Athletic javelin with maximum moment of inertia

Abstract

A competition javelin made to conform to all the rules of the governing body, having the highest possible transverse moment of inertia at its center of gravity. With this dramatic increase in its transverse moment of inertia, the novel javelin's position in flight is less influenced by the aerodynamic pitching moment, resulting in longer flights.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A competition javelin, conforming to javelin competition regulations, comprising a tubular elongated body having a pointed front end and a tail end, with a grip over its center of gravity, with the mass of the javelin distributed such that the maximum transverse moment of inertia about its center of gravity is obtained. 
     
     
         2 . The competition javelin as defined in  claim 1  wherein the javelin mass of suitable material is concentrated at both ends of the javelin. 
     
     
         3 . The competition javelin as defined in  claim 1  wherein the tubular body of adequate strength is made of the lightest material practical.