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fnordprefect · 10-22-2003, 04:11 AM

I've recently started studying a T'ai Chi sword form (42 step international/competition if that matters) and am absolutely loving it.

I want to buy my own sword to train with but I don't want to buy a lemon. So I was hoping you guys might have some recommendations and answers to my questions:

How do I determine the right length blade/handle/both?
Where should the sword's centre of balance be?
Can anyone recommend a good sword to look for?

Thanks all.

10-22-2003, 04:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
fnordprefect Upright Location: UK	How to choose the right sword length: T'ai Chi longsword I've recently started studying a T'ai Chi sword form (42 step international/competition if that matters) and am absolutely loving it. I want to buy my own sword to train with but I don't want to buy a lemon. So I was hoping you guys might have some recommendations and answers to my questions: How do I determine the right length blade/handle/both? Where should the sword's centre of balance be? Can anyone recommend a good sword to look for? Thanks all.