Thunderbird Atlatl

Thunderbird Atlatl is a company based out of Candor, New York, United States. We make atlatls and darts (spear throwers and spears), a modern sporting implement based on an ancient weapon used for thousands of years by various cultures all over the world for hunting, fishing and warfare, but now in target sports. The atlatl amplifies the power of the human arm in casting light, flexible spears at speeds and accuracies far greater than can be achieved by hand alone. Educational services provided by Bob Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl Mastery of the Atlatl 1. Fundamentals of making and using stone tools with an emphasis on atlatl and dart making. Cordage making techniques and other uses of natural fibers for use on atlatls and darts. Fletching and hafting points. Atlatl making workshops for beginning atlatlists. Making an atlatl and darts from prepared kits. Atlatl making for survival and the personal development of practical ways to use the atlatl in adverse situations. How to make expedient atlatls and darts from materials found in your environment. Atlatl workshops for the advanced atlatlists developing techniques to improve personal form and accuracy. Hunting and fishing with atlatls and darts. How to set up and use atlatl darts for taking game and fish. Natural glues and adhesives, finding the raw materials and how to make and use them effectively in the production of atlatls and darts. The fundamentals of handworking antler and bone to make projectile points. Introduction to the atlatl for elementary school students with an emphasis on safety and fun.(This class can be for elementary students or adults who want to teach elementary students about atlatls.) 11. Advanced dart making. Dart point making using copper, steel, wood, bone and stone. The art of hafting projectile points. Atlatl design; the art of creating atlatls that are both functional and beautiful.