the center of gravity of the sword is away from the handle
Not always. Some swords have their fulcrums near the hilt. What sort of sword? Where do epees balance? Rapiers?
Hey! What a surprise! Hostile 17! Can I get you a drink, Hostile 17?
Xander ,'Dirty Girls'
What Happens in Natter 35 Stays in Natter 35
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
§ ita § - May 24, 2005 7:58:05 am PDT #6492 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Cashmere - May 24, 2005 7:58:26 am PDT #6493 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
I am completely fascinated by the teeny apartments.
Fred Pete - May 24, 2005 7:59:05 am PDT #6494 of 10001
Ann, that's a ferret.
I would think Thing would have more difficulty wielding a sword than a lightsaber
But could Cousin Itt handle a lightsaber without self-immolation?
§ ita § - May 24, 2005 7:59:11 am PDT #6495 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
you've met me. you clearly don't even know from nice
Marc would almost have Nilly feeling she's a bit mean, but not quite -- because that wouldn't be nice.
He's that good. And he tackles the messy stuff too. No avoiding touchy subjects for him.
Betsy HP - May 24, 2005 8:03:22 am PDT #6496 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
Fencing foils balance about eight inches forward of the hilt, I think. (Fencers? Where are you?)
msbelle - May 24, 2005 8:03:30 am PDT #6497 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
what? you think I avoid stuff? bring it.
tommyrot - May 24, 2005 8:03:45 am PDT #6498 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
But could Cousin Itt handle a lightsaber without self-immolation?
Heh. No, unless he (she? it?) used the Force to keep the hair away from the lightsaber.
§ ita § - May 24, 2005 8:10:55 am PDT #6499 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
msbelle, does this skirt make me look fat?
Rapiers and balance -- a conclusion in the article is that the balance is where it is for a reason -- I wonder how the feel of fighting with just a hilt (i.e. lightsaber) affects the battle? I know momentum is useful in your swing.
Jesse - May 24, 2005 8:12:08 am PDT #6500 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
The Force gives you all the momentum you need.
§ ita § - May 24, 2005 8:13:13 am PDT #6501 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The Force gives you all the momentum you need.
I bet the dark side has more.