Slow Motion Atlatl

Messing with the slow motion feature on my video editor. It's cool to watch the atlatl darts flexing in flight.

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[Colhane]

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.

[Paleoaleo]

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).

[on3hitt3rquit3r]

hey man i think i saw u on modern marvels using an atlatl and a primitive bow but im not sure plz tell me if u were.

[Paleoaleo]

Yep, that was me...all 35 seconds!

[yztyzt1]

oh cool~! r u going ot make more atlatl vids and bow stone age vids?

[yztyzt1]

very paleo. please make more primitive bow and atallalatl vids

[vibraharp226]

Shows that the simpler the motion, the better. Just have to trust it, not try to do too much.

[Colhane]

I'll look up Thunderbird. Thanks for the reply.

[Paleoaleo]

I have no idea. Sorry.

[Paleoaleo]

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

[on3hitt3rquit3r]

haha i was watching that and i was like hey i kno that guy from youtube lol