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How do I calculate length of atlatl?

I was planning to make my own atlatl.I am 6foot three. How long should the tool be from hook to where I will grip it with my hand???thank you

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Re: How do I calculate length of atlatl?

galvinisirish, since your going to make your own atlatl, why not make a couple different lengths? Make the first as long as your index finger to your elbow in length. Maybe about 21 inches. Make one...

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Re: How do I calculate length of atlatl?

I agree Jack. I'm also 6'3" and I use a 24 inch atlatl (three inches longer than elbow to index). It seems like I get more power out of the longer throwers, and maybe more control. I can really feel...

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Re: How do I calculate length of atlatl?

thanks for the input.I've taken what you said to heart. . . . . cranked out a couple of versions. . . .

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Re: How do I calculate length of atlatl?

Hi, Ray Strischek here. The atlatls I make for myself are 22 1/2 inches in full length. My darts are 7 feet, 10 inches long. I am 5 feet 10 inches tall. I am sure someone will or already has come up...

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Re: How do I calculate length of atlatl?

Ray,Where are you placing the weight on your atlatl? You don't happen to have a photo you could post do you?Thanks, Dan 

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