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by Winterfell
Sun Jan 18, 2004 11:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Non standard shield shapes (SCA)
Replies: 29
Views: 264

So how does one go about making a shield like that?

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by Winterfell
Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Jousting (Non SCA)
Replies: 2
Views: 10

Jousting (Non SCA)

Since I have no experience at all in jousting, have not even ridden a horse. [img]http://forums.armourarchive.org/ubb/frown.gif[/img] I am curious as to the different types of competition jousting that I have seen. Such as armour requirements, types of lances, where do you get started, that kinda th...
by Winterfell
Sun Jan 18, 2004 8:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: metal weapon heraldry acceptance in the SCA
Replies: 15
Views: 13

Well first, there is no such thing as heraldry police. We don't go around checking to make sure your heraldry is legal, registered, or even belongs to you. However, Stephen if you try to pass the heraldry you have as is, it will not be registered, it violates the rule of presumptous armoury, which b...
by Winterfell
Sun Jan 18, 2004 7:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Who does this guy think he is kidding!!!(or, would you be wi
Replies: 11
Views: 37

Hey isn't that a Musuem Reps Helm?
Surprised it has not shown up in a Sci-Fi Channel movie yet.
His descriptions are funny as hell.

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by Winterfell
Sun Jan 18, 2004 12:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Non standard shield shapes (SCA)
Replies: 29
Views: 264

Thanks, these images give me an idea of what I am looking for. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Odo: <B> http://www.vieuxchamps.com/pics/fighting/sir-gaston_p32_2.jpg This is Gaston's pavise. He also has anoth...
by Winterfell
Fri Jan 16, 2004 4:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Non standard shield shapes (SCA)
Replies: 29
Views: 264

That is the type of I am thinking of <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Wil: <B>and someone on the Archive here uses one of those 15th century shields that curves away from you rather than towards you, and is cu...
by Winterfell
Fri Jan 16, 2004 4:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Non standard shield shapes (SCA)
Replies: 29
Views: 264

Non standard shield shapes (SCA)

Has anyone ever made or seen an SCA shield that was not one of the basic standard shapes; ie heater, round, kite, or roman? My armour is of late 15th century in design, and I would like to have a toureny shield that is more in keeping with that look. I have a small round shield for 1 on 1 matches an...
by Winterfell
Fri Jan 16, 2004 3:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: trust
Replies: 9
Views: 7

<B> Have you ever inadvertantly betrayed the trust of a student or an opponent?</b> Well I am pretty sure my opponents trust me to not do permenant harm to them. (Be they friends or not) And I do must best to keep that trust. My students trust me to know what I am doing or saying. And I try my best ...
by Winterfell
Fri Jan 16, 2004 3:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Waldryk's armour Joust Quality?
Replies: 28
Views: 39

My bad, I missed the post about the armour getting gakked bigtime. That being the case, spring steel would be about the only way to go. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by flonzy: <B>Winterfell I based my assessm...
by Winterfell
Fri Jan 16, 2004 11:52 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: LH Groups?
Replies: 14
Views: 14

Lord Grey's, a WOTR group. There is also a few Norman groups sprouting up. http://home.armourarchive.org/members/flonzy/eventgreys.htm There is also a couple of timeline events this year, that we attend. Marching Through Time, near College Park MD, April 16th and 17th I believe. Military Through the...
by Winterfell
Fri Jan 16, 2004 11:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Waldryk's armour Joust Quality?
Replies: 28
Views: 39

Flonzy, Actually, while the spring steel is the penultimate armour, it's cost is probably way higher than what Lloyd is looking for. But since neither of us joust, we cannot say for sure what the armour requirements are. ------------------ "As long as there are fanatics there will always be heretics...
by Winterfell
Tue Jan 13, 2004 5:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Waldryk's armour Joust Quality?
Replies: 28
Views: 39

They are, when compared with most other armour makers, and his stuff holds up well to SCA combat and articulates nicely, but it can take forever and a day sometimes to get an order through.

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by Winterfell
Sun Jan 11, 2004 1:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pre 12th century SCA armour pics help (X-post)
Replies: 11
Views: 21

When I saw Owen's first pictures, I thought damn he is fighting in sandals?

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by Winterfell
Thu Jan 08, 2004 10:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Thanks, Murdock, you inspired this! :D
Replies: 7
Views: 20

Ah what a way to start the day.
Thanks I needed the smile.

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by Winterfell
Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:45 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Historic Enterprises hosen (review)
Replies: 16
Views: 22

36" fits me just fine, although at the rate I am going, the next order may be a 34". <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Wolf: sweet dude. what size did you get Kevin? since you and I are ruffly the same size. </...
by Winterfell
Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Getting Gacked by newbies...
Replies: 21
Views: 23

It's notthe best fighter that you have to worry about, it is the worst fighter.


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by Winterfell
Wed Jan 07, 2004 9:11 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Historic Enterprises hosen (review)
Replies: 16
Views: 22

Historic Enterprises hosen (review)

Since the topic of period clothing and comfortability has come up on here a few times I thought I would relate this: I ordered a pair of hosen and points from Historic Enterprises a bit before Christmas. Last Monday I recieved notification that they shipped my hosen and points and that it would arri...
by Winterfell
Wed Jan 07, 2004 8:49 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Medieval historical fiction?
Replies: 19
Views: 23

Thanks! I have the first three, now that I know he has more I will go hunting for them. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Severin: <B>Edward Marston did a great mystery series set circa 1080, around when the di...
by Winterfell
Wed Jan 07, 2004 12:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: great swords (SCA)
Replies: 12
Views: 11

Most great swords ranged in the 5 to 7 pounds not 7 to 12. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Alcyoneus: Most period GS would generally fall in the 5 1/2- 6 1/2' range, and probably 7-12 pounds. </font><HR></BLO...
by Winterfell
Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: caring for your blades
Replies: 16
Views: 14

Yeah but a sword just ain't real until I can put my grubby mitts all over the blade.
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by Winterfell
Tue Jan 06, 2004 5:21 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Medieval historical fiction?
Replies: 19
Views: 23

Sharon Kay Penman's "When Christ and the Saint's Slept" Concerning the civil war between King Stephen and Empress Maude during the mid 12th century. "The Sunne in Splendour" Concerning the War of the Roses The Trilogy: "Here be Dragons" about John Lackland and Llewelyn the Great of Wales. "Falls the...
by Winterfell
Mon Jan 05, 2004 5:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: caring for your blades
Replies: 16
Views: 14

If the blade already has some rust on it, I use NeverDull and Metal Glo to clean it. To help preserve it I lightly oil it. Couple of do's and don'ts. Don't keep you sword in the scabbard during storage. Do keep it it oiled. Do wipe finger prints as soon as possible. Don't let Jeff J. near your good ...
by Winterfell
Mon Jan 05, 2004 1:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: sabre question
Replies: 3
Views: 12

Your welcome.

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by Winterfell
Mon Jan 05, 2004 1:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: AEMMA longswords
Replies: 9
Views: 13

I had an oppurtunity a few years ago to handle most of Arms and Armors selection. The claymore was not overly heavy and superbly balanced, and while it was not may favorite that they had, it was very nice. I have a hand and a half from Lutel and they hold up like a dream, although it takes a while t...
by Winterfell
Mon Jan 05, 2004 1:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The problem with heater shields...
Replies: 8
Views: 13

When your opponent is going for a leg shot, they have to extend themselves out further than if they are aiming for your head or body. (Unless you are talking about toe to toe ala SCA) When they do this they are exposing their arm and/or their head. You actually have the greater advantage, bring your...
by Winterfell
Mon Jan 05, 2004 1:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: oh lordy
Replies: 5
Views: 7

Terry Jones' Medieval Lives part 3 and 4 are this Saturday at 7pm EST on History channel. One of them focuses on Kings and the other on Damsels. They will probably show them all together sooner or later, and hopefully they will put them on tape or dvd like they did with his Crusades. ---------------...
by Winterfell
Mon Jan 05, 2004 1:33 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: proof of a rap shot?
Replies: 17
Views: 17

Hmmmm seems like Fonzy and I need to make a special little trip over to WV for some big ass whuppun'
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by Winterfell
Mon Jan 05, 2004 1:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is SCA combat a sport
Replies: 33
Views: 13

If it is a sport, which I think it is, why isn't it on ESPN2.
I mean I just saw a Scrabble Tournament on there the other say.

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by Winterfell
Sat Jan 03, 2004 4:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: sabre question
Replies: 3
Views: 12

Well there is the backsword. http://www.casiberia.com/casiberia/cas_website/product_details.asp?id=SH2004 And there certain sabres that are a little more straight than curved, I forgot if they have a specific name. However they are still mostly for cutting. ------------------ "As long as there are f...
by Winterfell
Fri Jan 02, 2004 5:02 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: garb alternatives
Replies: 64
Views: 70

Drachus, Hosen are quite comfortable and you won't feel "constricted" in them. [img]http://www.caerdubh.com/lionskeep/images/seenoevil.JPG[/img] Here is a pic of three centuries. From left to 16th, 15th, and 14th centuries. The 16th cent is a Chiv sports shirt and a Musuem Reps pants and doublet, wi...
by Winterfell
Sun Dec 28, 2003 11:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your first kit
Replies: 51
Views: 589

Oh No! There goes Tokoyo! Go Go Godzilla!
(Sorry could not resist, and it is probably not the first time you heard that either.)
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by Winterfell
Fri Dec 26, 2003 3:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: ARMA vs AEMMA
Replies: 14
Views: 29

When studying Marazzo do you concentrate only on the side sword work or do you also cover the rest as well, including dagger, wrestling and greatsword?
If so do you see the similarities between Fiore and Marrozo?

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by Winterfell
Wed Dec 24, 2003 4:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your first kit
Replies: 51
Views: 589

Oh no you don't Flonzy! This is a pic of your first kit: [img]http://www.caerdubh.com/coeurdeleon/images/jamesarmour.jpg[/img] Ladies and Gentlemen, please note the steele eyed stare, the soft luxurious Nike elbow pads, and if you look closely at the bottom THE MILKJUG PLASTIC LEGS *Gasp* * Swoon* h...
by Winterfell
Wed Dec 24, 2003 10:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: what polearm to use?
Replies: 12
Views: 35

Flonzy can help you with the specifics better than me. Ok your 6 feet at 14 years old. Boy what you eating? http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Here is Flonz's page about them, I don't know how well they would conform to your weapons requirements but it is a start. http://home.armourarchive.o...
by Winterfell
Wed Dec 24, 2003 10:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What's wrong with Combat Archery?
Replies: 137
Views: 74

And answered. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by A Noob Named John: <B>Winter, To avoid an off topic post, and an ugly flame war, I will respond in email, if I may?</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ------------------...

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