The Kingdom of the Emerald Hills

hola amigos, im sure this has been answered before but i cant find it on the forums, where can i buy shield foam? i dont want to buy like 3 rolls of blue foam unless it's cheaper...and also, for a warrior, how tall and wide (and thick) is the limit for a shield?

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"As our bodies are armoured with Adamantium, our souls are protected with our loyalty. As our bolters are charged with death for the Emperor's enemies, our thoughts are charged with his wisdom. As our ranks advance, so does our devotion, for are we not Marines? Are we not the chosen of the Emperor, his loyal servants unto death?"
- Brother-Chaplain Fergas Nils' address to the defenders of Portrein

I dont know for sure where you can buy except I know Sutra sometimes has some for sale.As far as the requirements for shields

A large shield is no larger than eight square feet (38.3 inch diameter).
A medium shield is no larger than five square feet (30.28 inch diameter).
A small shield is between 36 square inches (6.8 inch diameter) and three square feet (23.45 inch diameter).
Non-round shields may not be wider than two feet.

Foam Fabricators supplies me with my 2" 2-ply polyethylene planks. They come in a monstrous 4' x 9' sheet and run anywhere between $35-50 depending on how oil is doing.

http://www.foamfabricatorsinc.com/Page.aspx?nid=24

They offer the material in white and black, the latter being cheaper.

Hope this helps!
S

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The general who advances without seeking fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do service for his sovereign, is the jewel of his kingdom. -Sun Wu

alright, thanks, yeah that's what i was looking for.

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"As our bodies are armoured with Adamantium, our souls are protected with our loyalty. As our bolters are charged with death for the Emperor's enemies, our thoughts are charged with his wisdom. As our ranks advance, so does our devotion, for are we not Marines? Are we not the chosen of the Emperor, his loyal servants unto death?"
- Brother-Chaplain Fergas Nils' address to the defenders of Portrein

HAHAHAHAHA I will go straight ot the source of foam for this investigation....



BLAH!HHHHHHH!!!!! Only in Dallas.....

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~Tread softly when passing a sleeping dragon, for ye are tasty when fried and dipped in chocolate.~

Kyto Nichiro "Cheeto" is the name.
Enjoy fighting all day a living the ache the next day.
He who talks to a ring.

dont worry cheeto, i just my hands on a 4x10 sheet of 2 ply.

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Squire to Sir Everlast of Buttercup

sweet CAn I buy a Piece??

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~Tread softly when passing a sleeping dragon, for ye are tasty when fried and dipped in chocolate.~

Kyto Nichiro "Cheeto" is the name.
Enjoy fighting all day a living the ache the next day.
He who talks to a ring.

Right on! Strapping three of these pieces on a Toyota Echo is def. amusing!

I'll def. have more planks for sale at events, but I'm happy this worked out for ya Cheeto!
S

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The general who advances without seeking fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do service for his sovereign, is the jewel of his kingdom. -Sun Wu

XD me to. YA A lighter bigger shield...YAYAYA

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~Tread softly when passing a sleeping dragon, for ye are tasty when fried and dipped in chocolate.~

Kyto Nichiro "Cheeto" is the name.
Enjoy fighting all day a living the ache the next day.
He who talks to a ring.

Once i get time off for events, I've got my huge old van if ya need it Sutra.

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I love it when real life mimics ragdoll physics.

Ideally you want 2.2 solid extruded foam. 1.7 will work for a while, but if you fight a lot, leave it out in the heat in a car or garage, or leave it out in direct sunlight at a park it will break down and become floppy.