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May 19, 2001, 03:01 PM

I'm looking for something to simulate the size and weight of a rifle (about 4' long, 2" diameter, 7 or 8 lb) to use on my exercise walks. I have no experience or training in using such a piece as a weapon, and I haven't had any trouble with animals of any number of legs, so that aspect is farther down on my list of priorities - the size and weight are what I'm after, followed by a non-threatening appearance. I also want it to "feel friendly", so a piece of steel pipe won't do.

Spectre, in another thread you said you have a 6'2" bo, made of "canvas micarta" (?) that weighs 2x what a hardwood one would weigh. How much does it weigh, and would something like that be available in other lengths? How about $$?

Thanks.

May 19, 2001, 03:01 PM	#1
Jeff, CA Guest Posts: n/a	I'm looking for something to simulate the size and weight of a rifle (about 4' long, 2" diameter, 7 or 8 lb) to use on my exercise walks. I have no experience or training in using such a piece as a weapon, and I haven't had any trouble with animals of any number of legs, so that aspect is farther down on my list of priorities - the size and weight are what I'm after, followed by a non-threatening appearance. I also want it to "feel friendly", so a piece of steel pipe won't do. Spectre, in another thread you said you have a 6'2" bo, made of "canvas micarta" (?) that weighs 2x what a hardwood one would weigh. How much does it weigh, and would something like that be available in other lengths? How about $$? Thanks.