Sword-hilted hand-weights

[Sir Edward]

Neat idea. It allows you to get some sword-related exercise in confined spaces. It sounds like it's pretty affordable too.

[Sir William]

I just saw this on AA...I think you'll get a nice forearm/shoulder workout, but you could do that with regular handweights- or with a little creativity, some piping and a general understanding of welding and you could probably make your own for pennies on the dollar. 

I know, I'm saying it, and we all know- I'm not doing that.  Besides, I prefer that, if someone happens to look into my window, I be seen swinging a sword, and not a handle.  Then I just look like I'm reliving various LARP fantasies.  lol

[Sir Edward]

Another option someone brought up on facebook:

http://www.mblades.com/

[Sir Brian]

wow those look cool! I could actually practice in my basement!

[Sir Edward]

wow those look cool! I could actually practice in my basement!

Since it's overseas, if we decide to get some, maybe we can put together a group order. I like the look of those MBlades "Swing" models.

[Thorsteinn]

89 GbP for a trainer like that? That's a little much.

[Sir William]

Another option someone brought up on facebook:

http://www.mblades.com/

That's a good deal more attractive...of the two, I'd rather have that mblade one.  If I were going to go that route.  That 'Indes' model looks like it might be some fun to bout with.

[Sir Edward]

Another option someone brought up on facebook:

http://www.mblades.com/

Not sure if anyone here is actually interested in these. I'm still tempted. I could use it. We could do a group order if anyone is interested. Otherwise I'm considering getting one by myself.

http://www.mblades.com/swing/index.html

Anyone interested?

[Sir William]

How good of a group rate do you think we can get?

[Sir Edward]

I don't think they offer one, I'm just thinking it might be nice to save on the international shipping.

[Sir Edward]

Not sure if anyone here is actually interested in these. I'm still tempted. I could use it. We could do a group order if anyone is interested. Otherwise I'm considering getting one by myself.

http://www.mblades.com/swing/index.html

Anyone interested?

I may actually order one of the mblades. One of the guys at VAF said he handled one and thought it was pretty decent.

If anyone wants to save on shipping by combining orders, let me know. Otherwise I'll just order one for myself.

[Sir Brian]

I'm interested but not at the $157.00 USD price tag. 

[Sir Edward]

Yeah they are a little pricey. But I think for me, they're the only way I'm going to get any practice at home. I'm attempting to order a longsword AND a single-hand version.

[Sir Brian]

Well that's true since you don't have a workable (or is it a work-out-able? ) backyard yet.

[Sir Edward]

Finally got my "Swing". They redesigned them, so I had to wait til the new design was ready. It's actually surprisingly realistic in terms of weight and balance.