Simple takedown atlatl dart, NSF pipe connector and dowels

A simple take down dart, made from:
(2x) 3', 7/16" poplar dowels
(1) NSF-PW 1/2" fitting
Fletches of some sort
Point (Field point, PEX pile, etc).
These darts fly well, are quick and easy to make, and inexpensive. Be sure to select dowels with a minimum of grain run-offs, this will maximize durability. Enjoy!

[@ProjektBushcraft]

I've been using aluminium tube as a connector. Works as well. I appreciate your work, you have lots of good ideas.

[@StephenCooteNZ]

Good information and excellent marksmanship... as per usual. Thanks for posting. Best wishes from your New Zealand fan club... Stephen Coote, Nelson, NZ

[@BasketmakerII]

Thanks Steven!

[@michaelc7937]

Just made my 1st 3 Atlatl darts this way and they work great. Thanks for your help.

[@BasketmakerII]

Michael Campbell Awesome, glad I could help!

[@OKBushcraft]

Excellent idea. Have you tried using fiberglass electric fence rods as shafts? Im not sure if I need the extra weight but was thinking of using them for fishing darts on gar and large carp and this way of making a butt joint seems to make that possible.
Thanks, John.

[@milesmatheson1142]

Any footage of this in hunting/fishing? If so, I'd be interested in maybe crafting a few (darts) myself.