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Epic Armoury Canada
Epic Armoury Canada is the leading live action role playing(larp) distributor located in Saint-Hubert Quebec. Established in 2010 they participate in medieval festival and fairs educating and supplying quality products to larpers across Canada.

An official depositor of Iron Fortress products in Canada, they strive to reinvigorate the larp passion by producing secure quality products to fantasy based events.

Why Larpers trust Epic
The Epic brand is synonymous with security world wide and quality and have been accepted in almost every larp in nine different countries. Over the last few years security has become the most important thing above design, and all Epic Armoury Canada's products carry the "CE"a european safty certification for production, control and safety certification. Over the years larger groups have gathered at events such as Bicolline where over 2000 participants clash together in true epic medieval battles. Such large events require higher safety standards to reduce the risk of injury and Epic Armoury Canada keeps a close eye on all aspects of the game and makes any changes to the weapons and armor if necessary. In Europe the crowds are even larger and events such as Drachenfest has over 8000 participants at one time.

How they Started
It all started with a larp called Bestarius in 2007. The name was Bestarius, it is a small larp based in Quebec thet needed some financial helping to expand its wardrobe. Well that was the thought, what they found out was that there was a real shortage of suppliers that deal in bulk quantities of larp weapons and accessories. A phone call was placed to Denmark to a large distributor with a small demand...importing their weapons to Canada. What they got was a tremendous response from their first event and they soon realized that this could be a real business. Soon talks were underway to becoming an official distributor in Canada little knowing that they were to become the only supplier in Canada. Now they distribute all over Canada providing true fantasy fanatics with great products.

Who They Are
The dynamic duo of larp gear in Canada are quite the bunch. Who would believe that a semi-retired rock sculptor and a contractor were to become partners in an Epic adventure taking further than they ever believed. Here is a brief intro to the owners of Epic Armoury Canada. Patrick Penninghas been around the larp scene for close to 20 years participation in dozens of larps throughout Quebec. He began his career as a medieval armorer in 1992, his firs sale was to the Valet de coeur in Montreal, selling a mere 6 bracers and marking the start of a real adventure. His passion grew and he took several paths never leaving the armory behind. He worked at a local distribution company called zemeno occupying several positions such as a graphic artist, display maker, salesman, warehouse manager, store designer. He has made displays and store fronts for medieval stores around Quebec. A chance encounter at a local larp event introduced him to Pierre Gagné and a friendship soon grew into a partnership.

What They Specialize In...
Believing that there is something for everyone they provide equipment for the beginner to the most passionate player. The marketing behind this genuine company is simple, supply all aspects of the Larp community with everything your character needs. They can create these fantasy inspired pieces with ease because they are avid larpers themselves. Below you will find a list of what can be found...


 * Foam Weapons
 * Metal Armor
 * Leather Armor
 * Archery Products
 * Prosthetics
 * Contact Lenses
 * Make-up
 * Tents
 * accessories

Foam Weapons
Foam boffer weapons are nothing new but Epic has taken the typical duct taped weapons and made them realistic and affordable. Several types of weapons and manufactures exist worldwide, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Epic's products are all hand made foam weapons or "props" from India. Each weapon starts with a fiberglass rod which is covered with a cloth then a Kevlar tip is added for safety. The second step is to add a hard rubber handle for the grip and secure it in place with a flexible glue. A type of glue is applied to grooved foam strips then laminated together in a sandwich to the rod. The rough shape of the weapon is then carved out and sanded to its final shape then coated in durable latex. Epic really cares about the quality of their weapons and guarantee their weapons as long as they are maintained, of coarse normal usage is not guaranteed.

Metal Armor
Medieval armor really makes an individual larper feel invincible. Epic Armoury took this to the next level and made it safe to wear by rounding and rolling all the edges of the armour. Security during larping events is a must, accidents do happen and armor usually is the culprit, but by taking these necessary precautions they help prevent unwarranted cuts and pinches. This does not mean that wearing armor is safe for the wearer, you should always wear a gambeson underneath as an added safety measure. Made from cold rolled 1mm or 18 gauge steel their armor is intended for larps only and should not be worn for for live blade combat. All the pieces of armor are hand made in India but designed in Denmark by an team of larpers and special effects specialists.

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