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There
are four distinct categories of weapons allowed in the "Quest". Different
scenarios allow some or all of these (day or night). They are: Shinai - store bought Kendo practice swords; Great Sword - lightly padded two handed swords; Chaos weapons - more heavily padded weapons with varying lengths and styles, Missile Weapons - throwing javelins, padded arrows, Absolutely no other weapons are to be thrown. |
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You will notice several common
denominators in weapon construction. Strapping tape, and less Duct
tape make for a lighter and more durable weapon. Hafts are up to you're
own discrimination regarding strength and safety, we do not recommend
wooden dowels, broomsticks, or PVC pipe. Note: Greatswords are usually
a little more rigid, to retain their shape and usage, not as rigid
as any Shinai though. Swords are to be more than padded hafts. Chaos
weapons are to be given 3 inches of padding (for safety), these are
great weapons, allowed to fight after dark as well as in the days
events. All exposed haft must be 2/3 or more padded with pipe insulation
or similar. The Shinai (common Kendo swords) are the most rigid weapons
allowed (during daylight hours only). A few hints or pieces of advise,
lay the tape in lengths, do not compress, and buy tightly woven Duct
Tape, contact cement works well when you follow the directions. Well
made weapons can last years, poorly made weapons will not last. Experimentation
is part of weapon building, Please take note so we don't hurt each
other.
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Store
Bought Kendo Swords, Shinai's. Available Locally At Uncle Jessies.
They Flex, and Compress, They don't hurt as Bad as you might think.
No Thrusting/Stabbing without adding a Stabbing Point, two inches
in diameter and 2 inches of give. Shinai's only to be used in the
daylight hours.
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2 handed Greatsword, Bamboo fishing pole, strapping taped, glued pipe
insulation, more strapping tape, softened boogie board edges, glued,
more strapping tape, covered in duct tape lightly. Balanced with a
weighted tennis ball. The extra reach is nice and it flies well. Great
day or night weapon.
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cloven Mace, probably a secondary weapon. Nerf ball Core, glued to
pipe insulation, glued to a rattan haft, strapping Taped, couch foam
padding, glued, two to three inches of progressive give. Great day
or night weapon.
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Good Hammer, softened boogie board Core upon the immediate haft, glued,
The remainder couch Foam, glued, Lay Tape around, do not compress.
Punch holes in the finished weapon so it can breathe. Haft Pipe insulated,
glued, and Strapping Taped as always. Great day or night weapon.
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Rare Bone Handled Short Sword, Built over a short shinai, softened
Boogie board edging, glued, Pipe insulation, Glued, Strapping Taped,
and Duct taped lightly. Looks great, a great second weapon, Great
day weapon. Too solid for night fighting.
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Hand Axe, softened Boogie board head, glued, three or more inches
of couch foam edge, glued, Haft pipe insulated, glued, butt protected
for safety. Duct taped, glued, and strapping taped. Rattan makes great
hafts. Great day or night weapon.
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smaller Hand Axe, Rattan core, head 2/3 softened Boogie Board, glued,
two or three inches couch foam padding, glued. Good defensive secondary
weapon. Works well with a buckler. Great day or night weapon. Sometimes
smaller is better.
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Random creation, kind of a cleaver`s blade. Rattan haft pipe insulated,
glued, softened boogie board core, glued, A lot of couch foam Blade
with strapping and Duct tape laid over. Chaos. Great day weapon if
you have nothing else. Too random and too many rigid areas for night
fighting.
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Another
Random creation, A Padded Blade upon a Rattan Haft, rattan from furniture,
barstools coffeetables, cushion from the couch, ingenuity, glued,
taped, and well used. Great day weapon if you have nothing else. Too
random and too many rigid areas for night fighting.
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| Hugo's axe, inspired by a dragon from the days of legend, golf tube strapping taped and glued to foam core, foam laid to form the shape of the blade, then duct taped gently, the advantage of the golf tube is that the haft is replaceable. Hooks shields well, the look and feel doesn't hurt either. (pun intended) |
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your cursor over the items above and below for a brief description.
More weapons created as they are needed, Check back for more details and pictures. |
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