The Armour Archive

Theoderic

I was reading on the history of the midrealm and wondered who were the first kings of each kingdom? How are they still honoured today? Are any still active, or alive?

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kickstarter or some sort of crowd funding, brother your work is fantastic.

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I have fought full contact medieval combat with rebated steel. I have been hit hard enough with a greatsword and polearm to equate it to being in a car accident. The impact, though localized, can be that intense.

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Leo Medii
Vitus Von Atzinger
Hawkeye, from Mash
Hector
Lisa Simpson

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The top 5 I have fought in the SCA

Duke Brannos
Duke Lucan
Duke Duncan
Duke Ragnvaldr
Duke Drake

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It is a matter of force, and in the case of each being swung with equal force, blunted steel can be more damaging to armor and your person. This also takes in to account that the armor is the same in both tests. A smaller area for impact has more force per square cm thus causing more damage. In a mo...

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Check out the crossfit site on nutrition. Clean carbs, such as many veggies, and lean meats are best. In addition water.

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BOTN is a completely different sport/hobby than the SCA. They may share some common themes but that is it. SCA becoming more like BOTN is like saying Basketball will become more like Golf because both sports use balls and wear shoes.

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Win or lose, whatever. Each one of you going has the courage and fortitude to go way out of your element to a place where many fighters have more experience doing what they do. Well done on setting an example of bad-assedry.

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If you right click on the image you may have an option to open in a new tab. Once there you can hold the Ctrl key down and zoom in to see this POS. That fella has HUGE balls for trying to pass along that junk.

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Looks great man, can't wait to see the end results.

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@Kenwrec
There is something Ross about you.

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I can't wait to move back and check it out. Estrella is a blast. I have never been to GW but I enjoy Estrella as much as Pennsic.

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Possibly here last, http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/sho ... a424e21415 on the 29th of December last year. If all else fails i'll be in Scotland at the end of the month, i'm just across the sea in Dublin.

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I'd say speed diminishes long before timing. Though I would love a rig like that for daily training, it would make it loads more fun.

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Once I move back to the states, everyone I can.

I look forward to fighting
Duke Thorsten
Duke Uther
Aidan Hroarsson
Duke Lucan

Some old friends
Duke Duncan
Sir Kieran aka Edward aka Leo Medii

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A friend recommended Ice to me many years ago. I bought arms, legs, and a few other things to complete my kit. From many moons ago until now Ice has maintained a fantastic reputation. I think he is one of the best to meet period and sport in the SCA. I've purchased only from him in your list. The ot...

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I was at a practice years ago and some lawn-chair commando was giving a new fighter the worst advice possible. We ended up fighting and he looked damn frustrated and confused. We fought and I tore him up x3. The next pass he asked me what he was doing wrong and if I had any advice. I happily replied...

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Standing and waiting or even running away (= moving backwards) is the technique of cowards. It leads to a weak mind and bad fighting spirit. And it has no honour. Maybe the coward hits earlier than the active fighter. But such victories are worthless. An active fighter may lose a fight but it stren...

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The best fighters in any fighting art always get into their opponents minds. It is 85-95% mental and 5-15% physical. Even those in great physical shape required loads of mental toughness to hit each workout. The majority of SCA fighters can throw good technique. That is the easy part. A person that ...

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Make them do what you want them to. That is what the best fighters do. Next time you fight that knight make him throw the first shot.

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I added more potassium to my diet and fluids. Now I am not bothered by them. Coconut water has loads of potassium in it and bananas are a great post workout food.

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i've seen some amazing pseudo-shoes where a leather period looking shell covers a real shoe. It is not a bad in between for people that do not feel comfortable fighting in period footwear.

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If anyone wants photos taken let me know. I live in co Dublin and I can travel anywhere easily.

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Well done man. I may have to visit that castle to check it out. It would be the perfect excuse to visit the Czech Republic. The flight from Ireland isn't too bad.

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I have read about several kingdoms that are enforcing a no show of plastic. Ever since I started in the SCA I have seen incredible changes in the appearance of people. I think that is largely how fast information travels. There are many people out there with fantastic ideas on how to look better on ...

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What a fantastic time of camaraderie and steel! It truly looks like a grand test of prowess and honour. Well done lads.

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That pic of you fighting Rey is what the SCA is all about. Man your kit looks great, as well as your opponents.

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Check out Duke Ragnvaldr. He is one of the best lefty that I have met.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_q ... valdr&aq=f

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When I lived in Atenveldt the practices were incredible. I think at every practice there was at least 2 dukes, several knights and the general fighting level was high, some might say full of thuggery.

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Mike Garrett (Orc) wrote:"Praise no day 'til evening; No wife 'til on her pyre; No sword 'til tested; No maid 'til bedded; No ice 'til crossed; No ale 'til drunk." (Havamal)

Remember chaps, it's pillage first, then burn!

Both are fantastic!

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yes your google-fu is mighty indeed!

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I am ISO rattan here in Ireland. I'm hoping to find something of this side of the pond for quick delivery, possibly UK?

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You only need 2 shots, on-side and off-side snap. Choose either.

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50 is the new 40 40 is the new 30 The age myth is shite. What happens as people age is the retain old habits that they had in their youth. As we age we need to continue to adapt. The results are people of all ages experiences high levels of athleticism. Brent Favre Randy Couture Robert McKeague Jami...

First Kings?

Re: Stylish good bye :-) 14th cent gauntlets

Re: Is BotN just armoured wrestling?

Re: Top 5 - Combat Archers

Re: Top 5 - Sword and Shield

Re: blunted steel - what is the real fifference?

Re: Semi OT: Best meal to eat (for recovery) after fighting?

Re: Will the BoTN change the SCA:s HF game?

Re: I am grabbing my heroes and heading for Poland for BoN

Re: Beware of Hellfire Forge

Re: another challenge in the shop...

Re: 2012...Show us your kits

Re: Estrella War: What happend?

Re: Paging Suzerain

Re: Shot speed training / Training device

Re: Who's on your dance card?

Re: Icefalcon - Steel Mastery - Armstreet

Re: unsolicited advice on fighting.

Re: Attack or wait?

Re: Attack or wait?

Re: Attack or wait?

Re: Post fighting muscle cramps

Re: Appearance - Fighting footwear

Re: IWTB Irish in the Viking Invasion era (9thC +)

Re: National emblem by Mac-Stanislav

Re: Is there a "NO PLASTIC. PERIOD" Movement in the SCA?

Re: Deed of arms with Dr. Ken

Re: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!

Re: Anyone feeling froggy ?

Re: Squire's Paradise

Re: Viking era T-Shirt? Inquiry.

Re: Rattan Source EU?

Rattan Source EU?

Re: opening shots

Re: "Getting Good" after 30