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- Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:54 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: The Official Unofficial Pennsic Update tread... (OUPU)
- Replies: 81
- Views: 3098
Re: The Official Unofficial Pennsic Update tread... (OUPU)
10,904 as of 8PM last night as per the Independent. After three War Points: East Tygers 2, Midrealm Dragons 1 Belted and Unbelted Champions The first War Point melees took place Sunday as the Champions’ battles returned to Pennsic. The Belted Champions took the field first. The East and the Midrealm...
- Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:30 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: [SCA] The New Pennsic Woods Battle
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1156
Re: [SCA] The New Pennsic Woods Battle
Is it more pervasive in the new woods than the old?
- Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:31 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: [SCA] The New Pennsic Woods Battle
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1156
Re: [SCA] The New Pennsic Woods Battle
Wow, It's that bad. I'll have to keep that in mind when I'm next able to make Pennsic.
- Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:13 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Have to replace a tent...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 556
Re: Have to replace a tent...
When we were looking, I wanted Geldt but we ended up with a wall tent.
Large Wall Tent
http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg31.htm
Large Wall Tent
http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg31.htm
- Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:29 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: SCA at an evolutionary cross-roads (A discussion)
- Replies: 747
- Views: 9540
Re: SCA at an evolutionary cross-roads (A discussion)
Duke Alaric is right. Between the SCA not being the only game in town and economy is it any suprise the SCA is on a downswing member wise. Not to mention the population bulge (baby boomers) are becoming retirees. We're becoming a age top heavy population. So less younger people than in the past to ...
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:33 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Traveling to outKingdom events
- Replies: 22
- Views: 515
Re: Traveling to outKingdom events
I drive... Out of Kingdom for me is about an hour West or 10 minutes North plus time at Customs. Pennsic is the farthest I've gone and the first few were not out of Kingdom. I drove those to, about 10 hours.
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:16 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Calling Medieval Enthusiasts in NNY & Surrounding Areas
- Replies: 10
- Views: 224
Re: Calling Medieval Enthusiasts in NNY & Surrounding Areas
This will be August 20th.
- Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:42 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: SCA at an evolutionary cross-roads (A discussion)
- Replies: 747
- Views: 9540
Re: SCA at an evolutionary cross-roads (A discussion)
LH/WMA Advantages: 4. The fights can look really cool. m -Aaron I don't see why that can't be done in the SCA. It looks very similar to what I've seen in the Combat of 30, save for the open visor helms and knee hook. Though with some experimentation with grappling and hooking. I think we could do t...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:43 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Review: Isabella E's Incredible Banners
- Replies: 14
- Views: 320
Re: Review: Isabella E's Incredible Banners
Quite nice work.
- Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:13 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Dane Axe
- Replies: 29
- Views: 645
Re: Dane Axe
Get a backup weapon!
That is how I fight mine. No thrusting tips. Keep them at range.
That is how I fight mine. No thrusting tips. Keep them at range.
- Sun Jul 10, 2011 1:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: I need fingers
- Replies: 12
- Views: 441
Re: I need fingers
I have stainless Finger Gauntlet Kit from Rough From The Hammer that has been sitting around awhile. Never got around to getting the rest and putting it together. If you are interested.
- Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:28 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Rawhide Shield Edging.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 600
Re: Rawhide Shield Edging.
Does anyone seal the rawhide after dried and attached, so that it doesn't get mushy when wet?
- Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:23 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Alum shield trick
- Replies: 16
- Views: 783
Re: Alum shield trick
My aluminum shield is done up like my wooden one(need to strap that one...). That is faced in 4oz leather and edged with rawhide. Doesn't sound anything like wood, but definitely not aluminum sounding. I have done the bedliner in the helm. Worked real well on the large spun dome that rang like a chu...
- Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Viking era T-Shirt? Inquiry.
- Replies: 70
- Views: 625
Re: Viking era T-Shirt? Inquiry.
"I survived Lindisfarne!"
- Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:02 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: opening shots
- Replies: 86
- Views: 1346
Re: opening shots
The one that ends the fight.
- Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:13 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Neck injury and new gorget
- Replies: 43
- Views: 671
Re: Neck injury and new gorget
Ewen MacSuibhne wrote:Honestly Dave, your helmet is a mess. I would consider getting a new one, possibly in a different style.
Like in Stainless and a decent well fitting gorget.
Wost case you could have a cervical fracture.
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/neck/a/neck5.htm
- Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:53 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Neck injury and new gorget
- Replies: 43
- Views: 671
Re: Neck injury and new gorget
Your neck couldn't take the weight of the helm. Might be more going on than a strain. See a Doc!
You like walking, right?
You like walking, right?
- Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:02 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Fighting garb?(SCA)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 658
Re: Fighting garb?(SCA)
Linen 7oz at least. m I've been wearing the same black linen tunic and linen/wool batting gambeson for the last three years. The tunic needs a little mending once I find where I put the scrap three years ago. Just make sure you know or have someone that knows how to sew linen seams. Not hard, but I ...
- Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:55 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Two-Handed Axe Length & Axe Head Question.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 377
- Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:48 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: SCA Polearms halberds and voulges
- Replies: 22
- Views: 718
Re: SCA Polearms halberds and vogues
My leather axe inspired by Sir Justus.
viewtopic.php?t=63017
I should add updated photos... also, I have a hand axe constructed the same way.
viewtopic.php?t=63017
I should add updated photos... also, I have a hand axe constructed the same way.
- Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:22 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mace Idea
- Replies: 125
- Views: 3220
Re: Mace Idea
Anyone in the Northeast have any luck?
- Mon May 30, 2011 10:06 pm
- Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
- Topic: Strapping a teardrop kite
- Replies: 12
- Views: 290
Re: Strapping a teardrop kite
I have mine strapped vertically. Mainly, I find I just have to watch were the tail is.
- Mon May 30, 2011 7:57 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Poly pro Swords in the Midrealm
- Replies: 32
- Views: 888
Re: Poly pro Swords in the Midrealm
I wonder who the manufacture(s) are and what the copolymer of the sticks are. I don't think we're all on the same page yet.
- Sat May 28, 2011 7:46 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mace Idea
- Replies: 125
- Views: 3220
Re: Mace Idea
I'm still waiting to hear back from MPG.
- Thu May 26, 2011 9:16 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mace Idea
- Replies: 125
- Views: 3220
Re: Mace Idea
Imageshack works? but not the other... interesting.
well. Off to contact Maine Potato Growers about a Mace head, er, Acorn roller...
well. Off to contact Maine Potato Growers about a Mace head, er, Acorn roller...
- Thu May 26, 2011 11:37 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Zoombang goes Live
- Replies: 9
- Views: 391
Re: Zoombang goes Live
What are the washing instructions? I had a friend ask and the Zoombang website is hosed at the moment.
- Wed May 25, 2011 10:15 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mace Idea
- Replies: 125
- Views: 3220
Re: Mace Idea
http://www.villagephotos.com/utils/imag ... g2.png.jpg
Not sure why it doesn't work with the img tags, but there you go.
Not sure why it doesn't work with the img tags, but there you go.
- Wed May 25, 2011 1:19 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Mace Idea
- Replies: 125
- Views: 3220
Re: Mace Idea
And the lower left of that photo too.
Interesting....
What is the weight?
Interesting....
What is the weight?
- Wed May 25, 2011 1:49 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Zoombang for Medieval Fighters
- Replies: 8
- Views: 550
Zoombang for Medieval Fighters
Look like they are getting the items up on the website. Just saw them posting about the shirt and other items on Facebook. Then took a look at their website. Nothing in the shop but they do mention it on the front page.
http://zoombang.com
http://zoombang.com
- Wed May 25, 2011 12:28 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Silk Crusader Banners for sale. Templar, etc.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 538
Re: Silk Crusader Banners for sale. Templar, etc.
So, the Kingdom of Jerusalem banner is available? If so, how do you take payment. I have funds sitting in my Paypal account if that works.
- Wed May 18, 2011 8:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Searching for my first Sca Helmet
- Replies: 23
- Views: 579
Re: Searching for my first Sca Helmet
if you go for very late 12th or 13th century and don't mind putting in alittle effort.
Topfhelm (Crusader) Helmet Kit
( Zweihammer Armoury )
http://bit.ly/jSQKgS
Topfhelm (Crusader) Helmet Kit
( Zweihammer Armoury )
http://bit.ly/jSQKgS
- Wed May 18, 2011 4:41 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Zoombang V SCA MIn Kidney Protection Data
- Replies: 133
- Views: 4263
Re: Zoombang V SCA MIn Kidney Protection Data
Seth of Newcastle wrote:It is weird but is also seems that the harder I get hit the better the stuff works.
Seth
O'rly!
That is likely due to it being a non-newtonian fluid.
- Sat May 14, 2011 9:36 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
- Replies: 603
- Views: 18954
Re: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
From m Impact copolymer polypropylene is a crystalline polymer which exhibits high stiffness, excellent impact strength at temperatures well below freezing, and good electrical insulation properties. The commercial grades of polypropylene impact copolymer are available in a wide range of melt flows,...
- Sat May 14, 2011 8:34 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
- Replies: 603
- Views: 18954
Re: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
so anyway Tecafine P/P ,<--- is that the right stuff or not? yes. Use google for gods sake. Depends, there are different types of polypropylene. m Homopolymers - A General Purpose Grade that can be used in a variety of different applications. Block copolymers - incorporating 5-15% ethylene, have mu...
- Mon May 09, 2011 2:16 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Anyone have more videos from East Kingdom Crown?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 459
Re: Anyone have more videos from East Kingdom Crown?
Sweet, Thanks.