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How to make a Balearic sling
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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2024
- This is how I make a Balearic sling for target practice and competitions.
The truth is, these slings can be made from just about any material, not just the ones listed in the video i.e. sisal, hemp/linen, esparto, etc. These are just the materials that, from my experimentation, produce a better sling.
Working with a camera between me and the braiding proved very challenging, so I'm sorry if it looks awkward at times.
My ADHD has my fully engaged in this. All other chores and responsibilities have been put on hold until I've completed this. My wife is going to be so mad at you.
I keep thinking of this comment while watching this video and I keep laughing. I am so dialed in to this guy's meticulous explanation of how to properly braid an ancient weapon. My life is paused.
Offering solidarity as a representative of the autistic unit.
dude same! 🤣 I also have ADHD and have put everything else on hold until I have made and mastered this.
😂ADHD rules! 😅
Bro same
If you are looking for sisal go to a plumbing store and ask them for a hank of hemp. A plumber uses hemp to waterproof joints on galvanised or black iron pipes. Most plumbing stores should have hemp available.
In the US most black iron pipe is used for gas. We are switching to plastics that can deal with thermal expansion. And we use Teflon tape. I feel like this might be hard to find in the US :(
I feel like jute might be a fine replacement, and any hardware store has jute baling twine.
@@CZcamsGaveMyHandleAway i got some hemp from the 99 cent store
Didn't know that. Thank you.
@@sofa_king_koolnot mine apparently lol. Cotton twin yes, but I've only found jute for Christmas 😂. Nightmare
I have made 3 hand braided slings in my life. One long , one short and one for a pole sling. I am 58 years old and still have all 3. But I seriously doubt I will ever make another. You sir have my respect for your PATIENCE AND DEXTERITY !
Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
You, sir, are an INVALUABLE asset to the sling community.
I'm lost for words to qualify your presentation. WONDERFUL, AMAZING and SUPERB comes to mind.
May all the luck in the World be with you!!
If you ever sold slings made like this, I would totally buy it
Wow. I've been making thinks out of string, cord, and fibers since I was a small child, but I never had anyone to show me anything. Over my decades of doing this, I have made maybe 12 slings. It's always been out of my own curiosity, though.
On the third or fourth sling,I came up with a design which is basically this, apparently. I never thought to include a different type of fiber for the tassel at the end of the sling. That makes a lot of sense.
My daughter sent me this video today after we were having a discussion about some of the things I've made and she was saying that it is a lot like how "practical archeologists" figure things out. (Sorry if I misspoke there. I've never heard this term before.)
I've never seen how slings were actually built, have never used an actual sling, and am just a guy with no university schooling. I'm just curious about how things work.
It brings me tremendous joy to see that I "created" something which has been known since ancient times. Which is to say that I am so happy this video exists.
It makes me so happy to know that the techniques I've developed organically over decades of messing with things are the same that have been used for millennia.
You are a good example of a basic human brain, @ericdavis2145. Your interest in teaching yourself things, experimentation over time, and arrival at a design you say is similar to the one in this video--it shows how a naturally intelligent person from any era of history can come up with remarkable pieces of technology, with very little starting input. That's one reason I'm glad that experimental archaeology has come to be a respected field--there's been a prejudice against "primitive man" for so long, as if our ancestors were backwoods hicks and we're ever so much better than we were. Nope; bring a Cro Magnon forward in time, train them in computer programming, and they'll probably invent Facebook in no time.
I've had the same experience you've had in other inventions, putting together a device and then coming across the "real' version of it, and finding that I'd hit upon the same design. It's a nifty feeling.
Experimental archaeologist I think is what you mean. I am doing a masters in this. Possibly going to look at slings for my dissertation.
Another item to add to my ever-expanding list of “Things I Never Knew I Needed And Now Have To Make”! The only comment I wish to make is that, instead of the constrictor-type overhand knot for retaining the tassel, a Matthew Walker knot be used, as each strand of the tassel is used to lock into the others (basically a series of interleaved overhand knots).
Thank you for a complete and thorough explanation of this process!
That series of interwoven knots is also the basis for nalbinding, so now you can have fun with something else.
Thanks for the info.
This is the best video I've seen yet, on how to make a Balearic sling. Thank you so much.
You're so welcome ❤
Agreed 💯. By far the best video on this advanced braiding technique, too.
Thanks to this video, I was finally able to make my own sling. I made mine out of synthetic twine. It was the worst material to work with especially when tapering. Though the worst part was joining both legs of the basket. It took nearly an hour to get it positioned just right so I could continue weaving. But the sling works. It works beautifully. You, sir, are an amazing teacher. Can hardly wait for Part 3.
This is guy is very thorough , very detailed & he leaves nothing out .He's a very good teacher .I learnt so much from this video .👌
The man, the myth, the legend! It's finally here! I think it's time to make another sling.
Over the years I've always had such curiosity of ancient/medieval weapons, and have been crafting and carving swords and piked weaponry since childhood. Ranged weapons have always been a struggle however. This video has definitely opened a whole new world for me, and I hope you know that your teachings will never be forgotten. Thank you
This is what youtube is for. Amazing work. Thank you for the education!
I have made about 20 slings using various materials, and you just gave me several ideas for how to improve. Excellent video. Thank you.
A few years ago I grew some Kenaf, a fiber plant similar to hemp🤔pondering. Your work is beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration and thoroughness in showing how to braid the sling.
Long live the Bassetja Balear. The most versatile, simple and potent range weapon of the past.
Like 1000 times more difficult than a bow string. Awesome stuff, thanks so much for talking the time and sacrifice to learn this, in this age of cut plastic overburden.
I’ve been plaiting whips for years now. With your instruction, I have this in the bag. I can’t wait to start. Thank you so much!
I always assumed the slings where made from leather! This video has certainly educated me. Thank you very much.
I've never seen a 5 strand done like that. Very neat. Thanks for sharing!
The way you splice in the dyneema is very well thought-out. The wax is another great idea. It ends up with a nicer braid that looks better and is probably more durable than the way I have been doing it.
For the waxing of the pouch and whole sling, you can apply it to the outside, then throw it on a cookie sheet and put it in the oven at 80-90C or so. I've found it melts in quite nicely and evenly that way.
Amazing stuff! I want to thank you for making me appreciate the balearic sling and the sling in general. I am waiting on the video in which you discuss how to sling properly. Thanks!
Thank you for this tutorial, i finally built my first sling. I used hemp for this one and it took me around 6 hours and it wasn't as perfect as yours obviously but i am still surprised with the outcome.
Next time i will try with sparto since it is very common where i live (Iberia), and i will also try to make a pouch to use smaller ammunition.
Wherever brambles grow, you can braid a sling. Peel the outer layer from long canes, de-thorning them first, then dry & braid those outer layers.
You caught that first shot of the rock flying by the cam perfectly. It was a perfect shot. Just that first scene in your vid, it was Artistically perfect in that unexplainable way.
Thanks!
4:38 I would like to emphasize what you said, in case someone makes the same mistake as me.
Twisting BOTH sides OUTWARDS is key. If one strand is rotated inwards it will make the whole cord twist. This can result in inacurate shots and will make loading the sling more difficult (because you have to figure out the correct orientation)
So if you want a nice and straight sling you have to twist the braids outwards, it cannot alternate or switch, even if thats easier on your fingers.
Absolute Gem of a video, keep it up!
This is a great tutorial, I really enjoyed It! I'm spanish and altough I have been practising with the sling for a few years now and I have made a couple of them myself, this video made me want to make more slings hahaha. My grandfather has worked with esparto for decades and I made a couple of slings following this tutorial with the esparto he collects. I'm very excited for the next video!
I’ve never been interested in this, but I think I’m going to try to make one just for kicks.
Велика подяка вам за відео.Вже тривалий час захоплююсь темою балеарської пращі,але досі не знаходив такого докладного керивництва по її виготовленню.Ще раз дякую вам за гарну роботу!
Beautiful sling. Many thanks for showing how to make the original. I usually cut a few corners being lazy and impatient and make mine from paracord. A bowline loop for the split pocket and small one for retention cord, and a knot on the release cord. Good for tennis balls for the dog. For stones I use duct tape to cover the split pocket. I’d like to see an expert trained on the traditional Balearic design try a paracord sling and compare accuracy.
very nice and detailed, my respect. Since I have seen your slings with my own eyes, I know that they can compete with the best from the islands. 👍
It's a skill and an art. Wonderful!
Used this demo to make my own out of reinforced paracord, which almost has the same rigidity. Used all of the braiding techniques and eventually made a super slick sling that just absolutely rockets any projectile that I want. Super cool stuff yo
This is going to help so many people making these slings. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Im a crocheter and have access to stiff cotton yarn, will be attempting a crochet version of this. Wish me luck!!
This is a very nice sling, you are very talented. I am thoroughly enjoying this. Thank you.
I find that the best tool to cut dyneema is a ceramic blade.
Amazing video, I never imagine I’d be able to braid my own sling. You have inspired me, thanks.
just found out this even exists from your last video, this is so cool
Wow. Finally it is here. The process is more complex than how I make slings. Guess I know now how my next step in sling making looks like.
your attention to detail and craftsmanship is commendable. Would love to have one of your slings.
What an amazing tutorial video! Your explanation on each part was so thorough and very appreciated. Just to watch your awesome craftwork was mesmerizing. Simple video placement, great lighting, closeup on cameras, soothing voice and temperament, and also loved to hear the relaxing birds sing in the background. Well done! Thank you so much for your time, talent and enemy. It’s easy to see how much your enjoy craft.
I’m not sure if you sell these, but it would be an honor to own one of yours.
Thank you brother 👍🏼
From Montreal with love 💪🏼🪖👊🏼🚛📣📯🇦🇶
I am incredibly impressed with this tutorial. I've been tempted to make a braided sling on a few occasions and never stuck the process out. I'd be curious to know how long it takes you to make a sling like this. Maybe I'll give it a go with some paracord and see if it makes any sense or if the taper just doesn't work. Maybe I can core it part way through and use that for some taper. Thank you very much for the detailed and enlightening video =).
I've been braiding different types of whips for a little while now and realized pretty quickly that soaking my whips in hot liquid paraffin wax does an amazing job at protecting them. It also adds just a little bit of weight. I'm almost positive your slings would benefit from dunking the entire sling in wax and letting it impregnate the fibers then wipe off the excess. This would surely help with the fiber types that are sensitive to moisture as well by waterproofing them.
You already wax a portion of them so going ahead and doing the whole sling would probably be great. I haven't tried making a sling yet so I don't know for sure.
When making whips with Paracord we usually pull out the guts of the cord and it basically gets wasted. I think I'm going to try using those guts to braid up a sling. They should work perfectly for all the splicing and tapering required in making these slings. I'll probably try it out with some hemp as well since it's readily available.
Thanks for making this video! I needed another good project idea.
I usually fully wax hemp and linen slings. Slowly add the wax until it soaks through to the other side of the braid. When held over heat, it shouldn't look "wet", as that means there is too much wax. Too much wax makes the sling overly stiff.
Water will still works it's way into the braid (so not good in the rain), but changes in humidity doesn't effect it.
ive braided many a sling with the internals of paracord because i also hollowed it out to thin out the paracord i was using to make other slings lol, i always use a leather cup however and if going for this full balearic split braid it might be a little slick
That was amazing. I am in Spain and I have access to esparto, so I know what materials I will use!
Absolutely brilliant. Excellent job on this video AA! 👍
I really want to make one of these. I make Flemish twist bowstrings which have some similarity with the weaving. I also have been doing paracord slings for years but have never been happy with the way they grip. Brownells B50 bow string material should make a good cracker. It works OK for whips. Thanks for the step by step!
I’m a string maker myself and thought the same thing, similar to a bowstring 👍
I cant tell if the nail clipper is gigantic or if youve got tiny hands, but it is putting me in hysterics!🤣
This entire process of creating and using the sling is a beautiful art. I think I might be in love. Haha I'm going to see what material I can source to make my own. Thank you for the valuable information!!
Something that might be interesting, given your past videos and involvement in your local scene, is seeing what it would sound like for a whole group of slingers to let fly at the same time like your past video with the Roman clay stones.
I bet it would sound quite intimidating!
I'm mid way and I never would've guessed weaving using single strands would end up being faster than yarn but since they're shorter it eliminates the need to pull the excess through to the other side! I'm gonna have to test this with a bowstring, hopefully it won't damage the bow >
I say my good sir, you've earned yourself a sub within the first few minutes, great stuff!
Thank you!
You should have more subscribers. Your content is fantastic.
Thanks!
A brilliantly clear and informative video. I am off to try and braid one myself. Thank you very much. 👍🏻
Banger vid bro, I learnt so much from your 5 plait and 2 way splices.
Cheers! 👊♥️
Hi, first of all, congratulations for the video, it is very complete and clear to understand.
I have a crucial question: are the fibers you use raw or processed fibers? I ask you because I would like to make a sling by collecting wild esparto grass (it grows near my town) but I have read that people who work with esparto dry it for a while, and also process it by "majado" which literally means "crushed." (the esparto is beaten to give it flexibility) somewhere I also read that they cook or steam the esparto for the same flexibility purpose.
It's a shame that my grandparents are no longer here, and I don't know any old people who know about esparto crafts, like they used to be
All those beautiful stones to sling.
Thank you very much for this video, it's comprehensive and made me want to make a sling myself! I'm making one out of hemp fibres which is proving very challenging in getting consistent thickness. But getting there!
I really enjoyed your video and look forward to the next on your technique and how to use it. Thank you so much!
Using jute twine just cause its what I have. Look forward to learning with it!
This was epic, very informative and enjoyable to watch.
Thanks for your time and skills it’s exciting to see this… I’m inspired to have a go at making one!
Very awesome tutorial. When you make a Balearic sling using hemp or linen, would you have to unweave the twine for braiding so that you work with loose fibers?
In that context, I'd just keep the yarns as is. I only extract fibre if the individual fibres themselves are fairly thick, like sisal.
Beautiful craft. Thank you for detailed instruction how to make it!
My dude. Adding "weight" to the end in the form of superglue can do more harm than good. That's how materials work at supersonic. The tapering off and making it as this as possible is the key to longevity and speed
Excellent video. Been looking forward to this for a while. Where do you source your Esparto from?
Looking for a new supplier, as the esparto I got a while back isn't available anymore. If I find some I'm considering importing for sale .
@@Archaic-Armsany luck with the esparto
So glad there was a part two and can’t wait for part three! This was a fantastic video and I’m off to try and source material to make my own Balearic sling! New subscriber 😊✌🏻
Thank you!
Hi, this is an awesome video and I can't wait to give it a try once I get home from studying abroad. I think that it could be a good idea to thicken the retention cord before starting the pouch at the knee rather than after so that the joint is thick on both sides rather than thin going into the pouch at the knee and thick coming out of it at the belly to increase strength and symmetry.
I met a few Balearic slingers make their slings this, but it seems just personal preference. It isn't an area that will experience any wear, so most don't make the retention cord side like the belly.
@@Archaic-Arms Good to know, thanks for the reply!
When you use fibers from yarn (linen or hemp), do you splice in new strings, or do you use the whole length from the beginning? If so, how long do the single strings have to be for the whole sling?
I imangine the braiding to be a little chaotic with the whole length from the beginning.
With yarns, I only splice in new ones at the pouch. For a short sling, 19" I will do two wingspans, for a 28" three wingspans. The yarns added for the pouch do not have to be very long.
Such a good tutorial! 🤩 Thank you so much
YES Was very excited for this video! Definitely worth the wait and the sling is perfect
Good video! Though can you answer a couple of questions? What do you exactly mean linen is sensitive to humidity? Does it rot or something? Also what is the purpose if tapering release cord , does it aid in accuracy? Do you also have a problem with balearic slings that a projectile is sliding through hole in pouch?
REALLY cool... doing it now (with hemp fiber)
That’s a really cool skill and fun tool to have.
Most excellent video bro, thanks!
Ever try to make one of these with paracord? I bet that would be hella strong.
Amazing great wonderful.. sorry to ask but I’m one of those who loves traditional but who appreciates quality’s in new tech from time to time and I was wondering if you had tried making one from paracord ? And if so did it work was it any good or not ?
Because I am seriously considering making one out of paracord but I haven’t ever made one at all yet so I thought I’d ask the experts
🙏 many thanks take care
Thank you very much for this great tutorial!
Ok, this reminds me of making a flemish twist bow string.
The only limiting factor I foresee in the speed of production is that unless one possesses hands accustomed to work, you will need to pause for your skin to regenerate once in a while. I am a woodcarver and leather working hobbyist and my hands are burning whilst I watch this a bit.
If you want the braid nice and tight, it's certainly hard on the hands, even with callouses!
Do you sell your slings?
Amazing content, I wish you all the best and will help spread the word!
Me gustó mucho ❤, aquí en Mexico son diferentes en la parte donde va la piedra y son más largas 😁, una duda ¿el hilo de la cola es hilo de pesca? Saludos.
Great video, sir.
We have same type of sling made from cotton strings , in local language we call it "Gofann" in gujarati language of state of Gujarat India. 👍❤🙏
Very cool! Just made my first few bow strings - maybe this is next? 🤔
Best thing to watch at 3 a.m 😂😂😂😂😂
I might have to try my hand at making one. Having said that, I’d love to buy one directly from you if you decide to sell any. Great vid!👍
BEAUTIFUL!!!
🤠 Howdy from TEXAS
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Could make a killing supplying the esparto..
Genuinely difficult to find.
Probably whole pastures of it get walked past every day owned by some guy who only see’s a hinderance to his productivity. If they only had a leader..
Is there any particular rule to guide one's choice of overall length?
A lot of it is personal preference. Balearic slings used in competitions are generally shorter, about an arms length or less.
very clear instruction. u should create more other instruction videos.
@23:51 Here’s the completed pouch-looks like the outgoing knee (left side) is about 1/3 thicker than the incoming knee and then tapers down evenly to the tassel
Looks like the thickness is 3-4mm
Width is evenly 3x thickness (about 10 mm), through the incoming knee, then gradually increasing through the pouch and outgoing knee by 1/2 (12-16 mm), then evenly tapering to round (3-4 mm) through the tassel
If you melt the tips of each of your tassel strings, it lessen the POP sound of you throw.
Binder twine from a farm supply store should work well.
beautiful instrument!
There is also Abbaca (Manila hemp), very strong, relatively cheap depending on location, and are water resistant (have been used on holding ships).
Yes this is also a good material, but the best quality stuff is quite hard to find. Normally, I've found there is a fair amount of pith mixed in with the fibres, which is not particularly desirable. I've also yet to find any that isn't treated with mineral oil.
@@Archaic-Arms I live here in Farmington, New Mexico, U.S.A. Can you make four for me using the best material? I am seriously asking, please. Thank you.
@@Archaic-Arms two more materials to add to the line up: Nettle fiber, and in North America, a variety of species of Apocynaceae: dogbane, Indian hemp, and swamp-milkweed. All have very strong fibers that work easily and behave similarly to hemp.
Both nettle and dogbane have long been used not merely as textile fabric fibers, but also as load-bearing fibers, in heavy service rope. Their flexibility makes them easy to braid, and like hemp, they soften with time; also like hemp, when tightly braided, they can wear like iron,
Best how to on the tube. Thanks..
I made an Egyptian style woven sling out of acrylic yarn and soaked the whole thing in paraffin wax except for the tassels and loop. Its still pretty stiff after a while using it. I’m having the problem that the tassel isn’t stopping it from swinging around and whipping me lol.
Making sure the release cord is not too heavy, with a decent sized tassel will help prevent that.
man, i got busted in elementary school by my social studies/history teacher, i was weaving grass with no knowledge of slings at the time and had just gotten to the knee when i got caught