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River Cane Darts; The best natural material on earth to make atlatl darts from. River Cane darts are durable and hold up well to abuse such as hitting stone, bone, trees or car doors. They are easy to repair and re-straighten when needed. With proper care these darts can be used for years. Darts are matched for weight, forward of center and spine. Lengths of River cane darts will vary. We can make matched sets of darts to meet your needs. 6 and 7 foot darts 3oz and up.
Success comes with practice and control. Consistency in FORM is very important to success.
Here are a few things you should know about darts before purchase. How long should your dart be? It's hard to tell unless you have thrown different lengths of darts. A good rule of thumb is use a dart longer than you are tall. I'm 6 foot, my darts are 7 1/2 footers. Longer dart are better for accuracy. 6 to 7 1/2 footers are average. A set of three darts may vary by as much as an inch and a half. This is to obtain the proper weight forward.
How do you tell what the spine should be on the darts you're getting? How hard do you throw? The harder the throw the more spine your dart is going to need. My darts spine at 6#. I throw pretty hard. I use a fishing weight scale or a bathroom scale to fine the weight of the spine. On a bathroom scale simply place the dart on the scale and push down. With a fish weight scale place the dart on the floor, put the hook in the nock of the dart and pull down till there is a good bend in the dart. The number you see is the spine weight. 4 to 8 pounds is probably average.
I use 3 feathers on each dart. You can pick the colors. You can have the top feather a different color so you'll always know where the top of your dart is.
Drying cane: I start drying cane as soon as possible. I like the cane green or at least have some water content. If they are completely dry I re-hydrate them.
If your interested in making a large order for you group contact me for discount prices.
Darts are custom made. Allow at least 7 days before shipping
The nock is reinforced with imitation sinew and epoxy.
Fore shafts are made from hard wood dowels and flat copper for the points. Artificial sinew and 30 min epoxy to hold it all together
Tips on throwing darts. Good form and a consistent routine is essential when throwing darts. As in archery set a standard anchor point. Make reference points when setting up your throw and use them each time you throw. Visualize the path your dart will take in flight. Fine what works for you and stay with it. Some of the best atlatlist start their throw by "sneaking up on the dart". They start slow and end fast, all the while keeping the tip of the dart on line with the target. Use your peripheral vision to help guide your dart to the target.
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Warning: Must be 18 or older to purchase darts. Darts are deadly when not used properly. Observe all archery rules and NEVER leave children unattended when using any deadly implement
Postage: Darts $24.00 Insurance is included. Shipped in sturdy cardboard tubes. Checks, Money Orders and PayPal accepted
