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Jestyr

Yes, mostly. I've had the totally beaten outta me over the decades. You keep telling yourself that. :-) How's the little monkey doing? And his lovely Mother who is way too good for you? Harrison is doing great. Heather is great. And I agree, she is way to good for me. (I would argue that you and I ...

Jestyr

maxntropy wrote: Awww... actually I'm mostly a jerk

Mostly?

Seriously though, I hope the two of you are getting settled.

Jestyr

I also highly, highly recommend a thrusting tip. My style revolves around feints, manipulations, range control, footwork, and raw speed. Adding the thrusting tip does a LOT to augment your ability to feint (cut-to-thrust and thrust-to-cut) and control the range. This. Very much so. You won't get th...

Jestyr

Medieval slat bed without a head or foot board with a foam mattress from Ikea is a nice option but requires storage and transportation room. Ikea has a slat base where the slats are connected with a ribbon. I have a friend who did something very similar to the GreyDragon design with it instead of r...

Jestyr

This is probably the soft kit I'm most content with from an authenticity point of view and the one thats closest to being finished. Mid to late 11th century Englisc. Wool hose, tunic, hood and woven wool leg wraps, linen undershirt and braies with winchester style belt fittings and turn shoes. Knif...

Jestyr

Really nice!

(Even if you do spell your name incorrectly.)

Jestyr

I agree with Samuel. The helm, at first glance with no modifications or unusual factors such as a larger-than-normal gorget, does not appear to be SCA armoured combat legal. I say this with the added caveat that we are not looking at this on someone's head, with a standard gorget, so this opinion is...

Jestyr

dukelogan wrote:i spent more time watching my sparring videos in boxing than i actually sparred.

Yeah, but that is because you are narcissistic.

Jestyr

It looks like an outstanding value. I'd suggest adding a gorget to the kit. I would recommend NOT offering any options, such as rolled edges, stainless, aluminum, etc. This way you can get very fast at offering *this* exact kit in a few different sizes, keeping your profit reasonable. I think 18g fo...

Jestyr

Woot! Congratulations to the Jestyr Clan! There is a new Squirrel among us! Give my best to the new mother and remind her that anything bad is all your fault and everything good is hers. Seriously I'm happy for the both of you and I hope parenthood is all you hope it to be. Er, sorry for the hijack...

Jestyr

Swamp Stick wrote:
Jestyr wrote:A: Nice job!
G: I am jealous!

With the new kiddo, my events will be limited for the foreseeable future, but I expect to be at Coronation. I'd love to see them then.
Wait? What? To be or already?

Bjorn

Last week.

Jestyr

O: $40

Jestyr

A: Nice job!
G: I am jealous!

With the new kiddo, my events will be limited for the foreseeable future, but I expect to be at Coronation. I'd love to see them then.

Jestyr

Great stuff. I have already made a silk banner (with some tips you gave me), but this gave me some really cool tips, such as using a paint brush to widen the outside to prevent fraying. A quick tip for you for making the frame: You were the one who made the suggestion to me about using the wood with...

Jestyr

+1 to the painter's tarp. Make sure you reinforce the grommets to prevent ripping. Another solution is to get a tarp from Midwest Tents. They are currently sold out, but they cost from $50-75 IIRC. Get some poles, ropes and stakes and you are ready to go. I would encourage you to avoid getting a pop...

Jestyr

General thoughts: 1) I would love to watch this, and hopefully be good enough to eventually compete in it. 2) It takes the best to know the best. If you went with the "all star" voting style, which I think can work, I would suggest only having high level fighters vote for who *they* think is the bes...

Jestyr

I am very sad to see you both go, but I am very excited for your new opportunity. Good luck!

Jestyr

A reverse hip 'snap' is tricky to throw hard but can be done. Duke Mittion of Trimaris uses this primarily and teaches all of his students it. I use it perhaps 25% of the time. It is certainly more difficult to learn, but has some very significant benefits. I see it as another tool in the belt. So ...

Jestyr

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Jestyr

Now on that note. Jestyr- how much would you charge to cover a set of shoes with covers just like yours? Those are awesome and perfect for me. And given my numerous attempts at similar projects I know I do not have the ability to make them myself. While I appreciate the compliment, I'd be crazy exp...

Jestyr

I am not a doctor, so your situation may not apply... I have found these provide excellent ankle support: http://www.achillesmed.com/ankle-braces/aso-ankle-brace.html?gclid=COTlvKCEybACFQS0nQod6DilMA They are the equivalent of a good athletic tape wrapping, and are low profile enough that I have nev...

Jestyr

I do an early Norman persona and use something like this: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=136866&p=2035364#p2035364 My arms are untreated leather (with hidden plastic splints) and stainless cop. My legs are untreated leather cuisses with an aluminum cop. The cop is attache...

Jestyr

Baron Logan wrote:Screw the dents. Don't let your brain get sloshed. Go heavy or go home.

This. Although I would say, "Go heavy or go to the hospital."

Jestyr

I will echo the very ell deserved congratulations that have been said. It is an incredible honor and the Archive, and indeed the SCA a whole, is very lucky to have you.

Jestyr

maxntropy wrote:As in years past, should I prove worthy to mon Capitaine, I would pledge my arm, armor, and honor to the French alongside my brothers and beside my friends.

Max Von Halstern

Philippe Devereux wrote:If they will have me, I would fight along side Earl Nigel and the French
Philippe Devereux

There went the neighborhood!

Jestyr

and if i start selling "tall" i will certainly keep you in mind. a grown man should not require a step stool to get stuff to and from the top of the fridge. :twisted: logan esa thinks if i am selling lamellar i should probably wear it as well. so i am thinking of putting together another kit. Just ...

Jestyr

dukelogan wrote:esa thinks if i am selling lamellar i should probably wear it as well. so i am thinking of putting together another kit.

Just think what might happen if you started selling shift keys.

Jestyr

It is usually not released.

Jestyr

Pardon me guys but you are ragging him on a single design element of a custom super rush commission? Not a word about the hand inlayed wire? The custom brasses other than the strapwork? The tapering skull bands? The scrollwork bars are a nice touch and I HATE bargrills. Ragging on him? I don't thin...

Jestyr

InsaneIrish wrote:I LOOOOVE the helm. the thin brass weave effect is super cool.
Not a fan of the texas long horn bull though.

This.

Jestyr

One of my new camp seats. Not exactly period but it helps cover another eyesore of the campsite http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6839909184_e63e2fe2e2.jpg While I applaud your efforts to make a cover, I do not think that the material you chose to cover the cooler with was a good one. A simple can...

Jestyr

Halvgrimr wrote:I am sure you already know about Linengarb.com?
Might be a little late for you but their pants (puffy and trousers) are pretty nice (especially for the price)

This is what I wear.

I wear the non-rus pants to fight in.

Jestyr

Dibs for a friend. I just spoke with him and he wants them. He is at work and needs to get time to create an AA account.

Jestyr

Hanko Kal wrote:Trimaris
Duke Thorstenn
Duke Gregory
Duke Duncan
Duke Bytor
Duke Baldar
Honorable mention to Count Kurn
*edited because I forgot the obvious*

You forgot Baldar?

I'd pull Bytor and put in Duke Martin, or maybe Jarl Ari.

Jestyr

In Trimaris, I'd say that Duke Gaston is the best all-around fighter. Duke Mittion may be second as he won 4 crowns with S/S as his primary weapon, he's the best great sword fighter in the kingdom, and (IMHO) a top 5 spear.

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