This prop was created to teach (or refresh) the fundamentals of striking without risking an injury. I think we all know someone who has been hit while holding the haligan, and teaching proper technique can prevent that from happening. The idea behind this was to use it during cadet PT and various other times to teach proper technique before wasting forcible entry consumables or doors on a rare acquired structure. Although it is easy to use for cadets there are plenty of us in the fire service that could brush up our skills before we run into the next door to force.
The prop was made by bolting together two treated 6x6's with 2x4's connecting the two. The fork end of the haligan was cut square and placed in a chiseled hole. We placed a thick piece of rubber in the hole to cushion the blow a little and protect the prop.
We purposely used an old three piece haligan because there was no real benefit in using a one piece drop forged haligan. The first haligan used was broken by
The Pig and highlights the weakness of a three piece haligan.
Do you know anyone who has been hit while holding the haligan?
Vandy, I bought my Pig after comparing it to my faithful ol' sledge on your prop at 18's. This prop is one ingenious piece of work, and my next assignment for Ox Granados.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Falligan is the term I give any non-forged, non-one-piece Halligan (fake, false, fallible).
Thanks again.