LARP Round Shield Viking – 50cm Foam Shield for Painting / Customisation

LARP Round Shield Viking – 50cm Foam Shield for Painting / Customisation

Your Canvas, Your Story

While other warriors may choose shields with bold engravings and emblems, you prefer a simpler design. Because you know that the unadorned surface imitating natural wood (in a realistic medium-to-dark brown tone, as shown in photo D901.jpg) offers endless possibilities for customisation. You can make this Viking Shield truly your own! It's a canvas for your story, complemented by an authentic-looking central boss and rim with rivets in a dark metallic look.

You can spend hours painting your family crest, the symbol of your patron, the colours of your clan, or any other motif. Your shield will then represent not only you but also your unwavering loyalty. For you, it is not just a shield, but a symbol of your strength, honour, and dedication to your people.

Material and Construction for LARP

The shield is crafted from durable and safe Polyurethane (PUR) foam. This material is ideal for LARP – it's firm enough to absorb the impacts of padded LARP weapons, yet very lightweight. This 50cm shield weighs only approx. 900 g, allowing for excellent handling and speed. The depth or curvature of the shield is approx. 9 cm.

LARP Context and Interesting Fact

Did you know that custom painting on your shield is one of the best ways in LARP to show your character's story and identity? Your family crest, the symbol of your god, the colours of your faction, or a fearsome motif intended to intimidate enemies – your shield can tell all of that and make your character unforgettable! This shield is perfectly made for it.

What Is the Shield Suitable For?

This 50cm Viking Round Shield is the ideal choice for:

• Characters such as Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Norsemen, and other Early Medieval or fantasy warriors.
• Fighters who prefer smaller, lighter, and more agile shields (e.g., scouts, light infantry).
• Players who want to paint and customise their own gear.
• Members of groups who need to unify the appearance of their shields with custom paintwork.

It's excellent for dynamic battles, duels, training, and as a base for your own creative project.

Caring for Your New Shield

To ensure this shield serves you for as long as possible, whether you paint it or leave it with its natural wood look:

1. Regular Maintenance: Wipe the shield clean of dirt after each use. To maintain the flexibility of the base material, apply a thin layer of silicone oil or spray, especially to the edges and the back. If you paint the shield, be careful using oil on the paintwork (depending on the type of paint used).
2. Store Correctly: Keep the shield in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
3. Avoid Deformation: Do not store the shield under heavy objects.

Safety First

• Use Only with LARP Weapons: This shield is designed and tested exclusively for use with padded LARP weapons (e.g., latex weapons, foam weapons).
• !!! IMPORTANT WARNING !!!: Never use this shield against wooden, metal, rattan, or other hard or sharp weapons. Doing so could damage the shield's surface and, most importantly, it is unsafe!
• Pre-Use Check: Inspect the shield's condition before each event.

This Viking Shield will accompany you through many battles and serve you faithfully until your final moment of glory on the battlefield. Make it truly your own!