The Armour Archive

Owen

Chef-I never said you don't have a right to an opinion, I asked why you even cared about a system you so obviously despise. You asked why a Knight should teach (or, presumably, know) weapons that their persona wouldn't know, isn't the panopoly enough? For an SCA Knight, no, it isn't. That's how we'r...

Owen

And I love getting naked and rolling around in the mud. So what? I don't do it while working with the Legion (well, not in public...)

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

M. Didius Ovinvs, Legio XX Valeria Victrex And I have no trouble seperating the SCA from my reenacting; in fact, I find the contrast to be refreshing. My 'attitudes' are generally in dealing with SCA issues, where such are appropriate. When I talk about reenacting and the Legion, I maintain very hig...

Owen

I have some on my truck from this guy, that read "WARNING: Protected by a guy with a Sword"

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

I vote crackhead.

One big shield would be more effective and managable.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

I fight with different things because it is fun, and that's why I'm here. Chef- you ask <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Why is it that people seem to think that the only way to "HAVE FUN" is to make a historical hash out of things? Cannot doing something the historically accurate way BE FUN? I ...

Owen

I wouldn't discuss it on that thread, because it is completely off topic. I was refering to Duke Sir Angus, the one on death row. Although the BoD ruled that as it was outside the SCA and therefore outside our perview, several Kings have demanded his name be included on the roles of the Royalty of t...

Owen

Chef- effectively, yes, they have. I will not discuss it here. And I know a man awarded the Laurel for his research into Knighthood. His "vigil" was a Pas against the Seven Deadly Sins. I know another man knighted, in part, for his research into knighthood as much as his prowess. ------------------ ...

Owen

Personally, I feel no need to be restricted to weapons "appropriate" fr my persona. First off, I'm not even allowed to use one of the primary ones; pila, or javelins. Secondly, if I tried to use a scutum in single combat, I'd be hampered by it's size(it is intended for formation use), yet have peopl...

Owen

Captain Jamie- were these being sold at Pennsic? If that was your stuff, I highly recommend them; several of my Householders bought various implements of destruction, and have been wearing feral grins since! Where can I get the raw material? I want to make a list-legal Roman Signum. ----------------...

Owen

Richard, I have greaves with my 1st C. kit, and they are authentic and appropriate. They only cover the front (and the knee), though, not the back of the calf.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

I wouldn't mind seeing plastic required to be hidden or unobtrusive. I'd LOVE (and do, in Markland) for my plate to be arrow proof. What I'd like to see better handled is thrusts. Right now, if I set my spear point on someone and push, they ignore me. If I placed a real spear on someone in mail, and...

Owen

I wouldn't say "too restrictive", but I prefer my open face Roman. The bargrill is well designed, and I barely notice it. Much of the perference is being able to breath and hear, as well as seeing better. I would have no trouble with having to count touches to my face, and would not switch to a clos...

Owen

Some Roman Republic helmets used spun tops.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

I prefer to use the terms "dress" or "reenactment" armor, rather than "costume", for the same reason that I don't call what I'm wearing a "costume", but "garb".

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

So, by not swinging full force, you get an advantage in a fight? But that not-full-force blow wouldn't actually work against an armored opponent, would it? By being able to redirect your blow, because you're not swinging full force, you're able to do something that wasn't done in period. -----------...

Owen

HAHA, Steve! You would be wrong! I sewd the pockets as seperate pieces, THEN sewd them to the shell along only one edge, allowing me to overlap the plates! The Plates overlapped just as if rivetted.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

I wouldn't bother with canvas that heavy. I used a layer of 8 oz canvas and a layer of upholstery velvet for mine, and it held up for several years. My plates weren't held in by rivets; I sewd pockets in, and put jiffy rivets along the seams. That way, I could take the plates out and wash it. I even...

Owen

All of the pictures you posted led me to believe that you were refering to fairly tight fitting pieces. Adding an inch of padding to these designs would probably make them unweildy and with limited mobilty. Also, with an inch of padding, you don't need to ground the gauntlet to the grip, so you woul...

Owen

Reinhard wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">As our view is only of our opponants, we can't see what a great representation of a we cut. Thus, they benefit from the care you lavish on your kit and you get to look at some phili...

Owen

Convincing a marshal that linen/wool/cotton/horsehair/etc is "equivelent" is the tricky part. To do that, you need to test it. I line my helmet padding with fabric, because I hate the way wet foam feels. And it's all green foam. ------------------ Owen "Death is but a doorway- Here, let me hold that...

Owen

Lothar- that would be violating the Rules of the List, in a very blatent way. If you truly believe that the natural padding is safe, then prove it by testing. Would it be ok to use a 20 guage helm, if you "knew" it was safe? Or hide a piece of rebar inside your sword, because "you can control it"? O...

Owen

The plates on finger gauntlets must ground on the grip of the weapon, or be fully padded (1"closedcell foam), so I don't think you can make 'em legal without major mods.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

Ever had to have a crushed ring cut off of your finger? I don't recommend it.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

Hey Torr, I'd love to see it.

My Roman Legion was involved in helping to film an in-house sales video for a drug company, but I STILL haven't seen more than the stills.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

Most of mine is green, because that was color on sale at Ma=odell's. You can't see most of it, as I covered it with fabric. Wool and linen pads are nice, but I'm not trusting my brain to them.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

"Cut on the bias" means diagonel to the run of the fabric. Think Argyle socks look. Doing this makes them stretch better. They are generally cut as slightly loose tights.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

The late medieval concept of Chivalry had not developed during the time I am portraying; however, that does not mean that I don't try to behave and fight in a chivalrous manner. It is part of the game we play. I even have a form of "knighthood" to strive for; the rank of "Equites", which translates ...

Owen

Olaf- many years ago, this happened to me, as Knight Marshal of Bhakail. The Earl Marshal overrode my decision, and ordered me to pass a helm, but refused to take responsiblity for any consequences (leaving me responsible for a potentially dangerous piece of equipment on the field). I resigned on th...

Owen

For the most part, I consider myself a "sport" fighter, because I do it for fun. I do not fight to win at all costs, nor do I research period styles (much), I just go out and play.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

Owen needs to buy more home brew ingredients, or work for a bigger brewery. Owen makes beer for a living, remember? Owen never has enough beer, because he gives away (or sells) so much of what he makes.

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

If I tried to list everything I love about Pennsic, I'd crash the server! Short list:

the people I only get to see once a year
the battles
the feeling of being "home"

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

I hate the fact that I can't devote as much time as I would like. I hate the fact that I don't teach as much as I should. I hate the fact that I don't have enough beer. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif ------------------ Owen "Death is but a doorway- Here, let me hold that for you"

Owen

I don't do horses. I am infantry. For my persona, a horse would be completely inappropriate. I'll deal with a mule, but I ain't riding the bastard. Let the Legate ride, I'll walk, or drive a cart. Evil creatures, horses, fit only for rich men and those cavalry fops, what think they're better than us...

Owen

Darkman- you do see the incongruity of advocating targeting the lower leg in the interest of "authenticity", while banning shots to the head and neck?

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Owen
"Death is but a doorway-
Here, let me hold that for you"