As long as I don't get stepped on!Kel Rekuta wrote:Stay off your heels and you'll be fine.leekellerking wrote:I just got my 14th century low boys from Frank but Ihaven't worked up the courage to fight in them.
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- Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:46 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: more period fighting footwear
- Replies: 14
- Views: 806
Re: more period fighting footwear
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: 14th C Kit for Sale $800/shipping included
- Replies: 18
- Views: 941
Re: 14th C Kit for Sale $800/shipping included
Wow. I wish I had the bucks. You willing to part it out???
- Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:30 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: more period fighting footwear
- Replies: 14
- Views: 806
Re: more period fighting footwear
I just got my 14th century low boys from Frank but Ihaven't worked up the courage to fight in them.
- Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:23 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: My first Cop (Kussnach)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1134
Re: My first Cop (Kussnach)
I love it and hope to make my own soon. 
How did you pattern it?
How did you pattern it?
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:20 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: gambeson, why and why not.
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1141
Re: gambeson, why and why not.
I am pro-gambeson, in a kingdom where that is often not the case. :) Back in the day, I fought in a thick quilted gamby (5 layers of cotton, if I remember correctly) as my main body armor (over my kidney belt). It got heavy when it got wet (which happened damned quick in the Ansteorran summer), but ...
- Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:14 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: How thick do you make period helm liners?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 291
Re: How thick do you make period helm liners?
I just got my new Ironmonger bascinet with period liner (Known World Treasures) passed by our local KM. I will admit, I was a little concerned, after all the reading I've done lately regarding concussions. The only shot that made me go "oof" was the Kata 1 shot (overhead snap), which jarred my neck ...
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:32 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: So who's gonna win tomorrow?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 785
Re: So who's gonna win tomorrow?
CathalFinnObriain wrote:It wasnt sloppy muddy like the last one Prince Lochlann won ..but if you tried to plant real hard you were slipping.
Maybe mud is an advantage for HRH Lochlann?
- Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Shamrock Armoury joining Icafalcons team
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1093
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:41 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: So who's gonna win tomorrow?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 785
Re: So who's gonna win tomorrow?
It was certainly muddy!
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:31 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: So who's gonna win tomorrow?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 785
Re: So who's gonna win tomorrow?
Duke Ronald:
Both Crown Prince Lochlann and Earl Owen live in the northern part of Ansteorra (Dallas and Oklahoma City, respectively). I assume they can fight on a regular basis and they are both regular participants in crown tourney. I believe they are well acquainted with each other on the field.
Both Crown Prince Lochlann and Earl Owen live in the northern part of Ansteorra (Dallas and Oklahoma City, respectively). I assume they can fight on a regular basis and they are both regular participants in crown tourney. I believe they are well acquainted with each other on the field.
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:07 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: What about us little dudes?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 1624
Re: What about us little dudes?
Size ain't everything! I had the pleasure of meeting Viscount Eldrid Wolfsguard, KSCA, this weekend at the Ansteorran Crown Tournament. Sir Eldrid is shorter than you, but won the coronet of the Principality of the Sun back in about AS XXII (1988) and I know from experience that Atenveldt grows larg...
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:09 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Fight with All Your Strength: the Book!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 919
Re: Fight with All Your Strength: the Book!
Looking forward to the Kickstarter kickoff.
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:10 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: WTB Wedge riveted rings and riveting tool
- Replies: 1
- Views: 75
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:31 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: So who's gonna win tomorrow?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 785
Re: So who's gonna win tomorrow?
What's the format? Starting tourney with a round robin format, 7 fighters per field, 4 fields. Top 4 from each field will advance. I liked the format. It gave everyone a chance to fight at least 6 fights, even if they didn't make it out of the Round Robin. (It's a bummer traveling half way across A...
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:10 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: New shield
- Replies: 3
- Views: 319
Re: New shield
Su-weet!
How do you have it hung?
How do you have it hung?
- Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Early/Mid 14th century armour by Mattmaus FS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 839
Re: Early/Mid 14th century armour by Mattmaus FS
Damn, that's purty!
Wish they would fit.
Wish they would fit.
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:37 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Need a period liner for my new helm
- Replies: 8
- Views: 415
Re: Need a period liner for my new helm
Known world treasures has some ordered, I hear.
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Odds and Ends sale! Rattan Axe and Lamallar Price Drop!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 753
Re: Odds and Ends sale! More Added!
Shipping to 77478 on the basket hilt?
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:03 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Drills to improve relexes and balance
- Replies: 26
- Views: 596
Re: Drills to improve relexes and balance
Focus bucklers???Kilkenny wrote: On the focus mitts, I haven't tried using them with sticks - seems a bad deal for the person holding themBut, you could get benefits working focus mitt drills empty handed.
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:58 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2012 Fighting Resolutions
- Replies: 117
- Views: 2329
Re: 2012 Fighting Resolutions
I honestly can't put my finger on it. Fighting in Crown inspired me for a bit, but I am sick of the political machine of the SCA. I can't give a year of my life attending meetings and dealing with bullshit. The local practice is quite boring (no offense to the local guys) and I don't have the energ...
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:57 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2012 Fighting Resolutions
- Replies: 117
- Views: 2329
Re: 2012 Fighting Resolutions
My resolutions last year were to win two tournaments. My squire is a brand new Landed baron and I swore to be his first champion. I did that. My other was to win the winter Crown. Unfortunately being on the injured reserve list, I can't do that. This year my only big fighting resolution is to get b...
- Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Looking to buy a little better than basement starter gear
- Replies: 10
- Views: 490
Re: Looking to buy a little better than basement starter gea
I have some of the skills needed to put stuff together or repair items, so I wanted to stop in here to see if anyone local was looking to sell or had ideas. I'm in the DFW area, and willing to travel a bit. -Scott Have you checked with Sir Morgan? http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/memberlist.p...
- Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:18 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Helm padding question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 445
Re: Helm padding question
The minimum is 1/2 inch of closed cell foam, or equivalent. As I visualize what you are intending, half circles of foam plus a padded coif should be enough to pass.
Will it protect you from concussion? I think so, but I can't guarantee it. I'd probably risk it.
Will it protect you from concussion? I think so, but I can't guarantee it. I'd probably risk it.
- Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:32 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Drills to improve relexes and balance
- Replies: 26
- Views: 596
Re: Drills to improve relexes and balance
It's a simple exercise that really does aid hand-eye coordination, improve hand speed and lead to a net reduction in reaction time. Another example of why one should not confuse "simple" with "easy." :D For balance, I would suggest yoga and/or unarmed martial arts. I note that there appears to be a...
- Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:09 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Work in Progress: Mid 14th Century ACL/BotN kit w/Pattern
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2159
Re: Work in Progress: Mid 14th Century ACL/BotN kit w/Patter
Awesome. Thanks for doing it.
Now, I wonder if Sir Alexis has some spare1050 laying around his shop?
Now, I wonder if Sir Alexis has some spare1050 laying around his shop?
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:02 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Helm Padding: Avoiding drain bramage.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1110
Re: Helm Padding: Avoiding drain bramage.
I live in Ansteorra. I have about an inch of room all the way around and over. I used the pattern here on the Archive (http://armourarchive.org/patterns/armingcap_santob/) except that I used a lot more batting and stuffed the tubes full, and I made it long enough to cover part of my neck. I also ma...
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:33 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: A Message from James River Armoury
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1375
Re: A Message from James River Armoury
It's global warming! :P What happened to that perfect Southern California weather? I need call my sister in Lemon Grove and give her a hard time! :twisted: Seriously, watch that carbon monoxide thing. It will quite literally kill you before you know it. I have read that more people are killed after ...
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:13 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: 2013 Fighting Resolutions
- Replies: 106
- Views: 2277
Re: 2013 Fighting Resolutions
1. Ramp up my fitness program and add yoga to the mix.
2. Start a backyard practice to have someone to work drills with.
3. Improve my kit.
4. Fight in some tournaments this year.
2. Start a backyard practice to have someone to work drills with.
3. Improve my kit.
4. Fight in some tournaments this year.
- Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:46 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Stonekeep Armory: Transitioning to Part Time Hobby Business
- Replies: 14
- Views: 752
Re: Stonekeep Armory: Transitioning to Part Time Hobby Busin
Good luck in the new job!
- Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:51 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Length of Being a Squire
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1135
Re: Length of Being a Squire
I am neither knight or squire, nor do I have asperations of either, but I have heard a saying that I think fits well: "A man who becomes a squire to become a knight, never will. A man who becomes a squire to be knightly, will". Just my two cents. I like the sentiment! I became a squire because I wa...
- Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:40 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Small Butted Aventail SOLD
- Replies: 6
- Views: 228
Re: Small Butted Aventail $25
PM and Paypal sent!
- Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Small Butted Aventail SOLD
- Replies: 6
- Views: 228
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:12 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Late Fourteenth Century Arming Garments I: Caps
- Replies: 83
- Views: 2357
Re: Late Fourteenth Century Arming Garments I: Caps
Same reasons I wear a skullcap when I ride a motorcycle. No reason this wouldn't apply in period.gaukler wrote:I wear a coif/hood under my helmet for two practical reasons:
1 It's easier to clean a coif than a liner.
2 I don't like having my ears folded over by a snug helmet when I'm putting it on.
- Sun Dec 16, 2012 6:49 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Period Helmet liners/ KWT are in stock
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2406
Re: Period Helmet liners/ KWT are in stock
I like my liner from KWT (although it has not been field tested, yet). 
- Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:06 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Work in Progress: Mid 14th Century ACL/BotN kit w/Pattern
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2159