[Ansteorra] weights in combat archery

[Mike]

The concern about the weight of an arrow in tradition or target archery 
does not applied in combat archery.  In saying this, there are specific 
brands or ratings for both the fiberglass and/or soliflex arrows shafts 
that are used.

Society level rules for combat archery ammunition and APDs, which 
Ansteorra now uses.
http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/marshal_handbook.pdf
pg 15 and 16

Fiberglass shafts - high quality 1/4" solid fiberglass pultrusions 
custom formulated. Remember, fiberglass pultrusions are not created equal.
Two types of fiberglass manufacturers:
1.  "Extern" brand manufactured by Strongwell. At one time, Eadric 
Anstapa was selling this brand, not sure if he still is or not.
2.  Maclean - this is the manufacturer that North Star Archery uses.

Society level rules for combat archery ammunition and APDs, which 
Ansteorra now uses.
http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/marshal_handbook.pdf
pg 17
Siloflex shafts - can also be used in this kingdom, not sure if anyone 
is though, rating for this is 100 psi. It would require a heavier 
crossbow than what is used for fiberglass. 800 inch pounds is the limit.
Using a recurve or long bow is limited to 40 lb., draw at 28 inches.

The below web site has a sub menu that lists by kingdom what is allowed 
and a list of suppliers:
http://www.combat-archery.org/

One supplier that I have dealt with in the past - North Star Archery:
http://www.northstararchery.com/combat.html

North Star has both tradition and SCA combat archery equipment, plus 
photo instructions on how to build the various types of legal SCA arrows 
and/or bolts.

Hope this helps.


Michael Kettering
Combat Archer
Missile Marshal




James Crouchet wrote:
> Out of not so idle curiosity, anyone know what typical weights would be for
> a combat crossbow bolt (say, baldar head for a 10" draw) and a combat long
> bow arrow (baldar, 28" draw)?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Christian Doré
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