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Jestyr

What is it made out of?

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Ceddie, Lucian & crimsonldr:

http://flyingchimp.com/sca/pas2010/index.html
http://flyingchimp.com/sca/pas2010/activities.html

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I think Westland was working on one. Their prices have been very aggressive, but they just came onto the scene and there has not been much on their quality. As a new fighter, are you sure you want to go with just a kidney belt? Either way, make sure you put your body armour UNDER the gambeson or tun...

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Hrolfr wrote:
I believe mattmaus did Adamo's lid (there was a progress thread on it )

That is one sexy helm!

I think he was referring to the helm Cisco is wearing.

I say this because I thought, when I saw it, "that looks like a windrose helm, ask them to do it".

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6. Swords shall have a hand guard , such as a basket hilt, quillions, or equivalent. I would argue that a guantlet *is* a "hand guard". Using a wrist strap/lanyard/trigger (required) would affix said hand guard to the sword, making it legal. And besides, if you got a jerk marshal, you can...

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Personally, I try not to ever hit at a level I perceive as "dangerous" (beyond the normal level of hazard involved in beating one another with baseball bats an' all...) I agree, which is why I expressed some disappointment with my actions. In this scenario I don't think I was particularly...

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I own a web design and marketing company and I agree, free web hosts are not worth the money.

Although I have major issues with 1and1 and will not use them. For a basic site, GoDaddy is decent and their tech support is surprisingly helpful, which is good if you aren't tech saavy.

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In a sport where every participant must declare themselves defeated, shame is a useful tool. Sometimes it is necessary to give an opponent a moment to consider their disgrace. I don't want someone to feel disgrace. If I am in armour and don't feel a blow is good, I don't want someone to try and mak...

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I laughed with Count Jonathan because there have been a few occasions where I and others have thrown people through the air with a face thrust after hitting them to the face with a spear multiple times, ever harder - AND THEY GOT BACK UP AND JUMPED BACK IN BATTLE! But its always shocking when you s...

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Dunno, the 3 inch head is a big step from 2 inch. That's why I'm hoping they move to 2 inch heads on fiberglass around here. The KEM was testing the 2" tip at Gulf Wars. I didn't hear of anyone having an issue with it hitting *that* much harder. I think the only problem you'll have is the &quo...

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how to not stop breathing when I fight???? I do this also. Duke Logan pointed it to me. He told me to chew gum. It didn't work. Then I noticed that I did it on the pell or while "shadow boxing". Anytime I was throwing a combination, I held my breath. What I am finding is helping is that I...

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Vladimir wrote:I used rattan so I could have a 2 inch tip and some left over architectural foam from my pole arm and built the first pic.

Then taped it to look like the second.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee11 ... /spear.jpg

Edited, pic was way too big.

Neat solution.

Would the same concept would work for a fiberglass spear, just with a bigger tip?

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I was afraid of using my way-overpriced oven to heat the abs, so I used a heat gun and a grill. The grill was actually very easy. Like Isabella, I also form to my body, but I found thick sweat pants to be adequate. Also, for simple curves, just curving it by hand (not on a body part) is easy enough.

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I made a variation of this. I am very happy with it so far. m A few differences I did: I made the front and back from one piece each (as opposed to 2 pieces each). The required that I fasten it on the front-left-side instead of the front-middle. I used all paracord, so it is easier to repair on the ...

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Christian Darmody wrote:#1 respect your Monarch.

This.

It is not for you (or any of us) to question the Crown in a public forum. IMHO, the very act of posting this is *not* respecting the Monarch. The SCA is not a democracy and should be thought of as such.

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Sooooo many choices.....

Well, really, it is not that I don't know what I want, but it is also a matter of how much I want to spend.

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I think Anshelm makes them as well.

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Is the 5/16 the inside or outside diameter? I assume they are not flattened...

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James B. wrote:Don't forget the Geteld tent:

Period Art:

http://szarka.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451 ... 7b6970c-pi

http://szarka.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451 ... 193970b-pi

http://szarka.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451 ... 834970c-pi

How similar is the geteld from a french bell?

This make the french bell very attractive...
http://midwesttent.com/catalog/product_ ... ucts_id=46

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Another consideration... Just what sort of "accuracy" are you interested in ? Just the visual appearance ? Or do you want to try and get a sense of what it would have been like to have been a Norman in 960 AD (or whomever, whenever) ? If you're interested in the latter, then part of getti...

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Malachiuri wrote:I camped for years out of a 12x15 wedge tent. Queen size bed, all my peer baggage, kitchen boxes, armour, fit just fine.

Only down size is the 15' ridge pole.

What did you change to? Why?

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I have decided to get a canvas tent. I know all of the various major manufacturers, etc., but what I am trying to decide is on a style. My persona is an early Norman. The most accurate tent for me would be a wedge tent. The problem with that is that the most accurate tent for me would be a wedge ten...

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I just layered tunics and used my wool cloak. Having a warm hat helped a lot. I also bought some wool so I can make warmer stuff for the future.

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The face does not look like it has enough length to properly protect for SCA combat.

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Buyer beware:
http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... highlight=

(I have no dog in this fight, but I want to help the AA community with all the information available.)

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Olaf: Is the kayak foam this stuff?
http://bit.ly/944UV0

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Historic Enterprises
http://www.historicenterprises.com/

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I am trying to talk a buddy of mine into getting this!

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Then I would encourage you to commission a riveted hauberk made from iron.

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My gym membership was the single best investment I ever made. I chose 4 classes a week, and they became my new religion. I don't give myself the option of saying no. I just decided I was going to those classes, and that was it. It was an appointment I decided not to break. A) Congrats B) This is wo...

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Desdicado wrote:When everything else about the mail is wrong, I don't think it really qualifies as "Period" at that point.

Everything? Odd choice of words and tone.

The stainless and welded simply make it much more convenient for what we do. The "look" is quite correct.

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I have the helm liners from KWT but they didn't work for me. I was going to sell them but never got around to it. I also have good foam. Either way you'll be protected. I'll bring all to fighter practice after Gulf Wars if you'd like. If you don't want to wait, we are loading the trailer for GW on S...

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Did you have a problem drilling holes to strap them?

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If you want to buy helm parts to "zap" together, you can get it from Rough from the Hammer.
http://roughfromthehammer.com/parts.html

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The best solution is to cover everything. You have a mishmash of different style that it will be difficult to coordinate without getting a bunch of new stuff. Since the point of this was so you didn't have to spend much money, covering wins in a landslide. I would point you to this article for cover...

Re: Odd rule (SCA) that I've never heard of.

Period tents: Choices in Accuracy