The Armour Archive

Jestyr

I was also going to recommend Bokalo. He makes them out of aluminum.

Jestyr

They are lovely. I just wish they weren't mild. South Florida hates mild.

Jestyr

Reasonable just makes it an eye of the beholder type thing which is why they just said attempt. IMO Yes and no. There is (almost) always an expected range that psychologists define as normal. Of course there are differences within that normal range, but there is a range. Consider the statement, &qu...

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Really a pair of blue jeans under leg armor tucked into boots i really do not have a problem with that. Example If i wore blue jeans to fight in no one would be able to see them because of the rest of my kit. Much like your thong the blue jeans are not the attempt the Armor itself is that. Balin If...

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Except "reasonable attempt" doesn't appear anywhere in the government docs. "Attempt" does. That's it. Definition of REASONABLE 1a : being in accordance with reason <a> b : not extreme or excessive <reasonable> Unless something is reasonable, it cannot be considered an attempt. ...

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The two are not at odds with each other, Logan. Only at odds with you. Sorry Maeryk, but I have to disagree. The two are at very distinct odds with one another. Unfortunately, there are many people that will do the bare minimum they need to in order to participate. Either they don't care or they do...

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How important are period materials to you guys? I can only speak for myself, but my answer is, "Very." I won't buy something that isn't accurate. I'd rather have one good piece, than 10 mediocre pieces. An exception might be that I use cotton embroidery floss instead of a more accurate ma...

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That's kinda like saying the junky, crappy house next to your house does you a favor by making your house look awesome. Tell that to the assessor when you want to refinance or sell your house. See what the "house that makes other houses look awesome" does to your value. What stuns me is t...

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The semantic argument that the SEM doesn't have the authority on authenticity, but the KEM does, is just silly. In any personnel-based structure, those in charge implicitly share the responsibilities of those under their direction. So, as the duties of the SEM are stated: This includes directing the...

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II.A. Society Events Defined The term Society Event refers to the tournaments, feasts, and other activities whereby participants can display the results of their researches into the cultures and technology of the period in an environment which evokes the atmosphere of the the pre-17th century Europ...

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Dietrich von Stroheim wrote:I wear hockey elbows beneath my arming tunic. It meets my protection needs quite adequately.

I've always considered hockey elbows, but the forearm doesn't go the whole length, making it less effective for what we do. What am I missing?

Jestyr

I am going to repeat that because you keep saying that you don't want to learn sword and shield: You don't need to use sword and shield, or even authorize in it, if you want to fight in the SCA. Calontir requires you auth in weapon and shield before authing in any other system. In Trimaris, at leas...

Jestyr

Not interested in stick and shield at all and thats most of the styles taught or required. JvR, I love you, but as I have told you many times, you can fight whatever style you want. If you don't want to use sword and shield, don't. It is not required for authorization. I am going to repeat that bec...

Jestyr

I heartily support a ban on all uncovered plastic armor with the exception of the stuff that is cut and hung correctly as to emulate the hardened or lacquered leather. (I once mistook some very nice dark brown lacquered leather for plastic...) I would also support banning visible modern sports gear...

Jestyr

The advice here is all excellent. Something to consider is that I have found that a stainless helm will transmit more shock to the wearer than a mild helm. Some personal experience about a helm not quite fitting right: When I came back I was using a loaner helm from a local duke who is a friend of m...

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Scott H. wrote:I left off the hauberk, real houndskull visor and sabatons for Lilies War. Man, it gets HOT down south!

Lilies is "down south"?

Jestyr

Maxiim has contacted me regarding the helmet. I will let you know how it goes. [img]http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2986/pic0151.jpg[/img] There are 3 similar shaped dents on the left side. I should learn to block. That is scary. My instinctive reaction is, "No way is that 14g". He says ...

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Gerhard: I wish that one day you might gain maturity and wisdom, to join your obvious intelligence, and become someone that I can respect and enjoy. Until that happens, I will simply agree to disagree and not engage you in future discussions. Edited the word "people" to "I" (and ...

Jestyr

I've never had a problem with the HE ones staying up.

That said, while the HE ones are nice, the ones from Wood n Woven are uber nice.

Jestyr

Worth every penny.... That's actually nearly 10 times the amount that Christie's had as the expected realization... And over three times the amount that the Tullie House museum had to offer. I do not think it was worth every penny, considering the fact that the professionals did not. The bid war wo...

Jestyr

Isn't Darth Vaders "helm" based on a sallet?

And $200 for a custom helm? Seems highly unlikely to me.

Jestyr

It sounds as if: 1) You like the idea of owning and wearing, and possibly fighting in, armour. 2) You have some discretionary money that you can buy stuff with. Most people here have given you advice based on their own financial situation. I will try and give you advice based on yours. First Thing Y...

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Size? How much does the cold blue finish resist South Florida rust?

Jestyr

I've recently completed an experiment using a Baldar center boss as a hand protector for the back of a heater. I cut about a "bit" off and mounted it with spacers above my handle. It is low profile and essentially indestructable. I've had good luck in the past with the Baldar plastic hold...

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This is what I use in my helm and have been very happy with it.

Jestyr

JvR wrote:Heck yeah. I hope you heal up real good. I want you to be the first to dent up my harness.

Be there tonight? I am likely going to armour up for the first time since my surgery.

Jestyr

Konstantin the Red wrote:I would not cultivate an allergy to awards and scrolls -- they are usually tokens of good esteem. The Society pays us in attaboys.

Awards are fine, but I think that titles and symbols are an unhealthy thing.

JvR: I am nearly healed. Are you going to start fighting?

Jestyr

Have you considered using Rough from the Hammer helm halves? You can charge a little more than the halves cost you (probably $60-70?) and still be very reasonably priced. Plus you'd make more money in less time, help another armourer out (Cet), have more consistent sizing (which you say you've strug...

Jestyr

I have a pouch from Willy and the quality is outstanding.

Jestyr

<Start> I know it is the rules, but that is one reason I don't fight anymore. The whole thing is silly. I fought for years wihtout any real armour on the shield arm. No problem except one freaky hit that didn't do any real damage, just hurt some. Requiring a shield on the back of your shield is goi...

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Bokalo is good people. Glad it worked out for you.

Jestyr

I have a Windrose aluminum basket on my side-strapped shield.
http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/index ... cts_id=542

That said, there is some benefit to a heavier shield, especially when you are starting.

1) It is harder to move for your opponent / feels more solid when you block with it

2) It will build up your muscles in your shield arm

Jestyr

While I can't judge the historical accuracy of the helm, as I know nothing about the era, I think it looks really cook. I *like* the color difference between the helm and the occular, so as we used to say in art school, "Happy Accident".

Jestyr

A) That sword is very cool. B) What is a fortune to someone, is pocket change to another. Even for your target market, $200 isn't cheap and rattan swords get destroyed rather quickly. I personally go through a primary sword every 4-6 months. It can be much more frequently if someone used that sword ...

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I have a hard time with the "I can't afford nice looking kit" argument. I spent years with a landsknecht group who were mostly very low income/no income guys who were always able to scavange up a decent kit. You can get old wool blankets, used leather coats, and nice brocade curtains and ...

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