ARN - tips

[Chris Backus]

In my work I am required to make it clear to my students what is
"procedure" (a regulation) and what is "technique".  In the SCA I just
teach what works.  The tips are generally taped, but sometimes tool
dipped.  The tape being of a contrasting color helps, because frankly
some people use way too much tape and you can't find a tip under the
mess.  The tip showing is necessary so the marshal can make sure it's
not worn or ready to punch through.

The rules are fairly brief, because a lot of what we do is passed down
from experienced fighters and marshals to the (sometimes only
slightly) less experienced.

Hawkins

----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell Husted" <husted at hotmail.com>
To: <ansteorra-rapier at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 11:40 AM
Subject: ARN - tips


> Ok. time to get my head bitten off, but...
>
> I have read this rule 50 times, but have only just caught this...
>
> We are told to affix our tip with a contrasting color of tape in
such a way
> that the tip of the tip is visible. The quote below does not mention
tape
> being of contrasting color(although I think it is a good idea), much
less
> that it requires tape, just 'firmly affixed'.
>
>
> Tips must be firmly affixed to the blade and be of a color
> contrasting with the blade so that the tip's absence is readily
apparent
>
>
> your servant,
> mahee
>
> for those people who have responded to my plea for help, Thanky very
much.


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