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by Aaron
Sat Feb 26, 2005 7:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Ultimate Rhino Hide
Replies: 282
Views: 7270

I must admit there are times I've been dealt a good blow, and I've only known after I view my video tape later. It seems I have a "dead" spots on my back and arms. But when I was downloading the video to my computer, and SAW the blows land, and viewed (even in slow motion) that the execution was pic...
by Aaron
Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

I saw the video that the local TV station put together...and Lord Noe is really BIG in the video. At one point he litterally WADES through both sets of ranks. The other fighters reached up to his armpits, and it looked exactly like he was wading into some icy water. Hopefully he never considers divi...
by Aaron
Mon Feb 21, 2005 7:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Support a growing Armoury
Replies: 19
Views: 705

You do good work.

-Aaron
by Aaron
Mon Feb 21, 2005 6:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

SWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 3 questions Why did it weight 110 lbs?? Why would it be a pain fest? When is V gonna hold more tourneys like he did in the days of ole? Vail buys his armour off e-bay, so he gets things peicemeal to make his armour. All his stuff is mild steel, ...
by Aaron
Sun Feb 20, 2005 3:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How many people DO NOT fight from their knees
Replies: 42
Views: 852

Just out of curiosity, for those who do not fight from their knees, because its "ahistorical" or "looks silly" Do you also conceed the fight when struck in the arm? just curious, Ulrich Often. I'm still debating the issue. One of our local knights showed me how to fight from my knees, and while it ...
by Aaron
Sun Feb 20, 2005 3:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

Four photos were in the Torri, and two were in the Stars and Stripes....and Lord Noe was in every, single one.

Green with envy, :wink:

Aaron
by Aaron
Fri Feb 18, 2005 2:19 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ogekawa Dou
Replies: 25
Views: 1059

The inside is laquered washi (paper). The Dou is powdercoated so it really wasn't necessary but..... I couldn't find the proper thickness washi. This is two layers and still too thin. As to the exactness of the Dou, the lining from the Edo period Dou I bought fit perfectly. Eff, Of course I'll grab...
by Aaron
Fri Feb 18, 2005 1:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

Link to the newspaper article. m Sir Guy This would make the third time we have made the base newspaper in less then two years. We also made the Stars and Stripes once. Thank you Sir Guy! I got a stack of newspapers for everyone's enjoyment. I liked this statement: The smaller fighter ties-up the l...
by Aaron
Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Ogekawa Dou
Replies: 25
Views: 1059

Mykaru, My wife is working on Kamakura era armour very soon. Could we come up and visit you and get get some advice? We're just south of Tokyo. We're trying to find out how to make (or outright buy...or contract you to make )the "lames" at the top of the "shoulder shields"...I think they're called t...
by Aaron
Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

MacTavish wrote:Where was this held?

Edward


Our Grand Melee was held just south of Tokyo.

Oh, and Noe was featured in ALL four photographs that the newspaper ran, and the commentary makes him sound like he's HUGE. I picked up ten papers or so for the Avalon crew -- they'll love it.

-Aaron
by Aaron
Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

Damn, that was cool. They got "Pwned", for sure. Whats his plate and mail made out of, 16 gauge plate and 14 gauge butted mail? His suit is mostly 16 gauge mild steel and rivetted mail (I think) with a clapvisor and finger guantlets. He would be a very welcome addition to anyone's Pas company. -Aaron
by Aaron
Wed Feb 16, 2005 12:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

duckforceone wrote:will you put up some video clips when you get the dvd?


I'm too dumb to do that...

-Aaron
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How many people DO NOT fight from their knees
Replies: 42
Views: 852

Troy Hafallen wrote:Question-

then what do you do in a fight when you loose your leg?


Conceed the fight to my worth adversary (which is often).

-Aaron
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 8:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How many people DO NOT fight from their knees
Replies: 42
Views: 852

How many people DO NOT fight from their knees

Howdy,

I don't fight from my knees because:

a. It's not historical
b. It's not effective (for me)
c. My knees hurt when I did try it
d. I feel really rather silly (not in a good way)

If you don't fight from your knees, why? And what changes have you noticed?

-Aaron
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

Drachus wrote:Sounds fun, wish I had been there. Got pics? I'd like to see what this Vail fellow you described is wearing :shock: 110 pounds of armor?


Mail with plate over the top.

The "Black Hole" photos show "Vail's Charge" at Black Hole.

-Aaron
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:56 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

Illadore wrote:WOO! The pictures are awesome. You guys look great!


Thanks!
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

I've got still pictures at:

http://photos.yahoo.com/miaullis

Then, look for the Saint Valentine's Day Grand Melee file, near the bottom. The pictures are big, and apparently won't load here.
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

Lady Regan reminded me what the awards were! If memory serves me right, the awards were given as follows: Sexiest display of armor: Sporran Most Dramatic display of armor: Gustav Coolest Armor: Vail Best Death: Dennis Darkhelm Most gallant: Noe the Saxon Best Tactician: Segnait Best use of heraldry:...
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

We fought on and off for four hours I think...Noe, please help me out Sinseai!!

We fought until we couldn't fight anymore (due to exhaustion) and then took a breather and did it again.

We had fun.

-Aaron
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

10 counted blows?!? dammmmmn That is some serious pain levels. Very cool. Any changes for next time? Maybe less counted blows? How long did the melee take? What were the weapon restrictions? No weapon restrictions, and frankly I didn't have a bruise on me. Most of us are pretty well armoured up wit...
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 3:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

Lord Noe is the one with the Flat Top Great Helm -- the photographers focused on him because, and I quote them, "That guy is really good!!"
by Aaron
Tue Feb 15, 2005 3:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!
Replies: 32
Views: 420

We had a Ten Counted Blows Grand Melee!!

Howdy, We had a ten (or less) Counted Blows Grand Melee on Saturday. It rocked! Eventually Vail… ….180 pounds of pure Japanese muscle dressed in 110 pounds of plate and mail…historically correct to bring a tear to Chef’s eye… and I were facing each other, worn out. I h...
by Aaron
Mon Feb 14, 2005 9:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New Armourworks Splash page
Replies: 13
Views: 921

I haven't heard a thing. My e-mails and phone calls have not gotten through I guess.

-Aaron
by Aaron
Mon Feb 14, 2005 7:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poleaxe Heads *finally* in!
Replies: 93
Views: 4072

Thanks.
by Aaron
Mon Feb 14, 2005 12:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poleaxe Heads *finally* in!
Replies: 93
Views: 4072

Any SCA legal issues, at least in the West? I absolutely love the weapon, but if I can't use it.... -Aaron Sir Robert of Woodsende brought one out to an event last weekend and needed to add some padding to it. It didnt appear that he needed to add very much to satisfy the marshals and the padding d...
by Aaron
Sun Feb 13, 2005 10:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Poleaxe Heads *finally* in!
Replies: 93
Views: 4072

Any SCA legal issues, at least in the West?

I absolutely love the weapon, but if I can't use it....

-Aaron
by Aaron
Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:52 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Can someone give me a review on Performance Armoury?
Replies: 7
Views: 363

No clue.

I was looking for someone who has bought from them, and has a comment.

I've bought from those who don't have web-sites before, and I've been satisified.

-Aaron
by Aaron
Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:29 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Can someone give me a review on Performance Armoury?
Replies: 7
Views: 363

Can someone give me a review on Performance Armoury?

Howdy, A friend of mine wants to buy from Performance Armoury. Can somebody give me a review? Here is his question: I am looking at placing an order for some armor through a company called "Performance Armour", owned by a Derek Stiver. Has anyone, or anyone you know, ordered from his company? I want...
by Aaron
Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:24 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Custom Orders
Replies: 15
Views: 343

Can they keep their house in order?

No armourer tries to fail, or be unethical. I fear they fall into trouble by trying to make someone's dreams real on a burger-flipping budget.

-Aaron
by Aaron
Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:48 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Shafted by Hammered Wombat
Replies: 85
Views: 2965

I think you have to look at the legal aspect. Could the Archive be held responsible in a law suite if somebody feels they were misled by the banner ad? Does having the banner out way the negative impact to the Armour Archives' reputation? Could you just pay back the wombat for the banner. would the...
by Aaron
Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Custom Orders
Replies: 15
Views: 343

Custom Orders

Howdy, How much should an armourer charge for custom orders? I was thinking anywhere from 3 to 20 times the usual going price for munitions, or charge per the hour (30/hr), including prototyping. It just seems that custom orders absolutely kill armouries. I've custom ordered an item from a really gr...
by Aaron
Tue Feb 08, 2005 3:31 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Why do some armouries fail and other thrive?
Replies: 49
Views: 1510

Re: Why do some armouries fail and other thrive?

I’ve seen...Hammered Wombat go under. What makes you say HW has gone under? His website is still up. Steve B seems to fade in and out but has never quit for good, or so it seems to me. It's a shame because his work is cool and obviously has a market. Tim Hammered Wombat website is up, but I ...
by Aaron
Fri Feb 04, 2005 9:23 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules Clarifications from the Board Minutes:
Replies: 87
Views: 2030

Vebrand, tell me, why do we not require vambraces, cuisses, solar plexus protection, spaulders, etc? You can get hurt from getting hit in all of those areas. Look, if you are stupid enough to let some guy you barely know try and hit you with a rattan stick, you are asking to get hurt. -Dmitriy Dmit...
by Aaron
Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:07 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Why do some armouries fail and other thrive?
Replies: 49
Views: 1510

We used to see reviews like this: The Armory of Westlig Stjerne: Excellent customer service and turnaround for all plate armor with a great bang for your buck. Wise Ogre Armory: From what I know of Gundo (the proprieter) he's a great guy. And just going by the pictures on his site great bang for you...
by Aaron
Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:05 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Why do some armouries fail and other thrive?
Replies: 49
Views: 1510

Why do some armouries fail and other thrive?

Howdy, Why do some armouries fail and other thrive? I’ve seen Armourworks, Armourstore, even our own Wise Ogre Armory and Hammered Wombat go under. At one time most of us would have sworn that they had the perfect armoury and excellent customer service and products. Now they’re defunct...

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