Difference between revisions of "Tip out"
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A breakdown that happens when the [[foam]] near the [[tip]] of a foam [[sword]] (near where it usually hits things, about 3-4" from the end) becomes broken down to the point that when squeezed, the [[core]] can be felt. Such a sword is dangerous and should be repaired. This happens frequently enough that fixing them is a standard operation, many amtgarders can quickly perform this repair on the sidelines in a few minutes, replacing the tip with fresh foam. | A breakdown that happens when the [[foam]] near the [[tip]] of a foam [[sword]] (near where it usually hits things, about 3-4" from the end) becomes broken down to the point that when squeezed, the [[core]] can be felt. Such a sword is dangerous and should be repaired. This happens frequently enough that fixing them is a standard operation, many amtgarders can quickly perform this repair on the sidelines in a few minutes, replacing the tip with fresh foam. | ||
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Revision as of 12:27, 26 April 2010
A breakdown that happens when the foam near the tip of a foam sword (near where it usually hits things, about 3-4" from the end) becomes broken down to the point that when squeezed, the core can be felt. Such a sword is dangerous and should be repaired. This happens frequently enough that fixing them is a standard operation, many amtgarders can quickly perform this repair on the sidelines in a few minutes, replacing the tip with fresh foam.
