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So really, you could say 'as it was designed to do' 8)
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I don't know Byron, that may just be a common after-effect.
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One of the efects we observed is that if the pilum penetrated its weight would cause it to rotate through the wood of the shield, the shield acting as a fulcrum if you will, making it it look as if it was bending.
Jef, have you noticed a difference between a spinning pilum and one that flew without or with minimal spin?
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Sean, these were all ordinary throws, we didn't try spinning them, nor did we try any alternate grips.
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