I got this sling figuring it would give me something to fidget with while taking my dog on hikes. I never expected it to be so much fun. Within a 5-10 throws I was getting consistant "cracks" and launching stones pretty far. My accuracy is pretty bad, and its not as easy to hit a targer as the videos depict, however thats purely a reflection of my athletic ability, not the sling. Im showing vast improvement after 3-4 throwing sessions. If I had to point out an area for improvement, I would say that the knot for the wrist wrap is very fiddly. It works, but fidgeting with it is aggravating so I find myself avoiding it. I simply wrap the sling around my wrist and tuck the end in place. Lastly, the cracker is a MUST HAVE. It turns heads, draws a crowd, and makes everyone want to give it a try. The sound is almost more satisfying than the few instances that Iv hit my target.