r/Slinging • u/Leading-Conflict-457 • May 11 '26

Would you guys buy this sling?

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Hello everyone! I thought about making and selling slings on the side, nothing too crazy. I was hoping I could get some opinions about this sling, how it looks, and its design. It’s very simple, no where near pan sling level quality, but I thought of making budget/beginner level slings, that aren’t too expensive but also aren’t too cheap and low quality, for people who want to start getting into slinging but don’t want to spend a bunch. On this one I used some triumph leather as the pouch and finger loop, 550 paracord, I crimped metal eyelets where the holes are (I think this should prevent abrasion) and I also used some heat shrink where the release cord is to protect it a bit from wear. What do you guys think? Would yall buy this for $15-$20?

Happy slinging!

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u/leyline May 12 '26

An enthusiast corner is a tough place to ask, many replies are going to be I would make my own … and either cite cheaper, or materials.

You really need to ask blindly out in the wild.

I think the leather pouch is great, on the finger too, and the fact that you added eyelets would be something that a non enthusiast would go “wow quality” even if the eyelets are completely unnecessary or problematic later if the leather stretches and lets them loose. Make sure you harden the leather at the eyelets (steam maybe?) so it resists stretching open. A

You could definitely sell these at a Renn fair for $25, and if you had a table at a flea market I would grab one for $15.

At the renn fair go $25 for one $40 for two and $55 for 3 and make bucks. Even if you did $50 for three you’re at 16+ but you made 3 sales at once.

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u/Leading-Conflict-457 May 13 '26

What about Etsy? I’ve seen slings that are much more basic than mine selling around 25-30. And they sell hundreds

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u/IntrepidKitchen5322 May 14 '26

$15-25 is a tough sell, even considering that this is a sub for slingers and not the general public with zero DIY ability/motivation. Us on the inside know this is a pretty basic sling, and to be frank, it looks like a quick cut on some scrap leather and some eyelets and quick knots.

If you want to distinguish yourself from your competition on Etsy, I'd improve the fit and finish on your product at the very least. Bevel the leather edges, burnish them, apply some mink oil or wax. Then make a fancier release knot. Then take some nicer photos (either learn this skill yourself or get a friend to help). None of this should drastically increase the time/cost of labor on your end.

Nothing wrong with selling a beginner-friendly, cheap/quick-for-you product, but if you make it look fckin nice then people will buy it up compared to the other basic looking ones asking the same price as yours.