new LARP swords part one

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[Kity1331]

this vid helped a lot just need to know where u got ur rod i have pvc pipe but i want the fiberglass if u kud kan u let me know wat store u went to or type of store that u wnet to thanx

[ablacklama]

@Kity1331 sorry for the late response but you can get the fiberglass rod at tap plastics or any store that spetializes in that type of stuff

[Dem0nicPanda]

What diameter fiberglass rod should i use for a 30" sword? and for a 50" 2h sword?

[eichermacher]

@not9t Though what you fail to notice is that these videos are made by an American league. They don't follow the British standards. However, these swords do follow the league's own standards, and thus are adequate for use in that league.

[not9t]

While I appreciate the effort you went into making the demonstration and you seem to know the ins and outs of this design, this type of sword wouldn't hold water in a British LARP system. Duct tape isn't allowed to be used (or at least be visible and I have used it on occasions to repair, but is never visible in the final result ). With regards to Foam and core a minimum of 12mm thick foam on the striking surface and 6mm on the non-striking surface, at no point can core be exposed.

[not9t]

nd after the foam has been carved to the shape you want (making sure there is still the aforementioned min thickness) the weapon is finished with a latex coating/painting. This will also give the weapon a greater stability and rigidity which would overcome that problem you mentioned about longer weapons being whippy.

[SilentRaeth1]

wow......Could you by chance show how you make it with pvc I'm not sure on the measurements on how thick the foam needs to be.

[xxxLOTRMANxxx]

these videos are awesome.... they really helped me with building my first sword