There are a few details regarding insurance and a final date still to be worked out but it looks like this thing is on for the last weekend in february (TBC!) It's early days yet and a lot still has to be worked out. But an accuracy test based on ICAS and a short feild course with a flight test look like they will main events. A atlatl crafting competition and primitive weapon comparison are also being talked about (i'd personally love to see a sling expert).
Ity's supposed to be fun but anyone coming might want to get in practice.
While waiting for your decent wood to season a rough atlatl can be made in about 10-30 minutes from a suitable piece of wood a branch ,piece of scrap soft wood pretty much anything. You can make darts from 4'-5' 9mm pine dowels fletched like an arrow with a socket cut in the back and fitted with an 11/32 field point. You'll get a good and consistent set to practice with in a few hours.
word of advice if copying a historical example remember that they were made for the individual thrower. The inuit who made the original harpoon board I copied had smaller hands than mine which has made using it a little uncomfortable. Aztecs and meso americans were mostly smaller than us the ice age populations of europe were comparable if thats any help.
PM me if you are interested in coming or want any of my (limited) advice on making and throwing the things. Advice from interested parties would also be welcomed.
Ity's supposed to be fun but anyone coming might want to get in practice.
While waiting for your decent wood to season a rough atlatl can be made in about 10-30 minutes from a suitable piece of wood a branch ,piece of scrap soft wood pretty much anything. You can make darts from 4'-5' 9mm pine dowels fletched like an arrow with a socket cut in the back and fitted with an 11/32 field point. You'll get a good and consistent set to practice with in a few hours.
word of advice if copying a historical example remember that they were made for the individual thrower. The inuit who made the original harpoon board I copied had smaller hands than mine which has made using it a little uncomfortable. Aztecs and meso americans were mostly smaller than us the ice age populations of europe were comparable if thats any help.
PM me if you are interested in coming or want any of my (limited) advice on making and throwing the things. Advice from interested parties would also be welcomed.