The Armour Archive

Jestyr

In regard to the target audience not being comic book shops, I respectfully disagree. I think that is exactly our target demographic. That said, Max and I have already discussed going after more athletic demographics such as MMA. It is also a good fit. The downside of that group is that we need a he...

Jestyr

"Don't" is perhaps not the best word to start with. How about "You've rolled the dice, now live the adventure!" I think this is an excellent suggestion. It avoids the negative connotations, makes it more of a natural next step, just the continuation of what you were doing.. In g...

Jestyr

Between seals and Brazilian waxing, I was reminded of this joke... A vacationing penguin is driving through Arizona when he notices that the oil-pressure light is on. He gets out to look and sees oil dripping out of the motor. He drives to the nearest town and stops at the first gas station. After ...

Jestyr

I think Anshelm Arms does. I don't think he makes his cuphilt anymore, though.

Jestyr

It was not an omission to "hide the SCA", but rather that the brand SCA has minimal inherent value to the group we are targeting. The SCA has never done a particularly good job of advertising itself, so the name offers little benefit to us now. Good marketing is oftentimes different from w...

Jestyr

Is waxing the step after clubbing?

Jestyr

maxntropy wrote:
Maeryk wrote:"Don't dream it, be it!"

Is that the sword of damocles hanging over your head?

Max VH

It's just a jump to the left...

Jestyr

Hi Max, I like them both. The first one will connect with the younger gaming crowd better, but if you are planning to put these up in comic/game shops, I could see it rubbing the store owner the wrong way. While you actually are competing for the recruits time with the things that the shop sells, t...

Jestyr

To those who suggested that the "Get Medieval" version might imply that it is an advertisement for a Renn Faire, etc., do you have any suggestions on how that can be solved (without adding a lot of text)? (Btw, that was not something either of us had considered, but seems incredibly clear ...

Jestyr

Sigurd of Jorvik wrote:Sheesh you're the marketing guy!

Actually, he and I are both marketing guys.

Jestyr

Aidan, I'll actually take a spear like that. I'll Facebook you, as I want a few differences if you are able.

Jestyr

They are only important based on your goals and on how important you make them. To the extremely competitive, every competition is important. To those pursuing renown, acclaim is always important. To those pursuing Chivalry, progress on the path is always important. To those pursuing a martial art,...

Jestyr

No, and that is one contridiction I find disingenuous. I agree. Given the overall availability of metal options for those two items, I am disappointed that the plastic choices are still allowed. It has been argued that cuphilts themselves are not accurate for many (most) cultures and time periods i...

Jestyr

Well I did it. I figured this was a good opportunity to wear my kit and figure out what it needs as far as adjusting. It needs some tweaking but not much. It was limited due to my first time in harness but fun. Jestyr is patient and a good teacher, as is Max. Both great guys that made it fun and ed...

Jestyr

Swamp Stick wrote:(HINT! Mr. yeah sure I'll drive down for one...).

I second this! Drive your ass down to one of these!

Jestyr

Awesome and thanks. I wanted to mention your Pas weapons were superb as well. Bjorn made those. He did a stellar job, but I don't think he ever wants to do it again! But, while I have an emotional attachment to the one's Bjorn made, Aidan's weapons are nicer. He really does a great job. Hope to see...

Jestyr

maxntropy wrote:Combat brass, I do not know.

Because you never fight!

(See ya later.)

Jestyr

JvR, Aidan (aidanhroarsson on the AA) lives in Darkwater and has been making some really awesome weapons lately. I've seen a lot of his stuff and it is really top notch by SCA standards. (And he is a really nice guy, but don't tell him I said that.) http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.p...

Jestyr

JvR,

We have loaner gauntlets in the barn that are pretty decent, and I have an extra set that I need to strap and pad.

I'll be at practice this week, so prepare to get hit.

-Kenric

P.S. Dietrich: Subadai is in Gainesville. And yes, both he and Taka are excellent polearm fighters.

Jestyr

Is 26" the size of your head, or the size of the helm?

Jestyr

OK OK OK! you called me out! LMAO! I odered a set from Historic Enterprises![/quote]

Nice! Now you can be one of the cool kids.

Jestyr

aidanhroarsson wrote:I agree! I also use those wraps... I use "pony wraps" because of the shorter length. I'm wanting accuracy in my soft kit

Dude, with as great as those new weapons you have made are, you need to step up and get some hand woven hotness!

Jestyr

I'll echo that the Wood 'n Woven ones are awesome. I wear them with my soft kit. They are an incredible value for what you get. The Historic Enterprises ones are also fairly nice, and I wear them with my fighting kit. They are an excellent company, and if you can't afford the hand woven ones from Wo...

Jestyr

My buddy will take the tent, assuming the stakes are the forged ones from Blockade Runner. He will log on later today to arrange for payment. I'll PM you his name.

Jestyr

Please hold the tent for a bit. I am asking a friend if he wants it.

Jestyr

shamrockarmoury wrote::bump: C is still up for sale, and there is one more set of the stainless elbows I forgot I had it the shop.

Well off to work
Jackie

Assuming they are $20 and similar to the listing above, I'll take the elbows.

Jestyr

I must say that while I disagree with Grimbah about the multitude of options of sub $100 helms, I am mildly disappointed at your offering for $250. I've admired Shamrock's helms for years, and Jackie deserves the respect he is given, but for another $25, Windrose has a round norman conical that seem...

Jestyr

Nice! Are you going to Panhandle?

Jestyr

aidanhroarsson wrote:I used this method to make a "slashing spear"... it came out very nice and when I bring it out to fight with, everyone drools over it...

This spear is awesome. Aidan has really made some exceptional weapons lately, and this one is as nice as any.

Jestyr

My kit (photo from Warriors of History tourney): http://flyingchimp.com/sca/photos/warriors-of-history2a.jpg I usually use a shield, so you don't see my awful looking gauntlet. Image of my shield: http://flyingchimp.com/sca/photos/shield1.jpg Things I want to change: Better looking gauntlets for whe...

Jestyr

I think it is a good idea. I donated when I first read about it.

Jestyr

maxntropy wrote:absorbs enough of the blow so as to better minimize potential tennis elbow and other joint damage.

So many jokes....

Jestyr

I, too, am honored to have competed.

Jestyr

I made a pair like these:
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=119267

Here is a link to mine:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater

Jestyr

Corby de la Flamme wrote:http://delaflamme.org/vair-amp-ermine-camp-pennsic-xl

More coming.

Lovely and inspirational camp. I peeked in when visiting friends camped with the Barony of Lochmere.

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