06-29-2013, 10:03 PM
I suspect different types of contests would require different weapons.
SCA style combat requires a lot of modification and compromises in equipment authenticity
Full contact free form would require needlefelt ( thrown weapons possible)
Agreed upon "pulled blows" wood
Well rehearsed "Staged" combat steel
In each case there can be accidents. The more realistic the weapons the less realistic the combat except for very skilled fighters with good insurance.
SCA style combat requires a lot of modification and compromises in equipment authenticity
Full contact free form would require needlefelt ( thrown weapons possible)
Agreed upon "pulled blows" wood
Well rehearsed "Staged" combat steel
In each case there can be accidents. The more realistic the weapons the less realistic the combat except for very skilled fighters with good insurance.
John Kaler MSG, USA Retired
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Member Legio V (Tenn, USA)
Staff Member Ludus Militus https://www.facebook.com/groups/671041919589478/
Owner Vicus and Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361968853851510/
