While boffers can be homemade or purchased from a number of vendors, Majestic Adventures helped develop, recommends, and uses our boffers built in-house. They are designed with a combination of specific qualities that, to our knowledge, no other manufacturer uses:

• Safety. Our boffers are incredibly safe. They are made so that no part can enter into an eye socket. Over the course of hundreds of thousands of hours of “play-testing,” there has never been a serious injury caused by one of our boffers. Of course, like any sports equipment, participants should abide by all safety measures.
• Durability. Our boffers are made with sturdy materials and last for many years. Hand crafted to ensure quality workmanship, they are a caliber of sports equipment that can withstand years of continued use. Besides normal maintenance needs, most of our boffers last for over 15 years of regular use.
• Medium Weight. We found there are few boffers that are a “medium” weight. Light-weight boffers – such as most latex swords – often have a whip-like motion (causing a safety and durability concern) and are unsatisfying to duel with because of the negligible leverage. Heavy-weight boffers – such as most homemade or reenactment swords – are often unbalanced, unsafe, and exhausting.
• Fun Design. There are a ton of different models of our boffers and because they’re hand crafted, they can be customized. Our in-house boffers come with a cloth cover that can be a variety of colors, which can represent different elements or magical properties.
• Guarantee. Our boffers are guaranteed to have no manufacturing defects for up to six months from the date of purchase or we will replace your boffer. Because they’re handmade and inspected, there are rare cases of defects so please do not hesitate to ask if your boffer can be replaced. Note that we do not pay shipping fees related to the return and exchange of our boffers.

We offer other brands of boffers, such as shields and throwing weapons produced by Epic Armoury. They can be found in the “Heroic Level Boffers” section of our online store. While these boffers do not share the same qualities as our Swasher brand boffers, they are safe and durable enough for our programs that we allow their use and sell them. Be warned, however: we have found that every latex boffer we have ever tried is not nearly as durable as boffers. Most of them also require regular application of protective silicone (available as a spray in our online store) to maintain their surface and extend their lifetime.

We do not guarantee or warrantee any product other than our in-house boffers.

Paragon vs. Heroic Styles

Paragon Level Boffers – Built-In-House Boffers are the highest quality boffer sports equipment we know, has been tested for many years, and come in a large range of models. They are handmade in Bellingham, WA, and we use them in our camps and after-school programs (so they get used hundreds of hours per year). They are built to be safe, soft, and durable, to be used by ages 6+. If they ever need repair, we can repair them at our foam forge.

Heroic Level Boffers are a different make than the Paragon style and are less expensive because they are crafted using different materials and techniques. They do not have the same durability as our in-house boffers, and most require regular maintenance applications of silicon. If they are damaged, we do not have the ability to repair them and we cannot offer any guarantee or warranty for them.

• Play lightly and safely.
• Do not swing or tag hard.
• Tag with the thin padded edge only.
• Do not slap with the flat of the blade or tag with the hilt.
• Do not tag the head, neck, groin, or any place that is susceptible to injury.
• Do not throw – boffer must be held in a hand at all times.
• Do not duel in anger.
• Do not use if tip is compressed or damaged, if fabric is torn or if interior material is loose or damaged.
• Play with adult supervision.

• Play safely, use the honor system and be honest, get everyone’s permission to duel, and have fun!
• A tag to the hand or arm means the duelist cannot use that arm and should put it behind their back.
• A tag to the foot or leg means the duelist cannot run.
• If both legs have been tagged, the duelist may only stand in place and pivot – they cannot walk.
• A tag to the torso or back means the duelist is defeated. To symbolize being knocked out, place the Swasher on the head.
• For team games, such as capture the flag, players may “heal” others by placing their hand on the target’s shoulder and calling out “Heal 1, heal 2, heal 3, heal 4, heal 5.” Getting healed means all wounds are eliminated. Players cannot heal themselves.

You may also hire us to lead a Sword Games event where a professional facilitator will guide all the participants in many exciting games, while watching for safety and fairness. Sword Games pop-up

Properly maintained, a Boffer should last for many years. We use some at our camp that were originally crafted 10-20 years ago. To ensure your Swasher lasts as long as possible, it is important to follow these care instructions:

• Do not get the boffer wet. Never duel in the rain or snow. Besides making the boffer heavy and unsafe, water wears down the glue and other materials that make up a boffer.
• Do not lean on the boffer or put excessive weight on them. Do not store them vertically with the soft tip down. These can damage or compress the soft tip and make the boffer unsafe. If the tip becomes damaged or compressed, the boffer should be returned to Send to Boffer Repairs for a tip replacement.
• Store boffers in a dry place with no heavy or hard-edged items on them. Putting hard-edged items or heavy objects on or against one of our boffers – even for a short while – can cause “dents.” Do not pack them together too tightly or this may also cause dents.
• Do not store boffers in excessive heat. High temperatures such as those inside a car parked in a sunny location, can cause the glue and tape that holds the boffer together internally to loosen or come apart.
• Do not strike rough surfaces. The outer cover fabric may be torn by tagging rough surfaces such as trees and cement. If the fabric becomes torn, the boffer is no longer safe to duel with and further deterioration can happen quickly. The boffer should be returned to Send to Boffer Repairs for a cover replacement.
• Do not tag hard. The interior of the boffer is filled with foam and a rigid fiberglass core. If the boffer strikes a surface too hard, the fiberglass may break and become sharp. To tell whether the core or interior materials have been damaged, squeeze the foam blade from the tip to the hilt, checking for a bent core or punctured foam. If the core is damaged or the foam is ripped, the boffer must be replaced or altered by our Forgemasters. Contact the Sales Department regarding Boffer Repairs to discuss options.
• To clean your boffer cover, spot wash with a damp cloth. In-house boffers that are excessively dirty may require laundering, or may require a new outer cover. To launder, you may try to untape the outer fabric sheath from the interior. Peel the tape from the base of the boffer blade or tip of the grip and set aside. Remove the sheath and wash on a cold, gentle cycle. Covers can be dried on low heat. Once completely dry, put the cover back on and retape using the same tape (or purchase a similar kind – gaffer’s tape is recommended). Our boffers may also be returned to Boffer Maintenance for cleaning or sheath replacement.

In addition to our handmade boffers, we sell some other makes of boffer that are safe enough to use at our programs. Most of these are latex foam shields and throwing weapons. Latex-coated products require regular maintenance with a silicone treatment. This will keep the coating flexible to resist wear, prevent the latex from drying out, and therefore maintain its safety level during use. Spray the silicone treatment directly on the product and work it into the surface with a clean cloth. Avoid treatment on leather handles and other non-latex elements of the product. You may purchase protective silicon spray at our online store.

Because we do not make the heroic level boffers, we are not able to repair them and cannot offer any guarantee or warranty for them.

Garments and Accessories – Leather

Do not wash with soap and water. Maintain thick leather products with leather grease and a brush, shoe polish, leather wax, or mink oil regularly. Dirt can be brushed off by hand, with a coarse brush, or damp cloth. Keep out of direct sunlight to avoid UV damage/bleaching. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area.

Garments and Accessories – Canvas

Primary recommendation is to hand wash only in cold water with gentle detergent to preserve material. If that is not an option, single colored garments can be machine washed in cold water. If multicolored, dry clean only. Do not tumble dry or bleach; can be ironed on a low setting. Avoid leaving garment in the sun for prolonged periods to prevent UV damage/bleaching. Store garments in a cool, dry place.

Garments – Wool

Always wash separately when washing for the first time. Wool fabrics need to be carefully hand washed with detergent designed for wool. They should be washed in cold water and line-dried to avoid shrinkage.

In addition to our in-house boffers and other boffers, we sell belts, sword holders, and belt pouches, as well as armor, garments, and other accessories in our online store.

We make each boffer by hand, and we can produce custom models and original designs by request. Contact Sales to discuss getting a custom boffer.

Here are a few samples of custom boffer we have made:

Majestic Adventures, LLC is proud of the boffers created by its Forgemasters. Created with safety and durability in mind, a boffer can last over 20 years with proper maintenance and care. This section outlines the warranty associated with a boffer purchase from Majestic Adventures, LLC.

Purchasing directly from Majestic Adventures, LLC grants our Boffer Warranty. This is a 5 year warranty that includes free Basic Maintenance for normal wear and tear of the boffer. (Boffers are intended for use with other boffers and gently tagging other individuals. Normal wear and tear is caused by this intended use.) Basic Maintenance can include tip replacement, stitching or washing a cover, replacing a cover, and adjusting or replacing gaffer’s tape.

Any Boffers made at workshops or purchased through a third party are not warrantied.

Damage beyond normal wear and tear is not covered under this warranty. Majestic Adventures, LLC is not responsible for core breaks, boffers left in extreme temperatures or the rain, or damage to boffers due to not properly caring for them (See: “Care & Maintenance”). We always encourage our customers to bring in their boffer for early maintenance; failure to do so may result in it not being covered for no charge.

An individual that purchases a boffer is responsible for any cost outside of maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: any shipping or handling, and/or local tax.

Attempting a repair that is considered Basic Maintenance (see above in this section) will not void this warranty. However, attempting a repair that is beyond Basic Maintenance will render the boffer as no longer covered by Majestic Adventure, LLC’s Boffer Warranty.

Send or deliver repair requests to:
Majestic Adventures
Attn: Boffer Repair
1200 Dupont St Unit 1-A
Bellingham, WA 98225

Email us at sales@majesticadventures.net or call 360-836-0386 with any repair questions or requests.

We have begun offering boffer-making workshops for those who wish to learn the craft and take home a boffer of their own. We have scheduled public boffer-making workshops, and we can also create custom boffer-making workshop parties and events.

See more details about our public boffer-making workshops and see more details about custom boffer-making parties.

Would you like to use our foam swords for the entire weekend? Call us​ to decide what kinds of boffers you would like to rent, and to set up the pick up and drop off times.