[Archers] Atlatl

[Lorelei Elkins]

I too am in agreement.

Lorelei

On Fri, Oct 26, 2018 at 1:40 PM jeff <vaarstj at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Seamus,
>
> I agree with your assessment.  Wooden/bamboo darts with feathers.  A
> composite atlatl equates to a composite bow.  As for straightening and
> throwing, I've seen little difference between straight and crooked darts.
> Points extend the life of the dart, but they'll stick without them.
>
> Ghijskijn
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Archers <archers-bounces at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org> on behalf of
> JAMES FRAILEY <seamusmcray at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, October 26, 2018 2:51 PM
> *To:* Archers; <pjdarby at verizon.net>
> *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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