Atlatl darts: the long and the short of it

Author(s): Scott Jones; David Wescott

Year: 2006

Summary

J. Whittaker: Distance throws require lots flexibility, but that’s a liability for target accuracy. Best dart ca 3 x atlatl length and properly spined. Shorter darts require fletching.

Cite this Record

Atlatl darts: the long and the short of it. Scott Jones, David Wescott. Bulletin of Primitive Technology. 31: 68-73. 2006 ( tDAR id: 419406)

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Keywords

General
Atlatl • Hunting • Weapon

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 5597

Notes

Rights & Attribution: The information in this record was originally compiled by Dr. Roeland Paardekooper, EXARC Director.