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Old 6th April 2006, 04:43 PM   #20
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Default Thoughts on Bamboo for Lances

Guys, I've always heard that male bamboo was used in lances for the British/Indian army as this type of bamboo has no air pockets in it. Female bamboo has the air pockets and was structurally weaker. Can anyone confirm this?

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