Here are Jake Norwood and Aaron Pynenberg of ARMA sparring each other, partaking of freeplay with longsword wasters :arrow:

http://www.thearma.org/Videos/JNvAP_nylon_Longswords1.MOV

(Note: It is probably better to download it first and then play it.)

That should prove edifying to any and all who view it.

There are other fine videos, both old and new, to be found there.

H Jeffrey,
How do you guys like those nylon wasters use in the video? I've been thinking about picking one up, and would be interested in any feedback.

Bill,

I haven't handled the swords personally so I cannot say, but if you haven't seen it already, might I direct you to the first post here:

http://www.thearma.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22363&start=0

Cool, thanks Craig. They sound promising.

I enjoyed the video! I was under the assumption that some sort of eye protection was generally used in these sort of bouts. Was it omitted this time for the video recording because both participants are skilled enough that there is no danger of injury?

Hey Guys:

I am glad that you liked the video.

Yeah, if some of you do similar sparring / bouting already, then you would already know and enjoy its benefits.

If you are contemplating doing such, then I encourage you to do so. It really is a good part of a larger martial arts method. I know what it is like to practice solo, and how difficult to find a trustworthy partner with potential and dedication. But if you can find a partner to start some sparring, then it is really helpful.

I would highly recommend using the suggested hockey-helms and so forth. The two scholars in the video are at a level where they are willing to take a calculated risk and forego such. But wearing safety-gear is a good idea and I would encourage others to do so as they like for such activity.

And yeah that link that CP provides should lead you to the guy who makes and sells the nylon wasters.

:)

Good luck,

Unfortunately for us the individual who makes them has no internet, and lives in Wisconsin.

M.

http://www.freewebs.com/wiwasters/

There site is now up.

Bit more expensive than I was hoping for, unfortunately.

M.

Great! I can't wait to get one, they look nice...

-James

I got a chance to play with one a while back and loved it. Can't wait to get my hands on some of their models in develpment.

:cool: