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Graavish wrote:it's not the weight of the weapon that makes for a solid hit, it's how much i don't like you when i'm swinging.
Lucerne wrote:Oh there is DEFINITELY a benefit to having a bigger ''sword''
Forkbeard wrote:And all the ladies like my longer sword.
Akbar the Foul wrote:If only everyone had my sweet disposition, then we could all get along.
Vandey wrote:I use a 30in Double core fiberglass sword. Its pretty light and actually has a good reach i Like it alot now to train i really like smaller swords cause it teaches you alot about controlling your shots and getting used to where to hit. Then you can move to a longer blade when you can place your shots well enough to get over the disadvantage of the longer blade.
Elebrim wrote:...I question why lately it seems like we must do everything that Amtgard does or else we are no longer the best fighters. I don't think it's right or necessary.
Slagar wrote:Dude. Just no.
For one, hit the gym 2-3 times a week. That'll keep you faster than using some poorly-made monstrosity. And without the overall harm to your game.
Slagar wrote:Also, training with the same gear all the time vastly improves your timing and shot placement.
Slagar wrote:And finally, it's not a 'cheater stick'. It's well above minimum weight, and well within the rules.
Phrix wrote:the general consensus from what I have seen all across the boards is just to START a 32" core with a 24" blade and from there you can see what kind of fighter you want to be and make another weapon accordingly ie - shorter for more up close agressive fighting and longer for more static fighting or to keep your opponent at a distance
i can tell you one thing, the closer you get to a person with a long sword, the less they can do about it
Arrakis wrote:Phrix: 25 oz is no where near 2#. It's like 3/4 of two pounds. God, I hate when people talk about **** weighing X Pounds when they have no idea what weight something actually is.
Arrakis wrote:25 oz is not an unreasonable weight for a Bel sword. Neither is 13 oz. Anything over 11.99 oz is NOT, repeat NOT a "cheater stick" and if you call one of my 15 ozers a "cheater stick" to my face, expect me to turn the heat up to the point that you go home with a lot of bruises from very legal shots. I'd expect the same treatment if you implied that one of Michael or Spyn or Peter's weapons was causing them to cheat.
Phrix wrote:I call it a cheater stick mostly min weight blues is because when I pick one up I seriously feel like im cheating lol I know it being an honor based game its a bad thing to say and I apologize I didn't mean for it to be takin that way
If you would learn to read which apparently you can't, you would know that I never called anyones gear anything.
I call it a cheater stick mostly min weight blues is because when I pick one up I seriously feel like im cheating lol I know it being an honor based game its a bad thing to say and I apologize I didn't mean for it to be takin that way
Arrakis wrote:Phrix: 25 oz is no where near 2#. It's like 3/4 of two pounds. God, I hate when people talk about **** weighing X Pounds when they have no idea what weight something actually is.
Phrix wrote:my first sword that I made was out of 1/2" PVC and litterally after counterweighting it weighs like 2 pounds its a really heavy sword I used that for a few weeks.
Phrix wrote:I actually just weighed it, its actually 25 ozs if it was a little bit (of alot) longer it could pass for a min red hahaha
Arrakis wrote:turn the heat up to the point that you go home with a lot of bruises from very legal shots.
Arrakis wrote:Cool story, bro. I'm going to call you * because your name reminds me of a chicken and a turkey and you're a guy. Don't take offense or anything, though.
Phrix wrote: I apologize I didn't mean for it to be takin that way
Elebrim wrote:...I question why lately it seems like we must do everything that Amtgard does or else we are no longer the best fighters. I don't think it's right or necessary.
Slagar wrote:Phrix wrote:the general consensus from what I have seen all across the boards is just to START a 32" core with a 24" blade and from there you can see what kind of fighter you want to be and make another weapon accordingly ie - shorter for more up close agressive fighting and longer for more static fighting or to keep your opponent at a distance
Pretty much. There's more to longer weapons than being a static fighter, believe me. Other than that, though, you pretty much got it.
Noik wrote:This really should be locked, the fire is out of control. This isn't the forum for this kind of stuff.
Forkbeard wrote:I like the feel of heavy tools and I like maintaining my pimphand. It's the paint I use for my portraits.
Some people like watercolors.
Some people like oils.
Museums are full of both.
FB
forkbeard wrote:I like the feel of heavy tools and I like maintaining my pimphand. It's the paint I use for my portraits.
Some people like watercolors.
Some people like oils.
Museums are full of both.
FB
Slagar wrote:The simple fact is that a 'static' range fighter will absolutely get munched by a short-sword grind fighter. You just stand there and watch them get inside, you deserve to get mowed down. So you don't let them.
Slagar wrote:You need to be just as active when using a long sword, but in very different ways. If I'm fighting somebody who uses a shorter sword than me, and who wants to gets right into my face, then it's my job to not let them.
Footwork, timing, active blocking, and a lot of other things go into being an effective range fighter. The best example I can think of is Sir Kenneth. Watch him when he really goes on a roll. He moves around a lot, baits people into moving into his range, and munches them, all while using 36" swords.
The simple fact is that a 'static' range fighter will absolutely get munched by a short-sword grind fighter. You just stand there and watch them get inside, you deserve to get mowed down. So you don't let them.
Here's video of Kenny going on a nice little bender at WPO '09. Start watching at 00:55.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dng0hbPLzGA
Titan G wrote:another comment on "static" fighters, don't be. i use to have the problem of being a vary strong ranged long sword fighter and a boor in close or "no" zone fighter. through training, changing up my weapons to stuff i was more comfortable with, going to a short sword to learn no zone etc etc, i learned to fight at all ranges. then when sparring with some ebf i asked how they countered fighting people in ranges they weren't comfortable with and what did they tell me? don't. never be so out of control of a battle that you **** yourself weapon-wise. if you fight properly your opponent won't come in or back out of any zone your uncomfortable with. more and more i feel it's less the weapon you use and more the fighter using it.newer fighter will always get a boost from certain weapons (flails, ultra lights, min/maxed reds, w/e) but once your good enough it's about you not the weapon. learn to control the fight with your body, your weapons (whatever they may be) and your field presence and you are the better fighter than the guy with the PERFECT sword.
Titan G wrote:another comment on "static" fighters, don't be. i use to have the problem of being a vary strong ranged long sword fighter and a boor in close or "no" zone fighter. through training, changing up my weapons to stuff i was more comfortable with, going to a short sword to learn no zone etc etc, i learned to fight at all ranges. then when sparring with some ebf i asked how they countered fighting people in ranges they weren't comfortable with and what did they tell me? don't. never be so out of control of a battle that you **** yourself weapon-wise. if you fight properly your opponent won't come in or back out of any zone your uncomfortable with. more and more i feel it's less the weapon you use and more the fighter using it.newer fighter will always get a boost from certain weapons (flails, ultra lights, min/maxed reds, w/e) but once your good enough it's about you not the weapon. learn to control the fight with your body, your weapons (whatever they may be) and your field presence and you are the better fighter than the guy with the PERFECT sword.
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