The Armour Archive

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losthelm wrote:The tuchuxs and at least 4 other groups train and operate under different rule sets outside of pennsic and the sca.

Which others?

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I am a bit biased, Brannos. Ragnvalder is also pretty darn good (look at the Candlmass thread). Have had the good fortune to get some good one on one from both over the years. And they practice against each other, which makes their practices excellent. I feel so spoiled having that practice be my l...

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How much shaping is involved?

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CTrumbore wrote:

Anyone remember what fun it was LAST time someone tried to evict the Tuchux from Pennsic? I do.. I was camped right next to them at the time..

What happened?

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I feel this is relevant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzTZVsaKhrY

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Baron Eirik wrote:1200-1500 fighters on the field.

30-40 marshals AT BEST.

Actually?

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maxntropy wrote:
boris_ wrote:Man on Anvil perhaps?

(Also James River is on the list twice )
Do you have a website or web presence for Man on Anvil? I couldn't find one.

Thanks!

Max

https://www.facebook.com/man.onanvil?fref=ts (and also http://idealhandicrafts.blogspot.in/ )

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Pm sent.

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Craig Nadler wrote:For ACL steel fighting you might want something like http://www.unequal.com/maxx as an insert on top of the high density neoprene foam then a thickly padded coif inside of that.

So how thick padding total?
is there any point in sewing the unequal pad inside a padded coif?

boris_

meaning the back is left uncovered?

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Possibly stupid question, are Shynbalds the same as grieves?

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What are the sizes on the Shynbalds?

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Man on Anvil perhaps?

(Also James River is on the list twice

)

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What kind of canvas should I look for?

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RoundTop wrote:Rule #1: Good leather is expensive.

You can use heavy canvas cloth for your CoP, it will be much cheaper than the leather.

What are some good sources of canvas for armor?

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PMs sent

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Prices?

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[quote="Konstantin the Red"] Nor is it a markedly greater factor even in riveted mail. This sort of remark always strikes me as peculiar, and wanting more explanatory detail. I have a tough time crediting that any sort of mail is anything like "out of reach."/quote] I am curious, I have all the stuf...

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Where did the mask come from?

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I have no dog in this fight at all, just commenting on the discussion regarding exceptions about armor. If an armor is taking measurements for a customer and never mentions any thing like "Hey, just making sure you know, this will not be custom fitted, I am just using this to figure out which size t...

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I got crazy excited,
and then noticed the date

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Thanks
I am overjoyed with it.

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viewtopic.php?f=3&t=166144
The review for mine, it's 12 gauge stainless, 230 shipped

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Curious to see the sallet.
Another great way to upload pics is Imgur. No need for an account at all.

boris_

Currently I am looking for the equivalent of an accdntprone helm for C&T.

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What would the price look like?
I would be very interested

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Private message with random questions sent

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(Is the kit Italian?)

boris_

The touch does indeed not require a data plan.
There are also similar Android based devices if you are interested.
They basically are upjumped MP3 players

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Ingvarr wrote:the boss should foot the bill for the new tech.

Seconded

boris_

I was wondering that too. I was thinking of doing something similar for c&T

boris_

And where did you get the facemask?

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And where did you get the facemask?

boris_

How hard would a kettle-helm with bar-grill be for a first helm?

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