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Danny Bloodsaw
Aug 10, 2010, 5:39:48 AM8/10/10
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I have a small group out here in CA and i realy need to know where you guys get the nerf like foam for your hammers/axes/throwing weapons please
and when makeing the great sword and long sword can i use a dowls instead of fiberglass rob my home depot dose not carry the fiber glass rods thanks
and when makeing the great sword and long sword can i use a dowls instead of fiberglass rob my home depot dose not carry the fiber glass rods thanks
Chedder
Aug 11, 2010, 12:17:35 AM8/11/10
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I'm no expert on building, but the wooden dowls should work, the only
problem with them is they tend to break quicker. The foam I found were
at arts and crafts stores. Also I've heard the "hard" pillow foam or
seat cushions work to. I'll try to get more "builders" to respond too.
I hope this helps!
problem with them is they tend to break quicker. The foam I found were
at arts and crafts stores. Also I've heard the "hard" pillow foam or
seat cushions work to. I'll try to get more "builders" to respond too.
I hope this helps!
Danny Bloodsaw
Aug 11, 2010, 2:32:59 AM8/11/10
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thanks it helps alot
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Myrey
Aug 13, 2010, 6:07:00 AM8/13/10
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Yo! Alright the foam you're probably referring to is the open cell
foam. The place that I've found best for that stuff is JoAnne Fabrics
but Walmart has a sort of substitute. The wooden dowels will do just
fine for a type of core but know that they do break and crack so if
your weapon starts to wobble badly over time you may need to replace
it. Hell you could use copper too if you want to spend an extra dollar
or two but that will wear away at the PVC a lot so save that for
premier weapons. Every core has a 'lifespan' to it; fiberglass rod
cores have the longest followed by dowels and then copper. It's up to
you how you want to do that you know? I would suggest going to Menards
for materials if you have one in the area. Home Depot works though if
that's what you have.
On Aug 10, 8:32 pm, Danny Bloodsaw <dblood...@gmail.com> wrote:
> thanks it helps alot
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> On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 9:17 PM, Chedder <bhuddi...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > I'm no expert on building, but the wooden dowls should work, the only
> > problem with them is they tend to break quicker. The foam I found were
> > at arts and crafts stores. Also I've heard the "hard" pillow foam or
> > seat cushions work to. I'll try to get more "builders" to respond too.
> > I hope this helps!
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foam. The place that I've found best for that stuff is JoAnne Fabrics
but Walmart has a sort of substitute. The wooden dowels will do just
fine for a type of core but know that they do break and crack so if
your weapon starts to wobble badly over time you may need to replace
it. Hell you could use copper too if you want to spend an extra dollar
or two but that will wear away at the PVC a lot so save that for
premier weapons. Every core has a 'lifespan' to it; fiberglass rod
cores have the longest followed by dowels and then copper. It's up to
you how you want to do that you know? I would suggest going to Menards
for materials if you have one in the area. Home Depot works though if
that's what you have.
On Aug 10, 8:32 pm, Danny Bloodsaw <dblood...@gmail.com> wrote:
> thanks it helps alot
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> On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 9:17 PM, Chedder <bhuddi...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > I'm no expert on building, but the wooden dowls should work, the only
> > problem with them is they tend to break quicker. The foam I found were
> > at arts and crafts stores. Also I've heard the "hard" pillow foam or
> > seat cushions work to. I'll try to get more "builders" to respond too.
> > I hope this helps!
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FistLaw
Aug 13, 2010, 11:20:50 PM8/13/10
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That helps alot thanks! I am pretty new to this Have a group of about
15. and doing all the weapon makeing myself. And i am not a real
crafty person. but this helps alot. Started out with just pool
noodles.
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15. and doing all the weapon makeing myself. And i am not a real
crafty person. but this helps alot. Started out with just pool
noodles.
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Ivar Junior
Aug 14, 2010, 12:16:20 AM8/14/10
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Pool noodles are a great way to start before moving on to pipe insulation :-)
2010/8/14 FistLaw <dblo...@gmail.com>
Chedder
Aug 16, 2010, 8:18:42 PM8/16/10
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I'd have to disagree there only because the only person I saw using
pool noodles had weapons that failed all the time. I guess the tape
didn't like to stay on! Although if t works for you then go for it.
pool noodles had weapons that failed all the time. I guess the tape
didn't like to stay on! Although if t works for you then go for it.
Myrey
Aug 17, 2010, 4:31:12 AM8/17/10
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Cheddar is right. Pool noodles are too dense for people who regularily
hit too hard. The guy who did use the pool noodles wrapped the tape
around it instead of laying it on and also put a tennis ball on the
end for a stabbing tip. It was rediculous.
hit too hard. The guy who did use the pool noodles wrapped the tape
around it instead of laying it on and also put a tennis ball on the
end for a stabbing tip. It was rediculous.
FistLaw
Aug 17, 2010, 6:41:22 PM8/17/10
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My group seam to think the pool noodles hurt a little less i think it
is about the same. is there anyother groups in CA?
or is there a spot here on the site where my group can get added like
a list or somthing? O and what are good ways to get more pepole
involved?
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is about the same. is there anyother groups in CA?
or is there a spot here on the site where my group can get added like
a list or somthing? O and what are good ways to get more pepole
involved?
Myrey
Aug 18, 2010, 9:49:45 AM8/18/10
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I don't know of any particular foam fighting groups. There is a group
that uses kendo sticks and such from Thousand Oaks. Cheddar went there
once and fought with them and he says they're pretty legitimate. You
could look at our links page to see if there are boffing groups around
your area. As for how to get more people involved, showing people the
website or some of the weapons works pretty well. Word of mouth is
probably your most effective bet though. Here in wisconsin friends of
friends come and such, you know how that goes.
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that uses kendo sticks and such from Thousand Oaks. Cheddar went there
once and fought with them and he says they're pretty legitimate. You
could look at our links page to see if there are boffing groups around
your area. As for how to get more people involved, showing people the
website or some of the weapons works pretty well. Word of mouth is
probably your most effective bet though. Here in wisconsin friends of
friends come and such, you know how that goes.
FistLaw
Aug 18, 2010, 8:55:42 PM8/18/10
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Cool Thanks. One more question. I have Some vids of us doing sword tag
out here. was wondering if you guys wanted to put some up in this
site? And thanks agin for all the awsome help every one
out here. was wondering if you guys wanted to put some up in this
site? And thanks agin for all the awsome help every one
Ivar Junior
Aug 18, 2010, 10:33:37 PM8/18/10
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We use some pool noodle weapons and some swordtag-style weapons. Here are some pics from our training sessions:
On the topic of people being heavy-handed with pool noodle weapons... well, we let our beginners use these so that they learn how to hit others without hurting. Also, because pool noodle weapons are cylindric, the wielder doesn't need to pay much attention whether he's using an "edge" or a "flat" side to hit others, which, we think, allows them to train how much power to use when swinging. And it's been working so far :-)
Myrey
Aug 19, 2010, 3:49:52 AM8/19/10
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Hey man, if it works it works. If you want to put your videos up you'd
have to talk to Admin or Rix. I personally don't see why not but
address it to him to be sure. What you would have to do is load your
video up on yahoo videos, google videos, or youtube or something and
them e-mail Rix or Admin the link and they would post it on our videos
page. It's pretty simple just talk to him.
On Aug 18, 4:33 pm, Ivar Junior <iva...@gmail.com> wrote:
> We use some pool noodle weapons and some swordtag-style weapons. Here are
> some pics from our training sessions:
>
> http://swordplay.com.br/2010/04/16/fotos-do-treino-de-11-de-abril-par...http://swordplay.com.br/2010/05/10/fotos-do-torneio-parte-1-–-gauntlet/<http://swordplay.com.br/2010/05/10/fotos-do-torneio-parte-1-%E2%80%93...>http://swordplay.com.br/2010/06/30/fotos-do-treino-de-13-de-junho-par...
have to talk to Admin or Rix. I personally don't see why not but
address it to him to be sure. What you would have to do is load your
video up on yahoo videos, google videos, or youtube or something and
them e-mail Rix or Admin the link and they would post it on our videos
page. It's pretty simple just talk to him.
On Aug 18, 4:33 pm, Ivar Junior <iva...@gmail.com> wrote:
> We use some pool noodle weapons and some swordtag-style weapons. Here are
> some pics from our training sessions:
>
>
> On the topic of people being heavy-handed with pool noodle weapons... well,
> we let our beginners use these so that they learn how to hit others without
> hurting. Also, because pool noodle weapons are cylindric, the wielder
> doesn't need to pay much attention whether he's using an "edge" or a "flat"
> side to hit others, which, we think, allows them to train how much power to
> use when swinging. And it's been working so far :-)
>
> - Ivar
>
> 2010/8/18 FistLaw <dblood...@gmail.com>
> On the topic of people being heavy-handed with pool noodle weapons... well,
> we let our beginners use these so that they learn how to hit others without
> hurting. Also, because pool noodle weapons are cylindric, the wielder
> doesn't need to pay much attention whether he's using an "edge" or a "flat"
> side to hit others, which, we think, allows them to train how much power to
> use when swinging. And it's been working so far :-)
>
> - Ivar
>
>
>
>
> > Cool Thanks. One more question. I have Some vids of us doing sword tag
> > out here. was wondering if you guys wanted to put some up in this
> > site? And thanks agin for all the awsome help every one- Hide quoted text -
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>
> > Cool Thanks. One more question. I have Some vids of us doing sword tag
> > out here. was wondering if you guys wanted to put some up in this
Rix
Aug 21, 2010, 3:20:50 PM8/21/10
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Either email me or Admin or post a link to the video here in the
forum. We would be happy to put a permanent link in the videos section
of the site. Move videos the better I think!
forum. We would be happy to put a permanent link in the videos section
of the site. Move videos the better I think!
FistLaw
Aug 21, 2010, 11:40:03 PM8/21/10
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so here is a link to my youtube with a few quick fights i will have
alot more up soon I apologize one of the vids the camara man gets a
little to excited and says a curse word :( its one of the best 2
alot more up soon I apologize one of the vids the camara man gets a
little to excited and says a curse word :( its one of the best 2
Myrey
Aug 24, 2010, 12:17:42 PM8/24/10
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what's the general age group of you guys? Ours on a normal day is like
16-20 mostly but there's older folks too.
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16-20 mostly but there's older folks too.
Ivar Junior
Aug 24, 2010, 12:53:32 PM8/24/10
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Here it's about the same, 80% of the group is between 16-20, with a handful of younger (we even have two mothers who join the battles with their children) and a handful in their late 20s/early 30s.
FistLaw
Aug 24, 2010, 2:57:08 PM8/24/10
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about 90% are all over 18 with most of us 24-30 but we have a few
younger one like my nephew who is 8. just trying to get more pepole
so i can run some bigger games. if you wach the vid i am the short
white guy and i am 24 i know hard to belive lol
On Aug 24, 9:53 am, Ivar Junior <iva...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Here it's about the same, 80% of the group is between 16-20, with a handful
> of younger (we even have two mothers who join the battles with their
> children) and a handful in their late 20s/early 30s.
>
> - Ivar
>
> 2010/8/24 Myrey <mikemeyerse...@yahoo.com>
younger one like my nephew who is 8. just trying to get more pepole
so i can run some bigger games. if you wach the vid i am the short
white guy and i am 24 i know hard to belive lol
On Aug 24, 9:53 am, Ivar Junior <iva...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Here it's about the same, 80% of the group is between 16-20, with a handful
> of younger (we even have two mothers who join the battles with their
> children) and a handful in their late 20s/early 30s.
>
> - Ivar
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> > what's the general age group of you guys? Ours on a normal day is like
Myrey
Aug 24, 2010, 3:15:53 PM8/24/10
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Yeah where's the link to that video? I looked for it and couldn't find
it.
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it.
FistLaw
Aug 25, 2010, 2:02:17 AM8/25/10
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Caleb
Aug 25, 2010, 3:06:01 AM8/25/10
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Nice battles. I have never heard of an hp system before. It looks like
you guys have a nice facility to work with. I wish we had someplace
indoors for winter battles.
you guys have a nice facility to work with. I wish we had someplace
indoors for winter battles.
Accipiter
Aug 25, 2010, 3:48:56 AM8/25/10
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Where in California are you guys?
Myrey
Aug 25, 2010, 9:07:20 AM8/25/10
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Those are some good battles. You should throw up some short sword
battles so i can really see what you guys can do. My old mentor of
sorts told me to start using a short sword because the better you are
with shorter weapons the better you are in general. I kind of took it
to the extreme and now short swords is what i'm known for. My buddy
Caleb that just wrote a comment like three up from here is one of the
best short sword fighters i've ever seen. He'll tell you what's up.
Those swords if you make them right are some intense battles
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battles so i can really see what you guys can do. My old mentor of
sorts told me to start using a short sword because the better you are
with shorter weapons the better you are in general. I kind of took it
to the extreme and now short swords is what i'm known for. My buddy
Caleb that just wrote a comment like three up from here is one of the
best short sword fighters i've ever seen. He'll tell you what's up.
Those swords if you make them right are some intense battles
FistLaw
Aug 25, 2010, 11:26:52 PM8/25/10
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there will be more battles to come but thouse are in ar martial arts
school we help teach at affer hours. the group fights we do are kin
the park
its in Vacaville CA some of us live in fairfield like my self some in
other citys but there are all pretty close to each other. and how
short is short? lol some swords are shorter than others :)
school we help teach at affer hours. the group fights we do are kin
the park
its in Vacaville CA some of us live in fairfield like my self some in
other citys but there are all pretty close to each other. and how
short is short? lol some swords are shorter than others :)
FistLaw
Aug 25, 2010, 11:28:15 PM8/25/10
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the HP system refers to a basic points Each player had 4hits a single
weapon counts as 1 point a 2h weapon counts as 2
weapon counts as 1 point a 2h weapon counts as 2
Myrey
Aug 26, 2010, 12:25:47 AM8/26/10
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Short Sword to me is right around 30 inches long. In september I'll
get a new how-to-make short sword video up and it'll say how long it
is overall.
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get a new how-to-make short sword video up and it'll say how long it
is overall.
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