Making Using an Atlatl

has anyone ever made or used an Atlatl ?

I've been thinking about it. The more I read about them however the more I learn that they're pretty damn complex.

http://www.primitiveways.com/atlatl_branch.html

http://www.internationalatlatlsociety.org/darts.html

Making an Atlatl Part I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTatpBIdTmQ

Making An Atlatl Part II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD8z38Hzq8M

Making an Atlatl Dart Part I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_zkAdHrU_A

Making an Atlatl Dart Part II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D5IbheeFdQ

MAKING AN ATLATL DART PART III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzDQmz9mqtc

Atlatl Plans
http://www.thudscave.com/npaa/designs/index.htm

I have not made one, it's on my list of projects, but I have used one. It was quite impressive, both easy to use and quick to gain accuracy. If you can throw a baseball fairly well then you should be able to throw a dart. check out www.atlatl.com.