Article Review: Experiments in the Function and Performance of the Weighted Atlatl (Raymond 1985)

Author(s): Ray Strischek; David Wescott

Year: 2005

Summary

J. Whittaker: Raymond concluded slight advantage in distance with weights (negligible), but important conclusion is weight increases angular momentum which contributes stability to the throw, improving accuracy. Why Ray uses weighted atlatl.

Cite this Record

Article Review: Experiments in the Function and Performance of the Weighted Atlatl (Raymond 1985). Ray Strischek, David Wescott. The Dart . 08/2005: 11-12. 2005 ( tDAR id: 423401)

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Keywords

General
Atlatl • Hunting • Review • Weapon

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 10213

Notes

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