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Getting started with staff/polearms

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Re: Getting started with staff/polearms

Postby Chris Holloman » Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:25 am

Thank you everyone for the responses. I am beginning to sort through the information. The school year is almost over so I will be able to get some things ready over the summer. I am considering purchasing a pair of synthetic long swords since I should be able to use them in the school setting (especially if I can get a club approved).

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Re: Getting started with staff/polearms

Postby Rocab » Sat May 12, 2012 8:29 pm

How about a PVC pipe? It will be too light, though.

Any way you can install a tire there that you can use for training?
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Re: Getting started with staff/polearms

Postby Jon Wolfe » Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:30 am

Just from messing around with one, a PVC pipe is too light, too flexible, and too easily broken.

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