DIY Paracord Throwing Sling Instructions

This little project has very little to do with hammocks, I realize, but it’s a little side project I was working on for a class I’m teaching on the Old Testament. If you like to tinker with paracord, this is a fun and easy project that provides a lot of entertainment in the backyard.

If you want to know more about how to use a sling, or want to take this project further and actually weave your own with traditional materials, I recommend checking out TJ Potter’s website or Slinging.org.

DIY Paracord Throwing Sling Instructions

This is a really easy project that is easy to adjust if you want a longer sling or bigger basket. These instructions make a basic, small sling that is about two feet (61 cm) long. This throwing sling is suitable for small stones. I used these instructions but made seven bights in the center at eight inch (20 cm) long and then make a sling large enough to hurl a tennis ball.

 

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11 responses to “DIY Paracord Throwing Sling Instructions”

  1. GO! Outfitters Avatar

    This looks like a fun project! I’m afraid if I make one I could have a relapse of my past paracord addiction.

  2. elderr2 Avatar
    elderr2

    I prefer to braid and weave jute twine or other natural fibers. I taught my scouts how to make these and showed them how to use them one year at a camp out. They were amazed how accurate you could get with a little practice and soon realized with a smooth stone David really could have killed Goliath.

    Cool project to add. Besides you never know when you could hunt a squirrel or rabbit to have for dinner while hammock camping 😉

    1. Derek Avatar
      Derek

      There is a connection!

  3. James Avatar
    James

    Derek, Thanks for posting this. Thought you might want to know that there is a typo on step 5 “ice” versus “nice”.

    1. Derek Avatar
      Derek

      Egads! Thanks for the catch. I’ll get a new version uploaded.

  4. Scott Adkins Avatar

    I have a question about how you secure the ends of the short piece you use to make the basket. Just tie onto one of the cords I assume, just wondered how you did it.

    1. Derek Avatar
      Derek

      I trimmed the excess cordage and melted it onto the basket.

  5. Jonathon Burnett Avatar

    T.J. Potter has a great way of making a sling this is probably not as good but its way quicker to make and soon ill find out if its good enough for aim. Other sing piece designes will miscarry a rock half the time but I have faith that this one wont.

    1. Derek Hansen Avatar

      Thanks! Yes, there are other examples out there. This is a very basic design; good in a pinch.

  6. Delta Avatar
    Delta

    Is is his website still working? Clicked on the link and “can’t reach this page” message came up

    1. Derek Hansen Avatar

      I think you’re right. I’ll update.