Primitive Archer
Information and Resources => Primitive Shoots and Events => Topic started by: Dane on May 22, 2010, 09:07:05 am
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I hope this is the right place to post these.
A buddy and I set up an informal atlatl and archery shoot at a little event in a town called Scotland, Connecticut. It was held on the grounds of the Waldo Farmstead, an early 18th century colonial farm.
We kept is simple, a few bales of hay, had two of my primitive bows and some arrows, and mostly focused on the atlatl. Way more kids showed up than we had expected, of course. :) It was nonstop from beginning to end. We kept it safe, and had some 18th century reenactors help us out, which was much appreciated. I'm guessiing there were close to a thousand spears tossed that day. And, I found out that a lot of the kids were really psyched about the atlalt, as it had been featured on that TV show The Deadliest Warrior.
I wish now I had made some kid sized bows and brought a bunch more arrows, but they seemed to adapt okay to the Sarnate bow and a new maple Tybrind Vig replica I had made, a Mesolithic flat bow. Actually, it was not quite tillered the way I wanted it, but was pretty light, and held up to the abuse the kids heaped on it. We only lost 3 darts between the two of us, as well.
Kids really do love archery and the atlatl. It was really gratifying to do this event.
Dane
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More shots.
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More. BTW, the kid dressed all in black in one of the above shots is a full blooded Apache. We also met a Penobscot Indian at the event. Kind of cool to introduce archery to Native Americans.
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Great pictures thanks for sharring !
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cool, i love deadliest warrior ;D
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Great job Dane....looks like everyone had a great time too....especially the Kids...and they are what matters...got to pass it on down the Line.....
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Thanks guys, and thanks, El. It is totally gratifying to work with kids. I feel a bit like one when I share archery with kids. The parents really appreciate it too, which is always good.
Dane
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Dane, that was cool. It is kinda funny seeing the reinactors throwing atlatl's and shooting bows. I think next year you might have to bring more stuff.
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Enjoyed the pics Dane. Looks like a great time.
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Looks like a great time. It's cool to expose new folks to this stuff. You never know who will get hooked. Hope to see you at Jamie's gathering in June.
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Great pictures,thanks,Looks like everyone had a good time. :)
Pappy
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Looks like the kids had a blast big and small
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Thanks, everyone. All of us had fun. Mullet, I will bring more spears and archery equipment next time.
Rick, I will be there at the gathering, pending disaster or the wife remembering something I have to do. :) We are taking lindey hop / east coast swing lessons to get ready for her 25th high school reunion. My idea, too, so I dont look like a fool on the dance floor for a change. The gathering is just before the reunion, but I think I can sweet talk her into letting me have a day off for this. After all, I'd never deny her things like...reunions. :)
Dane
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awesome! i think ill get my boys into the atlatl before archery. hand eye coordination and all. the little boy with the blue hat and curly red hair reminds me of my oldest boy!
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Dane,
COOL post! 8)
It is just fantastic to see young kids enjoying themselves in the pics, the photography was great!
Kevin
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i believe i met a fella who went to this dane. guy was really into atlatl, said he travels with with bob berg and the two of them hunt. next time you do this let me know and we'll come up and help out. peace
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Thanks about the photography, Kevin. Aero, your kids will love the atlatl and dart. Great for kids.
Jamie, was it the guy who was knapping? I can't recall his name, though, but I have a shot of him I can post. He mentioned being in the WAA.
Your help would be awesome. If I do the event next year, I'll give you a heads up.
Dane