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hjalmr

I don't wear anything under my gambeson, because I don't wear a gambeson under my maille hauberk. I have a decorative long sleeved, knee length tabbard that I wear under my maille and then a no sleeve, upper thigh tabbard over the maille. Looks very nice and period. (^_^) Hjalmar the bruised and bat...

hjalmr

I love the idea, but then again I am authorized and proficient with all weapon styles. The biggest reason that I would not attend this event is because of the lack of fighting. I am a fighter at heart and I look for events that offer all day fighting (9-5). If I were to attend this event and lose my...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gith: Interesting responses. I was glad to see "obsession" as a responses, as I feel a bit of the same way. Do you guys who've studied oriental martial arts find that it helps ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gmandragora: Yes indeed, Sir Ustad is our Barony's newest knight, and I will certainly pass on your messege. Geoffrey<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Is this the dreadlock weari...

hjalmr

Does anyone fight in a 16g 3/8" stainless steel maille shirt or hauberk? Do you think that a 16g 3/8" stainless steel butted maille hauberk would last about as long as a 14g 3/8 butted maille hauberk? I am tossing aside my 50lb 14g hauberk and I was thinking on making a 16g stainless steel one to re...

hjalmr

"I like it, I love it -I want more of it!"

(^_^)

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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

Why do you fight? I enjoy the competition and the art of combat! What group do you fight in? I generally fight in the SCA, but I have fought with/in several other groups. Whe...

hjalmr

I wear a knee and elbow length maille hauberk with no padding. I wear modern armor (plastic or kidney belt) underneath my gear to satisfy SCA rules. I wear floating elbow and knee cops and padded thigh armor. My persona is an 11th century viking/norman and I feel I am relatively close with my kit. I...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Baron Eirik: I've had several fighters say that they are using a siloflex sword for practice and rattan for tourney. Also the pre-milled rattan costs less. <HR></...

hjalmr

At this point in my SCA term: In practice I want an opponent to be very skilled with lots of endurance, while in a tournament I want an opponent who is honorable and friendly. The other aspects are good, but the above are the two most important to me for the situation noted. (^_^) ------------------...

hjalmr

First time in 8 years that I am not going. The event has had some trouble over the years, but I usually get enough fighting in and thats what it's all about for me. The only problem I had last year was the people trying to set up big sitting area's in such a confined space. I was told nothing more t...

hjalmr

C-fight normally. I am a person who wears minimal armor most of the time. My reason is simple: I move around too much and most harnesses do not stay put. I've had more injuries from armor them weapons and since I can't afford (or don't want to pay) thousands of dollars for custom armor (which won't ...

hjalmr

I thought someone mention mid 1300's.

(^_^)

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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 Ethilrist: Or Asia, if you go the other direction. Somebody authorized at Midrealm 12th night a couple weeks ago; he has nerve damage to his hands and can't fight sword & s...

hjalmr

I first authorized with Sword and Shield only because I had to! Once authorized I threw the shield away and went two-stick. I never planed to pick up a shield again! The only reason I did was because I drove 4 hours to an event that switched it's "Bearpit" tournement to a "Sword and Shield Only" tou...

hjalmr

That would be great for ORC WARS! Once it was made legal that is... (^_^) ------------------ 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." [This message has been edited ...

hjalmr

Nice thread. How did you start out? Oddly enough, the place I had my first exposure to the SCA didn't have any heavy fighters, so I learned the hard way â€“by going to other group practices and learning how to win by watching what they did. I made my first set of armor out of hockey gear and replace...

hjalmr

One thing no-one mentioned was that some kingdoms have a different standard. If you don't have to have a certain edge thickness (3/4" wide) then go with the rawhide. Meridies also allows door edging, so I am redoing my shields as we speak -all 12 of them! (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjo...

hjalmr

I'm 5'7" and I use a 33" single sword and two 37" flourantine swords -so I guess I'm the exception in this area as well. I am a sniper, so longer swords are better for me. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured b...

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...and did I just read on another thread that Sasuke doesn't consider himself an expert gauntlet maker? Hmmmm... Nice gauntlets! (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by ...

hjalmr

I usually make my 3/4 archer legs out of 16g, but all I have laying around is 14g -is that too thick and heavy for legs? Thanks for your opinions. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured by being superior to anoth...

hjalmr

Positive force is touching the faceplate and pushing the helmet back slightly. A nice pop, or a positive push is good. I have always seen it as "would it have hit my face if my bargrill or faceplate was not in the way?" (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey N...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mrks: has anyone fought a hard thruster with no no thrusting tip before? (raw cane thrusting is harsh but survivable). helmets need both: closed cell to keep the skull from ...

hjalmr

I'm an expert at cutting, pounding, and grinding the hell out of my hands! Actually I don't consider myself a specialist in any type of armor -I pretty much stick to munition grade armor since I strive to help people get out on the field. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkill...

hjalmr

Thanks Cheval for that insight. I would like to add that I personally don't believe that any one is good enough to be a knight! I feel that there is something intangible within someone that others "see" that makes them seem worthy -when enough people "see" this, that person is elevated. As was state...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vitus: The Flame Christmas Tournament is a toy tourney, and it's possible that the knight in question purchased additional lives by donating toys or coats to the charity poo...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nathaniel Hawkins: I really appreciate all the imfo everyone has posted. It has helped me alot. I am noticing that I am having a big problem protecting my lead leg. Is their a ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vitus: Winning *half* of them, eh? "Although I didnâ€™t care about being a squire at the time, I eventually started to wonder why I was not being asked." Maybe it had somet...

hjalmr

Greeting. <<< 3. Squires, how did you become one? >>> I asked. I was kind of in the same boat as you are in. After 3 years of fighting, I considered myself one of the better fighters around. That may seem arrogant, but I was constantly making the final four of every event (big or small) that I atten...

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Ld. David de Clermont wrote: <<< I trained with my knight for a couple years (before he was knighted) and I *knew* it was only a matter of time before he would receive the Accolade. When he did, I was there to help make it a memorable occasion. Afterword, his ride left him stranded in Kentucky and I...

hjalmr

I wear only a wieght belt and a shirt under my maille hauberk -so it is done in the SCA.

(^_^)

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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

There was also no such thing as an unpadded polearm either but we allow that don't we? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/tongue.gif My perpendicular rattan pollaxe looks exactly like a medieval one, so banning it for that reason will not work. It also wieghts less then a battle axe of the same size. ...

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Arland: You wouldnâ€™t insist that hockey players lighten up so everyone who wanted to play could...would you? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I would if we were just getting ...

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Cheval: <<< The first was with a two-handed warhammer that had a piece of rattan lashed perpindicular to the haft as the head, and a thrusting tip as the hammer face. It came down on my head with so much force I saw stars for a moment. That's the first and last time I've ever been knocked silly. Any...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Owen: I too also doubt that someone would get hit in the face so hard as to knock them down, and get up again. I rather doubt they COULD, not immediately. <HR></B...

16g SS Maille

is 14g too thick for 3/4 Archer legs?