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I was wondering what the slingers would look like if they wore any armor or something. Me and my brother have recently begun slinging and if we could get some gear and our parents would drive us till I can drive us we might join a legion as slingers. Are there any legions close to Lawrence county? It is about 50 miles from nashville.
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Great stuff. My take is that he is trying to look Balearic with that small Falcata. Not sure if by the Trajanic times there were many caetras around though.
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You're correct, it is mainly a Balearic impression from the time of Caesar.
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Hmm neat! Any idea how much it would cost to get together a set of gear like your freind has Peroni?
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The only major costs would be the small weapon, and the shield.
Shields are easy to make yourself, so if you can find a supplier of the sidearm, some period-suitable fabric and some leather or twine to make some slings, and a shoulder bag for ammunition (lead glandes or stones)you're (as we say in Britain) 'sorted'!
Lead is extremely easy to cast into moulds for the glandes I have made them many times myself. have a short and a long sling for different ranges too.
A slinger is a 'minimal' kit soldier to portray, and ideal for someone new to Roman military reenactment.
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So much cool equipment, so little vendors :lol:
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What would be a suitble time period fabric?
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Great looking piece Adrian!
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I find to load a sling one-handed that you kneel, and lay the sling flat on the ground (crouch behind your shield if you have one) put in a stone (the finger ring can still be wrapped around your finger - no problem) then pick up the knot end of the sling - carefully .... and stand. You are ready to sling.
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If you use a wrist tie, you can also load one handed from your ammo pouch without having to put your ammo on the ground.
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