09-08-2009, 11:40 PM
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Lots of questions. Generally, all pole weapons are thrown by holding them very near the balance point. Just rest the thing over your palm-up hand and find the balance. There's no exact way to say "hold a pilum x distance from the block, because the weights of the woods used, the length and diameter of the metal end are too variable. Usually, it's right near the back of the block, though...but you'll know when you throw it.
If you notice the "Olympic" throw, the thrower runs like 50 feet or something. We don't have that kind of space, usually, and it would be hard to keep a formation together with that kind of motion. Some people can throw with only two steps, others use three. If you're in a group, find out what the other people do, and learn to do it that way. If you're not, well, keep your approach as short as you can, and visualize that there are friendly soldiers at both sides, perhaps sort of close, and learn not to swing your shield any more than is absolutely necessary. You won't make many friends at an event if you smack them in the knee with your scutum's metal edge.... :wink:
Lots of questions. Generally, all pole weapons are thrown by holding them very near the balance point. Just rest the thing over your palm-up hand and find the balance. There's no exact way to say "hold a pilum x distance from the block, because the weights of the woods used, the length and diameter of the metal end are too variable. Usually, it's right near the back of the block, though...but you'll know when you throw it.
If you notice the "Olympic" throw, the thrower runs like 50 feet or something. We don't have that kind of space, usually, and it would be hard to keep a formation together with that kind of motion. Some people can throw with only two steps, others use three. If you're in a group, find out what the other people do, and learn to do it that way. If you're not, well, keep your approach as short as you can, and visualize that there are friendly soldiers at both sides, perhaps sort of close, and learn not to swing your shield any more than is absolutely necessary. You won't make many friends at an event if you smack them in the knee with your scutum's metal edge.... :wink:
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
