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Russ:
How do you make atlatls? Im new to this stuff and I want to make atlatls along with bows  so I was wondering how you make them (AT) (AT)

Russ

Azmdted:
Russ,

Atlatls are fairly easy to make, depending upon the style and historical authenticity you may want.  If you want a historically accurate one then you need to check into the period and locale of interest.  For me, I'm interested in the western style which culminated in the Basketmaker atlatls of the southwest.  Check out this website for tutorials and information:  http://basketmakeratlatl.com/  He also has a great book with a very good discussion on how to make atlatls common to the Four Corners region which I recommend.

If you just want to make a modern functional atlatl there are plenty of videos on youtube.  Good luck, have fun.

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Now to see if I can answer all the questions on the reply page in order for this to post..... three tries and I think I may have it.  Is it always like this?

willie:
atlatls are ez, good darts are more work

http://www.thudscave.com/npaa/

Hawkdancer:
A good stick with a bit of spring, a hook to seat the dart, a grip area to fit your hand, patience, and a bit of luck!  See Willie's comment!  The devil is in the details and the darts!  Be prepared to answer a lot of questions if you are on a public or club range!
Hawkdancer

willie:

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just for the first few posts

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