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aurelio Descens Offline ...then, the ape stood and took a rock. Posts: 102 Spain Gender:	First atlatl Jul 5^th, 2011 at 3:36pm I present you my first atlatl. It was made with no orthodox material (plastic,cooper). It was very fun. The next attempt with autentic material. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT9-R1w4WzA&feature=player_profilepage
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Bill Skinner Forum Moderation Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 3292	Re: First atlatl Reply #1 - Jul 5^th, 2011 at 8:17pm Good throwing. That is the type of atlatl I make from river cane, which is a type of bamboo that is native to where I live. Bill
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Mauro Fiorentini Forum Moderation Offline Forge your future with the hammer of your mind! Posts: 3442 Ancona, Italy. Gender:	Re: First atlatl Reply #2 - Jul 6^th, 2011 at 8:14am Nice shoots!! Greetings, Mauro.
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Re: First atlatl
Reply #3 - Jul 6^th, 2011 at 7:27pm

great stuff, aurelio! that is a very nice set for being your first and it seems like you have it tuned exceptionally well, something very rare indeed for a beginner. may i give you a little advice on accuracy? you'll notice in the videos that when you are just about to throw your tip rises up in the air. on those shots you miss. in others where the tip stays on target through the throwing motion you either hit or come very close. concentrate on keeping the tip on target throughout the entire cast. don't rear back at the start of the the throw. stand with your feet together and extend the atlatl a little behind your head. take a half step forward and bring your arm straight forward behind you. don't forget to follow through. once again, very well done!

Chris

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jlasud Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Programming stones Posts: 2358 Transilvania Gender:	Re: First atlatl Reply #4 - Jul 7^th, 2011 at 2:18am I recognize true devotion there,great job,keep on improving!
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fattybones Descens Offline That's not hail! Posts: 144 Halifax NS Gender:	Re: First atlatl Reply #5 - Jul 7^th, 2011 at 5:48am Looks fun.
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aurelio Descens Offline ...then, the ape stood and took a rock. Posts: 102 Spain Gender:	Re: First atlatl Reply #6 - Jul 7^th, 2011 at 6:59am Thanks to everyone for the nice comments, especially Paleoarts, I must confess I was inspired by your videos to the creation of this atlatl, I am honored by the compliments from the teacher. I have in mind all the advice received and will continue practicing and making new atlatl. Thanks again.
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timann Interfector Viris Spurii Offline Slinging Rocks! Posts: 2504 Norway Gender:	Re: First atlatl Reply #7 - Jul 7^th, 2011 at 1:59pm I too try my first atlatl these days, and am impresset by your throwing. Point first, and in the right direction. Darn... And it seems like you and your daughter got a nice site for practicing with exotic weapons.
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