Hi guys.
I've recently made a video on how a man shall be armed, very simplified of course. If you have 3 minutes, please do check it out, and let me know what you think, as I will probably be making more in future.
http://vimeo.com/m/102962213
Thanks, and all the best.
Zac
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- Mon Aug 11, 2014 2:54 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: How a man shall be armed: New video for your consideration.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 663
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:08 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Is full harness an advantage or disadvantage on foot?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1668
Re: Is full harness an advantage or disadvantage on foot?
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Its one of the things I like about German over Italian armours. They look a lot less human, almost alien in form.
Its one of the things I like about German over Italian armours. They look a lot less human, almost alien in form.
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:25 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Some Quick Questions!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 939
Re: Some Quick Questions!
1: Steel isn't so much a raw material in the medieval period. It is rather more of a modification to iron to make it stronger and harder. Also, the quality of steel varied by area, period, item and pricetag. Swords were steel for a long time before most armour was, and the Italians were working spri...
- Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:29 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Is full harness an advantage or disadvantage on foot?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1668
Re: Is full harness an advantage or disadvantage on foot?
Having been fighting in a full face helm recently, I can also vouch for the fact that intimidation makes fighting a lot easier. I wish I'd had a helm cam to capture some of the concerned faces people pull when they can't see the face of the person attacking them. Historical evidence also shows there...
- Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:41 am
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Is full harness an advantage or disadvantage on foot?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1668
Re: Is full harness an advantage or disadvantage on foot?
Think of all the little bruises you get when you aren't wearing full armour. I got five on my leading arm last weekend, because I left my arm armour at home. Then you imagine that each of those bruises had intent to kill behind them.
Give me full plate any day.
Give me full plate any day.
- Sat Mar 16, 2013 4:20 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: How a Man Shall Be Armed, a Video Essay of the 14c Harness
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1898
Re: How a Man Shall Be Armed, a Video Essay of the 14c Harne
In the 15th century there is a fashion in lots of places for many doublets to be open at the front. I find it unlikely that an arming doublet would be that open, but its good reason to believe a 15th century petticote could be left open at the front.
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:17 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Jousting Harness
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3863
Re: Jousting Harness
The design is based on a combination of german Armets, including various examples from Conrad Laib. Here are some more photos, including one with the wrapper. I didn't wear it this weekend, as we were mostly practicing melee riding and cavalry charges. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/ZAChos/7...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:41 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Jousting Harness
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3863
Re: Jousting Harness
Now that my jousting helmet is finished, I can share my armour as it currently stands. Still need to do some work on it, mainly leather sewing, but also adding an aventail to the german armet:
- Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:03 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 15th Century Cavalry Group: Destrier. X post.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 298
15th Century Cavalry Group: Destrier. X post.
Hey everyone. I've posted this in Interpretive recreation, but as its also combat oriented, thought I'd cross post it here. The cavalry group I ride with have just updated our website. Have a look, especially if you're into armour, horses or combat: There's lots of photos and a link to our Facebook ...
- Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:18 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: 15th Century Cavalry Website
- Replies: 0
- Views: 288
15th Century Cavalry Website
Hello everyone.
Thought I'd come and share my cavalry groups website for everyone. Enjoy, and let me know what you think!
http://destrier.org.uk/
Zac
Thought I'd come and share my cavalry groups website for everyone. Enjoy, and let me know what you think!
http://destrier.org.uk/
Zac
- Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:08 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Pheonix Dawn Plate Armour: China!
- Replies: 664
- Views: 36378
Re: Pheonix Dawn COP: Design Completed!
Option two: Make the wings detachable, so that you can wear them for parade, and remove them for fighting.
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:30 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Pheonix Dawn Plate Armour: China!
- Replies: 664
- Views: 36378
Re: Pheonix Dawn COP: Lanterns and Antlers!
No offense but I dislike the horns. It takes the armour from elaborate but kick ass into elaborate, unwieldy and ridiculous. The great thing about the renaissance parade armours is that for the most part they were still functional battle armours, linking the wearers to great warriors of the past. Pu...
- Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:53 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Too heavy for the armour
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2157
Re: Too heavy for the armour
Switch to 16th century heroic armour. Then you can have a muscled cuirass made out of spring steel.
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:00 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: No SCA...alternatives?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1989
Re: No SCA...alternatives?
Whenever I'm going anywhere I may get a chance to use them I take practice daggers with me. Small and portable, most likely to be useful in everyday life, and most difficult to master as a discipline.
- Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:46 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
- Replies: 487
- Views: 797424
Re: 2012...Show us your kits
Your wish, etc. My light armour, for a club tournee when I was fighting as someone's squire. Was there a specific reason you didn't have a bevor? Simply because I don't yet own one that I'm happy with. I was offered several to try, but I'm a firm believer that if something doesn't fit exactly it's ...
- Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:05 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Jousting pics, Atlantian Event.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1112
Re: Jousting pics, Atlantian Event.
What are the minimum armour standards here? I can see people wearing bargrills for jousting...
- Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:59 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
- Replies: 487
- Views: 797424
Re: 2012...Show us your kits
Thanks Gerhard. Strangely, the lack of plate on the shoulders didn't actually cause any problems in this instance. Of course, the area is very small, and a difficult one to hit in this kind of combat. The lack of leg armour caused a slight pain, but no bruising, and the lack of Bevor caused a split ...
- Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:21 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
- Replies: 487
- Views: 797424
Re: 2012...Show us your kits
Your wish, etc.
My light armour, for a club tournee when I was fighting as someone's squire.
My light armour, for a club tournee when I was fighting as someone's squire.
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:16 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
- Replies: 487
- Views: 797424
Re: 2012...Show us your kits
*sigh* I see I need to pwn this thread again. Well it looks like I'm going to have to take it from you by force! Who is with me? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/ZAChos/Re-enactment/484561_460343447319628_822873272_n.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/ZAChos/Re-enactment/3390_46034443...
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:07 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
- Replies: 487
- Views: 797424
Re: 2012...Show us your kits
Like the kit Johnameyer. A great starting kit, especially as you made it all yourself. Isabella's posture comment holds water I think. Standing confidently will make a good kit stand out more, as it fulfills the image of a heroic knight that little bit more. A quick note on the cuirass you've made (...
- Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:30 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not what you think it is.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3376
Re: Not what you think it is.
The thing about it for me is that he writes in a self aggrandizing tone, which is fine if it were an advert for his school. It's expected. The fact that he also repeatedly and needlessly insults 99% of the people that might be interested in learning more makes it seem less like an advert though, and...
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Not what you think it is.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3376
Re: Not what you think it is.
What he says has elements of truth in it, but it's the way he says it that makes people dislike him, and ruins his arguments for anyone who would be willing to support him otherwise.
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:34 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
- Replies: 487
- Views: 797424
Re: 2012...Show us your kits
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/197707_10150969757849940_85711552_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s720x720/206192_10151009126104534_1339109297_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/301793_10151041870651289_127397...
- Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:25 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Show off your Soft Kit 2012!!
- Replies: 110
- Views: 7327
Re: Show off your Soft Kit 2012!!
How's this?
Late 15th century, southern German.
Late 15th century, southern German.
- Sun May 27, 2012 2:16 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Show off your Soft Kit 2012!!
- Replies: 110
- Views: 7327
Re: Show off your Soft Kit 2012!!
You'd be uncontrollable if you saw a 15th century bollock dagger and pouch...MJBlazek wrote:I always snicker at the position of the seax....
Some really nice early kits here. I'll try find one of my soft kit.
- Mon May 14, 2012 5:14 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
- Replies: 487
- Views: 797424
Re: 2012...Show us your kits
I've seen those pictures before, but my feelings towards your armour should be pasted across the whole internet.
Awesome
Awesome
- Sat May 05, 2012 5:20 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Get a cannon. BotN, or some other group?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1280
Re: Get a cannon. BotN, or some other group?
Put a thrusting tip on it, and you're good to go aren't you?
- Tue May 01, 2012 4:45 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Follow the Battle of Nations Team
- Replies: 507
- Views: 15823
Re: Follow the Battle of Nations Team
If asked for my "armchair quarterback" opinion (which I assume is backseat driving but for sports), The US team is made of some fierce individuals but needs to learn to fight as a team. Their line devolves into one on one fights almost as soon as contact is made, and that only gives the more experie...
- Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:23 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Full Metal Jousting
- Replies: 504
- Views: 20564
Re: Full Metal Jousting
I'm really enjoying Rope's blog about his thoughts on the competition. Seems like a really thoughtful and generally all round nice guy: http://crosstrainingjournals.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/getting-beat-stinks.html If the show gets a second season, I really hope that Rod and Rope both make a reappeara...
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:22 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Jousting Harness
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3863
Re: Jousting Harness
As to Toby's armour, after having seen both harnesses in person I must say I like his current suit more. The MacPherson armour is a stunning piece of work, especially with the gilding and nice details, and as a hallmark for english armours, but his Italian suit by Per is most exquisite, with a like...
- Sat Apr 07, 2012 6:16 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Jousting Harness
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3863
Re: Jousting Harness
Stop complementing each others armour so much. Everyone knows mine is the best. Why? Because mine makes me look a bit like Arne Koets. And what more could anyone want from an armour?
- Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:25 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Jousting Harness
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3863
Re: Jousting Harness
You can buy them at any historic royal palace shop.
For 16th century armour I would always go al'antica. Why wouldn't you?
For 16th century armour I would always go al'antica. Why wouldn't you?
- Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:10 am
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Jousting Harness
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3863
Re: Jousting Harness
What is your favorite Jousting harness? Training for heavy and working part time with a local faire group (theater) and want to get something nice put together that will work for both. Cheers, Wade If you want to joust and fight in it then your best bet is 15th/early 16th century harnesses. These h...
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:34 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Full Metal Jousting
- Replies: 504
- Views: 20564
Re: Full Metal Jousting
The only person who can really say if it was the right choice is Matt. As they keep saying in the show, a horse is your partner. Some people will work better with some horses than others, and just like with humans, that can vary from day to day. Some days you want a talkative mate, who you can get e...
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:02 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pics that would inspire new guys. (UPDATE 8/31/2011)
- Replies: 598
- Views: 178787
Re: Pics that would inspire new guys. (UPDATE 8/31/2011)
Ben: Am I right in thinking they're mounted at this point?