| The SCA, otherwise known as the Society for | | | | from a Canadian company called Calimacil. These |
| Creative Anachronism is an international, non-profit | | | | particular foam swords are unique in that their |
| society that was created in 1966 with the | | | | density meets the requirements of weapons to |
| intentions to bring like-minded people together in | | | | be used during the tournaments while the foam |
| order to celebrate pre-17th century history. Within | | | | has a capacity for impact absorption without |
| the SCA, history in every aspect is studies and | | | | compromising the appearance of a genuine sword. |
| lived out during their tournaments. The members | | | | The tip of the blade is reinforced with a |
| of the SCA will act out the lifestyle of the | | | | composite material in order to prevent punctures, |
| medieval life that was lived pre-17th century. This | | | | which then increases its safety and durability. |
| includes portraying the lives of blacksmiths, | | | | Calimacil foam has an unmatchable resistance and |
| armoured fighters, archers, brewers, fencers, | | | | a greater capacity for impact absorption than |
| spinners and even the fair maidens. According to | | | | other widely-known industrial foams. These |
| the SCA, there are over 30,000 members | | | | attributes make it possible to have more realistic |
| registered with their organization and over 60,000 | | | | blade profiles. Within these swords is a |
| active participants. | | | | polyurethane attribute that provides durability and |
| Fighting within the SCA is an important aspect to | | | | fatigue resistance against repeated blows during |
| the tournaments that are held annually. While | | | | major battles. Even if the surface is cut, the |
| various styles of fighting can be seen at each | | | | foam remains strong and safe. |
| tournament, the favoured styles are armoured | | | | Foam weapons are currently used in LARP |
| combat and fencing. Safety and honour are | | | | activities as well in martial arts. It is an excellent |
| important aspects to any type of fighting that | | | | practice tool to enhance skills as well as an |
| occurs during the tournaments. It is the | | | | excellent weapon to be used during tournaments. |
| worthiness and skill of the combatants that | | | | For more information on various foam weapons |
| matter rather than who actually wins the fights. | | | | that can be used within combatant settings in the |
| There is a new product on the market that | | | | SCA, there is a Canadian company who specialize |
| participants could use during the tournaments that | | | | in creating foam weapons that are superior in |
| can ensure that no injuries during sword fighting | | | | durability, realistic looking weapons, maintenance |
| occurs. This new product is called a foam sword | | | | free, weather resistant and latex free. |