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[Saw Finger]

Thank you all. The sites you have recomended have given me the confidence to use my bow without damaging it.

Originally Posted by gino

I agree with Dan, definately do NOT LARP with that bow, someone will get seriously hurt.
I dont LARP but I reenact, we use 30lb bows and shoot up into the sky so the blunt arrows fall onto helmets (everyone is required to wear a helmet).

So my short bodkins would not be a good idea then?

What is the difference between LARP and reenactment? I thought they were about the same.

SF

[gino]

LARPing is based on fantasy. It's a game with rules, points, health etc etc where people play characters (wizards, elves that sort of thing) and play "adventures".

Reenactment is Living History. We reenact battles and living conditions at public events to entertain but also for people to learn about history and see how things were done. All clothings, technology and weapons are as authentic as possible (e.g. no machine stitching visible on clothes).

Trust me it's a whole different ball game.

[gino]

Originally Posted by Saw Finger

So my short bodkins would not be a good idea then?

you weren't seriously thinking about shooting at people with them were you?

[Saw Finger]

Originally Posted by gino

you weren't seriously thinking about shooting at people with them were you?

Don't be silly, I use field points on people

I think I'll leave LARP to thoes who like that sort of thing. It is reenactment for me.

SF

[General_Lee]

Larp archery is great fun, but does need to be done safely. an arrow that has lost its safety tip will go through cheep armour as easy as target arrows into a soft boss.
the challenge with larp archery is shooting at targets that know they are being shoot at and can take steps to avoid it. re-enactment tends to be shooting at units on a battlefield and they take the hits and play dead

have fun with your new bow, join a club and get a lower poundage bow for shooting at people whether you decide to do larp or re-enactment.

[gino]

if you decide to do reenactment find yourself a local reenactment group and they'll give you all the help/advice you need.

[Saw Finger]

Originally Posted by gino

if you decide to do reenactment find yourself a local reenactment group and they'll give you all the help/advice you need.

At the end of this month I am camping for 5 days at a reenactment festival. All I need now is my hat and I'll be sorted


I have just received my bow through the post. It is awesome. I did not realise 42lb would be such a powerfull unit. I would not like to be shot with it, even if it did have a rubber tip


SF

[RichardH]

Don't most reenacters insist on a 32# (or threabouts) max bow poundage, or does that depend on the individual society?

[gino]

Originally Posted by RichardH

Don't most reenacters insist on a 32# (or threabouts) max bow poundage, or does that depend on the individual society?

You're right, max poundage is 30lbs give or take.

[Et tu brute]

Hi, the re-enactment group i'm with (COMITATVS) allows anything up to 40#, but I suppose that's because we normally shoot at people behing shields or shield walls.