Minimum Javelin Length
Posted:
Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:13 am
by Sir Thurat
This question would belong more in the Rules Questions board, but I'd like the general populace to be able to respond:
Why is the minimum javelin length 4ft?
Re: Minimum Javelin Length
Posted:
Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:47 pm
by Derian
I actually haven't heard a concrete reason for this, but my guess is stability in flight. When you start getting much shorter than 4' or so, I expect that you would see a considerable increase in end-over-end movement when thrown. It seems like a safety issue; we obviously don't want people to get hit in the face with a pommel.