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1.3.2. All non-striking surfaces must be padded adequately to prevent personal injury from incidental contact.
1.3.3. Two and one-half inch rule-No surface on a striking edge (sword tip, arrow head, spear head, javelin head, etc.) whether designed for stabbing or not, may readily pass more than 0.5 inch through a 2.5 inch hole; swords with a semicircular tip, with a minimum 1.5 inch radius are exempt from this rule. See Appendix A, 1.4.4.2.
1.3.4. The Weapon pommel must not readily pass through a 2" diameter hole.
Big King Jimmy wrote:I completely disagree when the result is "safety" and "Lack of corneal abrasion."
Big King Jimmy wrote: Your weapon passes rules, but it's not safe according to the guy whose job is to make that gut check. Then it fails.
Book of War wrote:1.4. Creative interpretation of the rules to gain any advantage is discouraged. These rules are intentionally sparse to allow for ease of use. The Marshal, according to these rules, and medieval foam combat precedent, settles all disputes.
Anastasia of Chamonix wrote:Don't be an idiot. There is a spirit to the law often more important than the word of it.
Big King Jimmy wrote:Moxk's had weapons fail for this same reason for years, and I know I've heard of others. Bo wasn't being radical, he was keeping a weapon he felt was going to hurt someone off the field. Bravo.
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