I am sick as a dog

Hi Chris,

Glad to hear you're feeling better. I've always put the atlatl in the same category as a sling: Just too hard to be consistently accurate to be relied upon for food or defense in a survival sitiation. I've tried a time or two. and known a couple of others who tried, but nobody who was good enough to go after game with it.

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I'm sure it is just a matter of learning proper form and then practicing. I just haven't got the form thing down, so practice is premature. It is one thing to be able to launch the bolt. It is another thing to put it where you want it to go.

-- FLIX
 
flix,
That is what got me interested in the atlatl, watching videos on youtube and I was impressed with their accuracy. I have seen traditional archers that weren't as good as some of those people with an atlatl.

If it is like a sling then I am doomed, a 5 gallon bucket at 20 steps is pretty safe if I am using the sling. :o Chris
 
OK- I really wish you could sit down with me for a few moments, because some of this atlatl stuff is very easy to SHOW, but harder to DESCRIBE! I used to throw atlatls a whole lot- still do now but not as much. Also, I used to sell them.

Some of what I have learned...

#1 19" Is a magic number for me- 4" of handle, 1 inch for the hook, and 14" for the working section.

#2 A simple stick with a prong on it will work.

#3 It is MUCH more the thrower than the tool- good atlatlists can nail their target with poor gear.

#4 I like a little flex in the thrower, a little more in the dart.

#5 It is MUCH easier to get good flight if the dart is 5.5' or longer than if it is under 5'

#6 Dont try to throw hard at first, try to throw smooth

Have fun!!!
 
Horse,
Here in the next couple of weeks I will probably be asking you a bunch of questions. :D Chris
 
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