Difference between revisions of "Armoured Combat notes:Melee Weapon Standards"

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*Footnote re towball covers can be removed but this exemption is now no longer relevant due to the existence of low-profile thrusting tips.
 
*Footnote re towball covers can be removed but this exemption is now no longer relevant due to the existence of low-profile thrusting tips.
 
*Quarterstaffs are no longer mentioned in Society rules at all, so are not expressly prohibited
 
*Quarterstaffs are no longer mentioned in Society rules at all, so are not expressly prohibited
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*"Restraints are not required on great weapons or spears used single-handed, or on single-handed back-up weapons less than 45 centimetres in length." Society rules don't include a max length for back-up single-handed weapons not requiring lanyards. Is this a specifically Lochac thing?
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*Check if we need to update section on siloflex to match specs in Society rule VII B 2 "Rattan-cored Siloflex or Siloflex equivalent weapons shall be constructed using tubular materials meeting ASTM standard D-2239 or the international equivalent, with a pressure rating of 160 PSI or greater, having at least a 1.25 inch (31.8 mm) diameter on the outside and at least .125 (that is, 1/8) inch (3.2 mm) walls, and having an inner core of rattan that fills the interior of the tubular material entirely."
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*Add natural polypropylene round rod (maximum diameter: 1.25 inches (31.8mm) to the available materials for single-handed weapons (unless Lochac wants to prohibit it)
  
 
[[User:Angele|Angele]] ([[User talk:Angele|talk]]) 16:25, 17 June 2018 (NZST)
 
[[User:Angele|Angele]] ([[User talk:Angele|talk]]) 16:25, 17 June 2018 (NZST)

Revision as of 04:54, 17 June 2018


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  • Footnote re towball covers can be removed but this exemption is now no longer relevant due to the existence of low-profile thrusting tips.
  • Quarterstaffs are no longer mentioned in Society rules at all, so are not expressly prohibited
  • "Restraints are not required on great weapons or spears used single-handed, or on single-handed back-up weapons less than 45 centimetres in length." Society rules don't include a max length for back-up single-handed weapons not requiring lanyards. Is this a specifically Lochac thing?
  • Check if we need to update section on siloflex to match specs in Society rule VII B 2 "Rattan-cored Siloflex or Siloflex equivalent weapons shall be constructed using tubular materials meeting ASTM standard D-2239 or the international equivalent, with a pressure rating of 160 PSI or greater, having at least a 1.25 inch (31.8 mm) diameter on the outside and at least .125 (that is, 1/8) inch (3.2 mm) walls, and having an inner core of rattan that fills the interior of the tubular material entirely."
  • Add natural polypropylene round rod (maximum diameter: 1.25 inches (31.8mm) to the available materials for single-handed weapons (unless Lochac wants to prohibit it)

Angele (talk) 16:25, 17 June 2018 (NZST)

Actual notes

  • Duke Eringlin, Society Marshal gave Lochac a dispensation to use 46mm towball caps, June 2001.

Angele (talk) 16:09, 17 June 2018 (NZST)