[Ansteorra-archery] New Weapon Approved for Use -- Thrust and Throw Javelins

[Eadric Anstapa]

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Greetings All,

Sir Randall has given me the honor of allowing me to announce a weapon newly approved for use in Ansteorra.

Last week the Society Earl Marshal approved the use of the Thrust and Throw Javelins that we have been watching closely.  These Dual-purpose Thrust and Throw Javelins (also called Frama) were developed in the Midrealm and have also undergone extensive testing in Meridies.  There were some in use at Gulf War where perhaps some of you got to examine them or use them.

These Javelins are now approved for use Ansteorra when constructed and used according the guidelines below which are also published at http://archery.ansteorra.org on the Notes, News, & Policy page.

If you are interested in seeing some of these new toys and playing with them then come to the Greywood Spring Melees at Bordermarch Castle this weekend.

If you have any questions please direct them to Sir Randall or myself.

In Service,

Lord Eadric Anstapa
Kingdom Archery Marshal, Ansteorra
eadric at scabrewer.com


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Thrust and Throw Javelins (Frama)



SHAFTS

Dual purpose javelins should be constructed of two layers of 160 PSI Sil-O-Flex.  The outer layer shall be 1" diameter Sil-O-Flex and the inner layer shall be ¾" diameter.



Note: Sil-O-Flex is rated by the inside diameter so 1"inch would actually be more than 1 ¼" outside diameter once wall thickness is accounted for.  Sil-O-Flex is defined as Polyethylene water tubing made from PE3408 resin and conforming to ASTM D2239 standards.



The total shaft length may not exceed 5 feet.



There is no taping required along the length of the shaft.  In fact the material markings on the shaft must remain visible.



END CAPS

A 1 ¼" Schedule 40 PVC pipe cap should cover the both ends of the shafts and be fastened securely in place by fiber strapping tape.  Fighters should be aware that marshals may ask to remove the cap from the butt end to inspect the javelin and assure proper 2-layer construction.



THRUSTING TIPS

Minimum thrusting tip standards are 2"inch diameter padding with progressive resistant give without contacting the rigid tip underneath. Heads must be securely fastened to the shaft with fiber strapping tape



The thrusting face/tip are to be taped Red.



TOTAL WEIGHT

There is a 2lb maximum weight limit and javelins should be designed to hit thrusting head first.



MARKINGS

The javelin must have in readable English the owners name, kingdom, and group marked on it for identification.



HAND PROTECTION

Any use of these weapons for thrusting or blocking requires that both hands be protected with a full gauntlet or equivalent protection.



Missile troops that only use these as thrown weapons from a distance may wear a single armored combat legal half-gauntlet on the hand used to throw the javelin.



AUTHORIZATION

Any authorized fighter may use thrown javelins.  A separate Missile Combat authorization is not required.



To use these javelins for thrusting or blocking the fighter must have the basic Armored Combat authorization



Fighters who have only a Missile Combat authorization and no Armored Combat authorization may use these only as thrown weapons but not for thrusting or blocking.


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