Slow Motion Atlatl
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Shows that the simpler the motion, the better. Just have to trust it, not try to do too much.
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I'll look up Thunderbird. Thanks for the reply.
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haha i was watching that and i was like hey i kno that guy from youtube lol
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Yep, that was me...all 35 seconds!
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How much do the darts weigh, and how far can you potentially launch them?
anotherdumamerican 2 years ago
Also, if the projectile was around 1.6 kg how far do you think it'd go?
anotherdumamerican 2 years ago
I have no idea. Sorry.
Paleoaleo 2 years ago
The darts weight about 6 ounces (give or take). I can only throw them about 70 yards or so. I don't throw much for distance...beats the hell out of my arm (tennis elbow type stuff). T
Paleoaleo 2 years ago
Interesting video. I really liked the camera angle taken from the target. I'd love to see a side by side (primitive bow vs atlatl) comparison of what the prey saw when the hunter made his shot. The bow gives a much greater economy of motion. It must have been very difficult to hunt from ambush with the atlatl. I picture atlatl hunts more like a chase than an ambush.
Colhane 2 years ago
Flagging game with the throwing movement would definitely be a problem. These darts are also alot slower than an arrow. Throwing from behind blinds (you can throw over and be hidden) or from tree-stand like situations would be the trick. Got to get real close too. I know guys who hunt with atlatls. Check out Thunderbird Atlatl (google search will find his site).
Paleoaleo 2 years ago