Howdy!! So the pole I have was built by Spaz, but he unfortunately has not made a tutorial on how to build them. Here is what I know though: He uses bandshoppe (black fiberglass) for the core of the poles, and then, to reduce weight, he attaches a graphite golf core to the tip and put the bladed part on that. Because it's just a graphite golf core he can use typical sword foam material, such as Aethertube from Warlord Sports, or drill spot foam. He also drew a picture of how he attaches the golf shaft to the bandshoppe, here it is: ibb.co/xmKtYLs In regards to your second question, my favorite class to play speed pole with is Monk. I feel it pairs well with inherent anti-magic and anti-projectile abilities built into the class. Give it a shot, it's tons of fun! I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
I am curious about the construction used for a Polearm in Amtgard. Previous Dagorhir player 10+years Currently involved in Harthlight - I want to use tech in our games as well. Thank you, Maddox of Furya
Which part did you want to know more about? Both Polearms in this video were made by Spaz. He uses bandshoppe for the core of the poles, and then, to reduce weight, he attaches a graphite golf core to the tip and put the bladed part on that. Because it's just a graphite golf core he can use typical sword foam material, such as Aethertube from Warlord Sports, or drill spot foam. I play both Darkon and Dagorhir as well, but I haven't used this pole at either of them. It's the graphite golf core at the end that prevents me from doing that. However, it is possible to use just bandshoppe for the entire thing.That would add some weight and require that the foam at the end be larger in diameter (at least according to Amtgard rules) but I would feel safer using that at Darkon/Dag.
@@FezzikFoehammer Do you know if he would ever do a tutorial on his build method? I am looking into getting into polearms and would like to build one with more customization then buying one on warlord sports.
Howdy!! So the pole I have is 8 ft I believe. I have weighed it, but it's about as light as a bandshoppe pole that size can be. It was built by Spaz, but he unfortunately has not made a tutorial on how to build them. Here is what I know though: He uses bandshoppe (black fiberglass) for the core of the poles, and then, to reduce weight, he attaches a graphite golf core to the tip and put the bladed part on that. Because it's just a graphite golf core he can use typical sword foam material, such as Aethertube from Warlord Sports, or drill spot foam. He also drew a picture of how he attaches the golf shaft to the bandshoppe, here it is: ibb.co/xmKtYLs I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Howdy!! So the pole I have was built by Spaz, but he unfortunately has not made a tutorial on how to build them. Here is what I know though: He uses bandshoppe (black fiberglass) for the core of the poles, and then, to reduce weight, he attaches a graphite golf core to the tip and put the bladed part on that. Because it's just a graphite golf core he can use typical sword foam material, such as Aethertube from Warlord Sports, or drill spot foam. He also drew a picture of how he attaches the golf shaft to the bandshoppe, here it is: ibb.co/xmKtYLs In regards to your second question, my favorite class to play speed pole with is Monk. I feel it pairs well with inherent anti-magic and anti-projectile abilities built into the class. Give it a shot, it's tons of fun! I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hey! Sorry for the late reply. I replied initially, but UA-cam must have deleted the comment since I included some external links. In a nut shell: The guy who made my polearm no longer plays or makes equipment, but you can find good polearms from both Optimum Foam Sports and Gorg the Blacksmith, both of which can be found on Facebook.
i 1v1 with my friend any weapon goes i use 2 swords a broard sword and a simatar he uses a pole arm any tip agnist polearms closeing the distance is very diffcult for me
I find one of the most effective ways to get in quick on polearms is to stutter your gap closer. Every polearm fighter is waiting for you to rush in on them, and they're likely to throw a shot as you attempt to do so as they back up. If you take a quick stutter step forward, but don't rush yet, you can often get them to throw a shot prematurely. Block that out with your sword and rush in, keeping your blade in contact with their pole (that way you control any inwards movement.) Hope that makes sense! Aside from that, it's all about choosing your moment. If you aren't rushing in, be sure not to stay long in the range where they can hit you without you hitting them. Have fun!
A "heater" simply refers to a type of shield, specifically the shape. Heater shields have a square shaped top with a triangular bottom. If you google "heater shield" you'll see what they look like.
@@FezzikFoehammer oh ok turns out I've fought those already and they're certainly a pain for the glaive, especially in the hands of the guy using it...
I wouldn't recommend a 5ft, as it's certainly a handicap, but at the end of the day all the same concepts apply. It's just that much more important to keep your range in mind when fighting, especially when versus another polearm. You'll have to play more aggressive versus other polearms that usual, but you'll also have a more manageable defense in close range, so try and use that.
I mean in Amtgard larp, headshots aren’t legal strike areas, and are to deliberately be avoided. As in, Play MAY stop if you hit them in the head. And then, keep in mind that a lot of things like edge alignment and the like, are not relevant. So it’s essentially just speed tag with a stick. Form is less important (still relevant of course) It’s more whatever technique allows YOU to hit faster and more effectively, is what you should use. And for some the technique in the video works very well.
You can reach both Fezzik and Spaz on The Bitter Coast facebook page. Or feel free to add me (Fezzik) as a friend on facebook under the name Nick Swisher and PM me.
So at least in Amtgard, when a hand that is holding a weapon is struck it is considered invulnerable. So as long as you're holding your polearm it won't count as a hit to your arm. If you are worried about them striking your wrist, which would count as a hit, the mos important thing to remember is to control the inside lane. As long as their pole is on the outside lane (with your pole between theirs and your body) most slashing shots will be easily blocked by your pole. Does that all make sense? Lemme know if I misunderstood.
Nanowrimo: its time
Me, trying to write a polearm fight scene: *sweats*
Wonderful. As a writer I'm glad to have discovered this. Good job guys!
What are you writing about?
@@williamfescemyer4739 words my dude.....words
Would be nice to clarify at the beginning this is for role-playing and not fencing
They use polearms in fencing?
@@ComradeSulomon yes, but it requires full kit and you cannot use full force
This is how im maitaining social distancing
Howdy! Do you have a good guide on building a speed pole?
Also, what classes are best in Amtgard for speed pole?
Howdy!!
So the pole I have was built by Spaz, but he unfortunately has not made a tutorial on how to build them. Here is what I know though: He uses bandshoppe (black fiberglass) for the core of the poles, and then, to reduce weight, he attaches a graphite golf core to the tip and put the bladed part on that. Because it's just a graphite golf core he can use typical sword foam material, such as Aethertube from Warlord Sports, or drill spot foam. He also drew a picture of how he attaches the golf shaft to the bandshoppe, here it is: ibb.co/xmKtYLs
In regards to your second question, my favorite class to play speed pole with is Monk. I feel it pairs well with inherent anti-magic and anti-projectile abilities built into the class. Give it a shot, it's tons of fun!
I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
I am curious about the construction used for a Polearm in Amtgard.
Previous Dagorhir player 10+years
Currently involved in Harthlight - I want to use tech in our games as well.
Thank you,
Maddox of Furya
Which part did you want to know more about? Both Polearms in this video were made by Spaz. He uses bandshoppe for the core of the poles, and then, to reduce weight, he attaches a graphite golf core to the tip and put the bladed part on that. Because it's just a graphite golf core he can use typical sword foam material, such as Aethertube from Warlord Sports, or drill spot foam. I play both Darkon and Dagorhir as well, but I haven't used this pole at either of them. It's the graphite golf core at the end that prevents me from doing that. However, it is possible to use just bandshoppe for the entire thing.That would add some weight and require that the foam at the end be larger in diameter (at least according to Amtgard rules) but I would feel safer using that at Darkon/Dag.
@@FezzikFoehammer How does he attach the golf core to the bandshoppe pole?
@@theCorbin He drew me a picture of how he does it, not sure if I can post it on YT or not, but here goes: ibb.co/xmKtYLs
@@FezzikFoehammer Do you know if he would ever do a tutorial on his build method? I am looking into getting into polearms and would like to build one with more customization then buying one on warlord sports.
@@alatimorephoto I'll be sure to ask him! If he does create one I'll post it here so you can find it.
Are unconventional weapons allowed in amtgard?
What is the weight and size of the pole arms you have made? And how do I make one
Howdy!!
So the pole I have is 8 ft I believe. I have weighed it, but it's about as light as a bandshoppe pole that size can be. It was built by Spaz, but he unfortunately has not made a tutorial on how to build them. Here is what I know though: He uses bandshoppe (black fiberglass) for the core of the poles, and then, to reduce weight, he attaches a graphite golf core to the tip and put the bladed part on that. Because it's just a graphite golf core he can use typical sword foam material, such as Aethertube from Warlord Sports, or drill spot foam. He also drew a picture of how he attaches the golf shaft to the bandshoppe, here it is: ibb.co/xmKtYLs
I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
How is the polearm made?
Howdy!!
So the pole I have was built by Spaz, but he unfortunately has not made a tutorial on how to build them. Here is what I know though: He uses bandshoppe (black fiberglass) for the core of the poles, and then, to reduce weight, he attaches a graphite golf core to the tip and put the bladed part on that. Because it's just a graphite golf core he can use typical sword foam material, such as Aethertube from Warlord Sports, or drill spot foam. He also drew a picture of how he attaches the golf shaft to the bandshoppe, here it is: ibb.co/xmKtYLs
In regards to your second question, my favorite class to play speed pole with is Monk. I feel it pairs well with inherent anti-magic and anti-projectile abilities built into the class. Give it a shot, it's tons of fun!
I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
hey bud, any way you could point me to a store (a website works too) where I could buy some of the equipment you used in this video?
Hey! Sorry for the late reply. I replied initially, but UA-cam must have deleted the comment since I included some external links. In a nut shell: The guy who made my polearm no longer plays or makes equipment, but you can find good polearms from both Optimum Foam Sports and Gorg the Blacksmith, both of which can be found on Facebook.
i 1v1 with my friend any weapon goes i use 2 swords a broard sword and a simatar he uses a pole arm any tip agnist polearms closeing the distance is very diffcult for me
I find one of the most effective ways to get in quick on polearms is to stutter your gap closer. Every polearm fighter is waiting for you to rush in on them, and they're likely to throw a shot as you attempt to do so as they back up. If you take a quick stutter step forward, but don't rush yet, you can often get them to throw a shot prematurely. Block that out with your sword and rush in, keeping your blade in contact with their pole (that way you control any inwards movement.) Hope that makes sense! Aside from that, it's all about choosing your moment. If you aren't rushing in, be sure not to stay long in the range where they can hit you without you hitting them. Have fun!
@@FezzikFoehammer thank you
I wish I learned polearm
We never stop learning. So why not start? You got this!
@@FezzikFoehammer ask Nick lol
@@colbysparrow4928 This is Nick : D
hey could someone translate "heater" for me please, is it just a tower shield or something else?
A "heater" simply refers to a type of shield, specifically the shape. Heater shields have a square shaped top with a triangular bottom. If you google "heater shield" you'll see what they look like.
@@FezzikFoehammer oh ok turns out I've fought those already and they're certainly a pain for the glaive, especially in the hands of the guy using it...
What size polearm is that?
8 feet long, I feel any longer gets a bit too cumbersome (granted I'm 5'7" so the max comfortable length for others may vary)
@@FezzikFoehammer Would a 5 foot long polearm be viable at all?
I wouldn't recommend a 5ft, as it's certainly a handicap, but at the end of the day all the same concepts apply. It's just that much more important to keep your range in mind when fighting, especially when versus another polearm. You'll have to play more aggressive versus other polearms that usual, but you'll also have a more manageable defense in close range, so try and use that.
I'm here from genshin
who's style?
@@itisevolvingjustbackwards2389 its a game which has polarm's
@@jcn268 yeah, I know. I'm asking was it xiangling, zhongli or xiao?
@@itisevolvingjustbackwards2389 oh sorry
@@itisevolvingjustbackwards2389 tell me right now, how can I plung dive by jumping irl
As a naginata practionner, the way to use polearm presented here seems weird ( or bad) to me.
I mean in Amtgard larp, headshots aren’t legal strike areas, and are to deliberately be avoided. As in, Play MAY stop if you hit them in the head.
And then, keep in mind that a lot of things like edge alignment and the like, are not relevant.
So it’s essentially just speed tag with a stick.
Form is less important (still relevant of course) It’s more whatever technique allows YOU to hit faster and more effectively, is what you should use. And for some the technique in the video works very well.
Do you guys have contact info?
You can reach both Fezzik and Spaz on The Bitter Coast facebook page. Or feel free to add me (Fezzik) as a friend on facebook under the name Nick Swisher and PM me.
Thank you very much, I added and messaged you.
Im worried people are just gonna snipe my hands tho...
So at least in Amtgard, when a hand that is holding a weapon is struck it is considered invulnerable. So as long as you're holding your polearm it won't count as a hit to your arm. If you are worried about them striking your wrist, which would count as a hit, the mos important thing to remember is to control the inside lane. As long as their pole is on the outside lane (with your pole between theirs and your body) most slashing shots will be easily blocked by your pole.
Does that all make sense? Lemme know if I misunderstood.
@@FezzikFoehammer I think that makes sense. Thanks mate
@@WearyFeline It's a bit hard to describe in writing, but I talk about the inside vs. outside lane at 7:44. Hope that helps bring more clarity!
Newb lol
This guy!!! Where can I find you all again? Miss you and your family!