The Balearic Sling

A brief look into the Balearic sling. Covering design elements, a bit of history, and it's functionality.

[@neilhassanali316]

"Does" rhymes with "toes" and means female deer .

[@Archaic-Arms]

Yes I agree, silly mistake on my part!

[@ischray4089]

"Hoe" rhymes with "toe" and means your mom.

[@coreblaster6809]

What?

[@paccianiod]

@@coreblaster6809 exactly wtf

[@cl4655]

@@paccianiod The word "doe" means female deer

[@d.l.l.6578]

A good movie about David would be to start with him casually braiding something, whistling, surrounded by sheep. Then we find out it’s a sling.

[@kirkendauhl6990]

Seeing grown men practice with this as a sport makes me fully believe the lethality these things posess. Goliath never stood a chance.

[@voltekthecyborg7898]

Well, in ye olden days (like, Neolithic), slings were still lethal, especially towards the head. Slings were popular hunting weapons, and they even saw warfare use. Such as in the Roman Empire, in which mercenaries used slings

[@lloydlego6088]

Should have kept his shield up.

[@BrassBashers]

Bro when using lead shot the size of your pinky and pointed, they would STICK INTO PEOPLE. Very lethal!

[@Forgotten_Foods]

Expert slinger + Gods guidance = dead Philistine

[@purebloodedpatriot9352]

The stone sunk into his skull. Some serious velocity right there

[@MitchMersa]

God this video is so well done. Love your work

[@Archaic-Arms]

Thanks so much!

[@rorymatthews]

Very interesting video. Always cool to see someone passionate about something.

[@Archaic-Arms]

Much appreciated!

[@orokana_isuramu]

Bringing a gun into a melee fight will never be fair, even a gargantuan stands no chance.

[@OGSpacely555]

Nice shooting

[@MrLanzac]

Do you have a link to buy an authentic sling?

[@spencereaston8292]

I watched an Afghan shepard kid, prob 12ish, braid a sling out of the long triangular leaves of a a small shrub. It had all the same elements: flat-braid, split pouch, a loop for his finger. It did not however have a tassel at the end. Instead he breaded a ball knot. The kids accuracy was outstanding. With any random stone he was hitting a dinner plate sized rock consistently about 25-30 meters away.

[@mitchellwilley7208]

Maybe you ment feet?

[@spencereaston8292]

​@@mitchellwilley7208 No this was like 60-70 feet away. It was nearly unbelievable how accurate the little dude was. But this was when they were showing off to me. I don't know if they slung stones during their normal day at this distance. So one unique thing I saw there was that the shepherd boys didn't have dogs with them. They would sling a stone near the goats to herd them if they started to wander off.

[@MotorcycleWrites]

@@spencereaston8292that’s wild! I always knew slings were deadly but the shots of him lobbing fist-sized stones across long distances in the video really cemented it for me. The sling and dart attacks of the ancient world must have been so deadly.

[@exodeus7959]

Anyone want to tell this guy how long a meter is? Or should I say metre?

[@jp4431]

​@@exodeus7959about 3 feet

[@boredgrass]

The battle description phrase: "...and x-thousand sling shooters..." suddenly gains quite a relevance, especially when one contemplates the fact that arrows, needed in the thousands add up in weight and volume and might have to be transported across great distances and challenging terrain. In the "right battleground"! Pebbles may cover the ground. I wonder how often generals chose the location for their attack with that factor in mind.

[@Angel24Marin]

They still carried their ammo. Being lead shot, river stones or fired clay. Using random rocks was not the intended use.

[@LordVader1094]

Slingers still used ammo. Picking up a random rock was far from being that useful due to how differently they'd fly compared to purpose-built ammunition. And lead shot would have been far more deadly than rocks.

[@aldrinmilespartosa1578]

@@LordVader1094 but slings can have options, arrows do not. Lead would be better but an ordinary rock is ok, a stick is not a good replacement of a war arrow.

[@voodoodummie]

even if it isn't in the attack itself, sling stones can be scavenged from rivers which was a big help in ancient war logistics where you might have multiple battles or skirmishes. Set up camp near a river bed, have your men scrounge up a few dozen suitable stones each. Practiced slingers would have a feel for a good rock and it beats having to haul a massive carriage around with all the arrows for the entire campaign.

[@aldrinmilespartosa1578]

@@markettechniques weird enough one of thier uses, though rarely.

[@guillemmcbass6331]

A Balearic here, taught to shoot by my grandfather, taught by his grandfather and all the way back to the times of our ancestors. As a note, in our language the sling is called "fona" from the latin "funda" but there's also a mysterious word, "passetja" which comes from unknown origins and it's possibly the original name in our prehistoric mother tongue.

[@jesusnthedaisychain]

Every other generation in your family gets a bit of a break.

[@Lekirius]

@@Kuttar-jm2ce doesn't sound remotely similar.

[@stinky2310]

Funny here in Portugal we still call it Funda for the sling and the slingers are called "Fundeiros" or "Fundibulários".

[@alokinzna]

In Croatia we call it "praćka" . It could be coincidence but it is a tiny bit similar and distorted in a way to be suspicious .

[@betterdonotanswer]

There is no similarity, Slověnic prašta from Proto-Slověnic pьrati «to beat», like in perunъ «lightning bolt».

[@MalcolmCooks]

there's something intoxicating about the power and accuracy, and the snap it makes on release... sling-shooters must have been terrifying to face on the battlefield

[@TheNitoGaming]

They used to sink Roman ships by shooting lead bolts to the hull with their slings. Not to mention what it can do to armor and shields... Romans had the idea of covering the hulls with leathers and it worked out. Only then they could invade the isles.

[@stinky2310]

Can't wait for the guide to build one! The ones you showed on this video seemed so perfect.

[@Archaic-Arms]

Much appreciated!

[@TingTingalingy]

Yes i hope for a tutorial

[@mrwannabeblacksmith8831]

@@Archaic-Arms hey.... no pressure but.... when that tutorial coming to make one like u have

[@SaveliyShabanov]

@@mrwannabeblacksmith8831 I think a little bit more pressure now, cose it’s been 4 month

[@mrwannabeblacksmith8831]

@@SaveliyShabanov yeah I was thinking same lol

[@diverbob471]

Here on Menorca they still hold sling shooting competitions every year, its great to see some of these expert shooters in action.

[@neco5740]

Why am I not surprised that there is a slinging community out there? I guess there is really a community for everything out there. Very cool

[@justayoutuber1906]

Slinging and swinging

[@SenseNom17]

I've been years making and using this slings. They are amazing. Simple but effective, and its simpleness adds a kind of beauty to them. In the iberian peninsula, where i live, they've been used till now by some hearders with legendary aim. Simply amazing.

[@billfred9411]

The dammage they can yeild in battle was comparible to bows so they were extremely effective. The only reason bows became more popular is because they were more versitile and could be used in tighter formations. I have a feeling there is some truth to the david and goliath story as well because one well placed rock could absolutely kill a man no matter how big he is.

[@thelwulfeoforlic6482]

Where can I buy one of those?

[@davepowell7168]

Have you tried a fustibalis?

[@SenseNom17]

​@@davepowell7168 Never....

[@davidnagore725]

I remember when I was young and playing D&D, the sling was treated in the game as something of a suck weapon. It was only a few years ago when, after doing a little real-world research, that I found out how well it rivaled the bow in every category.

[@nikolafeschiev3399]

It packs a stronger punch, can be made from a lot of stuff easy and your ammo is literally rocks. However a major advantage bows have is that you can shoot faster and it's easier to carry 30 arrows than 30 medium sized rocks with you

[@miasmelanzana3334]

⁠@@nikolafeschiev3399 its easier to find 30 medium sized rocks than finding 30 arrows tho

[@nikolafeschiev3399]

@@miasmelanzana3334 you are right but noone uses black powder and lead anymore either . And muskets can kill people as easy as modern firearms.

[@towermonkey5563]

​. Well, there are quite a few ex-felons in the states that use black powder revolvers for self defense since they are not technically "firearms" as per the stupid laws.

[@jarodduesing1728]

Bows have much more accuracy and range but slings are super capable.

[@dukecity7688]

Those slingers helped to bring an end to some Bronze Age empires. They were warriors. This was comprehensive and interesting. Well done.

[@se6369]

But not from Balearic Islands?

[@demoniquex6680]

I’m very excited to see the upcoming parts to your sling series! You very clearly have a much more sophisticated and unbiased opinion on slings; a true master to teach us!

[@Archaic-Arms]

Haha thank you for very generous words! but I know there is still much to learn, so a master I am not.

[@edenwayne8407]

Used to think that the David vs Goliath story was inspirational. But now I realize that it's a story about a guy that brought a gun in a knife fight😂

[@cerebrummaximus3762]

Goliath was not only the tallest but also the strongest. More like: a guy brought a gun to a knife fight, only to be met with a machine gun or AK rifle

[@LoveHatePlank]

As anyone here I am fascinated by the design and do want to replicate it. Therefore waiting for a guide. I thought I've started to produce decent slings, but after you showing this sexy balearic design tapering to the end.... thank you for eye opening video :D

[@Archaic-Arms]

Thanks!

[@greenjack1959l]

Some good shooting there. Most under rated ancient weapon of all. More than capable of bringing down large game.

[@TomAndersonn]

I never knew how lethal slings were until I saw this video. These weapons must've been considered OP for hundreds of years

[@aldrinmilespartosa1578]

​​@@TomAndersonnt is. Especially using lead bullets with holes on it, the horror is that you can't see it coming, but because it has holes on it of which creates a screeching sound while it approaches you on 180 kph if my memory did not deceive me.

[@T410ce]

This is incredible. Ancient people were so cool, watching this weapon being used is like taking a trip back in time.

[@lordrefrigerator]

Very interesting! I wonder how these would be used in military formations back then.

[@Archaic-Arms]

This likely varied depending on the sling length and type of projectile. I will cover this in a future video, perhaps the next one?

[@Blobbyo25]

​@@Archaic-Arms Yes please!!!

[@maxjohnson1758]

My understanding was harassing flank attacks using lead shot shaped like American footballs in Roman times, anyway.

[@us7876]

I strongly believe that Rafa Nadal (who comes from the Balearic Archipelago) carries his balistic talent from previous generations! Great video, cheers from Spain💃

[@chuck.reichert83]

That pop of the of the whip effect coupled with Roman whistling projectiles must have had an extreme psychological effect on the battlefield.

[@TaylorsAuthenticTraditions]

Absolutely amazing video, crammed packed full of vital information and history. Your form is absolutely perfect starting @5:25. Looking forward to your next video! Glad I found your channel. New Sub!🙏✡🛐

[@Archaic-Arms]

Thank you!

[@SurgeonSilver]

Excellent presentation of historically accurate Information! Going over the sling's construction in detail and showing what it is capable of made for a great video. Looking forward to the seeing more from your channel. You have earned a subscriber!

[@DuxLindy]

definitely interested in how to make one of that type. the one i made and have been using has a split pouch made of two short lengths of leather since i couldn't figure out the braiding myself.

[@Archaic-Arms]

Certainly worth a try! I'll show a few braid types in the next one, they are not difficult to learn.

[@DuxLindy]

@@Archaic-Arms looking forward to it. cheers!

[@iniratua7433]

What fibre you used for the slings shown in the video? They look absolutely gorgeous. Also can't wait for the tutorial!

[@Archaic-Arms]

All of the ones listed in the video. Esparto is the best natural fibre in my opinion, but I cover that in more detail in the upcoming video.

[@wildsurvivalskills]

Great video and great aim!! Thanks

[@Archaic-Arms]

Cheers!

[@Rynewulf]

With how simple, cheap and lethally effective slings were I always wondered why bows managed to compete and reduce them first to a specialist weapon then completely out of history

[@Idolhands360]

Armor...

[@Rynewulf]

@@Idolhands360 yet Iberian, Belaeric and Rhodian slingers were famously effective elite missile troops well into the late iron age, fighting foes using suits of chainmail and segmented armour. And comparable armour had existed since the bronze age, bronze is only marginally weaker than pre industrial iron. Commonality maybe? Lifestyle changes via economics that led to a shortage of sling trained rural men?

[@Angel24Marin]

Because bow technology improved a lot across time while slings reached their ceiling faster. Also unit cohesion. A unit of slingers is more disorganised and needs to be less compact, which relegates them to the role of skirmishes while bows can also be skirmishing units or being integrated into the main army or perform defensive warfare better.

[@ULTRAOutdoorsman]

Not that anyone wants to get hit in the mouth with what is essentially a ranged flail strike, but the reason is because bows are actually better in every way except for the industry required to make them. Arrows are lighter, fly farther and faster, penetrate the kind of armor the majority of soldiers will be wearing better, bows can be used in tighter ranks and best of all they're better adapted in every way to be used on horseback.

[@MM-kt2wn]

​@@ULTRAOutdoorsman Balaeric slingers were purported to shoot farther than Carthaginian archers. Slung 'bullets' were effective against armour, by denting helmets and chestplates (aka. crushing skulls and ribs). They could tear through innards and shatter bones. The force of impact was so large that Walter Hawkins (in "Observations on the use of Slings") cited findings of lead 'bullets' deep inside of walled fortifications. Your point about archery in tight ranks stands - but that's the beauty of slingers. Balaeric slingers moved in loosely packed units, with little to no armour, making them likely the fastest non-cavalry skirmishers of their period. They were effectively used to take harass and take high ground from opposing ranged units. Due to the nature of a sling, these guys could sprint around using tons of lateral motion without disrupting their offensive output (as noted by Diodorus, slingers could actively dodge projectiles while returning their own) - a distinct advantage compared to most archers who trained and shot from a standing position. Skilled slingers were in demand across the ancient world and fought alongside archers in almost every case. Both units were highly sought after - it's just that one was easily trained, while the other required nuanced skill from a lifetime of use to be effective in military conditions. Diodorus notes that it was considered almost useless to train slingers. They were hired as mercenaries from rural areas. It's not so much a conscious decision to stop using slingers. They were highly respected mercenaries. They were just unavailable to most nations, difficult to train, and the regions that produced slingers may not have continued the culture of slinging as in the case of the Balaeric (who were utilised as infantry in later history).

[@Norwegian733]

Send them to Ukraine! Putin will be in disbelief!

[@Philtopy]

I remember a story of a siege in the Jewish rebellions a short time before Jesus was born. There the Jews stopped the romans time and time again with nothing but slingers. I always doubted these stories. Pfff how much can a sling really hurt? But after seeing this here, I am 100% convinced that even an armoured legionnaire would be well advised to have his shield up at all times.

[@4xdblack]

I wonder which was more effective at hunting. The sling, or the blow gun? Or perhaps the boomerang? Lol

[@RwP223]

Not impossible for a practiced teen slinger to take down a massive champion alpha monster.

[@troyevans5670]

Can anyone recommend build instructions for one of these or a manufacturer that I can purchase a quality sling.

[@notmyname998]

3:58 What the actual f man, how old is that globe of yours? You still have Yugoslavia on there (ah the good old times)

[@NavajoNinja]

In Navajo its called Bey-ah-diih-dlith-hee or "the thing that throws"

[@thechosenone5143]

How is the real design is lost to history? Who was the last army that used a sling at war? Personal belief this weapon was made to hunt predators like tigers, from an attack around 50m to a 100m, and the bolas was for catching running game like a deer or ghazal....yet the javeline once was made as a stabbing weapon, humans start stabbing humans. Cuz you can't hunt group of humans with a sling

[@lucieaubrac1738]

And now, I'm following your work ! So excited to learn how to proper use this incredible launcher... I've tried by myself but now i just have a painful elbow ahah But I can hit a car at 30 meters... It's the beginning!

[@mackinblack]

0:14 This " International Swinging Community" he mentions yields some very... interesting.. search results when typed into Google...

[@DASCSWEM]

Well if you actually listened, he said ”slinging” and not ”swinging” lol

[@SaveliyShabanov]

You have the best slings I’ve seen on internet, great job👏

[@redtsun67]

Goliath: y'all are pussies, send me your best champion David with some braided plant fibers and a rock:

[@__Sylvain__]

Very informative ... a well designed weapon for one of the most powerful slinger these days 👍😊

[@Archaic-Arms]

Thanks Sylvain!

[@robertturner7548]

How to purchase one?

[@lukeriley4628]

This is amazing! I have been using a poor quality jute twine sling. I am excited to see the upcoming videos and make one of better quality

[@TimParker-Chambers]

3:42 I'm wondering if an explanation may be, that those artists were familiar with that specific style of sling, so when they came to do the painting and sculpture, when it came to doing the sling, they defaulted to their concept of what a sling was, rather than being historically accurate to the type of sling David would have used 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Fantastic video, very informative 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍 And yes, it is that taper of a whip, which means that it's tip breaks the sound-barrier as it flicks forward in the strike 👍👍👍👍

[@Archaic-Arms]

I agree, the artists would have likely depicted that which is familiar to them. Slings can vary a lot from culture to culture.

[@genericalfishtycoon3853]

Awesome video, very professionally pieced together. I look forward to seeing what you'll cover next, count me in!

[@jarettknox]

This is a very well put together video. I'm really excited to see more content from your channel, keep it up!

[@Bangalangs]

Looking forward to making one along with you. Your video is very informative and interesting.

[@arastoo.202]

💐👍🎖️💯

[@ANTNDavid]

Keep up the good work, I am really excited to see your next two videos. I've tried making a sling from sisal Twine and I can get reasonably accurate with it but it twists during the braiding so its gnarled and hairy looking, still beats the paracord though.

[@Ensensu2]

Pass the hairy bits quickly over a flame, so as to burn the thin, loose strands down with the heat, but leave the harder, thicker body of the twine untouched.

[@jonathankim9502]

Judges 20:16 - Among all this people were 700 select men who were left handed; every one could sling a stone at a hair's breath and not miss. Now besides Benjamin, the men of Israel numbers 400,000 men who drew the sword; all these were men of war. (1100 BC) 1 Samuel 17:40 - Then David took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. 17:48 - So it was, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. Then David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone; and he slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, so that the stone sank into his forehead, and he fall on his face to the ground. So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him. (1000 BC)

[@dfishborne]

Do you sell the slings that you make?

[@harryhalfmoon]

Thank you for sharing this. Impressive marksmanship by the way. Kudos!

[@kickslinging]

Fantastic video, and really looking forward to seeing more!

[@Archaic-Arms]

Thanks Kick!

[@pieoflords5082]

doesn't matter how far forward or how far back in time you go, man will keep finding ways to throw rocks at each other. whether thats just the rock, using a sling or a bow, or in a cartridge

[@jairlyra1797]

Waiting for the tutorial on how to make one!😮 I even activated the little bell so I don't miss it 🔔 🤩

[@FoundWanting970]

I’m surprised you don’t use a hook or a vice to apply tension to the sling while you braid it. Looking forward to the tutorial!

[@Archaic-Arms]

I never use a hook for a flat braid, but always for a round braid (not for tension, but keeps the cord out of the way).

[@abolfazl5839]

من قدرت قلاب سنگ رو امتحان کردم واقعا قدرت وحشتناک قوی داره یک سلاح سبک ولی قوی

[@Elliot180]

Subscribed so I’ll know when the next video in the series comes out! Would love to learn how to make and use a Balearic Sling!

[@danielreardon6453]

Looking forward to the guide on how to make one, I am Wondering how to find / buy the Balearic sling materials

[@Archaic-Arms]

I will try and cover this in the tutorial.

[@jessebott1879]

I’ve wanted to make one out of sweet grass. It smells good forever, I dont think I’d use it. A sweet grass basket that is over a couple hundred years old still smells like the grass the day it was picked.

[@alanwhitsitt5196]

Funny how we are so surprised that little young David killed Goliath with a sling and a stone... Most do not understand that there's ways of making slings that make a sonic boom when used right.

[@godzilla964]

You can make a decent sling with a single piece of paracord.

[@kevinfield2162]

'Look at all those peasants and their ropes Paul. They think skimming rocks can hurt us don't they?'... ... Paul?

[@loboxx337]

This type of sling, we 7 year old used to weave ourselves and using them to protect ourselves. Coyotes would know we meant business when we bend down to pickup a round small rock to use against them. The ling would crack like the sound of 22 rifle and the rock would zoom when traveling.

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

I never realized what a whipping you could put on someone with a Balearic sling. Halfway between a bullwhip and a riding crop.

[@wombatburrito5896]

I’ve made mine of paracord threads, and servaiers line . The pink stuff. I’m no expert but sometimes when I thump a tree I know I absolutely know that dude is out of the fight

[@dvldog_]

While the Saxon/English Longbow is an amazing weapon the simplicity of this design and its relative ease of use and manufacture makes me wonder why Longbows were even a thing for as long as they were... I'm guessing improvements in armor had something to do with the use of bows in general as well as the use of mounted archers... wonder if there are any accounts of cavalry using slings or maybe using them while in chariots... although there doesn't seem to be enough room to use a sling in either case.....

[@whydoesthishappentome2724]

No wonder Goliath was knocked TF out..ps he was only 6 or almost 7 foot tall wile David was probably 5'5 so yea

[@Rayan-West]

Ok, this video made me appreciate the sling in the video game Enter the Gungeon a lot more... Hell, thanks to this I may very well draw one paper, cause I can

[@kevinComery]

Well dont dought the range n kill zone ive been playing/ using slingshots since my teens 67 now gaddas caterpults throwing arrows i'm not brilliant but love doing all of them make one have some fun take mine to nerja walk down the beach hours of fun for free the amount of people who ask bout the slingshot n who had a throw

[@masterofrockets]

Seems like something that should be given to marines so instead of throwing rocks when bored they can sling em lol

[@lonelycosmonaut9360]

I like this. This video cuts out all the bs and gives me exactly what I wanted to know.

[@ryanbeard1119]

It just makes so much sense that i should be braded, forming a rectangle to allow for no deviations of inertia, and since there are no weird knots to add to dissimetry, it seems like the best option for serious slinging. And on the quote by Virgil, could he not been talking about hunting femal deer or elk?

[@QIKUGAMES-QIKU]

You can see how the fray actually whips it out and i think probably better than modern

[@joseruizdiaz9622]

They look similar to braids, so it should've been possible for women to grow their hair really long, and then make the ultimate version of these slings for free.

[@lightknightgames]

I remember having arguments about slings vs rifles in war. They really are just better, if there isn't well made cuirasses

[@justayoutuber1906]

"I'm not sure what weapons we will use in WW3, but we will probably use rocks in WW4"

[@RastaBananaJah]

Do you have any recommendations for a sling like this but in made of synthetic materials that would be more durable?

[@garrisonglaittli6428]

what length do you think is most common? i am in the process of making one, but have seen various length recommendations and want to know your thoughts

[@angelostsirimokos8104]

What language is the ancient inscription in? The alphabet is clearly a variant of Greek or Latin, but the language seems to be neither.

[@debbylou5729]

Can anyone tell me if a typical slingshot can be as accurate and deadly? Does the centrifugal force of the regular sling cause more force in the projectile?

[@danwoodward3786]

Nearly every KZbinr this week has done the same video on how to braid a sling, so we need at least $500 more KZbinrs to do the same thing that way we will make sure that we know how to do this

[@sunny5610]

i guess David (peace be upon him) used the same weapon to kill Goliath in the battle at Ain-Jalut.

[@AmericasChoice]

Hannibal utilized Balearic slingers to great effect against the Roman Legions...

[@mickyjagah]

My people call it orujre. In the olden days, we used to use it for hunti big game.

[@kazhatfield1346]

Greta video. Ah, where do you get your handsome sweaters? Cheers, 👏🙌🔥❤️

[@indianculture4789]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉😊The gopiya is the only weapon of the old Indian herdsmen.

[@soegyantobintoro1205]

David's weapons were more sophisticated like guns than Goliath's spears

[@jabezriosdesabato1657]

Have you ever seen any made of linen? I cannot find Esparto or other such fiber but find linen.

[@LordBrittish]

What if David was just really short? (and good with a sling obviously)

[@thehornetsnestforge1269]

Winter time you tie nets in the sweat house . Dude winter sucks and have something to do . My people did all male weaving in the winter

[@TacoLoco-gq2pt]

That was a great video, entertaining and educational

[@williebechmeister3190]

The speed of sound is 1100 ft per second, as fast as many modern firearm projectiles.

[@davidbell1619]

One fails to mention that all Roman Legionaires were slingers also. They used lead bullets.

[@Allanrpsx]

everyone talks about how accurate these can be, but you never see someone throw more than 2 stones consecutively.....

[@CT2507]

So you are saying this is what killed Goliath!? Meh....not to sure about that.

[@cryptojuicer]

Cracking someone in the dome with one of these during ancient war mustve been pretty satisfying

[@SaveliyShabanov]

how to make this beautifull sling, im waiting for 4 mouth😞 but no pressure 😅

[@jacobsnyder6888]

I started on the 3rd video went to the second now I'm at the beginning as suggested lol I suppose that's the best place to start a series 😅