Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: Jodocus on November 16, 2014, 03:04:49 am

Title: Atlatl dart dimensions?
Post by: Jodocus on November 16, 2014, 03:04:49 am

I wanna mke me an atlatl and some darts (like once I said I wanna make me a bow  :P )

How long, what diameter for the darts? approx weight and spine? I wanna cut some today.

Title: Re: Atlatl dart dimensions?
Post by: chamookman on November 16, 2014, 05:55:58 am

6' overall works well for Me. 5' of Rivercain 1/2" - 3/4", with a foot long hardwood foreshaft w/fire hardened point. Hardwood dowels matching the caine worked well. Bob