Rabbit stick success!...kinda

RescueRiley said:
That's awesome I've been getting really curious about those over the past few weeks....
I'd love a step by step on your throwing technique.
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Me too! I've tried to throw sticks accurately in the past to no avail. Though, I never actually shaped a stick purposefully for throwing. I'm intrigued, and want to give a good try again.
 
For those of you with experience using rabbit sticks, which type/design would be better for a n00b to make and use?

What are the features of the rabbit stick that you find useful? Strait stick or curved stick, round shaft with with round weighted head or a more aerodynamic shape?

Probably the range and type of woods and type of critters have more to do with the various designs. So, lets say squirrels and rabbits in fields and the forest.

I know the obvious answer is to just harvest a stick and start throwing; but I'd kind of like to make a nice stick.

Thanks,

ck
 
That is really cool. I have made them before and practiced throwing, but never took any game.
 
C_Kyle said:
For those of you with experience using rabbit sticks, which type/design would be better for a n00b to make and use?

What are the features of the rabbit stick that you find useful? Strait stick or curved stick, round shaft with with round weighted head or a more aerodynamic shape?

Probably the range and type of woods and type of critters have more to do with the various designs. So, lets say squirrels and rabbits in fields and the forest.

I know the obvious answer is to just harvest a stick and start throwing; but I'd kind of like to make a nice stick.

Thanks,

ck
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Hello CK,

A weighted head will be for shorter distances.
A more even, aerodynamic balance with curve for longer.

A straight, weighted head may be a good starter for the ease of making and use in smaller areas....
Starting round and straight, then move to planing, then throw in the curve, seems a natural progression...

I would recommend to make one of each if possible, better learning curve (pun intended)... It is much like different types of arrows. Each has a use and slight tweak on technique.


Fire-hardening will ensure density, and strength....

Hope this helps.
 
Yes, Joe, that info gives me a good place to start.

Question about fire hardening? Basically, how do you do it? I think I've read somewhere that you have a camp fire, and you bury your stick-to-be-hardened in the ash, but not too close as to be burned. I think you can also hold the stick over the hot coals, but not the flame.

Is this correct?
 
more or less correct.

Of course, fire-hardening with green wood is a bit different from already semi-dry or seasoned wood... Bark on or off also differs.

The heat is what is doing the job.
Direct flame contact has its risks (i.e. unwanted twists, cracking, etc.), which is why coals is what's preferred. This is more like 'baking'...

Although, with a flame can be done, and there are instances when there isn't sufficient coal to do the job, in which case, short, spurts over the flame...
Leaving the bark on and hardening over direct flame protects the inner wood from cracking, etc. Then it can be worked...
 
RescueRiley said:
mastering the throwing stick is one of my 2010 goals.. bu My form is not right, I can;t seem to hit the broad side of a barn....
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Riley? I can help with that.


Success in any venture enhances future successes.

Go inside the barn.



:rolleyes::D
 
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