Sling-Standard: Hand Woven Round Braid Sling

"The Standard is just like it sounds: a very well-made sling anyone can start with and feel confident in their decision. Also, after years of practice, you can return to it because it is the foundational sling design. How it is made: The Standard starts with a two-strand weave finger loop. My preferred style of finger loop is because it is sturdy and comfortable after the hemp breaks in. The retention cord is made from eight strands of hemp woven into a four-strand round braid. The pocket is in the split pouch style. It is a four-strand wide flat weave. What the split pouch offers over other pouches is that it is suitable for a large variety of rock sizes to be held in its pocket. That's because the pouch can change its width. The release cord is the same style as the retention cord and continues the eight threads' four-strand round braid down to the end. The end toggle is an overhand knot. Depending on the size of the sling, it varies from a single to a double overhand knot. Slings are 26 inches to the pouch and 52 inches from finger loop to end toggle. The size options have been updated as of November 1, 2023. The Max is now large. Hybrid stays the same. The standard is updated to small. Two more sizes have been added: medium and extra large. The Small is made from a thin 48lbs test hemp. The Medium is a unique Hemp blend that is sometimes available and is in between the standard thicknesses. The Large is made with thick 48lbs test hemp. The Hybrid's pouch and finger loop are woven with thin hemp, and the body is made from 48-lb test hemp. The Extra Large is made from 180lbs test Hemp. Wax Option No wax. This means the Hemp is pure and natural. Beeswax. This is an exterior coating of pure beeswax. Sling Wax. This is a mixture of Beeswax and Linseed Oil to help coat the sling and soak into the fibers. Partial Wax- Wax on the pouch and the bottom half of the release cord. Full Wax- Wax from the finger loop to the end tassel. Beeswax and Sling Wax options: Adding beeswax or sling wax to your sling is optional, but there are some benefits to it. Pure Beeswax will add a protective layer over your sling to help it with rougher ammo. Sling Wax is a mix of Beeswax and Linseed oil. The oil helps condition the strings and can, because linseed oil is a drying oil, it will help make your sling water-resistant. All slings are waxed on the day of shipping. If you do not want a slightly oily feel, allow a few days to a week for the oil to dry. To speed up the process, leave your sling in an open and airy space. Sunlight will oxidize the oil and cause slight yellowing. This will not damage your sling; it is just something to be aware of. Why you should buy from me: I have been making slings for 2 decades. And have sold thousands of slings. I have made slings in over 30 different styles. From all this experience, I have chosen the styles of slings that work best and consistently perform. I have specific requirements for a good sling: ease of carrying, durability, look, feel, and lastly, \"wow factor.\" My slings are shipped fresh and crisp. After the new owner gets a few sessions of slinging in with them, they break in and conform to the thrower's hand and style. I know what fun slinging can be, and that is why I have a sling on me at all times. Sometimes, this requires a minimal sling around my wrist or in a chest pocket. Sometimes, I replace my belt with a thick, sturdy sling. Other times, I throw one in my back pocket. I have a sling in every backpack and almost every jacket. I carry my water bottle with one. Once you get a sling, I am confident you will find more uses and reasons to have one. It is also a fun activity to do with friends. Always feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions."