar5320]

Thank you. Yeah, it was a lot of fun. I don’t really do any knife throwing either, but those things seemed to work really well despite my lack of practice.

[@fulcrum789]

@dashrendar5320 what time zone are you in?

[@jakeharms1386]

Wondering if there is some way to incorporate a mechanical latch and an archery release to these. And maybe some stabilizing fins.

[@dashrendar5320]

Yeah, I think I would need to have some sort of better release and also get a larger split pouch to hold it better closer to the ends

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Nice 😎👍

[@foldionepapyrus3441]

That was interesting and scarily effective for a first go. Seems to me to really sling those things you'd want a sling meant for them to get the best out of them. I'm thinking something that effectively is holding the torpedo point out as you spin it up and is probably in function a bit more like spring loaded trigger that will release the projectile from the cradle on the end of the string when the tension on the trigger string is released. That would really let you give it your all and should release the dart much more predictably and on target without a great deal of spin - might even stabilise from the aero pressure without any fins.

[@krisbos9848]

Thanks Metatron.

[@cal2127]

looks like the kestros minus the fletching

[@dashrendar5320]

Yeah, it kinda does. It’s hard to get it to fly right for sure.

[@Nurk0m0rath]

Huh. Very interesting weapon to try and sling. I'd never actually heard of these sling darts, but looks like I found myself a new research project. Aside from making yourself a custom split sling, I wonder if grooving the thick center part of the torpedoes a bit would increase your trust in the sling holding onto it and if that would make any difference in use.

[@flameguy3416]

You CANNOT call yourself a novice 😅 you're a beast at projectiles.

[@dashrendar5320]

Haha thanks man, I appreciate the vote of confidence

[@samuelbrown3405]

So I have a stupid idea. I think they might stabilize and spin like a sling bullet if you made it more oblong, like a football. Form some wax or clay along the center of the shaft(giggity) in the shape of a small football and it'll be some sort of primitive discarding sabot penetrator round. When it impacts the clay or wax will theoretically shear off and the sharpened penetrator will maintain momentum and keep going.

[@dashrendar5320]

Haha well to be fair it slaying these things above your head in any capacity is probably a stupid idea haha but that may work. I would need to figure out how to do that in the best way.

[@bh-2198]

Tune in next time when Dash slings grenades, I mean Naphtha, no I mean Greek Fire. Oh hell, sling what ever want. Even hash will work at this point. :)

[@dashrendar5320]

Hahah let’s goooo 💪🪨

[@JIMRECURVEGUY]

Atlatl is one I have been pondering to get into. Not as accurate as shooting a golf ball with a needle point bodkin type as I did this evening as I did in my video on my channel. Metatron I have followed for some years now. Good historical documentaries helping to understand the ancient world. Roman times and so on. I will go check out his video after that Pacers beat Sixers. 😁🏀

[@dashrendar5320]

Dude, that is an amazing shot. Goodness gracious. Well done, yeah they are super fun. It’s easy to figure out how to launch them, but to get them locked in is definitely quite a bit harder. I am so very much a novice with it.

[@JIMRECURVEGUY]

@@dashrendar5320 Thank you! Yeah I think the atlatl would pack a serious punch though once you get the technique down!!

[@greghight954]

Megatron sent me. Love your channel so new sub here!

[@dashrendar5320]

Happy to have you and so glad you enjoy it

[@williamread8186]

What would be hilarious to watch would be to compare medieval weapons to a potato gun which is a weapon you can make from PVC pipe, bbq igniter, hairspray and a potato. I saw some guy test one against a ballistic dummy and he got it to push a potato into its head. Watching him do that made me think of you and I was laughing so hard it hurt. Embedding that minitorpedo in the potato would make a potato gun really nasty.

[@dashrendar5320]

Dear lord….could you imagine…that would be like a freaking rail gun 😂😂

[@longrider42]

I look at those Cold Steel Torpedo's, as akin to the Francisca throwing axe. Said Torpedo will do damage whether it hits point first or side ways. Specially if you had ten guys throwing then in volley's. I may have to pick up a couple. I would actually tie a string to the Torpedo, and then use that, instead of the sling.

[@juansolis4796]

New subs. By metatron´s recommendation.

[@dashrendar5320]

Happy to have you along my friend

[@MasonMorgen]

When I was a kid I tried slinging a marker and nearly blinded myself, I've also crooked my nose bridge with no recollection of how I did so.

[@cycleboy8028]

"no gears, no LEVERS, no pulleys..." Uhhh... technically the sling is a lever, in rotation. And the atlatl is for sure. ;) Still, the engine behind them is human power.

[@briq4339]

Have you tried the no-spin throwing technique? I think it would be perfect for the mini torpedoes. Great vid!

[@dashrendar5320]

Thanks man! No I have never done much throwing to be honest. Axes sure but knives I have never trained with to any extent. But yeah that would work for sure

[@kungfugirevik657]

"From Cold Stone" Were you craving ice cream while filming?

[@ludecom-cz1wz]

Gonna have to see if I can make a sling out of an old phone charger cord and duct tape. Something a bit more up to date.

[@guyhummel2847]

Dart, not spear for the atlatal...js

[@dashrendar5320]

Haha if you follow along long enough you will find I often misspeak 😂 thank you for that however you are correct

[@kevinfogle7929]

One thing I'd be curious about is that people seem to only use atlatls with a flint tip. I'd be curious what sort of armor piercing ability it would have with a steel bodkin point

[@dashrendar5320]

I am actually gonna Affix one with a bodkin tip haha. Have one picked out and everything

[@mattdefreitas525]

Hell yeah that's the same picture I sent you. The sling dart thing 😂, so stoked you tried this today. Really cool, dangerous but cool 😂

[@dashrendar5320]

HaHaha yeah I 100% was nervous about this, It was super sketchy 😂😂 but fun

[@NDFlyFisher]

Cool stuff. Do you have a video on how to use a sling?

[@dashrendar5320]

Oh man I did one a long time ago but it’s been quite a bit

[@CrumblingCookieTT]

that new edit made me thing. how hard would it be to bounce back from an arrow to the knee. maybe u could test it with some ballistic version of a knee

[@dashrendar5320]

Ohhhh…man it would not be good I think but that’s a super fun idea actually 😂

[@Eyelibertine]

Watching this just hoping theres no blood,

[@BryceBillingsley-po3uj]

Americans have such a soft spot for coldsteel i heard you say disjointed. i think its anxiety kind of looking for a good program. i know from throwing knife. the thumb throws. people don't actually do it. really nice throws. great shots i like the idea. it was a fun video even without the acting i am going through the same vibe be best to keep trying what romance it is to beg on the street friend oh gandolf what is the elven word for friend?? i'm just not 100 percent sure what is going on here

[@isaaco5679]

Have you ever considered reaching out to archaic arms?

[@dashrendar5320]

Not yet no but I would love to one day

[@isaaco5679]

@dashrendar5320 that was the channel that got me to make my first sling.

[@samivey8416]

Now I have to get an atlatal

[@dashrendar5320]

Man, they are amazing. And they are not too much. This is not an amazing quality replica but it was like 130 bucks on Amazon.

[@stalkholm5227]

Okay... but we're getting skits next time, right? Are the bros safe? Are they alright?

[@dashrendar5320]

Hahah of course… they are not going anywhere. This was just kind of a one off. I wanted to try to make a video quickly in order to just say thanks so I didn’t have time to script out anything, but I’m already working on the next one.

[@jasontsang2232]

When will you ever chrono the recurve warbow?

[@dashrendar5320]

I will probably try to do that next video. A few people had some good insight as to how to get it to work and I will actually use it with the arrows. I have and also try it with the modern arrows as well. That would be fun to see.

[@jasontsang2232]

​@@dashrendar5320yep you need consistent variables for a valid experiment

[@nickdavis5420]

Do you think the could be staff slung ?

[@dashrendar5320]

Possibly…..I would need to get the hammock right

[@pdxeddie1111]

I didn't think of it then but I asked why the Romans and Greeks didn;t use those but I guess probably they used spears also as thrusting weaponry in formations also so throwing would likely be a last resort rather than a first so need for an atlatl guess if they were going to use any distance they'd use bows or machines like catapults and scorpions interesting channel

[@windhelmguard5295]

the romans did absolutely throw their pila, not as a last resort but at the start of combat before going in close with the gladius the atlatl likely wasn't used for this because pila are really heavy and the atlatl comes with a mechanical disadvantage when you try to throw something really heavy. in early roman times they even had specialized skirmishers who's entire job it was to run forward throw their weapons and retreat those might have used atlatl, although i doubt it for two simple reasons: first of the atlatl takes practice to use effectively and those skirmishers tended to be citizens who could not afford the heavy infantry equipment so they were most likely labourers who didn't have a lot of free time to train. plus not bringing the atlatl means you can bring one more spear. later the romans made liberal use of foreign auxiliary troops for this purpose (as they started outfitting soldiers with gear instead of soldiers needing to bring their own) and those might have used the atlatl.

[@greywuuf]

I am wondering why you store your atlatl darts at your target? I mean chances are low but still.

[@GUNNER67akaKelt]

Point or no, getting hit with a weighty, fast-moving chunk of steel is not going to be good for you. I not any better with an atl atl, then I am with the sling. They both take substantial practice.

[@seranonable]

please be careful 😱maybe wear goggles or something when you're putting those things in the sling

[@gardengirl7258]

I’m betting your mom is still warning you not to run with scissors 🤣 How’s that working for her?

[@athansmith3594]

You spelled metatron wrong lol

[@tristanswain7107]

Props to you for acknowledging metatron like that, some ppl wouldn't have bothered. Those spikes would be lethal even if they hit side on I suspect

[@dashrendar5320]

Man they are absolutely savage. Just the fact they are a full pound moving fast is crazy as well. And for sure happy to acknowledge and pass along a kind word

[@bentrieschmann]

I wouldn't be associated too much with him, Dash.

[@bgonzales817]

Ignore this guy Dash, Metatron doesn't get political or anything like that he simply shares the historical truth as he knows it and debunks when people try to put their own agenda on history. Right, left, center it makes no difference to him.

[@juansolis4796]

And WHY is that?.

[@bgonzales817]

@@juansolis4796 apparently he was on board with an agenda about history Metatron debunked lol. Why else?

[@mherrj]

Ew. Megawrong has a huge ego. is wrong about an absolute ton of different topics and when being called out and disproven he doubles down and name calls. the hell is wrong with people following the most toxic people around?

[@dashrendar5320]

I will simply say this, I am not online all that much aside from making and publishing videos. But if someone shows kindness toward you I feel it’s only fitting to show it back

[@joshhopper9307]

I found you because of AdministrativeResults. Metatrons cool too i guess.

[@dashrendar5320]

Haha happy you are here regardless my friend