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Deviousness `anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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I never did understand the boffers? They were around in the UK about 20-30 years ago. They are safe to use, you can make them so the point is no smaller than the eye and they look damn good
I think I'm going to be watching you from now on
That is really a shame about your LARP association rules, since latex weapons have been proved much more safer the boffer/duct tape monstrosities still in use in the US and Canada. I seriously don't get that local oddity, if it isn't to make LARPs at a cheaper cost.
the reason we can't use latex is because of the whole allergy thing. some people have severe reactions to it. *shrugs*
what's 140 euro in US$?
So your group uses boffer weapons. Such weapons are okay with me for training, and if your rules include head strikes and thrust with the tip of the blade. But for actual LARP, they sure look dorky as hell ! So sure, with latex weapons, you are limited to slicing and no head strikes, but the look is beyond compare, and when you show your LARP pics, at least they don't remind people of pillow fights !
As for latex allergy, it is truly a preposterous argument, since latex weapons are sealed with varnish, and the only way to actually trigger an allergic reaction would be to rub them against a naked player.
we don't include head or neck strikes, and still use boffers. we are more of a sport than a larp, i guess. if you are on facebook, look up Lupine Moon, check out our group. we have lots of albums.
i just follow the rules, though i think latex weapons and shields would be nice. i think you can use latex paints on the nonstriking side, not sure really. they do look awesome, and i would like to commission a set for myself. at least, i would like the scramasax. not sure about the daggers yet.