Poleaxe Construction in Atlantia?

[Uneg]

Okay. I have one of the Mandrake Axe heads. I'd like to mount it on a ~6ft pole. In fact, it's already on there.

Here's the relevant passage that I find in the Atlantian ruleset:

3.5.2.4.1.10 A polearm head shall be securely affixed to the haft and allow ½ inch of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft.

The head itself gives when pushed on. Must I put foam on the face?

Thanks in advance.

[Corby de la Flamme]

the question is, does the rubber head give enough to have 1/2" of progressive give?

Most don't.

[Corwin of ArgentLupe]

Not much help but, I had one of similar construction that was bounced last year at Highland River Melees.

[Cuan]

A single mandrake axehead (one with a void between the striking edge and the socket through which the rattan slides) would pass if I was inspecting it because under moderate pressure the striking surface will give the required amount. I have a handaxe with a single unpadded mandrake head on it. But what do I know.

Cuan

[Uneg]

Well, okay. I'll try to finish it for this weekend (if I get my midterm done early tonight).

Plan for striking head is now "glue foam on face of axe, cover in tool dip".

So at least it'll have a little more cohesion without the duct tape.

Boy I can't wait to take this brace off so I can type faster (again). Took me like 5 minutes to write this...


Sir Corby, are you going to hang around for Highland River Melees? Weather.com says it's supposed to hit a high of 74 on Saturday.

Corwin - are you going?

edit:
Hold the phone!

Okay, I'll just finish without the foam and bring supplies, just in case.

[Corby de la Flamme]

I'll be there, as will my squire Philip and probably Susanna too.

I'm day tripping.