Gill OTE90 Javelins

Gill OTE90 Javelins Handcrafted in the USA, the OTE 90 Competition is the same javelin Jan Železný threw to achieve his 98.48m world record back in 1996 – a record that still stands today. Invented and perfected by Dick Held, the OTE 90 now sports a nostalgic look in honor of that legendary throw. All OTE javelins are made with precision to the closest tolerances allowed by World Athletics. Headwind (H) A headwind version of an OTE javelin describes a streamlined tip designed to help cut through the wind. This javelin tip, because of its small surface area, will have self-correcting characteristics when a thrower misses the point, adding valuable distance to a missed throw. The headwind version is ideal for 'power' throwers who lack perfect technique but make up for it with strength and torque. Tailwind (T) A tailwind version of an OTE javelin describes a thicker, more blunted tip that increases the surface area in front of the javelin. When a thrower hits the point with a tailwind version of an OTE javelin, it will mimic the old rules style javelins, with a beautiful floating flight and greater distances. This tailwind version is ideal for 'finesse' throwers who lack high outputs of power, yet throw at a high technical level. Weight: 800g