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by Balin50
Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lets see that old school armour
Replies: 61
Views: 3581

Stuff i have found mostly random google surfing:) http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/balin50/1989SCA-age31.jpg I reconized that shield before I ever read the discription....Wonder if Duke Sean has that one somewere.....Might have to let him know it's here... I think i have sent it to him before
by Balin50
Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lets see that old school armour
Replies: 61
Views: 3581

Stuff i have found mostly random google surfing:) http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/balin50/madceltBearkillerAction.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/balin50/whyWeUsedDevices.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/balin50/yield2.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/balin50/1989SC...
by Balin50
Fri Dec 05, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pics that would inspire new guys. (UPDATE 8/31/2011)
Replies: 598
Views: 154849

I have always like this pic from Estrella

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by Balin50
Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Up close and personal -- some advice sought
Replies: 32
Views: 754

If you want to get better at infighting practice infighting. Find someone to work with and start the fight with you and your opponents lead feet(foots) heel to toe next to each other so you are face to face and then fight trying to stay in close.

Balin
Aten
by Balin50
Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Pics
Replies: 164
Views: 10831

This is what we call a target rich environment. I am sure that whatever I did to get into that situation seemed like a good idea at the time. Using the force to turn your katana to catch that wrap Damn jedi Balin.. that's a spear you are looking at. On his hip? Oh the guy throwning... you are right...
by Balin50
Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How would you recreate a SCA pollaxe for Atlantia?
Replies: 37
Views: 1082

Aaron, All you need is a beefier piece of rattan! I picked up one of the revival hammer heads and mounted it on a 2.25" piece of rattan with the sides shaved down to 1.5". The first time I used it, the hammer head dented a 14g stainless helmet! http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/...
by Balin50
Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Finding More Fighters
Replies: 50
Views: 1281

Hold practices where alot of folks can see you. I know winter is here, but maybe you could talk to a local mall and do a demo. If you have a local college look there, returned vets that still want to whack folks. Armed forces guys in general.

Balin
by Balin50
Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Polearm question (SCA)
Replies: 18
Views: 581

It may have been dropped or forgotten. Like shovel handles on spears, or punch bucklers used to say in the rules no. Now it says nothing.
:shock:
by Balin50
Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Need Ideas for Indoor Practice Venues
Replies: 8
Views: 253

Elks clubs, schools(all levels),Salvation army. My old barony in Idaho 1000eyes have used all of these venues in the past. I fyou have a collage in your area get some members that are students it will open up some the schools facilities easier. Offer schools to hold a demo or help in a school fair d...
by Balin50
Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how fighters feel about combat archers
Replies: 135
Views: 2758

I also think we should get to show up on the archery field during the war point shoots and throw bean bags at the archers when they line up. That way, they drove 12 hours, hiked up the hill, waited for 30 minutes, and then were taken out before they could fire a shot by some stick jock who they nev...
by Balin50
Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New Marshal's Handbook (SCA Society level)
Replies: 134
Views: 3290

Bjorn Leorhals wrote:
Balin50 wrote:Woot shovel handles and punch bucklers are back :roll:
Cestus anyone?


Quote where you saw that please.


Well its the fact that there is no rule against them they mention sliders but not shovel handles or punch bucklers.
by Balin50
Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how fighters feel about combat archers
Replies: 135
Views: 2758

I disagree it is not the same it may feel the same, but that is it. 1 step back your out of spear range if it takes more than that your line is to close.

Balin
Aten 101
Fighters not Targets
by Balin50
Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Pics
Replies: 164
Views: 10831

Nissan Maxima wrote:This is what we call a target rich environment. I am sure that whatever I did to get into that situation seemed like a good idea at the time.



Using the force to turn your katana to catch that wrap :shock: Damn jedi :D
by Balin50
Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New Marshal's Handbook (SCA Society level)
Replies: 134
Views: 3290

Woot shovel handles and punch bucklers are back :roll:
Cestus anyone?

6lbs max weight?? how much does rattan weigh per foot? Then add hilt or weapon head.
by Balin50
Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how fighters feel about combat archers
Replies: 135
Views: 2758

Ja ja all the real war guys are only real war guys till we want to add other period real war things that they do not like.

Also just liek to point out that it will be hard to darken the skies when most CA fire is direct fire not arc'd.

Balin
Aten 101
Fighter not Targets
by Balin50
Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: how fighters feel about combat archers
Replies: 135
Views: 2758

Short answer:

Unsafe
Unfair
Unchivalrous

Balin
Aten 101
Fighters not Targets
by Balin50
Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: This is still cool.
Replies: 5
Views: 573

MAy i repost this? Please.

Balin
by Balin50
Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Cauldrons coming back!
Replies: 23
Views: 1017

Add me to the list they look awesome.
by Balin50
Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: yet another set of finger guantlets.
Replies: 11
Views: 445

Pic grabbing a weapon please, but they look awesome :P
by Balin50
Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

Balin, I'll assume you just missed my question rather than ignored it. I'll go ahead and answer it for you. None of the incidents at Pennsic had the actual hard blunt enter the helm, only the foam entered. The blunts did their job and prevented the bolt/arrow from entering the helm. Now, having sai...
by Balin50
Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

Golf balls would bounce after a hit a really put spectators at risk. The armor standards work for all other weapon forms, but i agree make blunts 2" and no more pentrations.

Balin
Aten 101
Fighters ot Targets
by Balin50
Fri Oct 24, 2008 6:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

Balin, I'll assume you just missed my question rather than ignored it. I'll go ahead and answer it for you. None of the incidents at Pennsic had the actual hard blunt enter the helm, only the foam entered. The blunts did their job and prevented the bolt/arrow from entering the helm. Now, having sai...
by Balin50
Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

Low pros are not everywhere. Before them all tips were at least 2" 2 of the 4 pens at pennsic caused injury. Of the remaining 3 only 1 caused injury luckily they were not very severe this time. I realy do not care what is coming in and hitting my face nothing should be able to touch my face ins...
by Balin50
Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

LOL All you have proved is more injuries happen with Rattan more people by far fight with rattan so of course there will be more injuries with rattan. CA can make someone lose an EYE. I think he's saying there are proportinally fewer injuries. Not absolute numbers. But, even then, heavies take the ...
by Balin50
Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

[quote="Thorstenn"]Our GoV could take away our right to hit people with sticks as well. I also play Airsoft in Florida they tried to stop that too, we cant use the words training, or Mulisha. as it could be banned again. Brother Balin, as with every weapon form when the injuries get sever ...
by Balin50
Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

LOL ok so some fighter loses an eye and you think it will still be around in its current form. What if your gov. desides to take your bows and xbows away too? Compare missile weapons to missile weapons not rattan. How many injuries have thrown weapons caused? How about you just admit that there are...
by Balin50
Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

LOL ok so some fighter loses an eye and you think it will still be around in its current form. What if your gov. desides to take your bows and xbows away too? Compare missile weapons to missile weapons not rattan. How many injuries have thrown weapons caused? How about you just admit that there are ...
by Balin50
Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

We dealt with spectator safety when? Heck we have not even dealt with fighter safety yet. Yes i know that in your kingdom the fighters have to wear bug screens on their helms and your events are very safe. Of course your events are smaller then any of the other major events so it is no wonder you h...
by Balin50
Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

We dealt with spectator safety when? Heck we have not even dealt with fighter safety yet. Yes i know that in your kingdom the fighters have to wear bug screens on their helms and your events are very safe. Of course your events are smaller then any of the other major events so it is no wonder you ha...
by Balin50
Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

Seems that we are much closer to Nobles playing at war rather than waging it. Don't you understand that what you think and what the rules quite clearly state, are two different things? Just because you want it, doesn't make it true. Do you not see that we are "playing" at being "nobl...
by Balin50
Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Armor on Ebay Seller does not know anything. Stolen?
Replies: 5
Views: 419

Armor on Ebay Seller does not know anything. Stolen?

Just saw this and the guy sselling it does not know anything about it says it was from an estate sale. Just want to put it out there is anyone missing a suit of IceFalcon armor.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... &item=3701\
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Balin
by Balin50
Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Estrella War Treaty
Replies: 4
Views: 186

And no waiting for the field to be built before each battle. Woot
by Balin50
Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

You don't shoot at troops during training.

As to the 3 questions i was being general because i have prior gone into details on each and what i think.


Balin
Aten 101
Fighters not Targets
by Balin50
Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:01 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

Represent war? When did you keep the land took? How many died and had to start new personas? How much loot and spoils were taken? How many prisoners killed? How many camps burned? Seems that we are much closer to Nobles playing at war rather than waging it. Balin Aten 101 Fighters not Targets
by Balin50
Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Musket combat archer-SCA
Replies: 263
Views: 5190

Right off the top of y head i think we compromise safety, chivalry, and fairplay.

Balin
Aten 101
Fighters not Targets

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