London Bike Polo

indeed, great day, brick lane, NE, brick lane, london fields to finish off!

Got some nice pics today too.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gabes/sets/72157605126470915/detail/

Anyone seen any decent piping I could salvage for a mallet?
I'm on the lookout with a hacksaw in my pocket...

A ski pole would be good too. Reckon I'm gonna visit a few charity shops to see if I can get one cheap. eBay if all else fails I guess.

Any info muchos appreciated.

THX

for the head ask Mike, he should still have some bit left.

Todd, I have a load of yellow which you are welcome to.
No poles though, although if you find a pair I'll buy one off you.

I have some blue and there may still be a good length of it behind the wall at the deBeauvior court.

Cool! Thanx guys. I feel spoilt for choice now. As I live near the DeBeauvior court, I guess I'll check that out. Otherwise, perhaps I can meet one of you with me saw! I work over East if that helps.
And Jol, chances are if I find a pole, it'll be part of a pair so I'll grab both of 'em.

Mike: What's your recommended length of pipe? Some say 8" and others 5".

Couldn't see any at De Beauvoir when we were there yesterday. Had a look behind the wall for it but it's gone.

Ah...OK. I'll arrange to meet someone to get a piece. Thanks for the info.

Privately Messaged Todd.

Cool! Thanx guys. I feel spoilt for choice now. As I live near the DeBeauvior court, I guess I'll check that out. Otherwise, perhaps I can meet one of you with me saw! I work over East if that helps.
And Jol, chances are if I find a pole, it'll be part of a pair so I'll grab both of 'em.

Mike: What's your recommended length of pipe? Some say 8" and others 5".

I use two mallets, one a bit less than 5" and one just around 5"+. More of an attacking mallet. If you're more of a defensive player, go longer. I reckon 8 is way too long for either. 6.5, maybe 7" max.
Same goes for length of the pole. Shorter for a better swing to score, longer for the reach to grab the ball and block shots. My mallets are around 37" long.
Also, cut the tapered end, not the wide handle end. It'll give you more metal around the bolt holding the head on.

Got a game against the RMY tonight at central at 8pm.
Anyone fancy some early throw-ins? 6.30?

I thought you were playing at their home court in South London (Bermondsey)

Noper, Mike suggested Central as Yorgo and Rob are out.
Fancy it?

Noper, Mike suggested Central as Yorgo and Rob are out.
Fancy it?

So we are allowed two substitutes now?

Coooool!

If there's a spare mallet hanging around then I'll swing by for a game or two on my way home from work...

I'm NOT out! Only Rob.

Thanx Mike. Will probably go for around 5" then to start with and make possible alterations as I develop my game and style.
As Jol is cutting me a piece, I'd imagine he'll cut it just perfect for me!

Might drop by later actually. Which is the central court? BL?

hey todd, central court is central st. near old st. as youre heading north its on the left... or check the london polo courts thread.

I'm NOT out! Only Rob.

Sorry, he said injured.

Why did I leave my mallet at home. Damn it.

hey todd, central court is central st. near old st. as youre heading north its on the left... or check the london polo courts thread.

Cheers Shin.
Sweet I'm at work a couple of minutes away.
What time's people gonna be there from?

I'll bring some stadium rock hands for the supporters!:
If you're gonna be there and want one let me know...

I WANT ONE!! Do you work with Fergus?

JOL: I was injured but like Wayne Rooney I heal extra quick.

todd...yess mate thats totally rad.. got a drink some pints first then rock up... probably round 8ish. if youre really fucking lucky i have.... correction i have a bolt for your first mallet! Im not on my polo bike though...so no polo for me.

Yorgo: Yes. I work with Ferg. We make 'Tonite' magiK.
Shin: a bolt would be great but no worries if it's hassle.

I'll bring some hands!

I gots a bolt too.

Swap = Bolt & Pipe for Hand?