You're the only AA thrower with a banner stone. Nobody else seems to use them. Good job keeping your tools closest to authenticity, for North America. Impressive. 👍
I'm just learning about these and I'm fascinated with the varieties. I'm looking to build one just for something to do. I'll be looking for more of your videos
Aht-LAH-tl is so Nahuatl "Na-WAH-tl". Think of Quetzalcoatl, "Ket-sul-kuh-WAH-tl", Apollo; Xochiquetzal, "Show-chee-KET-sal," the goddess Aphrodite; Xolotl, "Sho-LOW-tl", Thor; and Xoalitlmor, "Show-a-Iittle-MORE", Venus scantily clad. Okay I made the last one up.
An improvement, that I'm sure some smart ancestors thought of, is to twist the feathers to make the dart rifle, and then to make the two fingered atlatl such that the thrower spins the dart, in the same direction of course. I think, but you have to experiment, that the index finger stays in its loop just a hair longer than the thumb or middle finger, and the thrower points at the target at follow through. The weight in the front of the atlatl is also precisely engineered, so the atlatl bends slightly, releasing its spring at launch. the dart launches as a bent arc, releasing its spring at launch. This is a perfect engineering opportunity for rifling, which is why my mind jumps to it.
I want an Irish Atlatl. 1 end throws a dart and the other a javelin. One end with thorn and the other a Y with string and knot between or bead. They also made the Y to cup a pointed or ball ended javelin. An atlatl was for both darts and spears/javelins. It's why I think they made caps for spears ends is to use atlatl.
i USED 3/8 th #6-32 CAP HEAD ALLEN SCREWS FOR REAR KNOCKS, GOODWINDS KITES HAS ALL THE CARBON FIBER SHAFTS AND ROLL-WRAPPED FOR JOINING SECTIONS. GREAT SPORT. DO NOT DESTROY YOUR ROTATOR CUFF, LIKE I DID.
If the spur could articulate a bit, couldn’t you maintain contact with the spear for longer and get more energy into the throw? I’m not hunting. I just want to throw as far as possible so accuracy isn’t important.
Отличные изделия. Неплохо бы ввести охоту с историческим оружием. Тем более сейчас можно не на диких зверей, а роботизированые мишени к примеру на механического мамонта из балистического силикона с иметацией внутренних органов с такой копьеметалкой. Такая охота была бы весьма популярной.
In most states you need an atlatl license, then use is restricted to atlatl hunting season, which occurs 3 hours before bow hunting season begins. Atlatls must be state approved, tagged, may not be modified, and must be hunter orange. Using two atlatls requires two licenses. Fishing with an atlatl requires a separate license. Hunting vermin with an atltatl is unrestricted, but darts may not be launched in a populated area or across a road. States ending in "a" are unrestricted. Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Canada, Costa Rica, East Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Manitoba, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Panama, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia. If you kin mispronounce the state with an "a", it is also unrestricted. States like Calarada, Mexica, Missoura, and Texarkana. Okay, I made all this up.
It is pronounced "Aht Laht" - the Aztec and Mayan L at the end of a word is silent and is there to indicate where the tongue rests at the end of pronouncing.
Interesting, but who watched the whole video waiting for him to demostrate a throw?
Excellent craftsmanship! Good work Bob!
Very interesting, I try to play them all
Thanks for your info, better than most that I have seen. Short but to the point, and now I've learned a little more.
Thank you for showing us the beautiful atlatls you have made.
Thank you!
Well - we DO have a columbia river here in BC so that would likely be correct ;)
You're the only AA thrower with a banner stone. Nobody else seems to use them. Good job keeping your tools closest to authenticity, for North America. Impressive. 👍
All look very functional..hmm
Nice. I will be in touch. The Columbia River type. Thanks.
I'm just learning about these and I'm fascinated with the varieties. I'm looking to build one just for something to do. I'll be looking for more of your videos
Aht-LAH-tl is so Nahuatl "Na-WAH-tl". Think of Quetzalcoatl, "Ket-sul-kuh-WAH-tl", Apollo; Xochiquetzal, "Show-chee-KET-sal," the goddess Aphrodite; Xolotl, "Sho-LOW-tl", Thor; and Xoalitlmor, "Show-a-Iittle-MORE", Venus scantily clad. Okay I made the last one up.
Am I the only one or does this guy look like wizard behind the curtain from the wizard of oz
Muchas gracias, exelente explicación,
damn these are beautiful
Inspired me, thank you
Pretty Cool Dude
I have a beautiful Wappasenning of yours but no darts left. Do you sell darts?
Shame, u dont show em in action.
Great video. Very informative. Thank you.
Beautiful workmanship and research! 👍
So basically u made them how u think they all worked??
We made our own designs with our knowledge of how an atlatl should work.
An improvement, that I'm sure some smart ancestors thought of, is to twist the feathers to make the dart rifle, and then to make the two fingered atlatl such that the thrower spins the dart, in the same direction of course. I think, but you have to experiment, that the index finger stays in its loop just a hair longer than the thumb or middle finger, and the thrower points at the target at follow through. The weight in the front of the atlatl is also precisely engineered, so the atlatl bends slightly, releasing its spring at launch. the dart launches as a bent arc, releasing its spring at launch. This is a perfect engineering opportunity for rifling, which is why my mind jumps to it.
Simply amazing and ingenious in design!
Thank you for detailed info.
Wow, that's exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks so much!! Great job!😊
I want an Irish Atlatl. 1 end throws a dart and the other a javelin. One end with thorn and the other a Y with string and knot between or bead. They also made the Y to cup a pointed or ball ended javelin. An atlatl was for both darts and spears/javelins. It's why I think they made caps for spears ends is to use atlatl.
Brasil
i USED 3/8 th #6-32 CAP HEAD ALLEN SCREWS FOR REAR KNOCKS, GOODWINDS KITES HAS
ALL THE CARBON FIBER SHAFTS AND ROLL-WRAPPED FOR JOINING SECTIONS. GREAT SPORT. DO NOT DESTROY YOUR ROTATOR CUFF, LIKE I DID.
I guess the precision is acquired with practice....lol...isnt that the case for everything else? Duh!
If the spur could articulate a bit, couldn’t you maintain contact with the spear for longer and get more energy into the throw? I’m not hunting. I just want to throw as far as possible so accuracy isn’t important.
czy to do czegos sluzy?????????????
Отличные изделия. Неплохо бы ввести охоту с историческим оружием. Тем более сейчас можно не на диких зверей, а роботизированые мишени к примеру на механического мамонта из балистического силикона с иметацией внутренних органов с такой копьеметалкой. Такая охота была бы весьма популярной.
Nice work bud.
So what happened to the bannerstone?? What function does it serve?
Will these reach across the street to my across the street neighbour?
Lmfao🤣👍
It would be a serious felony to threaten anyone with a deadly weapon.
awesome showcase
Nice craftsmanship builder Bob!!
I didn't even know anyone was making these for sale
what happened to the Hiawatha Atlatl?
Our Hiawatha atlatl is available in our catalog
sweet
How about Atlatl weights? --The ones that the native Americans used.
www.thunderbirdatlatl.com/category/articles/ramblings/
Thank you
I always used a fork of a buck horn.
Hello Bob, many thanks for explaining all your Thunderbird Atlatl Types.
Thumbs up.
Thank you! We are working on more videos.
Охуенная штука! Хочу такую сделать.
These are nice! I need me one!
Thank you!
I have a 7 foot Samburu Coldsteel Spear, Can I make an atlatls to throw large heavy spears?
Cool video, Thank you...
Maybe i'm', wrong but I wanna two hand over head swing with an old long axe handle. What do you think?
Not the same balance unfortunately
Certainly. Practice. Experiment.
Just bought a catatonk hunter kit. Very excited. These things are cool.
great vid.
Good work! Thank you.
Great job Bob
Thanks a lot!
Tan you
very cool
Мулёвая палка)Надо сделать себе такую.
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さっき見た～
200ｍ飛ばせるボブじゃんw
シンジ碇 それなwww
Can u really hunt legaly with this in murica?
America America Yah spread His grace on thee.
Yes in a few states- Missouri and Nebraska are two states that allow hunting
Thx for answering😊
In most states you need an atlatl license, then use is restricted to atlatl hunting season, which occurs 3 hours before bow hunting season begins. Atlatls must be state approved, tagged, may not be modified, and must be hunter orange. Using two atlatls requires two licenses. Fishing with an atlatl requires a separate license. Hunting vermin with an atltatl is unrestricted, but darts may not be launched in a populated area or across a road. States ending in "a" are unrestricted. Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Canada, Costa Rica, East Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Manitoba, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Panama, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia. If you kin mispronounce the state with an "a", it is also unrestricted. States like Calarada, Mexica, Missoura, and Texarkana. Okay, I made all this up.
It is pronounced "Aht Laht" - the Aztec and Mayan L at the end of a word is silent and is there to indicate where the tongue rests at the end of pronouncing.
I always figured it was an onomatopoeia and early pronunciation was ahtl ahtl
@@brianpeck4035 what makes the repetitive sound? the wounded animal?
@@bbharim I'm thinking it's the 5ft long dart or more probably the cheater stick flexing and snapping back.
Not good...🤢
its a Amazon river not the Columbia river that's in Washington state. But this was a grate video thanks.
its the Amazon.... sorry lol
the amazon river does not flow through british columbia...
Are you drunk?
Thank you!