PROJECT BOW- D.I.Y. Wrist slings 2

[@davidjohnson8739]

Well that was an entertaining way to spend an evening. I now have a custom wrist sling for my bow. Thanks for taking the time to do this. - David

[@purplelinny]

Just followed these vids and made a sling. Turned out great for my first one. Thanks for posting these helpful vids. I enjoyed making it and will probably make some more.

[@stroker1959]

Bowhunter 4e thank you for the great vid's just finished my first sling with a spine came out flawless just gotta make the leather piece and fit it on to my bow. Keep the vid's coming can't tell you enough how much I appreciate you doing them.

[@BowHunterNman77]

For people struggling with lengths and such, having just completed it here are some tips/tricks: For the gutted strand use about 4 inches past your length between the two tape pieces for the cobra section. After the 1st knot on the cobra that he shows, its wayyy easier to take the side opposite of the vertical line, go UNDER your diamond braid, OVER your remaining line...after that, then take that remaining line OVER the top of everything and down through the loop you just made with your opposite vertical line side. (essentially making a big 4 in the first step then threading the loop) I found this way quicker and easier than the S deal. Also: a clamp works really well for holding things in place if you wanna do it indoors and/or don't want to use a nail. For the section with cobra, he says 5 FEET of each line, which leaves around 8 inches of each to spare if you tighten in down really well the whole way.

[@JBasham86]

Thanks for the videos. Just made my first with the spine going down the middle. Keep making videos please, I just discovered your channel and everything I've watched so far is awesome.

[@joshuaanderson8869]

just finished making my first one and it came out great looking. thanks for making this informative video.

[@DerikStillPasinthrough]

Tks bro for doing this! Now I can make my bowhunting buddies keep me around another year by doing a sling for them!!

[@homerson1038]

Keep it up! Thanks for showing everyone to make our own!

[@bmrican]

I got to do my own bow sling, it came out nice. Thanks... u r the man...

[@derek_406]

Well, this looks like a lot less trouble and is a lot cooler looking than the straight up cobra weave I did for my sling last year. I do a bit of leather working too, so the bracket part will be easy enough. Looking forward to trying this out and maybe making some for friends.

[@kflflames]

I want 2 thank you for these vids u do. I am a 62 year old bowhunter that likes to do my own thing. My family likes 2 call me MacGyver so these vids are great for me. To thoes nay sayers out there get a life. Thanks again and shoot straight

[@hove131]

Your a good man. I appreciate you doing this. It's a free country. If you want to show someone how to braid then go ahead. I was thinking about all the guys on AT that sell them when I saw this video to. Lol. Good video bud. =)

[@gutierrezje100]

Great video very well shot, good detail, thanks for passing on the skill.

[@KennyParson]

Oh man one just wasnt enough LOL. You better watch your back now man! Good vids!

[@Atpowell93]

Props to you man - easiest and most straight forward, no BS tutorial that I've seen on this yet. I made one for my hunting bow. Thanks a lot man. Keep telling 'em like it is!

[@sibkiss2009]

Very good job on the sling!

[@Ron-nk4vb]

Thanks for the great video. I just made a green and black one for my new Bear Agenda 6. to match the green/black strings and green kisser and d-loop.

[@shoti1111]

Thank you for that cool movie. I made similar myself thanks to you :)

[@yvantomac9502]

I miss this guy .... :) dayum

[@RickM1953]

NICE JOB ..... I'll be making a few for Christmas Gifts.

[@draven3838]

Good looking wrist sling

[@gaylordgolfer]

thanks for the video. It will give me something to mess around with over the winter now. I do have a question. In the end of the video, you go up and cut the end of the cobra weave at the beginning of the spine,but don't show it. Why? Thats the only part i don't understand.

[@skyme01]

Nice video,grea,t job!

[@AndyM65]

@bowhunter4e great tutorial dude, the only thing i was'nt sure on is at 6.40 where you cut the top strand and also the one underneath..where is the cut made, in the middle ?. what happens after that ? does the rest just come away and i have to burn the ends of what ive cut ? im going to make one this week sometime, thinking of trying a double spine with 2 thinner strands and colours...thanks again dude keep a BLING'IN

[@ThomasShue]

best vid on this subject, thanks bro

[@Ckparacordbraid]

Now I'm a true subscriber

[@tlumothy]

Thank you! Great DIY, thank you for sharing.

[@bowhunter4e]

@bowhunter9a yes, you can use one strand instead of 2...but i think 2 looks cooler. It's all about your preference.

[@heyitsrayrui]

You screw it on to your bow with your stabilizer. It helps a lot with comfort when you're shooting compound bows. :)

[@andreweddy86]

Great video. Mine turned out good. Just curious why you cut the two strands at 06:39?

[@SalamiSmuggler]

Suggestion for when you are fusing the cord: lick your finger before you touch the molten cord. It makes it so you dont get burned, so you can create a better seal on it

[@bowhunter4e]

@irisharmed paracord works best, it's also called 550 cord, it's about 1/8" in diameter...at that point in the video i cut the section of paracord that bunches up in the back, you don't have to do that, i just think that it looks cleaner, and yes, burn the cord so that it melts, this will keep it from fraying and coming undone.

[@dac3006]

I just want to start out by saying i find all your DIY video's highly useful . but in this video you said to cut the cord that overlaps the spine first on the top and bottom .but i never heard you explain the reason for that is.

[@notsuferatu]

that is an awesome butane torch what brand is it?

[@madisonsmagikal1465]

again this is wonderful! I have one issue, my paracord ends wont meld and melt together, i can get 2 direct ends to stick for cobra weave on top of diamond braid, but center spine piece etc wont stick when end melted either, ideas??

[@strumminalong1]

your paracord could be made out of different materials, nylon and polyester will not connect by melting too easily.

[@bowhunter4e]

Hey thanks man, if i can save people some money by showing them how to do something...ill take a few nasty emails lol...I'm glad you liked the vid...I'm not on AT, but i think i would be banned if i was lmao...AT is all about archers hating archers and punks who can talk crap from a computer screen lol...Thanks again man.

[@bowhunter4e]

@warlockfreak89 probably around 20' give or take to be on the safe side...about 10-12' for the diamond braid and another 8-ish feet for the cobra

[@troyhulce4266]

Thanks for sharing...awesome.

[@jordanlough5165]

So I have bought Paracord in the past but what do you recommend? I have seen at least 3 different types of 550 cord on the site I usually go to and it is 550 nylon, 550 polyester, and 550 "mil-spec" paracord. I have no idea on which one to get.

[@arrowsbysh01]

hey i like the phone tech scissors your using... lol

[@darbyjean95]

i really appreciate this!! thank you so much!!

[@tylerpienta]

one good way for you to cut your diamond braid to length is get a extra razor blade and grab it with a pair of pliers then heat up the blade and cut the pcord that way when you cut the diamond braid to make it shorter or what ever no need for tape, it melts the whole braid keeping it tight

[@gomezsify]

awesome video

[@dancono1]

Dude the fact that you know all this makes you the one to be laughed at

[@docmcr1953]

I have heard from another source that you should pre-shrink the paracord. Good or bad idea for this project?

[@bowhunter4e]

@oud25 pretty much...but some people don't know how to make those either

[@bobbychastain1431]

I made a couple already thanks

[@mlivingstone16]

Why do you make those cuts on the cobra weave at your start point once you've finished the braid?

[@simaod17]

instead of gripping the bow which can unlevel/ unbalance it (doesnt shoot clean or accurate arrows) you can open your grip and use this wrist sling so when you shoot with an open grip the bow wont fall out of your hand :D

[@codyhinterscher3063]

Why do you cut the lace that first overlapped the spine? Just curious Thanks

[@matts6869]

I would like to know as well

[@tommycramer4024]

Dude you ROCK

[@DominicRossYD33]

I couldn't get how long the strands need to be for the cobra weave. Can you confirm it was 15ft of each colour? Course I just used 15inches and have already run out after 2 inches. 😕

[@jeffsteffey863]

five feet bud

[@warlockfreak89]

about how much paracord did you use to make the sling?

[@augustinmeignan]

sorry for that stupid question but, it equals to 50 centimeters ? thanks from france

[@bowhunter4e]

i cut those ones off, yes...i think it makes it look cleaner, after you cut it you melt them

[@bowhunter4e]

oh yeah...i've already gotten some "nice" emails from people who sell these....i'm gonna have to lock my doors at night lmao.

[@SinOfYesterd]

Could this be made into a knife handle, home made one?

[@TheCTDrago]

the proper way to hold your bow is to not grip it because it will make your muscles tense and your arm shake and make it a lot harder to aim correctly... this allows you to not grip the bow and let it fall into the sling instead... the correct way... you will see it a lot at archery ranges

[@xxxRochelexxx]

How many total feet did it take you to make this?

[@bowman123ish]

where can i find the material you used to make this

[@dugy40]

never seen you make the bracket

[@14medlak]

Can you do this with a plain braid underneath??

[@supersnare729]

It isn't really for comfort. The sling should actually be loose enough that you really don't even feel it on your wrist. In short, with proper form the top of the bow should fall forward after the arrow is released. The sling adds peace of mind and won't let the bow hit the ground.

[@bowhunter4e]

@bowman123ish army navy surplus stores, a ton of places online, but i get most of my stuff on ebay

[@tim7527]

Where is the video to make the leather bracket ?

[@fdlptruckie]

How do you finish the last part

[@TheSurvivalHandbook]

I no rite

[@dugy40]

how much for you to make me one?

[@bowhunter4e]

@aussiesurvivalist LMAO!! nice man, thank you

[@bowhunter4e]

Я сожалею, я могу только говорить небольшого русского. Я не знаю то, что Вы не поняли..., как я могу помочь?

[@alexm1613]

Absolutely. thanks for sharing, to contribute on 550 para cord, the best place I've found and the best price is called- imsurvival. They have a website and have tons of colors and reflective, glow in the dark, regular, camo, etc...

[@bowhunter4e]

lol he said "what did you just make? what is it for?" i told him "I'm sorry, I can only speak a little russian. What are you confused about?" "i do not know what it's for." I emailed him telling him what it is, etc. etc.

[@cowboy2453]

@bowhunter4e i just maid one and it looks soo cool comment if you wana see it please

[@temory0001]

What the heck does that say?

[@mlivingstone16]

Disregard....I figured it out

[@Exelotiron]

I know this will ruin all the rugged man-power thing, but you do realise though that what you are calling cobra weave, is what women have been calling macrame for decades right, and it is actually used mainly for making jewelry and flowerpot hangers and such. I almost fell down from the chair laughing:) never the less, it does look good, but you are making it harder that it actually is to make. look up Macrame:)

[@vaultboyhunter2077]

cobra stich lolzcat

[@paulettebottasso9944]

how do you make the backbone??