Because an Olympic Javelin thrower can take an SCA Heavy off of their feet with our current javelins ... Do you really wanna see them with an atlatl thrower...
I'm trying to reach Tobyn Kembold*, an Eastern archer. -- Fritz Carl West mailto:carl.west@... http://carl.west.home.comcast.net ... Imagine with me, a...
Too many people don't like the atlatls because they are a new world weapon. Now, if you want an old world equivalent, look at making an amentum. The romans...
Doh! I need to add the target place rule. Thanks for reminding me. The stump must be placed ON the ground. That is where most stumps belong. -- Lord Caedmon...
... wrote: Down that road -- the problem is not the throwing stick, but the legal length of the jalelin. Stick slings and sling sticks (not the same) are...
... You may add whatever decorations you wish to make the stump look like a stump. I plan on buying a roll of camo tape. -- Lord Caedmon Wilson Oaken Regional...
Since a paper target is allowed as a substitute, do you want to put a rule in regarding the height that the target can be mounted. Is it intended that the...
Hmmmmm would atlatls be legal if padded properly? Ragi ... From: SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert Sent:...
Lord ULRIC, David Ruff, of UC crossbows is such a person. I have had a custom crossbow ordered from him since april of last year. One was sent far from...
A few questions about Javelins: On the Battlefield- Is there anyone out there that uses them on a regular basis? Is there an optimal length under 5'? How many...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=7209767913&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 I dropped the price cause I found out it was a different...
I consider the destruction of bolts as 'the cost of doing business' that lets me know that my form is correct. I cut the butt square and use a drop of extra...
The best release is achieved when the string grips the shaft end squarely and as close to shaft center as possible. A bevel or any uneven surface gives eratic...
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I would NOT use any bevel!! Cut or sanded very square will give the smallest groups. James Cunningham...
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80# crossbow is a very light bow. Plane wood will work fine. If it is an accurate bow a reinforced/nocked bolt will last longer. The flat end of the bolts...
With a bow that light I'd just square off the butt of the bolt and maybe soak it in a little wood sealer. Carolus ... -- No virus found in this outgoing...
Nigel, I have to say from personal experience with using reinforcement rings (made from brass tubing) A) Yes, you had to be real careful or if they were off...
Greetings There are no rules per se on this matter, so it comes down to personal taste and what your skill level is. Personally, I feel butt caps, rings, X-bow...
Typically ... 90% of the time ... Just use raw wood end ... cut it perfectly flat. And you are fine. Wait until you are hitting gold every time before...
... I'm drooling but alas it is out of my price league. Good luck on the auction. It is gorgeous. Kathy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I would just use the cut end of the shaft (with a slight bevel). But what you should use depends on you local kingdom rules and maybe how your string is...
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Rask Ulfbjorn on the Middle Lingsdom here. I have been making and merchanting bowstrings, quivers, pouches, and arrows for several years Also new and used bows...
M'Lord, I would also like a copy If possible. Thanks SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com wrote: There are 14 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Article...
