[zefff]

If its an extendable cosh, yes most UK lads who do the rounds would and do. The amount of people who carry these in England takes the piss.

[lakan_sampu]

In my case, its ok to go for a 16" stick here. As I said, people don't usually confront you for carrying ticks like that here in our country...anyway, yes, I'll go for that.
Folding umbrella-size sticks...like those that range from 12-16 inches.

Anyway...I just thought now that its a good idea to carry a stick that is proportional to one's size, I mean, I'll go for arnis canes or the shorter ones because I think they match my size. I'm 5ft 7in and weigh about only 128 lbs. So I think they're my size...Any thoughts? thanks!


cheers comrades!

[bushidoka]

Something about 5-8 inches(depending on the width of your hand) is fine, but I would say it depends on your style of fighting. Personally, I find a stick gets in the way when I fight. I prefere to have my hands empty. A small stick is good for filling the hand so you don't break your knuckles when you strike, and for deflecting a weapon in a pinch.
A word of caution though, when you get used to carrying a weapon all the time, you develop a dependency upon that weapon, and it will be your first thought in a fight. You'll be lost without it. Not a good position to be in.

[lakan_sampu]

I agree with bushidoka, about that "dependency" thing.
In my case, its really ok for me to carry sticks like that because I'm studying Kombatan, a stick-oriented art and it would really complement my empty-hand skills. That stick I can use to disarm/lock an opponent or by using it a weapon itself for striking and the likes...