I have played with a sling off and on for about 40 years. Some of the material in the book was very interesting and some was simply hilarious. I appreciated the fact that safety was given several of the 62 pages.

This is a good basic book on the subject, think Sling 101, giving enough knowledge to allow careful experimentation and enjoyment. Some of the materials suggested with which to make a sling would not stand up to my primary throw, and that throw is not silent as it involves a sonic boom, or crack, such as a whip makes. So, think about what you are doing, and possible consequences, while experimenting and before hitting yourself in the head as I have done. It DOES hurt.

Comparison of the sling with the bow confused me as sling ammo is crushing similar to damage from a club. Bows fire a piercing projectile. To me it was an apples vs. oranges comparison.

Bottom Line: The basics are covered with sufficient information to go further if you want to dedicate the time. A bibliography is also included for further research, a fact which I liked. For less than [money], not bad at all.


the sling   December 31, 1999
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

this is a terrific book i had a lot of pleasure reading it and i have allready built 10 of them and the are getting better all the time i use them to throw balls when i play with the dogs


Fantastic!   October 4, 1999
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This is a really cool book! I think it is more of a pamphlet though. I have already made twenty seven of these deadly weapons. They are so portable and easy to use. And the best part- you can find ammuntion almost anywhere.


A good start   September 1, 1999
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This is about the most readily available book on the sling as a weapon. Many of the reports on the slings ballistics are sensationalised in order to get people to buy the book and try the sling. Some back room JamesBondism as well. Still the cost isn't much and nothing better is easily available.


Excellent source of information for this versatile weapon.   March 28, 1999
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

If you are a weapons enthusiast like my self. Then I'm sure you will enjoy this book about an ancient and overlooked weapon. The illistrations are great and easy to understand. This book even shows you how to construct a sling from just about anything. Please buy this book.