[.ca] The Sling for Sport and Survival (ISBN 1893626172)

Nice basic book:
The Sling begins with a bit of history followed by a discussion of the sling and its capabilities. A comparison with the bow follows in which the sling prevails. Next is a very good review of the techniques needed to use a sling including the three basic throws and three throws which combine the basic ones. Constructing the sling is discussed and then there is a bit about ammunition and applications. 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 \omoney\c, not bad at all.