The Finger Sling

Did you know you can make an excellent sling in just seconds? Making a finger sling is very straight forward and provides several advantages over other slings. For starters, finger slings are very comfortable, inexpensive, easy to make. More importantly, finger slings let the bow pop cleanly out of the hand, and allow the archer to have superior control over the bow during follow through. Not bad for a buck!

To make the shoelace finger sling, first start with a flat, wide shoelace made of a soft material such as cotton. The type of lace is important. The flat wide surface will distribute the weight of the bow over a larger area than round or narrow laces and will be much more comfortable. Be sure the lace is made out of a soft fabric with a high percentage of cotton. These laces will provide the maximum comfort for the fingers while staying firmly in place.

Start by folding the lace in half and tying the loose ends of the lace in a knot. You will want to form a loop which is approximately 12″ end to end. The exact size of the loop will depend on the size of your hand, your particular equipment and personal preferences. The length of the loop can be adjusted by changing the position of the knot.

The rest is easy to follow in the following video:

To see a properly adjusted finger sling in action watch the following video: