The Armour Archive

Jestyr

Tell me again why we in the SCA can't look more period on the field?? Laziness and excuses. That and leaders need to lead (by example and by teaching). I don't know you (we met once at Gulf Wars), but I know you certainly lead by example. What percentage of your fellow knights, counts, dukes and ot...

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OK, since no one seems to be interested in this piece at the set price let me ask you this. What do you think is a fair price for this helmet? It doesn't do me any good sitting on my shelf. Ingelri Your helm is a fine helm. The good: The lines seem clean and the overall shape is good. The bad: The ...

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Linengarb.com stuff has some visible machine stiching, but is otherwise very well constructed. Adric posts here on the archive. Historic Enterprises (historicenterprises.com) says it doesn't have any visible machine stiching -- I haven't seen their tunics, but their overall quality is very good. The...

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If you do a search, you'll find a few options.

I made this for a Pas d'Armes earlier this year:

Jestyr

I'm not sure if you've ever been the small guy in a crowd, but I've learned to avoid going against guys that much stronger/bigger than me. At 5' 6 1/2" and 140 lbs, pretty much every crowd I'm ever in, I *am* the small guy. I've played sports my entire life, some at a reasonably high level, an...

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Owyn- there are no belts on your pitbull link It is there a third of the way down or so. It just doesn't *look* like a belt to the untrained eye. It is a black thing that looks like a bib. The bib pieces (one of each side) actually go over your hips to help distribute the weight. Do you know where ...

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I would argue AGAINST Armour and Castings. If you are going to spend $200-250, get something that approaches that in cost. Armour and Castings, while great for the money, is fairly inexpensive. Buy it when you want to get something for $25. If you want to get a gift at $200-250, get something that y...

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Those are great! I don't need them at this time, but I might upgrade to them in a bit.

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LokisLocker.com

Olrun's work is AMAZING.

This is a Rus coronation cloak for Greenshield (all hand embroidered):

[img]http://www.lokislocker.com/images/photos/cloak/cloak2.jpg[/img]

Jestyr

I'd suggest offering all three, as there isn't much reason not to.

I may be interested if the shape was right.

Jestyr

Not sport equipment, but I use these, I riveted on some pickle bucket rondels. Again, no straps behind the knees, (makes a big difference) and they can be had at your local hardware store for less than $15. http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/gardening-knee-pads.jpg I will probably upgrade to ...

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This is the field from a Pas we held in May. http://flyingchimp.com/sca/photos/field.jpg http://flyingchimp.com/sca/photos/overview.jpg It was 28' x 40', which was a little tight for the grand melee with 16 fighters. We are doing another in January, and I think it will be extended another 8' in both...

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Defintely see a sports medicine doctor. I hurt myself at work two years ago. I got cleared by the doc and went out fighting again. I still had pain in my shoulder and a clicking sound in my shoulder. Iwent back to the doc and he thought I had torn my biceps tendon and the tendon that held my biceps...

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Nice pouch!

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Nice! I can't wait to get mine!

Jestyr

Your shield shape should be the one most appropriate for your persona/kit.

Jestyr

So my question is, how much sport style stuff can I get away with? I spent some time at play it again sports today after fighting with my present armor for two hours and found a ton of stuff that looks like it would work. IE a lot of lacrosse and hockey stuff. I also really feel like I can set up a...

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Jestyr your my new hero...I'm 5'8 and weigh 150, so this has hands down been my biggest struggle. There are a lot of people more worthy of being your hero than I am. My dad is mine. I thought I either had to spend just a boatload of cash to get lightweight stuff, or go with plastic (like pre-made D...

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I think what Ingvarr was saying is that just because other people are using plastic carts, doesn't mean we shouldn't try and be at *least* medievaloid.

Jestyr

Personally I think that even someone without any armoring experience can make something way nicer than anything DV sells. I agree... but... If someone is brand new to the SCA, and is not particularly "handy", it can be a bit daunting to make your own armour with no assistance. Experience ...

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First of all, I am 5'7" 140 lbs, which makes me pretty small for SCA combat. I am all for plastic, as long as it is hidden effectively. I wear everything beneath garb and the profile is pretty good. The biggest key for comfortable armour is not weight, but fit. I have found that as a smaller pe...

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Mine stakes came in and look great. Rasper was easy to deal with.

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Baron Conal wrote:they look like this in their most basic form

Thanks Conal!

That's really quite brilliant. I just got a new pavilion and need to make the ropes/sliders and I'll use this technique.

Jestyr

What does everyone mean by "cut it perpendicular"?

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I just forwarded this to a buddy who is looking for this style breastplate.

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SCA Search Forms for the SCA Armorial
http://oanda.sca.org/

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Suggestion: Post photos on the archive as well.

Good luck with your new venture.

Jestyr

Definitely a non-shiny finish. Dark or not I don't care, but definitely matte.

Jestyr

Enormous improvement.

Little things you can improve over time, but your improvement in a short period of time (and very little money) is remarkable.

IMHO, you are to be commended for your willingness to accept change and the hard work to enact those changes suggested.

Jestyr

Lucian Ro wrote:I might be able to do this, as I need to get rid of excess vacation time.
It's now looking like October-ish, yes?
Also, what airport would we being flying into?

Make sure you make the next Pageantry of the Sun on January 28-30, 2011. We missed you at the first one. http://flyingchimp.com/sca/pas2011/

Jestyr

I am assuming you want this to have a fighting theme. Also, I am picking things that are in the *range* of what you listed, it may be a few dollars more. All items selected should last a while (no reason to continually upgrade). $25 Linen for accurate covering of ugly armour $50 Good quality cup hil...

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IceFalcon
http://www.icefalcon.com/

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Assuming the cost is within line of what I expect, I would likely order some.

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eh, I wouldnt put those helms anywhere near the artistry that was the defunct Wombat. Hjalmir makes low price, sturdy, ugly helms. If the original poster has $1000+ for a helm, I am sure he can get someone to make him a masterpiece. If he wants the same helmet buying experience of Wombat, he could ...

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Did anyone get good pics of the tourney? It might be a great way to show people accurate ways to doing their kits.

Re: Authenticity Police! Is that a basket hilt?? (in fun)