Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: wannabebushcrafter on August 19, 2022, 10:54:37 am

Title: Amentum War Javelin: Primitive Atlatl Killer?
Post by: wannabebushcrafter on August 19, 2022, 10:54:37 am

After crafting and practicing with the primitive Javelin for a couple of months, I uploaded this youtube video below comparing the 2 weapons systems and sharing some thoughts as to why Atlatls largely disappeared in Eurasia while Javelins stuck around.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfnCBzbY2Ig (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfnCBzbY2Ig)
(https://slinging.org/forum/yabbfiles/Attachments/amentum_yt_thumbnail.jpg)

Title: Re: Amentum War Javelin: Primitive Atlatl Killer?
Post by: Eric Krewson on August 20, 2022, 08:43:06 am

You made a very insightful and informative video, I learned a lot from it, thanks.