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by Eirik
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "I hit him HARD to prove a point....."
Replies: 121
Views: 3804

I don't think anyone has mentioned this, so I will if I may... For me, rather old school I guess, it's basically our culture. When I joined the SCA in the mid 80's, the commonly utilized teaching routine was to fight full on with newbies, once they'd been in armour a time or two. The stated intent w...
by Eirik
Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What do you guys do after pratice
Replies: 50
Views: 1171

Murdock wrote:usually go eat or go home depending on how late it is

i try and fight till i run out of people or we have to leave due to light or time

which ever comes first



Me also.
by Eirik
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic pictures
Replies: 137
Views: 8634

I snarked the same thing. Love the banner, btw!
by Eirik
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [Pennsic] Thoughts on a Woods Battle Incident
Replies: 42
Views: 1669

" ...The newb was very apologetic, saying he initially was hitting the banner runner's trailing spear shaft as he closed distance... " The runner knew he was there. They were engaged, and the new guy did nothing wrong if all he did was strike a legal blow. In essence, the flag bearer was e...
by Eirik
Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Linen Pants from LINENGARB.COM - Russ pants pic added.
Replies: 40
Views: 1601

Yep. can't wait for the pre-sale thread!
by Eirik
Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA and Knee Fighting- Do I have To?
Replies: 99
Views: 1634

Az-

Surely, as long as you have fought, you can recall fighting at least one guy who you knew would not call the first 3 you hit him with....


I mean... that's kind of like counted blows...



right?

;)
by Eirik
Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting 1v1 with a big ol' round shield.
Replies: 14
Views: 531

You gonna be at practice next Tuesday night? I fight a 28" center grip round shield. I'll gladly show you what I've learned about fighting round shields o:)
by Eirik
Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lefties with Big Shields
Replies: 70
Views: 1921

Alex Baird wrote:
Eirik wrote:I'm enjoying the heck out of this thread. You can't swing a dead cat in this part of Meridies without hitting a lefty. Lots of very good tips!

Thanks!


So, the real key is to duct tape up a dead cat...



Hmmmm.....

... perhaps if I tape clackers to it, I might could get it passed....
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Back in armour again.
Replies: 6
Views: 201

Re: Back in armour again.

I have only been in armour 3 times in the last year and a half, I've been recovering from a minor shoulder injury, and a knee injury that as recently been acting up again. I used to be a fairly proficient fighter in our small pond. What advice do you nice folks have for someone who is just getting ...
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: IMO How Armour as Worn Could Work
Replies: 37
Views: 546

I'm sold! I took the field in January... as the dreaded "pajama warrior"... with a total investment of $330.00 pictures? fighting is about skill. not about what armor you are wearing or about what weapon you chose. Gladly! Helm- $80.00 Rebok LaCross armguards- $65 MXR leg guards- $65 kidn...
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: IMO How Armour as Worn Could Work
Replies: 37
Views: 546

Aaron, would you object to a few thoughts and comments on the system from myself as an absolute outsider looking in? partly as I used to be a designer in the games industry (*sob* the shame of it) and would love to think over a "what-if" of designing such a system for practical use if it'...
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: IMO How Armour as Worn Could Work
Replies: 37
Views: 546

Aaron wrote:They did have mail and lamellar plate I think.


Aye, but not the kit I am wanting. I want the full deal... chauses, breast plate, full arms and legs... like you're wearing in the pic.
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: IMO How Armour as Worn Could Work
Replies: 37
Views: 546

Thanks, Joaquin.. it IS a beautiful suit! But no way in hell I'm selling off my guitars to buy one.... Looks like I am back to plan A, saving up and getting it when I can afford to drop the cash. and I had my hopes up, too... Aaron- I've seen no plate armor for Icelandic "Vikings", but I'm...
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lefties with Big Shields
Replies: 70
Views: 1921

I'm enjoying the heck out of this thread. You can't swing a dead cat in this part of Meridies without hitting a lefty. Lots of very good tips!

Thanks!
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: IMO How Armour as Worn Could Work
Replies: 37
Views: 546

I know Josh Warren had a suit made while on quite a meager income. The "rich kid" gambit doesn't seem to work. It doesn't cost that much for plate. Many are wearing it on their elbows, knees and heads. Some wear it on other locations too. -Aaron I'm sold! I took the field in January... as...
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: IMO How Armour as Worn Could Work
Replies: 37
Views: 546

Why not go all the way and equalize the weapons, too? If I hit your shield with a 5 foot axe, it is broken. If you block my polehammer with your sword, it is broken. I like what you're doing here, but caution you about reinventing the wheel. If you add colored duct tape to the mix, it sounds a lot l...
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Lefties with Big Shields
Replies: 70
Views: 1921

Aren't they facing the same obstacle?


Ask them how they overcome a righty, then apply that.
by Eirik
Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA and Knee Fighting- Do I have To?
Replies: 99
Views: 1634

I could be wrong, but I think Aaron is actually being magnanimous in leaving the field. I think he is saying he would allow the other fighter to find a better opponent, not that he would go seek a better opponent. No shame in admitting your game is not as challenging as your opponent may like, and a...
by Eirik
Sun Aug 02, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA and Knee Fighting- Do I have To?
Replies: 99
Views: 1634

I doubt any Archiver will demand you fight from your knees. Be aware that the general SCA population might. I've encounted some odd reactions sometimes. The Archive are often the outcasts among the Strange Creatures in Armour (SCA... ). -Aaron Here here! The looks I get when I mention this place......
by Eirik
Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA and Knee Fighting- Do I have To?
Replies: 99
Views: 1634

I found Suzerain's comments full of knowledge and enjoyed them. I felt that Eirik's comments showed strong emotion and pride in the SCA standard fighting art. -Aaron Thanks. I am proud of what we do. We all should be, as it is pretty danged spectacular, given it's longevity in this litigious societ...
by Eirik
Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA and Knee Fighting- Do I have To?
Replies: 99
Views: 1634

Suze Suze Suze... had the original question been "What are your opinions of knee fighting, as it pertains to period combat?", your comments would have been considered insightful. Sadly for you, though, it wasn't. It was a question on how we thought other fighters would feel if the OP calle...
by Eirik
Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Turning away from the CA arguments
Replies: 2
Views: 229

Good idea.


I think I'll follow suit, if'n ya don't mind.

Nothing new to see here... just moving along.
by Eirik
Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA and Knee Fighting- Do I have To?
Replies: 99
Views: 1634

First and foremost, to the OP and the OT, you may call your blows anyway you like. I am not offended when folks don't want to fight from their knees... or single sword either for that matter! Suzerain- Your quite verbose explanation notwithstanding, I believe the fact that you opened with "one ...
by Eirik
Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A different look at CA safety (GROAN)
Replies: 7
Views: 265

Johno wrote:Sweet lets push for it then!

OK JK :wink:



/chuckle
by Eirik
Sat Aug 01, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A different look at CA safety (GROAN)
Replies: 7
Views: 265

Modify a $1000 helm, or a $5.00 arrow.

It really IS that simple. I mean... if the powers that be in the SCA decided that some one needed to modify their $1200 Knotwolf helm to accomodate the archers, as opposed to having the arrows modified, I'd say they'd gone daft :).
by Eirik
Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighter Video Gavin and Randal at the Ruins, Lakeland Fl.
Replies: 41
Views: 618

Gavin- Thanks! I enjoyed watching you guys fight! Work on some feints. You have excellent hand speed, and may see some better opportunities if you aren't quite so direct with your blows. Also, more pellwork. Improving your accuracy will allow you to maximize those better opportunities. You do your k...
by Eirik
Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: rattan polearm question.
Replies: 95
Views: 2291

In Meridies, Sir Stuart fights with a split rattan glaive. He split the rattan and wedged little rolls of leather into the ends of the split to keep it open.

Thusly:

Image
by Eirik
Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Best Trainers/ Teachers in your area
Replies: 27
Views: 1047

I'll toss in our Ansteoran Knight, Sir Baden, fighting out of Loch An Fhraioch. He is mighty good at picking out "the one thing" you need to focus on to improve your game.
by Eirik
Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39452

Well...

not much different than my spring/summer kit:

Image
by Eirik
Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I like combat archery
Replies: 62
Views: 1102

Re: I like combat archery

Yep. I said it. I like combat archery in war battles. It shows me that I, someone with decades of combat training, who's had a sword in his hand since 5, been trained by some of the best of the SCA, best of the mounted knights of the lands can be bested by a levied serf or commoner if I am unaware ...
by Eirik
Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: OT - Guitar for Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 296

Just a suggestion from a fellow guitar player, but when selling guitars, a picture really is worth a thousand words :)



Good luck with the auction!!
by Eirik
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you have a right..
Replies: 207
Views: 2227

I'm not an a-hole. You are wrong and your ego won't allow you to admit it. There can be no law removing your right, as there is no right in the first place... And "right" and "ability" are not the same thing. Which, I believe, has been MY point all along. Thanks for agreeing with...
by Eirik
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you have a right..
Replies: 207
Views: 2227

The constitution only applies to your right to speak out against the government. That's it. It does not protect all speech... like hate speech, which is perfectly legal, but certainly not constitutionally protected. This isn't rocket science, I'm surprised you're having such a hard time with it. The...
by Eirik
Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you have a right..
Replies: 207
Views: 2227

I see... can't defend your point, so you change the subject. Twice now. Once to porta-potties and now you fault the original question. For the record "Is too!" , in all it's various forms, is not an overriding and convincing argument for your case. IS TOO! Bahahahahaha!!!! Touche'!
by Eirik
Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you have a right..
Replies: 207
Views: 2227

Uhh yes I do. So do you. If it's a good thing or not wasn't the question. It was do you have a right to do so and the answer is yes. The question also did not say do you have a right, granted to you by some authority figure above you or set of rules or whatever... The question is flawed. fail No, y...

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