The Effect of Projectile Point Size on Atlatl Dart Efficiency

Abstract

Several methods of differentiating arrow and dart points have been proposed based on the premise that dart points are larger than arrow points. The experimental research presented here was geared to testing the validity of the assumption that dart points must be large and arrow points small. More precisely, this research examined the effect of the size of the point on the efficiency of the dart. The purpose of the research was to determine if the basic premise based on size is valid in terms of dart function. The results are applicable to determining prehistoric decision making in terms of the selection of ammunition.

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