CHowitzer wrote on Mar 9
th, 2012 at 11:08am:
What are your guys' theories regarding zombies and fire?
I don't advocate getting too close to either one.
I didn't think zombies were bothered by fire... at least that's what the zombie survey I took told me.
As far as weapons; I'm more of a pick 'em off from a distance, displace and continue moving away from the area. Planning in preventing yourself from coming into close personal contact with zombies would be where I would concentrate most of my efforts. How do you keep from getting bit by a zombie, don't let zombies get close enough to bite you.
However being caught in a close quarters rush I would favor anything that would not stick into a zombie's body. I wouldn't want to lose time extracting blades or spikes; i.e. like if you slammed a hand axe into a zombies head, seems you'd lose time recovering the weapon before being able to strike at another zombie. For me it would have to be light enought to wield with speed while being impactful enough to severely stun or kill with one or two strokes. An Apache war club like this. Light, strong, non-slip, doesn't require orientation like an axe blade or spiked club where the edge must be forward; is long enoug to keep some distance but short enough to use and control in close quarters.