Ancient slings are rather different from the slingshots we are most familiar with, based on an Y-shaped frame for propulsion. The sling weapon used in the ancient world is just a boat-shaped holder and two long strips of leather or braided straw. The projectiles used for war were made out of lead (Roman ones especially) and there are several depictions of Roman soldiers yielding slings on Trajan's Column.
Join us at the historical reenactment park near Cluj-Napoca, Camp Virtus, for the Dacian party on July 17th and find out how to use the sling, even buy one made of leather to practice later. You can read about the technique and physics of it HERE and HERE.
There are also various ways to make a hand sling and it is a great leather craft project. See some ideas, guides and templates on the forum of the dedicated website, singing.org HERE.
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