TOPIC: Need Advice: Ideal Hilt Length for Spinning

Need Advice: Ideal Hilt Length for Spinning 7 months 3 weeks ago #23282

SherlockHomme
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Hi folks,

Newbie here on the forum. So I'm designing an ASP saber, and wanted to know what would be the ideal length of the hilt if you wanted to learn spinning and flourishing and all that fun stuff?

My concern is I want to balance practicality (ease of performing spins, safety) with the design factor. For example, I like the Jade emitter a lot, but that will make the hilt more top heavy, and the knobs and rectangular section might impede speed and compromise safety. I can maybe choose a longer body and switch section, add a bigger pommel to balance weight, but that will affect the overall length and practicality even more.

Help!

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Need Advice: Ideal Hilt Length for Spinning 7 months 3 weeks ago #23283

BZArcher Offline Platinum Member Posts: 324 Thank you received: 83	Most of the people I've seen doing really acrobatic spinning are using hilts like the Arbiter or Gladius, so I'd say a length between 10-11" is probably good, and plan to use a 32" or 26" blade. As long as the areas where you plan to grip the hilt are pretty clear and easy to move your hands around, I think you'd be fine?
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Need Advice: Ideal Hilt Length for Spinning 7 months 3 weeks ago #23289

=Ottomatix= Offline Platinum Member "The fear of loss is a Path to the Darkside, Train yourself to Let Go of everything you Fear to Lose" Posts: 1068 Thank you received: 413	What can you spin? Single-handed or staff.? Staff,,Your height matters.!Go to ASP builder design with jade emitter.. Then build=lenght hilt and choose blade lenght to keep overall lenght close to your height..Important to keep the middle free for single-handed staff,& keep in mind open areas for 2-handed wielding..! PLAYER.!.!.!
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Need Advice: Ideal Hilt Length for Spinning 7 months 3 weeks ago #23296

Dav Yeager Offline Elite Member Posts: 250 Thank you received: 50	My disciple is good for spinning any of the apprentice sabers are I would avoid any top heavy hilts or ones with claws, but in the end you should get what you like best
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Need Advice: Ideal Hilt Length for Spinning 7 months 2 weeks ago #23349

SherlockHomme Offline Junior Member Posts: 26 Thank you received: 13	Thanks! I plan on just doing single-handed – that way I can opt for a shorter hilt length. The Jade emitter is too awesome for me to give up. Already submitted my design – I can't wait! Attachments: image.jpg (7KB)
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Need Advice: Ideal Hilt Length for Spinning 7 months 2 weeks ago #23358

=Ottomatix= Offline Platinum Member "The fear of loss is a Path to the Darkside, Train yourself to Let Go of everything you Fear to Lose" Posts: 1068 Thank you received: 413	Nice hilt that looks like it will work nicely.! Enjoy your path..
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Need Advice: Ideal Hilt Length for Spinning 7 months 2 weeks ago #23365

SherlockHomme Offline Junior Member Posts: 26 Thank you received: 13	Thanks man! I hope it works. I worry about the rectangular control box on the emitter, but I guess I'll have to adapt.
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