V9: Flail

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Flail

Different styles of Flail

• Is a Melee Weapon.
• Must meet the Universal Equipment Requirements.
• Is composed of a handle with a single chain and articulating head. It cannot be multi-ended.
• The total length of all three components cannot exceed 36” when gently pulled taut.

Flail Head

• Must be equal or larger than a 2.5” sphere.
• Must be entirely Strike-Legal.
• Cannot contain a rigid core.
  

Flail Chain

Example Flail Chain

• The combined chain-and-head portion may not exceed 18” in length when gently pulled taut.
• Must be constructed using soft, durable, non-abrasive materials, such as a cotton rope. Actual chains are prohibited. A rope-like core is not required as long as this section behaves like a chain and is not at risk of tearing apart under the stress of the flailing motion.
• Must be completely covered with small foam rings (or equivalent design) spaced no further than 0.5" apart to reduce the risk of injury due to incidental contact as well as reducing the risk of wrapping around a weapon or limb.

Flail Handle

• Must be at least 12”.
• 50% of the flail handle must be padded and the top 1/3” closest to the chain must also be Strike-Legal.

Flail Combat Rules
Only the head of a flail can inflict valid strikes, even though the handle segment also has strike-legal padding. This extra padding is intended to allow a player to strike the handle safely against other equipment so the flail can wrap around without damaging the struck equipment.

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