Compete the next day at the 31st Annual Atlatl Championship.
Participate in or watch this annual atlatl championship testing skills in accuracy and distance at Chimney Point State Historic Site. The sport of using the atlatl to throw darts is based on the ancient hunting technique. Newcomers to experts welcome. Flint-knapping demonstrations and lessons, and traditional to contemporary basket making, throughout the day. Pre-registration for competitors required. Call (802) 759-2412 to register or email: Elsa.Gilbertson@vermont.gov Competitors $12 or Visitors $6 Vermont Archaeology Month event. Day 1 runs from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Day 2 events start at 10:00 AM and go until the tournament ends
Ohio Atlatlists will be demonstrating how to use the atlatl at this year’s Coshocton Flint Festival and Knapin Labor Day Weekend at the Coshocton, Ohio Fairgrounds.
Stop by and visit this knapin . A wide variety of flintknappers, atlatlists and other vendors will be at this popular event. The event is the former Flint Ridge Knapin. It is now in its fourth year at the Coshocton Fairgrounds. The Ohio knapin is over 35 years old. It started at Mason’s Campground, moved to the Flint Ridge Museum area in 1996 and four years ago moved to Coshocton. Atlatls have been at the event for over 30 years thanks to the efforts of the Ohio Atlatl Association.
Thunderbird Atlatl will not be at the event this year but know the Ohio Atlatl Association is well represented and members will share their love of the atlatl. In order to help spread atlatl interest, we are offering a coupon through Labor Day for any atlatl or dart purchase. Use coupon code IBS800C7PZT6 on any domestic order through midnight Labor Day and receive Free Shipping on your order.
Thunderbird Atlatl will be at the annual Spencer VanEtten Sportsman’s Day Show Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by and visit. The school is located at 16 Dartts Cross Rd, Spencer, NY 14883 #ThunderbirdAtlatl
Plans are to attend Florida shows in mid February- updates to follow.
What’s the purpose of an atlatl weight? Here’s a video of Bob Berg discussing his theory on why atlatl weights (boat stones) are a counterbalance for heavy darts. Bob doesn’t believe that weights are for adding more “power” or “speed” to your atlatl throw, as many have theorized, but actually to make holding a loaded dart more comfortable and balanced while hunting. Bob also explains why bannerstones are not atlatl weights.
In this short video, Bob Berg shows why using an atlatl is an improvement over throwing spears with your bare hand. See the difference in speed and penetration!
