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muttman

I found the same thing in my brief forray into Trimaris from the East. If I had known you were down there when I was I would have looked you up-we could have made fun of the way people talk together just like back in New England (I used to love making folks visiting pronounce Worcester and Peabody )...

muttman

Shipping can be quite unreliable- this summer I had several things shipped to me via ups. Most of them arrived with little to no problems but a bridle I ordered never came. UPS was convinced that it did but I was home when it would have arrived and the dogs always knew if a rabbit tried to creep up ...

muttman

Pretty sure you're boned. Go with the catch all. Thats all I have been able to come up with which is part of the reason I've shifted my persona to more of a Rus focus.
Drefan

muttman

whats the tent made of?

muttman

Slick!
Drefan

muttman

I use centergripped rounds and strapped kites. I love them both but tend t reach for the kite when I want to win. Its what I learned on and have the most muscle memory with. Rob(in) on the archive made the transition you are talking about as did D Sebastian I think- they may be able to give you some...

muttman

I'm glad to see your recovering well. It would have been a loss for all of us if you were unable to pusue your craft anymore. Hope to see you on the field again someday soon bro.
peace
Drefan
BTW, sweet hat

muttman

While it is a tragedy about the loss of documants that can never be replaced, I am far more concerned about the people still missing. I hope they are found alive.
Drefan

muttman

"Is that in the Thescorre area, by chance? I may know of whom you speak..." Lol No Olaf, I'm not talking about Boldo specificaly- I was using the "that guy" metaphoricly not as a literal guy. We have them here, we had them in the Northern Army, we have them almost everywhere. Hap...

muttman

I first started playing in the SCA almost twenty years ago in the part of the East that was to become Aethelmarc. I started out fencing and was pretty good at it, qualled everything pretty quick, showed some talent and natural ability ect. Then I started heavy-same story. Did both for a while til li...

muttman

I do a viking/rus persona. I fight primarily with a sword and standard Northern Army kite shield now, sometimes great axe, sometimes polearm, sometimes greatsword, sometimes sword and 24-30 inch centergrip round. In mellees sometimes spear too. I'm pretty good with all of the above. These are my pri...

muttman

I'm pretty used to wearing boots with smooth soles at the barn- my riding boots are also my work boots- my Ariats have a slick rubbery sole and my Frye boots have a leather sole. I can do farmwork, ride, and do groundwork with horses in them with no problem in all weather and conditions. That being ...

muttman

wow!

just wow! Definitly inspireing!
Drefan

muttman

Well, this thread has definitly grown! I've seen some great ideas spawn from it and some have definitly got me thinking. Lead by example- this I try to do. I have since I became in a position to influence others, tried to istill pride in appearence to my rookies and to anyone else who may look to me...

muttman

Not my flavor but good on ya if your having fun
Drefan

muttman

If I hit someone and they don't take it, I never question it. I hit harder, cleaner, change my targeting, whatever. it is up to them to call a good shot and if it wasn't called, I did something wrong. Really its up to me in the end to do them the honor of hitting them with sufficiant force and techn...

muttman

Ernst, Yes, I think tow would be what I am looking for. Tasha, I'm not looking for heavy padding, light to medium would do- do you reckon layered linen would do what I want it to in your experience? If so, that would be muche easier to come by. Will pick your brain in more detail later Tahnks! Drefan

muttman

Thanks guys! those patterns are great! I was fixing to start looking for one to use and modify for a gambeson for my tenth cent. Rus kit- those look like just the thing!
Thanks to Folric too for posting this before I got to it!
Drefan

muttman

Wow, that hemp is pricey! I'll keep that in mind tho.
No, not going under plate, it will be worn as a kaftan under mail and/or lamellar.
Drefan

muttman

does anyone know where I could get linen batting for a gambeson?
Athother question- if I can not get linen batting, has anyone tried layered linen quilted together for a gambeson. I'm looking for some cushion, not tons so a thick garment is not what I need in either case.
Thanks!
Drefan

muttman

Insane Irish- Everything you said sums up my points perfectly. D- You among most people on this board should know I try to lead by example and encouragement. Most of the people I taught look way better than I do now for goodness sake! Heck, I'm not even totaly opposed to exposed plastic-I've seen an...

muttman

THIS IS NOT TO START A FLAME WAR-FLAMERS AND TROLLS NOT WELCOME-THIS IS FOR INTELLIGENT, PROACTIVE CONVERSATION! So, I was at a regional practice this weekend and had a blast. I also saw some great kits and even some newer fighters making a legitimate effort at presentation. This makes me happy. How...

muttman

Kneefighting- no sir I don't like it. I think it looks pretty silly and has little to no basis in reality though I have to agree with Duke logan tat little of our sport has basis in reality. I also cringe at the inevitable question "why is he on his knees?" All that being said, I do it bec...

muttman

Great! thanks for the help all, I think we've got it figured out.
Much apprecited
Drefan

muttman

"Weird... your profile says you're in Florida... "

Good catch. I forgot to change that

muttman

I'm looking for a pattern for Rus style baggy pants to wear over my leg armor. Any help would be great!
Thanks!
Drefan

muttman

PM sent- I really really want to get into your que before the lag!
drefan

muttman

I'm on the fence.

Drefan

muttman

good catch- I knew I kept you for a reason!

muttman

Great pics as always Aldwyn! And yes folks Sir Artorius is huge!
Drefan

muttman

Dibs-call me

muttman

PM sent

muttman

I don't quite agree with the above advice- I would take a different aproach. One- what are people using most around you? What do you almost never see in the region you are practicing? Likely you will progress better using the dominant form in the area because more people know how to use it and can g...

muttman

[/quote]I know I donâ€™t speak for all, but I do speak for some who appreciate your efforts and vision.

I would definitly be one among thay number-well said Magnus
Drefan Ravenson

muttman

I'm looking at getting a new helmet ad I want the lightness and low maitenance f stainless with the slick look of blued/blackened steel. How would this be done?
Thanks
Drefan

linen batting?

Exposed plastic-what can we do about it?

Rus pants pattern?

can stainless be blackened?