The Armour Archive

Lubeck

Most of our fighters here are either speed freaks, or mecha-godzillas. The big guys keep the fast ones at bay by firing the same shot twice (IE the double pump.) The fast guys block the first one, but are recovering on the second because the timing on opponents is different. The fake works too by fi...

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What are you going to put the most time into practicing? Are you going to clean up your cuts or thrusts? That should be your decision. If you have a 40in blade I doubt you thrust as much as most of the shorter blade people because it's just too hard to keep under control while an opponent is jumping...

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Throat shots are rare in the Midrealm. In our combat convention for thrusts to the grill are positive contact. Recently the Earl Mashall here had to instruct us too that the throat is considered the same for safety purpouses. So in the Midrealm a light thrust to the throat is acceptable, but it's us...

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I've noticed some comments about oil I'd like to add my 2 cents too. WD40 and 3in1 have a penetrating oil in them. They work good for geeting a rust off, but do not protect very well, as they are there to eat the rust off. I reccomend remoil from Remminton Arms (gun oil) or Rislone as a protectant. ...

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As an A-frame s&s guy let me give you an observation on the style which will let you dertemine an opponent's range. With the hips back and sword arm near the rear a shot is slower, and has less reach, but can generate power very easily. (old castle or whater style you'd like to name) With A-frame th...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Louis de Leon: There's a smallish practice on the west side of Cleveland, so it'll be a bit of a drive for you. And it's mixed - you get SCA, Dagorhir, Tuchux. Haven't been ...

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I will post a queery to our email list and see if anyone is interested in having an informal fight practice. I'll get back to you in a few days.

Lubeck

Our Crown has the final decision on officers. It goes to them after it has been approved by the Kingdom position. Usually they sign warrants at the beginning of each reign. I'm sure it's different in other Kingdoms. I understand for instance that Eldomere has a Kingdom officer's position which makes...

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Sorry, I am the acting Seneshal pending Warrant by crown. Until then your emails are falling into the obliet and not getting to me. Our old Seneshal stepped down and mostly disappeared, and we are having a bit of difficulty getting everything transitionsed properly. We have an East side practice eve...

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We kind of had an unspoken tradition in our household when a new fighter comes around and is ready for sword work we send them to the most annoying member of the group (right now it's me) and let them reign excessive shots in odd places down on a skilled opponent. This is usualy what a new fighter w...

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Wow, thanks guys I realy feel loved that you want a piece of me.

Bring it.

On another note I had the opporutounity to announce this momentus event at our buisness meeting too. I could tell from the applause everyone was very pleased. Obviously it's not just us that thought this was well deserved.

Lubeck

Lady Lyonette was asked to be a squire to Sir Ephriam this weekend. It was a very sweet ceremony, one of the nicest I've seen. She naturally accepted. but since no one else had posted this topic I thought I might leave it open for everyone to offer congratulations. She totally didn't expect it eithe...

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Logan, Im from the Midrealm, and years ago I understand our calibration was similar to yours. (In my barony it's high on the kingdom scale) I totally agree with what you have to say. Pork Chops are a lame excuse for combat. If I didn't feel the shot then you can't hit hard enough. We call it curteus...

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I practiced wrap shots in a doorway against my shield in my other hand. Starting off slow of course. It realy cleaned up my wrap and added sufficient force to make it a killing shot, while keeping it inside my center enough to keep me defended on an opponent's strike. I eventually moved into practic...

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Pell work is great. It'll wear you out and you can hit as hard as you like without hurting anyone. A good routine will also help your regular fighting come up a bit. Talk to whomever you're training with and have them suggest some new shots so you can use this focus to improve yourself. I find nothi...

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Bad dyanmics sometimes comes into account too. I was fighting one of our local Dukes this week at practice and he hit me across the shield and head. I called the shot good. He said that rattan is not steel, and it flexes. His feelings were that with steel the shot would have had sufficient force rem...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dukelogan: not to hamper the discussion but i have found silo-poop to be worthless for anything except hand drawn missile fire. i have tried the three piece silo-poop swords...

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I don't think the weapon is "short" it looks splintered and broken on the end. Possibly this is a full length pole weapon. Can anyone translate the Greman verse on the top? It might help. I'll print it out and get to it later, but I'm a little rusty and I'm occupied until Monday. Vitus, don't you sp...

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Very nice work, What's the gauge?

Lubeck

Use a 5 gallon bucked filled 1/3 with light oil and sand. Roll it down a hill a few times and finish by cleaning with a light solvent like paint thinner. It will strip all the oil off, so you will need to do something to protect it from rust, but I think this is the effect you were going for.

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No problem. My contact info listed under my name is accurate. Funny, I just rewelded all the bars on my helm. I got it a little banged up at Baron Wars a few weeks ago and just got around to repairing it. If you can get some info on the type of welding rods you have and what type of welder you use I...

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I'll be at the Sternfeld event Simple Day. If you are presesnt ask anyone in Blue and White Nebuly or on the unbelted team who I am and I can give you a quick 1/2 hour verbal training on what-to-do and how-to-do-it on your welder. I wear a blue and white Cleftlands champions badge with two arrows on...

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If you are anywhere near the Cleftlands contact me and I can teach you how to use the ARC welder.

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Donasian: That would dent if I breathed on it. -Donasian.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> D-, Most of our armor would dent under the opressive weight of your breath. What were y...

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If ya'd stop stealing my steak I'd quit hitting you, and you'd think me more friendly. Good points all. Sorry for the misunderstaning Lyonette & Millisant. I too love the Cleftalnds group, or I would not fight so hard to be one of their champions every year. I think the point of this is not for the ...

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Millisent, what? There's nothing wrong with either group. If someone has a problem with Eastside, the Westside is a realy great place too. I've been to both and I know that if I was coming in new I personally would like some training better if I know I was welcome there. I feel it's too bad we didn'...

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I think the West side practice is likely better for someone who just wants to get their fight on and not have any politics. It's likely the most open place for this type of person. The west-siders try to include everyone, and are VERY friendly to new people. If they decide they want to travel to the...

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In one of my first practice sessions Sir Ephriam called out the shots. Head, head, leg, leg. Once he called out the leg and whacked me in the head. I stood dumfounded for a second, and then he asked if he had hurt me. I responded "No, it just sounded loud". He asked if I needed to flinch from loud n...

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If you know the wrap is comming fade out a bit on 45 degrees and come down on his arm as he swings. Taking out his arm a few times in practice might get him to take better thought on getting inside with you. I know this one from experience and don't throw the wrap when I see someone set me up for a ...

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Hockey glove is fine. Some marshals won't pass a field hocke glove though.

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Quote "You are bidding on the most incredible FULL set of Black Leather/ Steel armor I've ever seen." Only because I live in a cave and I haven't seen any other suits of armor ever. This explains why I own such a monstrosity. But hey at $3,500 what the heck I'll buy 4 so I can make my own lance unit...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by CountAlaric: Is this weapon for show? Or SCA combat. If it is for SCA combat, IMO it is a waste of time. Alaric<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I dunno about that, We have a Duk...

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I transitioned into Shlager fighting from heavy weapons a few years ago in the Middle Kingdom. I found that most of my calibration issues (mostly too hard) and tip control issues were related to the thought process from heavy weapons of striking through my opponent. As soon as I realized all I had t...

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OK here's my $.02. Try on this senario: Marshalls have the right to judge period looking vs crappy plastic. If I have plastic armor (Which I have, but it is 100% covered by suede) and the marshal for today says I don't look period than I don't fight. Plain and Simple. If this is a problem for me I g...

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Ultimate Hydroforming in Sterling Heights, Mi. Is a cool place and they do both profile and 6 axis lasers. I'm in Ohio, and we do alot of this locally. You may also want to check prices on wire EDM and abrasive waterjet to see what prices and turn around inspire you. What's you application? Where ar...

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