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Swete

I read in this thread that a fellow, Sir Ivar, uses kendo kote with leather reinforcements for SCA fighting: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=131390 Pic:http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.1972650402361.2118942.1426066447 He says it works well for him. Has anyo...

Swete

I am wanting to attempt a wooden shield again, but I do not wish to stitch the rawhide on. I would prefer to nail it, but I cannot find a type of nail that works. They are either too big or do not peen properly. Can anyone offer any suggestions of nail brands or providers that will work?

Swete

This is definitely peaking my interest....using kote that is.

Swete

All I know is that the plywood shield with rubber edging I made for SCA combat didn't fare too well in its first outing at a tourney. The top cracked, the handle cracked, one of the edges split a bit and one of the clenched nails holding the boss ripped through the wood. And that is using it against...

Swete

You go, Hjalmr! Hahaha!

I am glad you are getting to enjoy the SCA for yourself again.

Swete

Thanks for posting these!

Swete

My lamalar is made of 5 gal. buckets. The plates are 2" x 3 1/2" We scraped the buckets with the side of a knife first, this helps them have a waxed leather look. It is slightly flexable so I was asked to put a layer of padding around the kidney area. Other than that I have not cracked a ...

Swete

I had a similar problem, but with the palm of my hand after a tourney. It seems I was gripping my sword waaay too hard. After I let my hand rest for a week and remembered to relax my grip, my hand felt fine.

Swete

JohannM wrote:looks like a buncha closet nazis amongst his subscribers...

Hmmm...well I found his channel all of 10 minutes before I posted it so I am sorry about that.

And I have no idea what the rules for their combat are. I just thought their kits were really cool and the fighting looked reminiscent of SCA.

Swete

For those of you who like steel combat, check out this guy's channel. The stances and such remind me very much of SCA fighting. One might also notice how many of the fighters do not have face protection yet remain safe. There is no thrusting apparently. And the kits and garb! Oh my! ^u^ If, one day,...

Swete

Find as many pics of Greenshield (Camric) as you can here on the archive. He often does a norman impression, but his kits always look great with his use of maille. From my experience, the main thing is to avoid armour bulk. Maintain as much of the natural silhouette as possible when using maille.

http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/40278 ... 600Q85.jpg

Swete

That is the kingdom colors of Gleann Abhann....because that is Gleann Abhann. We rock, I know.

Swete

Before (on left): https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_jNSk9fUM45g/TYWT_mtNkVI/AAAAAAAAWW4/JcJ6MHC2lAE/s640/keanbefore.jpg After: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_jNSk9fUM45g/TYWT_3yMd2I/AAAAAAAAWXA/LF1NzIl2I68/s640/keanafter.jpg To do: tailor mail mittens over full gauntlets and ditch the basket h...

Swete

It was at Winter Wonders 09. I had authorized 10 minutes before my first tourney. I won my first bout. Lost all the rest, but that high was amazing!

Swete

Gotta cancel the dibs.

Swete

I am actually attempting something similar, but using heavy linen instead of wool. I would NOT advise canvas. Having made two tunics of the stuff, it is not what a fighter wants to be wearing. Ever seen a human spontaneously burst into flame?

Swete

bumpidy!

Swete

Thorvald Weretiger wrote:you know, this would be tempting if i didnt already have them all.autographed

Congrats...darn you.

And well, if it were Steven Erikson...then I would be most jealous.

Swete

Asking $20+shipping. Never been used. Would fit a small/smallish medium fighter.

Swete

I am selling my collection of R.A. Salvatore books. They are all in mint or near mint condition. Most of these are omnibusses. This includes: 1) The Dark Elf Trilogy (Homeland, Exile, Sojourn) $10 2) The Icewind Dale Trilogy (The Crystal Shard, Streams of Silver, The Halfling's Gem) $10 3) Legacy of...

Swete

Hjalmr.

Swete

Beautiful! Do you have a link to the other pics he took?

Swete

When I went to Gulf Wars I wore all my armour (it is hidden) except for my gorget and helm when I went shopping/wandering. Not the most comfortable due to heat and the general iff-iff of wearing stiff plates here-and-there about one's body, but as it is mostly plastic, it didn't weigh a whole lot.

Swete

Well, I can't fight until August or October most likely due to meh surgery, so I have plenty of time to think about how to attatch the drape, that is if I do end up getting one (Physical Therapy is breaking my wallet). I was figuring on riveting a leather band around the helm and under the occulars ...

Swete

What about "The 300 Spartans" from 1962? I only caught the hind part of it, but I thought alot of the costuming looked good. The fact that both forces fought in formation and with spears and shields and primarily was cool in its own right (cause you know hollywood...swords are the ultimate...

Swete

I am attempting to get a maille drape to go on my Valsgarde 6 helm, but am worried that the rear portion of the helm will damage the maille. In particular, the curving nature of the slats shown here: http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx277/oni_saken/DSCF8664.jpg Will this 'punch' holes in the maill...

Swete

Maybe like the guy on the left eh? Plastic hidden chest and arm armour. Fanless steel knees. The helm is a valsgarde so I figured you might be interested in something similar.

Swete

@NeeSayer I think that your kit looks great and the shoes will certainly add that extra bit of kick. The shin part of your garb doesn't seem right though. Maybe your pants are too loose there?

Swete

AtlantaArmory, please check your pm's. Thanks

Swete

Those are some badass kits Rook!

Swete

Aventails are so cool!

Swete

SphinxGI wrote:here, the surcoat cover it all

I feel the same about my hidden armour, my friend.

Swete

I like your arming coat and the rest of your kit, Thomas. But you do cover those white plastic cuisses right?

Swete

Lookin nice SpinxGi! That is what is great about hidden armour: it can look like crap, but when covered it is AWESOME!

Swete

I am selling my electric drumset as I no longer have the time to play them and I need the funds. They are in great shape and have only been used for practice at my house. Includes a Roland TD-3 drum module, a PDX-8 10" mesh snare, (3) PD-8 rubber pads, (2) CY-8 dual-trigger cymbal pads, a KD-8 ...

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