Larp Weapons - The foamed weapon for Beginners and Advanced players
Here at Andracor we have collected a wide range of padded weapons from medieval style to apocalytical weapons. On the one hand there are different Larp weapons for beginners, so that they can equip themselves for their adventures. On the other hand, advanced Larpers can find fancy padded weapons to expand their character. Our assortment covers all varieties of the Larp. Whether classic medieval fantasy larp weapons, historical foamed weapons or futuristic weapons for zombie apocalypse larp! We have padded swords in all their forms, from the Larp short sword to the Larp two-handed, coreless foamed throwing knives, pole weapons such as Larp spear and battlestick and of course heavy equipment such as the padded axe and maces. Also for lurker characters we have a lot of Larp daggers.
When Buying a Larp Weapon - What do I have to consider?
Which foam weapon for LARP you choose depends heavily on the character
concept. One should spend some time choosing the appropriate armament. AViking weapon looks different from a Roman weapon. An Elven weapon
cannot be compared to a LARP weapon for Dwarves. The choice of LARP
weapon defines the barbarian warrior or the noble knight. Here at
Andracor padded weapons, you'll find LARP weapons for beginners that
offer a fair price-performance ratio. But even LARP professionals who
engage in a lot of combat will quickly appreciate the foamed LARP
weapons from brands like Calimacil, Wyvern Crafts or Iron Fortress.
If you are even more interested in larp weapons, their handling, care and interesting facts about padded weapons, please do not hesitate to read our service article on the subject.
From the Gladius to the Rapier. What can you buy as a padded weapon?
In addition to a variety of fantasy padded weapons, you'll also find impressive historical padded weapons with us! The Rapier, known for its speed and elegance, was the weapon of choice in the fencing schools of the 16th century and also serves as a great padded weapon for musketeers. Our range extends even further back to antiquity. The Spear, one of humanity's oldest weapons, is great for long-range attacks and precision in combat. For example, the Gladius was the short sword of Roman legionaries and, when used in conjunction with the tower shield called Scutum, was a deadly combination. You can also buy a LARP Falchion, a popular weapon for the common folk in the Middle Ages, from us as a padded weapon. Whether it's the Viking Battle Axe, the Knight's Broad Sword, or the Pirate Sabre for rogues of all kinds, everyone will find their historical padded weapon here.
Padded weapons for the post-apocalypse
Weapons in post-apocalyptic LARP naturally look completely different from padded weapons used in fantasy LARP. The setting of a post-apocalyptic LARP tends to be set in the near future, where humanity and its civilization have been largely wiped out. Therefore, padded weapons that one would use nowadays and would find in a post-apocalyptic scenario are used. For example, fire axes, tactical knives, wrenches, old baseball bats, or heating pipes. Of course, there are also firearms in the post-apocalypse. These are represented by modified Nerf guns with realistic paint jobs. You can buy both Nerf blasters and accessories, as well as post-apocalyptic padded weapons, from us.
A foamed weapon or larp weapon - what exactly is that?
Larp weapons are weapons that are mainly used for live role-playing games. Padded weapons are also used in martial arts, but this is not our topic. Our padded weapons usually consist of a fiberglass core covered with foam. Larp fights are usually not arranged and the opponents try to really hit their rivals. Larp weapons are for the most part used for close combat if not even infights, i.e. foamed swords, axes, mace, sabres, spears etc.. The range is huge. Also because of the strong fantasy element in the Larp new creations and designs are added constantly. In addition, there are padded arrows for bows and crossbows as a special case among the Larp weapons.
Building padded weapons - How are Larp weapons made?
The backbone of many LARP weapons is the core rod. For this purpose, fiberglass is almost exclusively used. Among other properties, fiberglass is known to be quite resistant yet flexible, which is naturally a great advantage. The second main component is foam. It is used in various compositions, thicknesses, and hardness levels. Each manufacturer or crafter prefers different types of foam, depending on their philosophy. Thus, padded weapons can vary greatly depending on factors such as which core rod is combined with which type of foam. These two factors of a padded weapon significantly determine how heavy, hard, or flexible a LARP weapon is. These two main components are present in practically all padded weapons, whether short daggers or large swords. Often, the handle of a padded weapon is wrapped in leather for better handling. However, there are fundamentally two different construction methods:
- Sandwich construction of Larp weapons
This means roughly that foam boards are cut to size and glued in layers around a core bar. These are then shaped and coated with several layers of latex, then painted and varnished. The advantage of this construction is that anyone can do it at home and, with a little talent and practice, build quite usable padded weapons.
To construct a foamed padded weapon, solid foam mats are not used. Instead, liquid foam is poured or "foamed" around a core rod in a mold. Since the result from the molds no longer has open pores, foamed padded weapons are rarely covered with latex layers, but at most painted after coloring. And there is the foam weapon! The advantage of this method is quick and, compared to traditional construction, relatively inexpensive manufacturing, and the result of the padded weapon appears much more realistic. This method is mostly used by professional LARP weapon manufacturers.
