A mini-blog/reflective journal, from a self-confessed air-head (but not so air-headed that I'll ever muck about with health & safety matters).
LARP safety disclaimer
HUGE SAFETY DISCLAIMER:-
Please PLEASE don't EVER try that at home -- all the weapons mentioned are safely constructed, and the arrows/bolts especially are made to a complex design to ensure they're as safe as can be; NEVER attempt to modify a real arrow or bolt, they CANNOT be made safe by sticking any amount of cork or whatever on the points; additionally the bows/crossbows used are specially designed, as again you cannot make safe a real one, even for use with LARP safe projectiles. Serious harm can & is certain to occur if any of this is attempted without proper safety considerations. Purchase your LARP safe weapons from a LARP retailer. Save up, create a birthday wishlist, or start a free fundraiser on Social Fund to share with family & friends, if you have to.
LARP retailers in the UK
Search online:-
~ LARP Inn
~ Velvet Glove
~ Having a LARP
~ Darkblade
~ Eldritch
There's even some stuff available at Amazon & possibly E-bay, but be aware that injection molded foam weapons will generally not pass the safety inspection at most LARP systems, being too heavy.
Be sure of what you're getting, or check out the returns policy before you buy (or risk wasting your money on a weapon that's just decorative).
