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hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rainald: Nope on the pattern on the archive, this is one I came up with a while ago while sitting around reducing the wild beer population. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb...

hjalmr

I know some people who put a piece of canvas, trigger, or other thick clothe over the tip.

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

hjalmr

How thick is your thrusting tip? If it's too thick, it will bend over no matter what you do to it. Check your kingdom rules for the thickness and that should help. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured by being ...

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Sor Ustad: Welcome to the Archive Sir Ustad -it was a pleasure fighting across from you at Gulf Wars this year. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior...

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Thanks.

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Trevor: Why don't they just use rattan? [img]http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/confused.gif[/img] It's alrady safe to thrust with, and around the same weight...<HR...

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Aminata 1) Tell her not to start until you say "go". NOTE: Move away before you say go. 2) Evereyone else should be told not to go near the pell while someone else is using it without calling a hold. NOTE: Call a hold when you wish to talk to her again. Although she needs to learn to be aware of her...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Conrad the Mad: Hey Hjalmer are you talking about a certain large vicking we both know? If so he is getting better,WHY? because we are taping practises and can prove to him ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by flonzy: hjalmr I disagree that sidesword is like rattan fighting, the rules are too much like actual sword fighting http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif . I was going o...

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Yes -I have. One individual was (and still is) the nicest guy around, but you put armor on him and he doesn't seem to care. He hits you with his weapon, shield, and body anywhere he can. He complains about the rules and fights like a true barbarian. I hope someday he wakes up and realizes what the S...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by WilliamWelwyn: How many on this list are participating or have seen the new Sidesword or "Cut and Thrust" experiment in the SCA? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I did this for ...

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Curved heaters seem to have more trouble blocking wraps then straight heaters. I use a curved heater and I need to twist my body a bit to block those deep body wraps. Straight shields seem to have a tougher time blocking those offside shots because you have to move the shield over farther then you w...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Cedric: www.hhperkins.com <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ditto! (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility...

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I dislike rattan spears for every reason listed above and then some -I just hate them!

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

hjalmr

It is another Indian helmet and IS NOT LEGAL FOR SCA COMBAT -regardless of what he says!

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

hjalmr

The few times that I have done this we used rebated swords, full "real" armor (I wore transitional maille and plate) and no thrusting. It was basically a form of modified SCA combat. In my opinion, SCA combat is worse in terms of injury. Real swords don't hit as solid as rattan and the real armor we...

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Fingure gauntlets are safe and legal if the fingures are curved so that a blow upon them are transfered to the rattan without smashing your fingures. Hope that helps -I just woke up and probably didn't make much sense. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Ni...

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I agree with cedric. A great helm seems to scream to the newbie -get your own helmet! Lol.. Besides, a newby gets much better when they switch to a no vision, can't breath greathelm to the popular bargrilled, rounded helm. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Gre...

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When I was squired to my knight, we made as part of our oath an agreement that "if either one of us, for any reason, decide that thing are just not working out we can release ourselves from the oath with no hard feelings." Now my arrangement may be different then your, but I would consider my oath b...

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I have had no problem with people calling blows from my scimitar and it actually seems to hit better then my normal straight sword. The only real problem I have with a curved blade (curved backwards that is) is that I cannot snipe -which is my prefered style. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sogn...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Xander: (Not trying to start a war with you SCA'ers) even tho I'd still kick your rattan wielding asses http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif lol Xander<HR><...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by sedric: I saw one guy make a HUGE basket hilt (10"-12") and used it like a buckler.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hehe. After I authorized for sca fighting, I switched to florantine ...

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"bump"

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sigeric: Just an FYI... there is NO INVERTED TRIANGLE WEAVE. All chainmail shirts do this (unless they were tailored, which this is not). If you look at the neck and sholder li...

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Ah, guess you got me with that one -it's not April 1st is it? Lol...

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

hjalmr

I would beware of this helmet just by the general description and layout of his auction. This is not the first "sca approved" helmet that I have seen that probably wouldn't be legal. I would not risk the $60 +$20 shipping for this helmet. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkill...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Samuel: again its not a question of disabling your opponant the focus would become striking your opponant with a blow of force. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That would make a diffe...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by White Mountain Armoury: Averril, Id be happy to let you try mine at our next practice. My only issue with them is that based on my research they are pretty much an anachroni...

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Thanks for the link iaenmor -I was just looking for the construction rules for Meridies. Does anyone know if the Meridies Dual Javelin can have a thrusting tip on both sides? Is the overall length 5' or is this before thrusting tips are added, like in some other kingdoms? Thanks (^_^) --------------...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Samuel: Guys, I apologize if I sound pissy about this topic its not the persons within the topic as much as its a lack of clear defining with rules that I dont agree with in th...

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Samuel: I would vote yes to the 3-5 counted blows idea. I think it would make fights more fun and the newbies (and sometimes the non-newbies)would feel like it was worth putting on all that armor. I don't think it would help the "armor as worn" situation though, because now you would have to hit tha...

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I tend to agree with you Vebrand as long as the person is not purposely blocking with the basket hilt -and most people I fight do not. I don't consider a person who does this to be cheating, just taking unfair advantage of the rules -kinda like those people who use war doors...errr, I mean war shiel...

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I used a centergrip square and a strapped square for a short while and although they worked fine, I prefered my heater. My centergrip square was about the same as any centergrip, but my strapped square had a pretty neat trick: The strap over my arm went all the way to the bottom of my shield. By mov...

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There is a simple reason why your average person doesn't use a mace. In order to get an opponent to accept a blow from one, you need to make the mace a decent size and wieght. With one of these maces it is hard to hit people with a quick clean shot like with a sword -especially in kingdoms with no s...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Lu-shan: ⋅ 2. In judging "injuries" the fighters are presumed to be fully armored according to the standards of Meridies, despite the actual armor worn (Society M...

What is the link to the OLD CASTLE fighting style?