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Halvgrimr

CT03 thats What Price Glory Robb, I am going to a WW1 event next weekend; I will keep my eyes out for what you need. We could always make a pattern from a cheap original. Yeah, looking at it all last night I am fairly sure I can repro them with no trouble really but if I can find them cheap enough ...

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Thanks Paul

Parts, yeah Id rather have the patterns to make my own anyway (like Paul said, the prices I have found are pretty pricey for a kit I might wear a few days a year anyway)

Out of curiosity Parts, what would you charge to repro a set?

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Tusken

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I might be in the market for 1, 2 or maybe even three of the following (any combination) leather Henry Martini British .303 bandolier leather Lee Metford (Boer War era) British .303 bandolier leather Lee Enfield British .303 bandolier 1903 or patterns for any of the above I do not need them in perfe...

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Im certainly no recruiter for VNA (or any other group) but each and every group with VNA started out with that (or a similar) phrase. Hell, I started Norsa with that same phrase Then, when I heard others utter it, I encouraged them to do the same. When enough folks took action we came together. Thos...

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While not as cool as Cam's pictorial this is how I do mine (bare with my stick figure Paint art:P) As I have said before I dont use hooks/garters. A/B/C â€“ starting at one side of the knee run the binding donwn the leg, under the foot and back up slightly above the anle on the other side of the leg...

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Vitus must love being hated cause everytime he puts something out like this I hate him just a little more (cause I always seem to have money tied up in something else at the time)

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Yep...leave it to you WVa boys to try to sell something by aluding to a trendy butsecks reference

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Conversely though, in really cold conditions the warmth of the wraps is noticeable:) Remember Norstead Grand Opening James? 700 mile an hour winds on a hill top? It was one of the few times I really appreciated having authentic wool gear:) (The other being an early demo we did waaaaaay back when.......

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I could probably start a pissing match if I wanted to but thats not my style anymore (in regards to LH) IF your in Texas and want to learn to fight, find the Joms If your not in Texas and dont have a group in state that can teach you, I suggest contacting one of the groups that travels. When I left ...

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I stood shoulder to shoulder with men of great honor. I look forward to doing it again http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ts6X9uo8u08/SCCiivryUyI/AAAAAAAAAo4/-0GTJu0HNjI/s512/25.JPG http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ts6X9uo8u08/SCCiu_ryVUI/AAAAAAAAAtM/DeC5s00zu4Y/272402807_d5bee38d9b.jpg http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ts6X9uo8u08/SC...

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Oh yeah, viking groups are a dime a dozen
High end Viking Age Living History groups are the rarity:P

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Paul

Wish I had the extra cash

Out of curiosity, what makes it 12/13th C?
The artwork on the sheath? (wild guess)

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So, as someone with no experience fighting with rebated steel, what can I do to get myself ready for this over the next two years? Alric Id contact James Schutte of VNA He can get you hooked up with kit expectations Last time they were doing digital kit checks months in advance for those that wante...

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Any ideas where one can get OK'd in Ontario or Vermont? Again, Id start with contacting the VNA folks (in your case Bleddyn I might contact The Vikings - Canada as they at least used to have a Toronto group..donno if thats the case anymore) Not only do the North American groups associated with The ...

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Yeah, I'm no longer affiliated with them and removed most of my articles from their site before leaving.

I will see if I can fish them up from antiquity (the name of my old secondary harddrive)

found em
rehosted them at

http://web.missouri.edu/~schusterrl/arc ... tings2006/

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I was there in 2006 and will certainly be at TNBO in 2012! There are some video's from the 2006 cavalry charges here . At this site there is a large report with pics from another 2006 participant. Follow the "Battle of Hastings reenactment, 14, 15 October 2006" link. The aftermath discuss...

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I always forget those sleazy archers

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There's also the inescapable fact that mail works a lot, LOT better with some sort of padding underneath. . Im curious as to what leads them/you to believe it works ALOT better with padding? Seems to me it stiffens up the body and limits mobility/movement...especially while on horseback. Ive been h...

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IMO it has more to do with length of the wrap, fastening method, material type and how the material is made/cut. Because we live in the modern world and this is a hobby we do in our 'spare time' we often don't have the time to do alot of things properly (like loom out a pair of proper bindings) so a...

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Are you serious as to the Norman cross thingies? Ayup At least on the images from the tapestry they look rock solid. Again, I have to say that while the BT is a historical source it isnt infallible. Using your logic the horses were wearing wraps too Look at the image you posted [img]http://www.less...

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Id start by contacting one of the VNA groups James
Luckily I don't have to worry about it:)

Halv

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I have digital copies of all of it:)

V7 does have an english translation but its like 5 pages that summarize the previous 148 pages.

V8 does not have a translation (though I believe I have parts of the armour content roughly translated)

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2012 Baby! Oh, and the open faced helms are "strongly recommended" Yep, my super secret sources say the main group that hosts the event is really making an effort to weed out occular helms in the next few years (at the yearly smaller event) This MAY be an effort to eliminate them in 2012 ...

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IF I had a neck Id bid on it in a heartbeat!

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The garters are pretty solid but its gonna take some more convincing on the Norman cross thingies. I will raise yall some wierd Finnish leg accessories http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/SCA/Bild3/1044153800_okzyY-S.jpg http://halvgrimr.smugmug.com/Other/SCA/Wadens/1044156212_WReGc-M.gif http://halv...

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Finnacan wrote:. I was totally distracted by that Sutton Hoo rig.

Its easy to do
Thats Paul Mortimer who occasionally lurks here on the archive.
He kit is seriously awesome.

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Hmmm
Ive always though the bindings on the Norman images were just that, 'ribbon' criss crossing over narrow legged trousers.

Don't think I have ever heard that there were bindings over the pants covered by the ribbons.

But then again, Id rather spit in the eye of a Norman than research one

Halvgrimr

Or you could go all hard core and use birch strips like the Birkebeiner of Norway supposedly did:)

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More at http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/InIUFGL0 ... 1UkVDIJUFa

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This is what I have on hand
Scroll down to the Valsgarde section
I actually have more but am several years behind in my updates on this page

http://web.missouri.edu/~schusterrl/pubs_i_have.htm

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Swete wrote:I purchased a pair of 2 toggle shoes in golden brown with the thick sole option from Viking Leather Crafts,

Is this just a matter of another piece of leather sewn/glued/etc to the bottom of the shoe?

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Not that I would ever give HE a bad review but if you want to wrap em like Greenshield (or many others) does, HE wraps will be to short (at least in my experience)

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/gallery/20 ... 10&index=0

scroll thru the pics at the bottom

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Sadly I fear it is going to be to heavy to use
My arm screams when I hold it

So I am going to either have to get my elbow fixed or this might have to be purely ornamental:(

Hey all you WWII types

Re: VikingLeather / Westland Shoe Review

Images from this weekends Battle of Hastings reenactment