Weapons may be constructed of rattan and may have rope or equivalent material mounted to it defining the blade or relevant striking surface.
Any rattan blade or striking surface shall be no less than 1 ¼ inches (33 mm) at its widest point.
No striking surface shall be able to penetrate a standard bar grille more than ¾ of an inch.
Thrusting tips on weapons designed to be used one handed are to be constructed of at least 1 1/4 inch (33mm) of closed-cell foam or equivalent.
The thrusting tip will be securely attached with at least ½ inch (12.5mm) of progressive give across the face of the thrusting tip without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
It shall not be possible to force the thrusting tip more than 3/4 inch (19 mm) into a legal face guard.
Thrusting tips on weapons designed to be used two handed are to be constructed of at least 2 inches of closed-cell foam or equivalent.
The thrusting tip will be securely attached with at least 1 inch (25mm) of progressive give and shall provide progressively resistant “give” under pressure without allowing contact with the rigid tip of the weapon.
It shall not be possible to force the thrusting tip more than 3/4 inch (12.5 mm) into a legal face guard.
The full length of the blade or head, including the tip, or any portion of the weapon routinely suffering impact shall be treated in a manner which allows no rattan splinters to protrude.
Weapons shall weigh no more than 6 lbs.
The hafts and handles of all weapons shall be of no less than 1¼ inches (33 mm) in diameter.
Guards and pommels shall be firmly and securely affixed to the haft and leave no means of penetrating a standard visor in the course of normal combat.
If grips or guards are used, they shall have no sharp edges or protruding unpadded points.
Rattan shall not be treated in any way that will substantially reduce its flexibility (i.e. treated with wax, resin, fiberglass, etc.).
Spears shall measure between 7 ½ feet and 12 feet.
Pultruded fiberglass piping only may be used.
The piping must be 1¼ inch (33 mm) in diameter and have a sidewall of not less than 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) thickness.
It must have an interior diameter of 1 inch (25.4mm).
The end of the shaft which will have the thrusting tip attached must be covered with an endcap and firmly glued. The thrusting tip may then be attached over this cap and shall meet the requirements for pike thrusting tip.
Pike thrusting tips must be constructed so that there is a minimum of 3 inches (75 mm) of resilient material in front of the PVC end cap and shall provide progressively resistant “give” under pressure without allowing contact with the endcap.
It shall not be possible to force the thrusting tip more than 3/4 inch (19 mm) into a legal face guard.
The heads of pikes shall be firmly affixed to the shaft and shall not bend to any side significantly during typical combat situations.
The head of a flail shall weigh no more than 1.5 lbs.
The flexible portion of a flail shall be no longer than 15 inches from the end of the haft to the attachment point of the head and shall be a minimum of 1 inch in width.
The head of a flail shall be affixed in such a manner that it cannot become detached during typical combat situations.
A legal mechanical device will fire a “Standardized Test Projectile” a maximum distance (first hit on the ground) when fired on a flat trajectory from a height of 4ft (122cm). The test should be conducted by firing three projectiles.
Standardized Test Arrow – 100 ft: An arrow with a 28” draw made with a .25” solid fiberglass rod, A clear Baldar Blunt and an Asgard APD
Standardized Test Bolt – 100 ft: A bolt with a 14” shaft made of .25” solid fiberglass rod, a clear Baldar Blunt and an Asgard APD
Standardized Stone – 100 ft: An ITF (International Tennis Federation) approved ball.
An approved projectile must be designed in such a way that it cannot penetrate the face of a legal helmet from any direction or angle more than ¾ of an inch.
All parts of the projectile must be designed in a way that prevents the parts from disengaging during expected use.
Missile Weapon shafts shall be made of solid pultruded fiberglass of between .25 (6.5 mm) and .375-inch (9.5 mm) diameter. Metal shafts are strictly forbidden.
Fiberglass shall be of a good quality, defined as significant ‘bending’ when pressure is applied.
All projectiles should be inspected before each use. Gleaning (reusing ammunition mid scenario) is acceptable, but ammunition must be re-inspected by the archer before reuse.
Projectiles may not be used as melee or thrown weapons.
An approved Thrown Weapon must be designed in such a way that it cannot penetrate the face of a legal helmet from any direction or angle more than ¾ of an inch
A thrown weapon cannot have any metal as part of its construction (cross guard, pommel etc.)
Thrown weapons should provide at least ½” of progressive give-on points and striking surfaces (including the butt) that are expected to impact with another combatant. (This does not include the shaft of the weapon).
