From atop the lofty heights of the food chain, Atlatl Bob educates and entertains in this student film about the weapon all of our ancestors used: the Atlatl. Three atler egos collide in this professionally shot and edited short.

a demonstration of the ice-age spear thrower, called the atl-atl, at Meadowcroft rock shelter in Avella PA

Messing with multiple camera angles, etc.

For more survival info and great discussions go to www.wildsurvive.com, the best survival forum on the net. Here's a short vid on how to make an atlatl. This version is not meant for general use, but rather as a hunting alternative for those who are lost in the forest, or who just want to have some fun with a weapon that's over 20,000 years old.

Making a Generic North American Style Atlatl from the American Soutwhest.

Part I of a series on making an cane atlatl dart, starting with the straightening of the cane dart blank.

A quick overview of the atlatl - a tool used to throw spears with increased force and accuracy.

Just a few accuracy tips for those who are having a tough time learning to make and throw atlatl darts.

Finishing up a simple atlatl and attaching an atlatl weight.

These photos were taken by Margie Takoch, Editor for the World Atlatl Association's newsletter - "The Atlatl." She kindly let me use them for this fun project. Most of the folks in the photos are members of the World Atlatl Association, the Ohio Atlatl Association, and/or the International Atlatl Society. The World Atlatl Association is a world wide organization with many members in the US and Europe. Just about any weekend of the year, there's an atlatl contest going on somewhere. By posting these videos, I'm hoping to help anyone interested in the atlatl to find others who share that interest. The World Atlatl Association has a discussion forum at PaleoPlanet.net. Come on over and join us there! Tom Mills Pasadena, CA

Line trimmer driveshaft dart powers through a door

A young boy gets a bulls-eye during the Atlatl Competition at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Museum of Rural Life.

Demonstration of stonethrower and Comanche method of using it. Possible relationship to the evolution and use of the atlatl is explored.

A featurette on the University of Iowa's atlatl team.

Me and my boys chunking some darts and having fun.

Preparing a foreshaft socket and nock.

My method of fletching atlatl darts with no glue.

A morning spent practicing with the atlatl at a local archery range. Just messing around with different shots from different distances and situations. If you're interested in the atlatl, you should check out the World Atlatl Association. We're a group of atlatlists from all around the world. Visit the website at: worldatlatl.org/ Also, come visit with us at the WAA discussion forum - housed at PaleoPlanet.net. Happy atlatling!

Boys in primitive shelter coming out for a little atlatl action

Web extra for an article on atlatls in the Columbia Missourian.

Urban Atlatl demonstration of new T6 Aluminum Atlatl and carbon dart. The Atlatl is also known as a "Spearthrower". The was used to hunt bison and the wooly mammoth. The Aztecs used the atlatl to defend themselves and hunt.

I got a little silly while video taping segments for the atlatl accuracy video, and thought to make a short video of these Stupid Atlatl Tricks....

an Atlatl or commonly known as a spear thrower....it really doesnt throw spears but very long darts ...more like arrows on steroids

Preparing, installing, and testing a foreshaft for a cane atlatl dart.

ATLATL AND DART ACTION