The Armour Archive

Peikko

A "kettle helm" would be appropriate as well I believe.

Peikko

OK, a hauberk without integral mail hood for a Scottish warrior in 1040AD seems the way to go, but I have no idea what type of links to go for in this time-period - round, flat, butted, riveted, alternate butted and riveted, link diametre size? Sleeve length? Could somebody help me please? I would ...

Peikko

Many thanks indeed Randall and Johann, some excellent pointers for me to consider there. Now, could any of you knowledgable lot point me in the direction of suppliers of good Scottish weaponry that ties into this time-period of 1040AD. In particular I am thinking of spearheads, sword, dagger, and/o...

Peikko

this glove is fine for reenactment fighting and OK for HEMA, but no way is this safe for SCA fighting without modification.

my two pence.

Peikko

...Conical Spanganhelm (with or without nasal); Long maille hauberk (with or without mail hood); Quilted cotton or leather gambeson; Loose cotton shirt; Single-legged hose or breeches; 11th century leather shoes or no shoes whatsoever(?) Large round wooden shield made of planks with a central steel...

Peikko

Wow, that's really nice

Peikko

That website hasn't been posted...but the Fight of the Nations folks have posted on the AA recently. I believe an American team is forming for next year.

Peikko

Sir Tristen, If I may, what's the reason behind spears not having buttspikes? I'm assuming it's kingdom specific, I'm just wondering why is all. No butt spikes on spears is a Society Standard. Reason:... ...... hmmmmm .... All I can think of is authenticity. I do not believe spear-type weapons over...

Peikko

Yes Tristan, laminated, and used at Pennsic in the past, always inspected of course. I don't see one being safer than the other. The laminated is less likely to break as the rattan that is the haft has not been compromised by being split. At 6 ft and with the give/flex of the lamination its far fri...

Peikko

Rod Walker wrote:Oh dear.

I'll second that

Peikko

Meinhard Von Nordhausen wrote:
Glaukos the Athenian wrote:Now what do I do with a 2 1/2 foot length of wood grain fiberglass tube??

Make a mace?

Not with a length of fiberglass tube...unless the rules have changed whilst I wasn't looking

Peikko

I'd love to break into equestrian activities but my backyard just isn't big enough and I'm sure my landlady would shit a brick. I know, right? Sure a cat is fine (aside from a $300 deposit) but have a horse in your apartment and the landlord has a conniption. What's the big deal? They can be so unr...

Peikko

As a matter of interest, I've recently got my hands on materials for making the wooden "wave" style bucklers face in leather, as per the originals depicted in Marozzo's Opera Nova, and the Kelvingrove museum example I linked a few days back (and pictured again below). Now, I could make on...

Peikko

Why does SCA Combat suck? becasue it inspires some cunting gobshites go on about how its so very wrong, and in doing so, embarass those of use who do WMA or rebated historical reenactment and are perfectly fine for the SCA to do "their thing" and enjoy themselves. The more important issue...

Peikko

audax wrote:...Troll.

I checked, Italian for troll is apparently "troll"

Oh, and Bacon apple pie sounds nummy

Peikko

...BYW, the only way to enjoy life and not be a pussy is on a motorcycle. Riding around downtown on a tricked-out Vespa wearing a pair of Gucci sunglasses and a silk scarf smiling and sayin "ciao!!" doesn't qualify. Hopefully the rest of you got the joke there.... Mmmm..Vespa: m

Peikko

Can't penetrate a helm: Check. Untrue. I can get a tennis ball to penetrate an SCA legal helm. I admit, it isn't easy, and it requires forces significantly different than those that would be encountered on the battlefield, however, those are the same standards that shafted arrows are being held to,...

Peikko

Tube ammo is safer. As Jonathon More put it tube ammo "fails safe". Solid fiberglass rods don't. And yet, the majority of *actual* *documented* injuries (the only ones that have a place in this discussion, as if it ain't written down, it ain't verifiable) associated at times when CA is on...

Peikko

Dan's right, there is literally nothing to support the existence of leather cuirasses in this period. You weren't by chance looking for info on the "subarmalis" were you? http://www.larp.com/legioxx/subarm.html

Peikko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao_vcnj5zxY&NR=1

This vid is crap...seriously. it does nothing to support your assertions. It sure as hell ain't representative of HEMA. Play the game (or practice the art) that you enjoy without resorting to this juvenile "my martial art is better than yours" crap.

Peikko

...Question - do SCA combat rules allow for single-handed spear and shield? Yep, its allowed and its been done. Is an overhand or an underhand grip generally used? I've seen both...to be fair it not real common. The rules that we operate under don't make it a very powerful combination, so it is rar...

Peikko

arthwollipot wrote:...Question - do SCA combat rules allow for single-handed spear and shield?

Yep, its allowed and its been done.

Peikko

James, is that an actual edge roll on that gauntlet by the fingers? Or welded wire? Which is something i see commonly in jewelry. I've got my rolls down into the 1/8" (+- 1/32") but haven't tried smaller yet. BTW.. love those two pieces. And Suzerain, you are sooo right about people leapi...

Peikko

Christian Darmody wrote: Oh! and I always wanted to find a way to wear orange without looking creepy =).

not possible I'm afraid...

Peikko

Brother Logan wrote:all of europe played with trench armour.
Cheers,
Leo

Well...German trench armour, but worn by Yanks I think.

Peikko

Piers Brent wrote:
JohannM wrote:

It is better for everyone this way.

PM me then...I promise not to tell a soul.

Peikko

Peikko

Considered it...glad I went with the pasty for lunch instead

Peikko

Spun Domes:
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http://www.wagnercompanies.com/spheres_ ... heres.aspx

http://www.churchmetal.com/hemispheres.html

Peikko

Ah, the infamous "sausage roll"

Peikko

Kind of depends on your priorities as an SCA fighter, I'd say. If you're just looking to do the "pajama warrior" sportfighting thing (which your choice of internally-worn aluminum leads me to believe), why not just go with plastic under the fighting tunic? Probably the best choice for the...

Peikko

[img]http://www-classic.uni-graz.at/ubwww/sosa/druckschriften/triumphzug/gallery_content/bin/images/large/25_26.jpg[/img] Note the third from the left. This is from the Triumph of Maximillian (c. 1526) but even taking that into consideration, he is wearing a pseudo-torse and "angel sleeves.&qu...

Peikko

Piers Brent wrote:
Benedek wrote:
Piers Brent wrote:Yes there is evidence for SCA style kidney belts in period.

Could you share such evidence?

I'm not dumb enough to do that.

Peikko

Now while I'm extra partial to Domnall's interpretation, maybe this thread might have what you seek: m I've seen that. Its a good set of hidden armour but not quite what I'm looking for. I'm looking for an interpretation of this "pair of plates" worn over the mail and under the surcoat, l...

Peikko

Bleddyn De Caldicot wrote:I wear mine behind me and a bit to the right. Directly on the right hip gets in the way when I fight spear.

I do the same, but a bit to the left instead as I'm left handed and I hate fighting "icepick" style.

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