Maybe a good way to use them without a mask would be to use them with airsoft goggles/safety googles. That way your eyes are protected, and the sword will take less damage than if you're using it against a mask :)
They are a great tool for light drills and what not, but the crossguard is way too small considering the girth of the foam. They often slide right past the crossguard creating artifacts in the fencing.
Thanks for the review, do you also have those that are flat edged instead of just round tubes ? If so is there any difference to them, which one do you like more? And lastly, do the normal longsword hit or hurt more than the heavy ones because the heavies have more foam? Thx
Our sabres have the flat edge, it is very subtle, you usually won't notice a difference. Unless you hit with the corner and it lets you know your edge alignment was off. If I had the choice I would pick the squared edge over a cylinder. The "mediums" hit lighter. The longer the weapon, the more speed/force will always be generated. So the "heavys" hit harder, the foam is similar and doesn't affect as much in that comparison. But it's not a huge difference in impact.
I don't have experience with Larp swords to compare it too. They slide and bounce less than synthetic swords. Because the softness absorbs impact, and the fabrics catch together a bit.
@@MattStormage it’s a good thing. Sharp steel catches and doesn’t always slide. So you don’t want slippery swords. Blunt steel bites a little and doesn’t slide a tonne, plastic slides a bunch
Uh..... 2kg is like 4lbs right? I doubt there would be any foam swords made in that range, unless there huge. These are 650 - 800g. Real steel longswords will be around 1100g to 1600g. Well under 2kg. And the point of these is so you can practice with less gear, or give to kids. So I don't know what purpose requires 2kg foams.
Maybe a good way to use them without a mask would be to use them with airsoft goggles/safety googles. That way your eyes are protected, and the sword will take less damage than if you're using it against a mask :)
That is a good idea, I have thought about it but never ended doing it.
They are a great tool for light drills and what not, but the crossguard is way too small considering the girth of the foam. They often slide right past the crossguard creating artifacts in the fencing.
I could see that being a problem. I personally haven't had any frustration. But I am used to messers with small quillons though.
I really like them! Great for kids too!
Thanks for the review, do you also have those that are flat edged instead of just round tubes ? If so is there any difference to them, which one do you like more? And lastly, do the normal longsword hit or hurt more than the heavy ones because the heavies have more foam? Thx
Our sabres have the flat edge, it is very subtle, you usually won't notice a difference. Unless you hit with the corner and it lets you know your edge alignment was off. If I had the choice I would pick the squared edge over a cylinder. The "mediums" hit lighter. The longer the weapon, the more speed/force will always be generated. So the "heavys" hit harder, the foam is similar and doesn't affect as much in that comparison. But it's not a huge difference in impact.
Are they "bouncy" like LARP swords are?
I don't have experience with Larp swords to compare it too.
They slide and bounce less than synthetic swords. Because the softness absorbs impact, and the fabrics catch together a bit.
@@superiorhema Is that good or bad?
@@MattStormage it’s a good thing. Sharp steel catches and doesn’t always slide. So you don’t want slippery swords.
Blunt steel bites a little and doesn’t slide a tonne, plastic slides a bunch
How much do these weigh, looking for 2kg ones
Uh..... 2kg is like 4lbs right? I doubt there would be any foam swords made in that range, unless there huge. These are 650 - 800g. Real steel longswords will be around 1100g to 1600g. Well under 2kg. And the point of these is so you can practice with less gear, or give to kids. So I don't know what purpose requires 2kg foams.