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The sling is a weapon of great antiquity. It has been used for warfare and hunting purposes by primitive tribes and great civilizations alike. Of all projectile weapons, its design and construction are among the simplest, and yet its use requires more skill and practice than perhaps any other. The sling has been utilized by cultures across the globe, and the methods used to make it are as diverse and unique as the locations it is found. Slings around the world reflect the lifestyle and creativity of the cultures that make them; from finely woven linen slings in ancient Egypt, to coconut fibre slings on the islands of the Pacific; from one-piece leather slings in Siberia to the brightly colored, ornately decorated slings of the Incan Empire. This variety of techniques and designs is a subject of great interest to me, and with this website I hope to share this interest with others.

Copyright 2009 by Timothy Potter