How Do You Buy A Wing Chun Long Pole?
Wing Chun has two main weapons–the butterfly sword and the long pole. A long pole is traditionally called “lim dim book guan.” This means “6 1/2 point pole” and refers to techniques. There are several places that sell the poles, but only a few are true to the tradition of the sport. The following steps will help you find a quality Wing Chun long pole. Choose a pole that is the correct length. Most Wing Chun poles that are sold today are 9 feet long because shipping companies won’t ship anything longer. These poles are acceptable, but if you can find a longer pole, this is also good. The poles will weigh between 5 and 6 lbs. depending on the wood used. Buy a pole that has tapering. There are also several poles on the market that are not tapered. These will work, but a true pole is tapered, starting at about 1 inch at one end and increasing to 1 1/4 inches to 1 3/4 inches at the tip. Purchase a pole that is made of a heavy and flexible wood such as China’s Qwan Din wood. This wood is ve
