The Armour Archive

Ceddie

Hrothgar approved rattan core soloflex as an alternative for hafts on single handed mass weapons.

Ceddie

Scott said it better in Chapter 29 of Ivanhoe than I ever could. I read it first when I was 12, and it left a void in my life that was filled about 5 years later by SCA combat. "Rebecca," he replied, "thou knowest not how impossible it is for one trained to actions of chivalry to remain passive as a...

Ceddie

I heartily support a ban on all uncovered plastic armor with the exception of the stuff that is cut and hung correctly as to emulate the hardened or lacquered leather. (I once mistook some very nice dark brown lacquered leather for plastic...) I would also support banning visible modern sports gear...

Ceddie

OK, a while back I offered to legislate away visible blue plastic. I was met with a few "hurrahs" and a few "nooooo!'s"from the KEM's. The Pro's: Authenticity baby step. Better atmosphere. The Cons: Recruitment barrier to new people. Offer your opinions, succinctly, intelligently, etc.. I will chec...

Ceddie

By my hand sells them
Cpt Jamie here on the archive.

Ceddie

Historically, the movie was craptastic. In every respect.

But hollywierd didnâ€™t let me down, it was fun to watch so I was entertained.

Ceddie

IME those 'dutch-bagger' marshalls tend to only exist in forums like this, where we try and create the worst-possible scenarios.

OH they are out there. As KEM for Trimaris, I learned just how many there are...( or were)

Ceddie

... an OOG! SMACH!! club.

mind you power.

Ceddie

I made a 4ft Kong mace with a top spike and used it for a very brief while.

It looked OK-ish
It was fun for about 26 seconds ... then I got utterly abused.

Ceddie

If it is period and safe I bet I can interpret the rules to allow it. If it is unsafe and/or not period I bet I can interpret the rules to ban it. I admire the way you are interpreting these rules, and i have confidence in the job you will do. However, the knights marshall at some small events may ...

Ceddie

I have an alternate idea for a rules modification that should make almost everyone happyâ€¦

â€œIf you can demonstrate that you can use it safely and can show some reference to a passing similarity to a medieval counter part, you can use it. If you hurt someone, be prepared to take a break.â€

Ceddie

benz72 wrote:
Do you have a good source for 3" rattan? I'd like to update my laminated spear to fit the new rules.

Baron Eirik should have what you need!

Ceddie

I wear a muslin shirt, plates over my kidneys and a linen or cotton pointing shirt.

My wife wears a wife beater, plates over her kidneys and thin silk shirt.

Ceddie

I don't care. I'll fight just about anything. As to what I find the most fun, matched anything.

Ceddie

It seems to me that I remember reading about William Marshal being lauded for is mastery of tactics for doing this very thing in a tournamentâ€¦

The sun is part of the field as much as the boundaries or uneven ground. Use it if you can.

Ceddie

war cry = rebel yell.

Ceddie

at first they where told the pusher lead with his head Not against the rules. the final decision was he was basically pushing her to fast Also not against the rules I wasn't there but it sounds like the marshal made a questionable call while trying to lookout for the person in the chair's best inte...

Ceddie

If I can clear out without disrupting the flow of the battle, I will, If I have to go down it will usually be to as small a ball as a 6â€™2â€

Ceddie

Only grabbed one lucky capture of a knight who might have been 5 yards from escorting a fellow Frenchman from the field. I was paid back in kind when I turned around and got jumped by two English knights. :lol: That was me you caught on the way to the side and well caught I was, I had no where to g...

Ceddie

We are safe home from Pensic and the CotT. The day was absolutely GRAND. Numbers favored Johannes very slightly, the fighting was mean business.
Both Genevieve and I had a fantastic time. We look forward to taking the field next summer with our friends to trade stout blows and hearty laughter.

Ceddie

Atenveldt. Long time ago. It didn't go all the way through his arm it stuck in his arm. It was when they were using wood shafts. CA was banned SCA wide for a time due to that incident though I hear a number of kingdoms ignored the ban. There was another instance in the northwest I heard of when an ...

Ceddie

.well except when it was banned SCA wide after a shafted ammo went through someones arm.

where and when did this happen?

Ceddie

EDIT unwarranted personal attack Why Ceddie? Where is the anger coming from? What harm is there in suggesting improving some of the safety aspects of our sport? I didn't see what your above post was before you edited it but I don't know whay I have angered you. that is why I edited. My frustration ...

Ceddie

EDIT

unwarranted personal attack

Ceddie

Fiberglass spears + face/head thrusts are way more likely to cause lasting injury than fiberglass arrows.

Bad hand protection is more likely to cause lasting injury than fiberglass arrows.

Overly heavy, unbalanced padded polearms are more likely to cause lasting injury than fiberglass arrows.

Ceddie

we'll be there. it should proove to be a really good, even if a llittle hot, day.

Ceddie

I'm glad you will be safe home my friend.

thank you.

Ceddie

As soon as we have the date firm, can you please post?
I have to make travel arrangements.

thank you

Ceddie

Humble I would put forward two suggestions.
1) No limits. â€œRun with what you brungâ€

Ceddie

How about a â€˜vendor forumâ€™ and a â€˜swap meet/yard sale/one offs forumâ€™?
That way the businesses will have a place to sell their wares and the rest of us can clean out our closets from time to time.
I also would suggest a classified â€œotherâ€

Ceddie

How about a â€˜vendor forumâ€™ and a â€˜swap meet/yard sale/one offs forumâ€™?
That way the businesses will have a place to sell their wares and the rest of us can clean out our closets from time to time.
I also would suggest a classified â€œotherâ€

Ceddie

Culture is what it is. Every kingdom has it's problem children, the question is "What do you DO with them?" We had Cedric. Perenial crown list threat and all around thick individual. One day he manged to "weeble" his way into finals against his own former squire-brother. That fight would still be g...

Ceddie

I once charged out of line to strike someone on the opposing line, and my slick-bottomed turn shoes slipped on the grass and I stumbled and was killed. I think some kind of traction is going to be necessary. Jess is correct, wetting the soles will help a lot. also remember you are not trying to bea...

Ceddie

Jestyr wrote:Ceddie, Lucian & crimsonldr:

http://flyingchimp.com/sca/pas2010/index.html
http://flyingchimp.com/sca/pas2010/activities.html

I should be able to make it. it'll be a drive but it looks to be worth it!

Ceddie

crimsonldr wrote:if my Knight will allow me, I would join this endeavor.

William

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Re: Question from the SEM

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