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<onlyinclude>====<u>[[V9: Flail| Flail]]</u>====
 
<onlyinclude>====<u>[[V9: Flail| Flail]]</u>====
[[File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg | thumb | Different styles of Flail]]
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[[File:FlailExamples.png | thumb | Different styles of Flail]]
 
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<noinclude>
*Is a [[V9: Melee Weapons|Melee Weapon]].
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*Is a [[V9: Melee Weapons|Melee Weapon]].</noinclude>
*Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]].</noinclude>
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*Must meet the [[V9: Universal Equipment Requirements| Universal Equipment Requirements]].
 
*Is composed of a handle with a single chain and articulating head. It cannot be [[V9: Multi-Ended Weapons|multi-ended]].
 
*Is composed of a handle with a single chain and articulating head. It cannot be [[V9: Multi-Ended Weapons|multi-ended]].
**'''Only the head of a flail can inflict [[V9: Striking Your Opponent|valid strikes]].'''
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*The [[V9: Total Length|total length]] of all three components cannot exceed 36" when gently pulled taut.
**The [[V9: Total Length|total length]] of all three components cannot exceed 36” when gently pulled taut.
 
**The [[V9: Handle|‘handle’]] portion must be at least 12”.
 
**The combined rope-and-head portion may not exceed 18” in length when gently pulled taut.
 
  
<u>Articulating Flail Head</u>
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<u>'''Flail Head'''</u>
*Must be equal or larger than a 2.5” sphere.
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*Must be equal or larger than a 2.5" sphere.
 
*Must be entirely [[V9: Strike-Legal| Strike-Legal]].
 
*Must be entirely [[V9: Strike-Legal| Strike-Legal]].
*Cannot contain a rigid [[V9: Core|core]].<br><br>
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*Cannot contain a rigid [[V9: Core|core]].<br>
<u>Flail Chain</u>[[File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg | thumb | Example Flail Chain]]
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<u>'''Flail Chain'''</u>[[File:V9Flail-Chain.jpg | thumb | Example Flail Chain]]
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*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 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 [[V9: Padding|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 [[V9: Weapons|weapon]] or limb.
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*If the chain portion is longer than 0.5", it must include small [[V9: Padding|foam]] rings (or equivalent design) spaced no further than 0.5" apart along the entire length.
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<u>'''Flail Handle'''</u>
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*Must be at least 12".
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*50% of the flail [[V9: Handle|handle]] must be [[V9: Padding|padded]].
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*The top 1/3 closest to the chain must also be Strike-Legal.
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**This padding must begin at point where the chain connects to the handle and extend down the length of the weapon on <u>all sides</u> of the [[V9: Core|core]] (i.e. it must be [[V9: Glossary#Omni| Omni]]).
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**The amount of Strike Legal required cannot be reduced by [[V9: Heavy Padding| Heavy Padding]] or Super Heavy Padding.
  
<u>Flail Handle</u>
 
*50% of the flail [[V9: Handle|handle]] must be [[V9: Padding|padded]] and the top 1/3” closest to the chain must also be [[V9: Strike-Legal| Strike-Legal]].
 
'''Note:''' Even though the handle segment has strike-legal padding, only the head of the flail can be used to inflict [[V9: Striking Your Opponent|valid strikes]]. This strike-legal padding is intended to allow a player to strike the handle safely against other [[V9: Equipment|equipment]] so the flail can wrap around without damaging the struck equipment.
 
  
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<u>'''Flail Combat Rules</u><br>
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Only the head of a flail can inflict [[V9: Striking Your Opponent|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 [[V9: Equipment|equipment]] so the flail can wrap around without damaging the struck equipment.
 
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Flail

Different styles of Flail

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.
  • If the chain portion is longer than 0.5", it must include small foam rings (or equivalent design) spaced no further than 0.5" apart along the entire length.

Flail Handle

  • Must be at least 12".
  • 50% of the flail handle must be padded.
  • The top 1/3 closest to the chain must also be Strike-Legal.
    • This padding must begin at point where the chain connects to the handle and extend down the length of the weapon on all sides of the core (i.e. it must be Omni).
    • The amount of Strike Legal required cannot be reduced by Heavy Padding or Super Heavy Padding.


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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Amtgard V9 Rulebook
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