I’m seeing a lot of variance in the ratios. Some flails have longer handles, some have short. Some have chains as long or longer than the handle, some have almost non-existent chains. What are the advantages and disadvantages of various handle and chain lengths, and is there an “optimal” ratio?
I’m 6’3", or 193 cm. I have a friend who is 4’11", or 150 cm, and also has been a black belt in Shaolin since I met him when we were late teens in university. One day he was giving me a ride, when we were in our early 20s. I got into his van, looked down, and said, “Oh neat! You have a Jo Staff!”
He looked at me confused, then looked down, and said, “No, that’s my Bo Staff.”
I looked at it again, and said, “Not for me it isn’t.”
He looked defeated, and replied, “One man’s Bo should never be another man’s Jo. You’re too tall!”