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Aaron

Bump, because this just became more interesting after talking with my brother iin law.

Aaron

Ice Falcon is in New Jersey. That's almost Europe, right?

Aaron

The only negative with accdntprone is he is too nice. He flew to my house (when we lived in Lakewood, Washington) on his own dime, slept on our couch, built a helmet for me from the shells I had in the shop (while using lots of dramatic flare and impressing my wife and son and I with his dramatic ar...

Aaron

Stonekeep wrote:No outstanding orders, or money owed.

This is an amazing statement. Forced to close, no notice...and had NO outstanding orders or money owed!

Wow. I'm not sure how many armouries could do that.

Astounding.

-Aaron

Aaron

Come ON people...don't force me to buy this helm so I can go FENCING with it! OK, if that isn't a threat, nothing is!

Aaron

Maxim, Have you had a chance to make the replacement helm for the helm that we returned to you? Have you had the chance to start the order from May 2012? Anyone noticing a trend here? Yep. :( As long as I've got Ice on the thread, and think I can highjack this thread....;)... Ice, how is your fenci...

Aaron

God Bless you, and your family.

-Aaron

Aaron

I'm going to bump this up on principle...and so that we can all see such a beautiful helm again!

Aaron

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aaron

Ditto. I don't even fight anymore and I was tempted.

Aaron

I don't think you can throw the Spanish team out of the ring and yell, "Remember the Alamo!!" as you do so...even if you are Team Texas.

Aaron

Ah...if I won I would have six sets of the tonlet armour of the Chamberlain of Burgandy made, in spring stainless. Then I would recruit a team of five to go to Battle of Nations in those suits, and we'd use pollaxe. It would be grand!

Aaron

OK, I put $2 into the $400 million dollar Powerball lottery. And the better half says that if I win, I can put $100K to going to fight at Battle of Nations.

So I've got a chance now!!!

Aaron

Cue the Blue Bettle and Booster Gold laugh:

BWA-HA-HA-HA!!!!

Nicely played Steve!

-Aaron

Aaron

The danger isn't the issue. At no time was I in danger on the BotN practice field. The cut on the inside of my knee was from a sweaty, salty leather strap acting like a lubricated band saw on my knee. If I had a 4 hour workout in the gym while wearing the armour, I would have had the same wound just...

Aaron

Yep. We're back in the National Capital Region.

Aaron

Hi, Could you post pictures, comments and/or videos of SCA C&T combat? I'd like to open a debate here. A good armourer is working to build three C&T helmets for my family and I so we can practice in the back yard or even inside. Time to fight even locally has grown scarce and I know the kids and my ...

Aaron

Vitus and Andre could do a "Fastball Special" and get Vitus in the fray early.

Aaron

In 2020 I might have time, money and even health to join the Armoured Combat League...and might even be able to host a training site. But until then it's doubtful.

Playing ACL that ONE time was such a blast that I was hooked. But then things happened and I had to back off.

-Aaron

Aaron

Costs are the issue:

1. Time - Don't have it right now.

2. Health - Don't have it as good as I used to...right now.

3. Money - Don't have it right now.

-Aaron

Aaron

So Ice is the Chuck Norris of customer service for both SCA and BOTN armour?

Aaron

Could you post a citation to the civil case outcome?

Aaron

I put up two threads asking for advice on two armouries, and got responses really quickly.

Aaron

I don't have a pointy hat, and even when I didn't know a dishing hammer from a rivett, Ice treated me right. 100% all around, every time, all the time.

Aaron

Hang on...I've got a block shaped head...so I can't trust myself?

Aaron

Any advice?

This is a test of the Armour Archive advice system. This is only a test.

-Aaron

Aaron

Any advice?

This is a test of the Armour Archive advice system. This is only a test.

-Aaron

Aaron

ASK the Archive about a POC before you deal with them in financial terms. It has been absurdly effect for many. Do a quick test now if you'd like. Spin the wheel, find six to ten armourers and simply post this question to the Classified Area: "I'm considering buying from ________________ armoury. An...

Aaron

Good question! I'll rephrase it for the group:

Which is better?

1. Flute then shape
2. Shape then flute

With thanks,

-Aaron

Aaron

If our resident socialist is complaining about involuntary socialism, you know it's a BAD practice. However, I wonder who would invest in a business or flat our donate to one if somebody asked, "I need tools, but I have ethics" or something to that effect. -Aaron I normally don't chime in on other b...

Aaron

Historical sports armour...

I wonder if the BotN group will consider bulk leather armour for what they do. Absorbs the damage and then disposed of? One use, and then toss it? Like toilet paper?

-Aaron

Aaron

Thanks everybody! I might get 30 minutes this weekend to do some fluting, and I will use this advice.

Aaron

Yep, that's my fluting stake. Do you have a fluting tutorial on youtube by any chance?

Aaron

Hi Hal, Do you have an almost idiot proof fluting tool? I've long admired the fluting that is produced by members of the Archive, but my fluting always turns out horribly. I've got one of your fluting tools but I think that is for after the crease is started as per the tutorial below: http://www.arm...

Aaron

Hi,

I reviewed this fluting tutorial, and it looks easy:

http://www.armourarchive.org/essays/armour_fluting/

But when I've tried doing the same thing, it looks like fecal matter.

More advice please?

-Aaron

Re: Press forming basics

Re: Good European source for helmets?

Re: Paging Odd (Negative review within)

Re: Stonekeep Armory has re-opened...

Re: Incredible opportunity for a custom kettle helm.

Re: A lot of stuff for sale. Lost customer.

Re: death in the family

Re: Incredible opportunity for a custom kettle helm.

Re: My son is here

Re: Incredible opportunity for a custom kettle helm.

Re: Battle of the Nations- Team USA

Re: Battle of the Nations- Team USA

Re: Battle of the Nations- Team USA

Re: Cut and Thrust Experiences?

Re: Battle of the Nations- Team USA

Re: Cut and Thrust Experiences?

Cut and Thrust Experiences?

Re: Battle of the Nations- Team USA

Re: Battle of the Nations- Team USA

Re: Battle of the Nations- Team USA

Re: I'm considering buying from Ice Falcon Armoury

Re: we need a warning area

Re: we need a warning area

Re: I'm considering buying from Ice Falcon Armoury

Re: I'm considering buying from Ice Falcon Armoury

I'm considering buying from Ice Falcon Armoury

I'm considering buying from Blankenshield armoury

Re: we need a warning area

Re: Fluting Tutorial?

Re: Anouther set of promises from Westcoast....

Re: There is too much leather armour in the SCA.

Re: Fluting Tutorial?

Re: Aaron, Et al. reply from consrtuction page.

Re: Aaron, Et al. reply from consrtuction page.

Fluting Tutorial?