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James B.

Juliana I again think you are playing the exception not the rule game. I see a large shield on a foot troop here and there but not vary frequently. I see knights with shields that are for horse back use in the 15th century that are tiny and they use them as bucklers on foot as so: http://www.thehaca...

James B.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by RYates: Flonzy, what shots would be allowed vs the full harness to count as good? and what was the name of the tournament where wraps weren't allowed? would I be allowed to ...

James B.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Jean Paul de Sens: Flonzy, every now and then you make a retard statement. "They used what worked"? They DIDN'T have blue foam etc... and while Linen is washable (definitel...

James B.

I said there are plenty of bucklers, but where is the evidence of heaters in the 14th and 15th century foot tournaments? Lets see an image on a man in full harness using a shield that is not a buckler in the later eras. If you have some images showing the common, not rare use of heater sized shields...

James B.

JP 1) Heat issue. Linen stuffed with raw cotton is much cooler and helps wick sweat. Heat can help cause a black out. 2) Those kind of liners help adsorb the shock of a blow. I know this from personal experience. Foam does not seem to absorb shock very well and you feel the force more on the head. I...

James B.

Mordreth I think it would be very cool if I got the chance to work with you and go over the things I am talking about, maybe one day we will be at an event together, main problem being that we need to use blunted steel to get the proper sword work in. Even the practice wasters word doesn't work the ...

James B.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mordreth: The East is a "shield" kingdom in the SCA. I have spent almost thirty years devouring anything I can find on long weapon forms, adapting what I know to the SCA's cont...

James B.

Great you have wrestling and modern grappling experience, you should check out Fiore and Liechtenauer to understand my perspective. They are similar but each has a different use. Fiore and Liechtenauer specific to sword fighting. I myself have done Gracieâ€™s style grappling but that only helped me ...

James B.

I think Winterfell sums it up nicely Again the point is SCA fighting removes important elements that remove effectiveness of wrap shots. Only and idiot would stand in hand of his enemy hoping his large shield will save his ass. The rules I suggested in the other thread were based of full transition ...

James B.

Well since I prefer the long sword, the weapon that was the standard from the 14th century up I would not have to drop anything to grapple. You are cross posting ideas from different eras. I said when I poo pooed wrap shots I would make the rules 14th 15th and 16th century full harnesses the standar...

James B.

I again point out that if you get close enough to wrap me in the head or leg with short sword or mace I will have already grappled you in a real combat situation. Ask Winterfell about it, we fought with blunted steel this weekend (no armor, well I had an open face helm, and yes full speed) and anyti...

James B.

I don't use ball or puff shoulders on an arming coat. It may look cool but man it would be a pain to get armor over. I stuff the ball shoulders with cotton myself, and if I were to try and get the leather on it, I would attach the leather before I attach the ball to the sleeve, just have to lay that...

James B.

Thomas I am on the same page as you. I had no idea anyone made the iron in sheets, but now armor makers need to use it http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif . I never say that the steel is what they used but the best substitute we can find to imitate the real deal. Hell I agree with what Gwen s...

James B.

I have the same issue as Wolf with my jersey hosen, the butt sags in them due to stretching. I don't think the guys in our group are having the same issue with HE hosen and I have two reasons why. 1) The jersey we used is thinner than HE's. 2) Gwenâ€™s design is the so called Italian waist which mea...

James B.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gwen:
It is my understanding) that Greyâ€™s Company (US) is on the â€œwoven woolâ€

James B.

Pre 1500 stay away from crepe wool. When looking at suit wool the only one I know is used by groups is a 2 in 2 weave of flannel wool. It fulls up nicely. Garbiden (sp?) is out. Jersey is used by many groups but is a modern knit, Kass has mentioned our group is moving towards the 2 in 2 flannel cut ...

James B.

Check out the straping on the green shield, I have never seen it like that before.

Flonzy

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James B.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Thomas Powers: Flonzy, wouldn't using what they *did* use be the best option for LH and other options be considered "acceptable-not acceptable"? Thomas<HR></BLOCK...

James B.

I saw a message that Brian Price sent to my HWMA group instead of that group by mistake. His argument to them did not give me hope. At first I was going to sign up for it but decided the SCA was not worth the stress or my time. I will just keep doing HWMA and apply what is allowed when I get out to ...

James B.

Well if the armorers I like start using Ti and can get the same shape I may consider it

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Flonzy

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James B.

JP That makes since. I had to ask because Atlantia does not allow them so I have not seen them in use. I personally think they should never bee allowed on a basket hilt, way too much potential for problems with the basket hitting the helm. Flonzy ------------------ Cheap garb is as bad as plastic ar...

James B.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by earldrake: 3. Are used as a crutch by 99% of the fighters who use them. Drake<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> How so? Pommel striking is very period. Flonzy ------------------ C...

James B.

OK

Imperial Austria puts the swords in it's collection in at 3.5 to 4.5 pounds. I will scan the images at work tomorrow.

Flonzy

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James B.

From all I have read, and the arguments I have heard from my reenactment/LH comrades, spring steel is the best option and mild is second for period look. Aluminum, Ti, and stainless are considered too shinny, plus good armorers have said in past post that it is also hard to shape correctly. I rememb...

James B.

Though most of you know it, I'll be there.

Flonzy

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James B.

This makes too much since so it will never happen. For the record the study of historical western martial arts by people in the SCA has been going on for 20 years. I know a knight who is mostly inactive in the SCA do to its unwillingness to adapt. Flonzy ------------------ Cheap garb is as bad as pl...

James B.

If you have the time and few extra bucks why not make riveted, its way more authentic, and its lighters and stronger: http://www.forth-armoury.com/Product_Catalog/doityourself_supplies.htm Flonzy ------------------ Cheap garb is as bad as plastic armor. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/flonzy

James B.

Here is the one arms and armor made http://www.armor.com/2000/catalog/item912.html

I have a book with a few in it. I will look at that tonight and post the info in it for you.

Flonzy

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James B.

I have no idea when Ninjas were used but they were not some special trained troops. They were regular samurai in disguise terrorizing people to keep them in line. People from Japan hate the Ninja myth Americans so love. Flonzy ------------------ Cheap garb is as bad as plastic armor. http://home.arm...

James B.

Jean Paul It's all in how you train, I have no problem with it because I started SCA after HWMA training. I also did a Tobler simanar befor I got a buckler for SCA and he has a section on that style of combat. The SCA sword and heater style is hard for me. I think it's all what you are use too. Agai...

James B.

Sir Strykar does come out to the Sunday practices sometimes in Ponte Alto but we also do a historical western martial arts class he is at and teaching 90% of the time. Unfortunately for you Bill we do the HWMA class Tuesday nights in Sterling VA. I am doing buckler work with him, he is excellent at ...

James B.

Sorry Gwen I don't know any web resource on fibers. Only thing I own (well my girlfriend really) on fibers from that era is the MOL book, which I am positive you got. Kass may know something, she seem to have a bunch of info on that stuff and she shares info with me all the time http://www.armourarc...

James B.

Damn those kidnapping gypsies vikings!

Flonzy

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James B.

Just reposting this from the other thread: My favorite persona stereotype, and yes I have read this more than once, is a woman who is Irish or Scottish noble born, runs away to avoid having to marrying an evil uncle or nobleman, meets either gypsies, or a thief guild where they learn how to use eith...

James B.

My favorite persona stereotype, and yes I have read this more than once, is a woman who is Irish or Scottish noble born, runs away to avoid having to marrying an evil uncle or nobleman, meets either gypsies, or a thief guild where they learn how to use either daggers of rapier, now they are trying t...