Atlatl weights add balance and stability to an atlatl system. They improve accuracy for many atlatlists and make it easier to hold the atlatl steady while aiming at the target. One reason it helps to steady the atlatl is that it balances the weight of the dart. It also adds inertia to the system which tends to minimize shaking and wiggling caused by the atlatlists body functions such as heartbeat and respiration etc.

Depending on the placement of the weight on the shaft of the atlatl, there is also more or less of a "pendulum effect" which helps to stabilize the swinging atlatl during the shot. Placing the weight closer to the hook end of the atlatl produces more of the effect at the expense of some of the speed or energy of the shot. Placing the weight closer to the handle is a good compromise between not having a weight and having it out at the distal end.

Besides that, atlatl weights look really great on your atlatl! (not to mention the Ooga Booga affect, which if you belong to the Secret Ear-o-Corn you understand without further explanation.)

We have a selection of atlatl weights in stock, a few of which are pictured here. Others can be custom-made for you, although it takes me several weeks to do it. Because atlatl weights are made of so many different materials, from common to precious, prices vary greatly. If you have any questions please contact me.