[Archers] Atlatl

[Cameron deGrey]

Great! Keep the intent and spirit, but not necessarily exclude. Easy, and
logical approach.

Thanks for adding the clarification. This will go to TRM for codification?

Thanks for your service Seamus.

Cam

On Fri, Oct 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM GEORGE <jaynardone at comcast.net> wrote:

> Master Seamus, I think this is a reasonable and sound approach. I think it
> is within the spirit and intent we follow for archery within the SCA and
> our Kingdom.
>
> In Service
>
> Master Janyn
>
>
>
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> ------ Original Message ------
>
> From: JAMES FRAILEY
> To: Archers, <pjdarby at verizon.net>
> Sent: October 26, 2018 at 10:52 AM
> Subject: [Archers] Atlatl
>
> 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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