In the language of the Aztec, Atlatl means "spear thrower".Atlatl are an extremely effective tool for hunting.A thrower can hurl a dart over 100 yards with a 7 foot dart.The Aztecs were able to kill many men with darts from the Atlatl when they captured Tenochtitlan.They had their armor pierced by it.High tech atlatls are available for hundreds of dollars, and many states allow hunting.If you want to take up the sport in a traditional way, then you should make your own.Is this correct?
Step 1: There is a hook shape on the end of the branch.
The length of the user's hand and forearm should be the main branch.The spear will attach to the small hook at the end.
Step 2: The hook should be about one inch long and one quarter inch wide.
Step 3: You can sand down, add a handle, decorate or apply laquer and paint now.
Step 4: You're ready after the store bought attach dart to hook.
Step 5: Look for a straight branch.
The length of the user's hand and forearm should be the main branch.This time there is no hook.
Step 6: Take a knife at one end and split it in half.
Step 7: To shape a twig into a wedge, you must find a small twig.
Step 8: Put the wedge into the split from step 2.
The two sides of the stick need to be separated by one inch.
Step 9: Leaving the wedge in the stick will allow you to drill two small holes in it, one on each split end.
Step 10: To form a "bridge" from one split to the other, thread heavy duty string through the two holes and secure them.
Step 11: The arrow nocks and darts were bought at the store.
The hollow dart ends have arrow nock on them.
Step 12: You can sand down, add a handle, decorate, or apply laquer to the atlatl.
Step 13: Finally, you're ready to attach the bridge.