Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Cave Men only "Oooga Booga" => Topic started by: marianneg1973 on January 10, 2021, 05:53:23 am
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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)
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Pull up atlatl on the web, check the Primitve section here. They come in several styles. Basically, get a strong stick or board about 2 feet or so, put an antler or bone point in one end and get a dart with a depression in the butt and throw. Have fun! Also some kits available. Helps to have a dart rest on the grip area, if you want one.
Hawkdancer
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hi,
http://www.thudscave.com/npaa/designs/index.htm (http://www.thudscave.com/npaa/designs/index.htm) will give you some ideas. atlatl designs can be fairly simple and still work well. making nice throwing darts takes a bit more work
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The University of Missouri website has a set of plans for one style, I think. Researching your way through the information will take some time, as there is a surprising amount of stuff. Btw, when/if you go to the local range, be ready for lots of questions and strange looks!
Hawkdancer