Courtesy Padding
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'''Courtesy Padding''': The padding on any non striking surface of a weapon. The padding is applied to prevent accidental injury when on the battlefield. This goes on a halfed weapon such as a [[flail]], [[axe]], [[mace]], [[spear]], or [[glaive]]. The purpose of this padding is to protect form accidental contact, and is not a valid striking surface. Usually only 1-2 layers of foam is needed so core cannot be felt by a weapon checker. | '''Courtesy Padding''': The padding on any non striking surface of a weapon. The padding is applied to prevent accidental injury when on the battlefield. This goes on a halfed weapon such as a [[flail]], [[axe]], [[mace]], [[spear]], or [[glaive]]. The purpose of this padding is to protect form accidental contact, and is not a valid striking surface. Usually only 1-2 layers of foam is needed so core cannot be felt by a weapon checker. | ||
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From the [[:Category:Book of War|Book of War]]<BR> | From the [[:Category:Book of War|Book of War]]<BR> | ||
'''1.3.2''' All non-striking surfaces must be padded adequately to prevent personal injury from incidental contact.<br> | '''1.3.2''' All non-striking surfaces must be padded adequately to prevent personal injury from incidental contact.<br> | ||
See also:[[Basics of Weapon Checking]] | See also:[[Basics of Weapon Checking]] | ||
Revision as of 22:08, 29 April 2014
Courtesy Padding: The padding on any non striking surface of a weapon. The padding is applied to prevent accidental injury when on the battlefield. This goes on a halfed weapon such as a flail, axe, mace, spear, or glaive. The purpose of this padding is to protect form accidental contact, and is not a valid striking surface. Usually only 1-2 layers of foam is needed so core cannot be felt by a weapon checker.
Courtesy padding near the end of a flail stick or any swung weapon near the blade should have nearly as much padding as a striking surface.
From the Book of War
1.3.2 All non-striking surfaces must be padded adequately to prevent personal injury from incidental contact.
See also:Basics of Weapon Checking
