The effect of projectile point size on atlatl dart efficiency

Author(s): Jeffrey S Couch; Tracy A Stropes; Adella B Schroth

Year: 1999

Summary

J. Whittaker: Point size makes no difference in throwing distance. [Weak experimental design (small sample human throws) and dubious theoretical orientation (Perkins) but conclusion correct. However human variability in throws should be expected to outweigh difference in points, and the real useful info here is the demonstration that all point sizes work about equally, so point size is not necessarily a good marker of atlatl vs bow]

Cite this Record

The effect of projectile point size on atlatl dart efficiency. Jeffrey S Couch, Tracy A Stropes, Adella B Schroth. Lithic Technology. 24 (1): 27-37. 1999 ( tDAR id: 423117)

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Keywords

General
Atlatl • Hunting • Weapon

Temporal Keywords
Mesolithic • Neolithic • Palaeolithic

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 9907

Notes

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