Construction Materials

This is a basic list of sources for your construction materials.

Boffer Weapon Materials

https://www.mcmaster.com/
https://www.homedepot.com/
https://www.lowes.com/
https://www.acehardware.com/
https://goodwinds.com/

Boffer Arrow Materials

Arrow Shafts:
Requirements: Max length: 34 inches:

Arrow Heads:
Requirements: Flat head (no round head), foam heads must be covered with Dacron or Duct Tape

https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Arrows-Arrowhead-Archery-Combat-Tagging/dp/B01ESL4DDQ

Sintra Plastic

Note: All thermoplastics must be constructed to LARP safety standards and have the durability to handle live action combat. Remember Cosplay Armor /= LARP Armor.

https://www.copeplastics.com/materials/sintra/

Worbla

Note: All thermoplastics must be constructed to LARP safety standards and have the durability to handle live action combat. Remember Cosplay Armor /= LARP Armor.

https://www.worbla.com/

Tutorial Videos

These tutorial videos are not constructed by Fractured, but rather good examples of how to create your own gear. This list is by no means the full extent of collective knowledge available, but good quick references to get you started.

Boffer Arrows and Quivers

Arrows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8VHRZMUqhs&ab_channel=Allegora

Barrel Quiver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8F9GRwlmYY&ab_channel=Allegora

Cloth Quiver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdRjHW9eXhI&ab_channel=MarisArmoury

Boffer Shields

Note : All shields must be constructed from a solid base of wood, metal, hard latex, or other robust material; foam shields are not allowed. All shields must also have at least 5/8” closed cell foam edging, and they may have no bolts, screws, or nails sticking out from their face.

Use this tutorial with a solid core: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdOguTCwzV0&ab_channel=Allegora