Pole Type Arms and Zombies

[Darkness]

"Staves, Spears, Scythes, even Sickles can be used as weapons, just ask your fellow farmer. Come share your thoughts on where, and when, to use these type of tools, in the battle against the Zombies."

[UseYourHeadCutOffTheirs]

Another favorite of mine!

Polearms are great because they give you range which is awesome because no one wants to be too close to that nasty zombie mouth.

I don't agree so much with things like the sycthe and threshers because once again you have the problem of getting the blade stuck in the zombie and not being able to easily pull it out. I suppose you could chop some heads off. Myth Busters kinda busted my bubble on that though when they proved it practically impossible to do in the "can a ceiling fan chop your head off?" myth. If anyone wants to know the story on that just ask, otherwise I'm not going into detail. It just really is all but impossible for someone to do.

Poleaxes are good because it's a smaller blade and you could just chop away at the thing without out so much blade to get stuck. Honestly though, what damage are you going to do with a blade on a stick if not using to cut the zombies head off?

Spears are great because all you have to do is just stab them in the eye or ear. One shot in each eye or ear and you have a dead zed!

If you are a real bada** then Javelins would be cool. Just like a spear though it's the eye, ear or bust.


I guess in this field I would have to go with the spear or javelin. They would probably be your best bet.

[AN OLD SHOE]

spear is my weapon all the way!

you could just duct tape a knife to a broom stick and wham! instant spear

[UseYourHeadCutOffTheirs]

That would work for awhile...But I don't see you getting far with that ghetto weapon. You can do better, keep thinking.

[detpat]

http://www.coldsteel.com/89pa.html

[Seway]

Originally Posted by detpat

http://www.coldsteel.com/89pa.html

Pole axe is not the best of weapons. I'd have a polearm, or a pike. Or the classic knife on a broom handle

[UseYourHeadCutOffTheirs]

Yea, poleaxes are really not the best but they can be useful. I already stated my thoughts on the Poleaxe, so I won't really go into it.


Don't get me wrong they are great. I just think we can come up with something way more effective in zombie slaying.


Nice website though detpat! Maybe I can find a nice set of Katars on there!

[detpat]

i would prefer a thrusting blade on that model, but i have one that i cut the staff down to a more manageable length for close quarters use.

what makes you think that a knife taped to a broomhandle is gonna be an effective weapon? that's just silly.

[Seway]

Originally Posted by detpat

i would prefer a thrusting blade on that model, but i have one that i cut the staff down to a more manageable length for close quarters use.

Me too. Excluding cutting the staff down.

Originally Posted by detpat

what makes you think that a knife taped to a broomhandle is gonna be an effective weapon? that's just silly.

It was a joke.

[detpat]

oh, sorry, didn't mean to be a dick.

spears would be a good weapon, particularly if you have several skilled people using them. I would opt for something about 6 ft in length, not really pike time.

[Seway]

Originally Posted by detpat

oh, sorry, didn't mean to be a dick.

It's ok

About spears: Unless the handle is made out of metal most of the spears will break easily when not used carefully.
Also i've got an idea for a polearm-like weapon, but it would be kind of expensive to make...
A steel rod with a curved blade. I made a drawing:

I personally think its cool. Made of some light and durable metal it would be an awesome weapon to defend yourself against the dead.

[detpat]

You'd have to make one and test it. I don't think i would want too many hooks, they tend to catch things you don't want. A good wooden shaft is not nearly as delicate as you think. It's just like a quarterstaff, solid and durable.

[Augustus Desius]

I'm not wild about using a polearm to slay a zombie. It's field of damage is insanely small (slightly larger than a rapier, in terms of effective damage area) and it requires thrusting, or very accurate swings (bec de corban, halberd), each having a lot of downfalls when dealing with things that don't react to vital area punctures or wide surface gashes (such as with the ever beautiful pudao, I want one soooo bad).

Now using one in conjunction with a killing party, on the other hand, makes it an incredible asset. One could hold a zombie in place, at a safe distance, while others could finish it off. In general, it's good for pushing zombies away from you and others at a safe distance.

Still it's zombie slaying potential leaves something to be desired if not used in coordination with others.

EDIT:
p.s. Awesome the US&D board is back! When did this happen?

p.s.s. Hey, I noticed that Darkness has mod status now. Grats Darkness!

[kai055]

the range of a two handed sythe is pretty big depending on the size of the handle mine is about 6ft long

[kai055]

also wat about game weapons like lu bu's pole arm halberd type weapons or that guy with the gaint ball but with blades or spikes on it