Atlatl at the bushmoot

[rich59]

I am delighted to say that we are planning a workshop on atlatls (throwing sticks) at the moot this summer. The provisional plan is to make up some atlatls, make some minor modifications to some canes to become darts, do a bit of intensive practice, and culminate in an accuracy contest (with large targets!)

I am putting stuff together for this at the moment and I am just wondering if people interested in this might indicate here. No commitment, and no fees, just a rough guide so I can get some idea how much stuff to bring.

Oh, yes. For the contest it is fun if everyone who enters contributes some item to the prizes on offer. Doesn't have to be much. So, you might bring something you would be happy to give away.

Here's how its done.

Here's the ideal throwing kit

And here is how it used to be done

 

[giancarlo]

I'd be up for having a crack at that.. pencil me in

 

[shaunmcdonald]

yep sounds like fun

 

[Matt Weir]

Oh aiye. I used to make these as a kid and tried to make one a few months ago with limited success - it didn't work nearly as well as the ones from years ago. So yes, I'm up for a go.

 

[Ogri the trog]

I think I'd be up for a pop at this Rich.
I can bring some bamboo canes if you give me an idea of how long you'd like!

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Seoras]

Will be bringing my sets along mate. Have enough for 4 people.

Will the lady in picture 2 be coming along to demonstrate!!!

Cheers

George

 

[Matt Weir]

Good point Ogri. I'll bring some canes if needed Rich.

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Great stuff Rich.

Mrs. TMKTC and I would love to attend.

The atlatl is great fun, easy to make and very powerful and accurate!!!!

Sounds like it will be a good event.

Cheers,

Phil.

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Also tutorial I wrote for another forum here http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23006

Might be of interest for those taking part.

Phil.

 

[Matt Weir]

Tony/Stuart, any chance of that event timetable as I'm down for at least 3 workshops and am hoping there are no clashes

 

[rich59]

I think I'd be up for a pop at this Rich.
I can bring some bamboo canes if you give me an idea of how long you'd like!

ATB

Ogri the trog

Great. 8 ft is what I would recommend, although others recommend 6 ft. I'm bringing quite a few canes anyway but I don't know how many we will need. So anyone who can bring (and take away) a few canes would be a help.

 

[Seoras]

I have a load of spare canes and can put them in the back of the van

 

[rich59]

Tony/Stuart, any chance of that event timetable as I'm down for at least 3 workshops and am hoping there are no clashes

I believe atlatl is currently pencilled in as either am or pm on the Monday.

 

[chas brookes]

I would be up for a go at this
thanks
Rich

 

[Singeblister]

I would be up for a go at this

 

[AndyW]

I'm not sure if I can make the moot yet. If I can I'd definitely be up for this!

Andy

 

[rich59]

Just a couple of practical notes to anyone bringing some canes. The best canes are significantly thinner and more flexible at one end (perhaps half the diameter of the thick end?). Any canes that are fairly uniform in thickness at both ends could be counted as duds.

Straightness is not too crucial, and it is fairly straightforward to bend them straight with heat.

Newer springier (but not green) are also the better ones in general.

6 - 8 foot probably the best lengths (as already discussed).

 

[Buckshot]

This might be fun to have a play with...

 

[Tony]

I'd be up for it Saying that I never seem to have the time at a Moot but I'll try

 

[rich59]

Thanks for the straw pole folks. Looks like it is going to be a good event.:You_Rock_