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by Eirik
Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: wooden sheild that will take the beating
Replies: 17
Views: 657

I made this out of 3/8" Eurobirch plywood... a 5' by 5' square was $23. I edged it with a 3/8" strip of 14 oz. leather, then covered that with a couple of strips of 10 oz. leather. It's in excellent shape and is over a year old, though I have added four more tabs to hold the edging in plac...
by Eirik
Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: spear practice target (pell?)
Replies: 7
Views: 299

I use something like this, only my rings are round and just large enough for a 3" spear tip to pass through.

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Courtesy of IVGSTORES.COM
by Eirik
Sun Jul 04, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Lavvu
Replies: 18
Views: 624

Donal Mac Ruiseart wrote:I have no answers to your question, but I would like to observe that before you asked it I had no idea what a lavvu was.

Thank you for expanding my own horizons a bit.



+1!
by Eirik
Sat Jul 03, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Norse Viking Sca names
Replies: 18
Views: 506

Try these sites as well for Icelandic names:

http://www.ellipsis.cx/~liana/names/nor ... names.html
http://www.ellipsis.cx/~liana/names/nor ... mabok.html
by Eirik
Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Does anybody here make thier own axe heads? (SCA)
Replies: 13
Views: 449

Here's my axe head (tape is not nearly as smooth as I normally do): http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh242/dethvader/SCA/100_1786.jpg and the extant axes it was inspired by: http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh242/dethvader/SCA/axes1881A.png Here's how: Take standard 1/4" blue foam and trace...
by Eirik
Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat Archery-CA Opinions, Solutions, Suggestions-No Rants!
Replies: 551
Views: 9610

I like having CA in wars. I like the "game" aspect of what we do, and having as many simulated aspects of medieval combat as we can creatively dream up works for me. I have no problems with bridges, buildings, walls or whatever made of hay bales, either, so having folks shoot golf tube arr...
by Eirik
Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Border Raids comments.
Replies: 12
Views: 895

I had no real issues with them, but I'm thinking that had a lot to do with who was weilding it. Could have "left a mark" if they'd drilled me in the midsection, I think, but no one seemed to be throwing that hard.

Mighta been the heat.... :)
by Eirik
Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FS: Spangen Helm
Replies: 14
Views: 1224

It's a very nice helm... I like the lines!

Good Luck!
by Eirik
Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
Replies: 689
Views: 67551

It's also a common practice for non-tipped swords to have the tape placed in a continuous piece from hilt, across the tip, back to the hilt. Using a 3rd color distinguishes a legitimate tip from one of these, from an end on perspective. I have to admit I'm kind of struggling with this a bit, though ...
by Eirik
Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New Vendel (ish) kit
Replies: 11
Views: 481

Thanks for posting the full kit! That helm really does set off the kit :)
by Eirik
Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
Replies: 689
Views: 67551

With all due respect, Your Grace, Sir Uric has the right of it, at least for me. I hear "I forgot you had that thing" often enough, and my tip is bright red for 2". While I cannot speak for others, I always inform my opponent that I have a thrusting tip, even at practice and even if w...
by Eirik
Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
Replies: 689
Views: 67551

Malcolm MacLachlan wrote:My sidearms, spatha and sax.

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I swear, in the sun, from 5' away, this looks like polished metal.

It was the Holy Grail of Seaxes... I swear I heard the Valkyries sing when I saw it...
by Eirik
Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
Replies: 689
Views: 67551

Malcolm MacLachlan wrote:Are you the one who accused me of cheating because it was painted?


Guilty as charged...
by Eirik
Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
Replies: 689
Views: 67551

Ahh... and so you were!

Now that I'm back in control, and the lizard brain is tucked safely away, I see that it was, in fact, YOUR seax I was admiring. That trim was mighty impressive in the bright sun... that pic you posted doesn't do it justice... beautiful!
by Eirik
Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
Replies: 689
Views: 67551

Malcolm MacLachlan wrote:Nice. Looking forward to seeing you hack some guys down with it. Off to start hydrating now.



In case you were busy at the time....

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by Eirik
Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Border Raids comments.
Replies: 12
Views: 895

Given the heat, I'm surprised we don't have more tales of "WTH was I thinking...??"



And +1 on Tory's knightlyness!
by Eirik
Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Longer sword
Replies: 8
Views: 542

I recently moved from a 34" sword to a 39" sword. The best advice I can give you is to not get discouraged and swap back. Keep after it until you're comfortable fighting with it.

Oh, and LOTS of pel work. The more time you spend on the pel, the lower the learning curve :)
by Eirik
Sun Jun 27, 2010 9:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Active Marshaling
Replies: 36
Views: 1082

I hope you feel better... and I'm glad you were able to overcome and still enjoy the day.


By the way, you missed that leg shot, and I wasn't even there!

:lol:
by Eirik
Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: sekanjabin
Replies: 22
Views: 606

Halbrust, I'd venture 10:1 is far too dilute. Try 6 or 7 to one. The recipe I followed called for "5 to 10 to one".
by Eirik
Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:03 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: sekanjabin
Replies: 22
Views: 606

Made mine with Splenda and peppermint from the garden.

Yum!
by Eirik
Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
Replies: 689
Views: 67551

New axe, just in time for Border Raids : http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh242/dethvader/SCA/100_1783.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh242/dethvader/SCA/100_1788.jpg Just the shaft http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh242/dethvader/SCA/AxeHandle.jpg
by Eirik
Thu Jun 24, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Speed.
Replies: 47
Views: 1505

Having recently gone from a 34" to a 39" sword, I'm pretty much doing what Count Jonathan described. I've got about 3" of foam on my sationary pel and try to spend at least an hour everyday I don't fight whacking it as fast as I can. My opening shot is still kind of slow, but my combi...
by Eirik
Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wanted - Silo-flex swords
Replies: 19
Views: 700

Emphasis on "bang" :D
by Eirik
Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Viking ship photos
Replies: 10
Views: 398

Thank you VERY much!
by Eirik
Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tell us about your practice
Replies: 32
Views: 777

I think the coolest thing is I can fight on Tue. nights in Rising Stone, Wed. nights in Loch An Fhraoich and Sundays in Loch An Fhraoich or Glaedenfeld...

:D
by Eirik
Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Calories burned fighting?
Replies: 29
Views: 802

I like this site:

http://www.fitday.com/webfit/burned/cal ... urned.html
by Eirik
Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Beautiful Custome Greek Chalcidian For Sale!
Replies: 9
Views: 767

He's likely at Lillies.

Perhaps.


Maybe.
by Eirik
Sat Jun 12, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Why does SCA Combat suck
Replies: 314
Views: 8809

I think we can all agree that the REAL question here is...

What would Bacon do?

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by Eirik
Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:04 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Another Knotwolf creation!
Replies: 35
Views: 1431

I'm a big fan of Richard's work and that is a GORGEOUS helm! Gratz! I'd love to see pics of the full kit when you have it ready :)
by Eirik
Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (poll) A Telling Blow should:
Replies: 55
Views: 1412

Caspar wrote:A telling blow should:

intentionally defeat my defense.

Caspar


This.

Well stated, your Excellency.

Some folks throw harder than others, but this will typically decide the issue for me.
by Eirik
Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: faux fur
Replies: 7
Views: 296

It got here today!

Holy cow!! I can't believe I got this for $20!

The fur is absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for the great deal :D
by Eirik
Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Sir Maddach's Knighting Shield
Replies: 17
Views: 717

The runes on the shield are Ogham. Thanks for posting the pic Halfdan; I try to collect these and pass them along to Sir Madoc The shield was inspired by the one he fights with: http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh242/dethvader/SCA/28.jpg http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh242/dethvader/SCA/Merid...
by Eirik
Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Entering my first tournament in years tomorrow!
Replies: 23
Views: 612

Good luck sir!

If it helps at all, I fought in a tourney the very first time back in armour after a 10 year break. I reauthorized, and then they held a tourney.

I believe I took second.

You can do it!
by Eirik
Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Sca chinstrap/bascinet liner/sneck hooks wanted in Australia
Replies: 14
Views: 263

Re: Sca chinstrap/bascinet liner/sneck hooks wanted in Austr

Hi all, Anyone in Australia or New Zealand got a good quality Sca legal bascinet chinstrap? Also a period(ish) bascinet helmet liner that's ready to be sown in? I'm also interested in sneck hooks as well if anyone out there has them! If yes please pm me with details, if it's all good I'll paypal pa...
by Eirik
Fri May 28, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shield Edging
Replies: 14
Views: 544

How about just plain old leather?

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