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https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl General >> Other Primitive Weapons >> Woomera https://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1592664086 Message started by Jauke on Jun 20^th, 2020 at 10:41am

Title: Woomera
Post by Jauke on Jun 20^th, 2020 at 10:41am

I am amazed by how well their darts are flying considering they are unfletched, they almost seem to rifle the darts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIekuhH8NxU

Title: Re: Woomera
Post by Waxwing_Sling on Jun 26^th, 2020 at 12:21pm

I started making one of these years ago, only to later lose interest and let it go unfinished (as I do with many things). I hadn't realized their darts were unfletched. I may have to revisit this project sometime.

Title: Re: Woomera
Post by Bill Skinner on Jun 26^th, 2020 at 6:50pm

That's good form. And balanced tackle. Feathers on the end are there to correct a poor throw or to make the dart recover faster if you are throwing at short range.

Title: Re: Woomera
Post by Waxwing_Sling on Jul 4^th, 2020 at 2:42pm

I found a video that gives a closer look at the equipment. A bit old and cheesy, but informative.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBI6-vpp0Bg