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by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to fix a Rhino (SCA).
Replies: 340
Views: 7860

I never once hit him in the nuts. I struck him stout blows to honorable targets and did so in such a fashion as to defeat him to the point where he acknowledged he was defeated. Funny the comment comes from maeryk. Someone else who's established they have no testicles to risk. Whatever, Animal. A l...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to fix a Rhino (SCA).
Replies: 340
Views: 7860

It's borderline impossible to INJURE someone (on purpose) wearing legal SCA armor hitting them in an SCA legal location - at least with a single handed broadsword. Please define injure. I know several people who have received cracked or broken bones in areas the SCA does not require covered. Their ...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shaped rattan weapons (pic heavy)
Replies: 338
Views: 10689

Wow, great work Nissan. Can you check a stick that is soaked in linseed oil, too? And might as well (since, hey, it's your time!) do a full "glue" stiffener soak rather than just the end. What's interesting is that in the West we allow whatever kind of "laminated" rattan you want...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Feb 25, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to fix a Rhino (SCA).
Replies: 340
Views: 7860

I have to agree with Leo on this one. Just because your opponent refuses to fight within the rules does not give you reason to do so as well. It's not against the rules to hit anyone as hard as they want to be hit. It's borderline impossible to INJURE someone (on purpose) wearing legal SCA armor hi...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Grettr of Clovenshield lookng for a fight in California
Replies: 29
Views: 896

Bah, saw this too late, otherwise I would have found a dry spot to fight him yesterday.

I think Wed practice (kinda a long way from Palo Alto) is cancelled due to swamp.

Tomorrow he could fight though...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting With Poor Eyesight
Replies: 43
Views: 745

Mord wrote:I'm near-sighted, have used disposable contacts for fighting, and never had a problem. I recommend them.


+1. My _good_ eye is 20/400. My bad one 20/600
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Terms and modern historical “re-un-accuratesâ€
Replies: 525
Views: 13019

DukeAvery wrote:Is it russia's turn again with afghanistan yet?

:D


Doesn't it get kicked back to England? Turkey? Or perhaps Macedonia?
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The coolest thing I have ever owned.
Replies: 24
Views: 1289

Le Crapuad!!!

The Fellowship of the Argent Angel out here has a monthly tournament dedicated to him. This month will be the 165th consecutive Crapaud tournament.

I recognize the arms because there was a big event for the 100th Crapaud and they made t-shirts with De Guesclin's arms on them.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic War Survey
Replies: 93
Views: 2210

I did think having all the champions battles early on the same day was a great idea. I forgot about that. Out West we have "Alden Wars" (after Duke Alden). They go something like this. Get up in morning. At 10:00 blow bullhorn, have 1/2 hour warm up res battle. Have 3 field battles, 5 minu...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:56 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic woods battle
Replies: 18
Views: 816

The banner placement doesn't become familiar, but the battle ground is VERY familiar, with three main "avenues" separated by piney areas. People used to use maps and scouts (maybe 10 years ago), now I think we all know them pretty well.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A Pennsic Thought
Replies: 45
Views: 1015

Couple of points.

1) Obviously for 1/2 the people Mid vs. East is where it is at. The other half don't really care so much.

2) Never play risk with Richard Blackmoore.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Mail Trend
Replies: 76
Views: 2751

I like my mail shirt - it is a blacked, riveted haubergeon weighing in at about 16 lbs. The problem is that the rivets catch, and the rings tear. After about 6 months I have a few holes and what not.

So I guess I will have to find a welded one.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic War Survey
Replies: 93
Views: 2210

Shorter breaks between the fights. Battle field knightings are cool, but do them before the fighting, all at once. You don't need every knight and king there at the same time. Having them between the battles was a terrible idea. The fighters got cold and bored. ZOMG yes. Having started in the SCA i...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic War Survey
Replies: 93
Views: 2210

I thought it worked very well split between 1/2 E v M, 1/2 E+M v everyone.

More battles are always good. I liked the idea of a day off for singles, but I didn't take advantage of it (I am getting old and have to pace myself for 2-week-long wars) ... so I would like to try it again next year.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA rule query
Replies: 40
Views: 1060

The rules are ambiguous as to what types of body/shield body/body manipulations are allowed. The "problem" is - the rules don't prohibit contact (and in some cases expressly allow it - as per recent SEM clarification that you CAN stick your shield into someone's arm pit and push as long as...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: my new greaves and a theory on shield hanging
Replies: 40
Views: 1634

i dont think i would be able to enjoy the change. to me our sport is about being able to display more skill than the guy(s) in front of you. sneaking up behind them, pushing them down, and magically driving a pretend spear through a helm, all take away from that. Yes that would be bad. But it's not...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: my new greaves and a theory on shield hanging
Replies: 40
Views: 1634

The war fighting at Estrella vs. Pennsic - despite 3 significant rule differences (death from behind, dead on the ground, and full head thrust targeting) is really quite similar. One big difference is that you better have a good chinstrap at estrella (I note that Atlantians generally have well strap...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: my new greaves and a theory on shield hanging
Replies: 40
Views: 1634

They are also good for knocking people over... but I know you guys don't do that out there. Really? That's an amusing comment. It's a joke, sort of. No dead on the ground east of the rockies, so there is less incentive to just bowl people over. Not saying you guys don't play rough... If you've been...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: my new greaves and a theory on shield hanging
Replies: 40
Views: 1634

First I should say that Logan's shield design and strapping is quite interesting.... I would call it 'chicken wing' arm position - I used to use it occasionally when fighting with a 24x24 square (when fighting a wrong-handed, twosword, or great weapon fighter). But the strapping reminded me of a cen...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is anywhere else in the SCA as weird as the West Kingdom?
Replies: 109
Views: 4109

You can't get knighted in the West without fighting sword and shield... unless you kick ass with a great weapon. I think the weirdest custom/rule is Ansteorra's - being unable to knee walk/maneuver after you have been hit in the leg. I think they are the only Kingdom that has this rule, and I suspec...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Kingdom Crown List
Replies: 100
Views: 4519

Who is Duke Achilles?
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is anywhere else in the SCA as weird as the West Kingdom?
Replies: 109
Views: 4109

Yes, there are a few guys who are not big fans of the low profile thrusting tip. However, they are used by a majority of fighters - knights and unbelted alike - in most tournaments. There are more than a few whom you have to thrust REALLY FREAKING HARD in the body. Now, you have to decide if the guy...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wrist shock
Replies: 22
Views: 640

I have had a fair amount of stress and impact injury to my right wrist (doing SCA fighting of course). I wrap it now in an "Everlast" boxers wrap before practice, or training or pell work. Tape works good too but is more annoying to remove. I also use fat (but shaped) grips with very cushi...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: When did solid metal elbow covering start?
Replies: 17
Views: 486

Looks like our younger Salisbury was quite the innovator, it looks like he's got polyens as well.

Ironically, I am in England next week for work, but I don't think I can get all the way out to Salisbury.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: When did solid metal elbow covering start?
Replies: 17
Views: 486

huh, I always thought they were later than knees and the earliest knees I have seen pics of are 1320 or so.

But I have not reviewed any written references... What is the earliest WRITTEN reference for greaves and knee armor? (Post rome, Post vendel, western or northern europe)
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Height and weight of SCA fighters.
Replies: 317
Views: 7134

Wow, I am right in the middle (mode), but the big dudes skew the average up, I bet. I especially like the graph for the obvious "reporting error" at EXACTLY 6' tall. I actually think I am like 6 1/4" or something. We are definitely skewed tall, as 5'10" is national average (male)...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Attempting to use the stuff
Replies: 76
Views: 1735

but are most rattan fights I see quickly rush into the "close play" distance [i can reach your hilt with my hand] because of rules we've discussed earlier. It's not the rules, it's the shields (although lack of lower leg targeting makes a difference too). It's really really hard to hit so...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Outlands Fall Crown
Replies: 20
Views: 719

Sieghart wrote:Oblique spear shot. Omar's helmet padding shifted, and the corner ground out against his head, right above his eye. Yeah, out.


Hint for new folks (or oblivious old ones):

This should be IMPOSSIBLE with a properly strapped and padded helmet.
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Height and weight of SCA fighters.
Replies: 317
Views: 7134

Viscount Sir
6'0" a slim 185-190, Rattan fighter (S&S). I have done a little rapier.
Edit: I will be 39 in December
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Heater Hanging 101 (updated)
Replies: 37
Views: 980

I have a feeling Corby's method won't work so well with a 24x28" heater. Unless you are like 4' tall. The question on how to strap it is actually unanswerable. It mostly depends on your stance and fighting style, and if it will be "new" (because it's a new shield style) then ... you d...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Missile Balanced Combat Sport Melee Venues
Replies: 12
Views: 412

I think all of two battles at Pennsic this year had missiles. One was a big meatgrinder rez battle with rezz points maybe 20 feet from the front, so balance was not an issue. The other one (Helm's deep) was a little messed up if you got near the archers because they could shoot you from a nigh-impre...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Defining Light/Good/Excessive
Replies: 27
Views: 572

If I see someone in a SCA minimum kit, I adjust my shots to reflect that. Don’t break your friends, and we’re all friends on the field. I disagree. I think fighting in minimums is kinda stupid and you deserve what you get. That being said, there are plenty of folks who fight in minimum armor wh...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Defining Light/Good/Excessive
Replies: 27
Views: 572

I agree with the 'medical' definition of excessive; to include concussions not due to bad helmets. The difference between 'light' and 'good' is personal. Only you get to decide when you are bested. Now, there may be some social pressure applied if you are way outside the local norms... However, I su...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "I hit him HARD to prove a point....."
Replies: 121
Views: 3806

I pretty much hit everyone as hard as I can. Unless they are a newbie, in which case I will try to hit them a few times "full" force so that they know what a good shot is, and other wise I will throw borderline shots at them (but tell them later that they were not very hard, or barely hard...
by Sigifrith Hauknefr
Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Training video up from Duke Uther and House Sigurgata
Replies: 61
Views: 1640

Let me translate the uther here: Don't hit a telephone pole full power with a rattan sword.

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