Does anybody own a Flail?

Just curious . . . Have any of y'all ever actually used one of these Impliments? Never seen one in person. I may check ebay out.

Also, I wonder why there isn't a flail type apparatus in the Machine Concept in 1-L? Or did I miss something?

Per 2-K, "Compare the Primary Lever Assembly (6-A-2) with the common flail." The Law of the Flail is the Swinger's primary concern.

I watched a lot of Kung Fu with David Caradene as a kid. I had some nunchucks (sp?). Those things put lumps all over my head. So I can vouch for the effective velocity.

Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket I watched a lot of Kung Fu with David Caradene as a kid. I had some nunchucks (sp?). Those things put lumps all over my head. So I can vouch for the effective velocity.

LOL! I'm with ya there!!!

Originally Posted by Yoda Check your homespum video, Colonel. My guess is that I demo-ed both the farmer's flail (two dowels and a thong / 2-K #1-#3) and the Golfer's Flail (two hinged boards / 2-K #4 and #5).

Regarding a "flail type apparatus" in 1-L, forgeddaboudit. Sketch 1-L -- Golf Stroke Geometry -- is irrespective of Power.

I don't know about you but I left my thong at home that day .

I do recall now . . . it was the demo of Throw Out yep you are correct sir!

What exactly did a farmer do with the flail? Chop off chicken heads? I reckon there is a big mechanical advantage to something with regards to agricultural persuits. Piggy Wiggy is about as close to farm as I come . . . unless you count the meth lab in the basement .

And since we're at it . . . what the heck is a "rope handle?" I know luv-handles intimately but rope handle is a head scratcher for Bucket.

Originally Posted by Yoda The Hitter's Clubshaft acts as an Axe Handle that he Pushes radially (from behind) through Impact. The Swinger's Clubshaft acts as a piece of rope -- the Rope handle -- that he Pulls longitudinally (lengthwise) through Impact.

Remember, you can push on the Axe Handle, but...

You can't push on a rope handle.

But you can pull on an Axe Handle, can't you? I always wonder why this never gets mentioned.