Smaller game, perhaps, Freddy, but I don't know of a bush raised African stupid enough to throw one of those at a buffalo......trust me, the rope or cable probably wouldn't slow it much, particularly bad because it's more likely to be coming AT you rather than running away, with the cape buffalo being listed among the most dangerous game on the continent.
Not only will they take on a whole pride of lions if needs be, but they were famous for circling around hunters tracking them and turning the tables.
Sweet spear, although I'd be surprised to see a short spear used on anything but a very small croc......usually you want one long enough so that once impaled there's still room between the end of the spear, the animal(either end) and yourself.
The bony plates in crocodilian hides are heavy enough to deflect a spear, arrow or even a small caliber bullet, with only the underside of the throat truly vulnerable.
Mike
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