Vita - Indian Throwing Weapon , Twine Spear. The end of the rope was tied to the warrior's hand, which gave him the opportunity to return the spear after the throw [1] . Initially darted by horse riders [2] .
The origin of the weapon is unknown [2] . The use of the in the 17th century is documented.
The length of the spear is 5 feet. The spear is thrown with both hands, and immediately pulled back [2] .
See also
- Mardani Khel
Notes
- ↑ From the history of the spear . http://tairoom.ru .
- ↑ 1 2 3 Donn F. Draeger, Robert W. Smith. Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts . - Kodansha International. - 207 p. - ISBN 0870114360 .