[Archers] Atlatl

[JAMES FRAILEY]

Greetings Atlantian Archers. It has come to my attention that there are
very little guidelines about Atlatl and equipment documented. Also I see
that there is some marketing of Atlatl equipment from such sources as
3-River Archery. (
https://www.3riversarchery.com/carbon-express-atlatl-kit.html)

My opinion is I am OK with modern material for Atlatls but I am not OK with
modern materials such as carbon darts. I view this the same way we allow
modern material for bows and not arrows. My suggestion below for our Target
Archery Handbook.

"Atlatl

• Inspection of equipment will in general be the same as for archery
equipment.

• Atlatls and darts should be constructed to resemble materials and
equipment that existed in-period. Natural materials like wood and bamboo
are recommended. In the Kingdom of Atlantia, darts cannot be used that are
made of carbon fiber or any other modern materials.

• Darts should be reasonably straight with fletches of feathers, paper, or
leather. Points are optional, but if used must be securely fastened to the
dart.

• The atlatl itself will be smooth and free of cracks, warps, and bends so
as not to endanger the user or others."

So, since I am not King, Queen or the Earl Marshal I am not the last say in
this. I welcome all reasonable dialog in regards to crafting guidelines.
Please contribute especially those with expertise with this equipment.peter

I look forward to some dialog over this matter. Thank you.


In service,

Baron Seamus McRay
Master of the Pelican
Atlantia Archery DEM
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