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- Fri May 07, 2004 4:59 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Best Unit.
- Replies: 73
- Views: 1700
And on cue : DA, I don't quite agree with your observation of Calontir. Picking up a big shield doesn't make a unit a defensive wizard. Teamwork, assigned responsibility, and true belief in the job you must do is important. Its why people like Count Fernando is often right in the center of the shiel...
- Wed May 05, 2004 4:19 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Calontir Crown
- Replies: 23
- Views: 532
So who beat Valens? Or was he unable to enter? -D --I wasnt there (prior commitments) but IIRC the IM session between myself and His Majesty Siridean on Monday, Valens was trying to manuever to set Sir Alexander up for one of his "I gottcha sucka' shots. While doing so Alexander throw a shot Valens...
- Wed May 05, 2004 2:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Grousing: Size and know-nothing spectators
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1013
Yah the belief that being left-handed gives an advantage is just a widespread myth... heck even Major League Baseball has bought into it... what fools they are To be serious, the advantage is not that you are left-handed, but that you fight right-handers as a left hander more often than vice versa. ...
- Wed May 05, 2004 1:40 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 934
- Wed May 05, 2004 9:23 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Crown tournament metrics...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 677
- Tue May 04, 2004 6:21 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Crown tournament metrics...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 677
Re: Crown tournament metrics...
Here's the metrics: *I can't remember what kind of helm Ld. Askell or Duke Jonathon de Laufyson fought in Duke Jonathon had a Norman-style helm 2'x3' rectangle 11 Yeah but Ulsteads must have been at least 2x3.5! 2' round 1 Not to be picky but my round is 22" Spear 2 Oh come on! They were madus! Cal...
- Tue May 04, 2004 4:14 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Crown tournament metrics...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 677
- Tue May 04, 2004 3:57 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Crown tournament metrics...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 677
Crown tournament metrics...
After the comment to Bryce on the Atlantian crown topic, I thought it'd be interesting to look at the tournaments and see what Ansteorra's fighters wore.... Here's the metrics: Type of helm Type of shield 26 Fighters: Numbers, Helm: Bascinets: 11 Nasal (Norman/Scandinavian): 5 Others: 8 Unkn...
- Tue May 04, 2004 3:25 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 934
- Tue May 04, 2004 3:20 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Slice O' Atlantia
- Replies: 17
- Views: 466
I was gonna be snarky and ask for a Bascinet Count, but it would probably be a much smaller number to ask how many WEREN'T wearing bascinets JP I was generous and counted my Basibute and came up with 22 of 36 fighters wearing basinets. Of course, His Highness wears a sallet so I don't know what tha...
- Tue May 04, 2004 2:39 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Shield size
- Replies: 17
- Views: 418
- Tue May 04, 2004 2:00 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Slice O' Atlantia
- Replies: 17
- Views: 466
- Tue May 04, 2004 8:05 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 934
Hey YG Gaston! Let's see....our Crown Lyst is always single elim, best 2 out of 3. This generally allows the best fighter(s) on the field to progress to the end, in that it is hard to get lucky twice. You would be made very welcome at our Argent Anniversary (along with any other Archiver who would ...
- Tue May 04, 2004 8:03 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Meridian Crown Tournament
- Replies: 7
- Views: 255
Is that the same guy as this Ale-ee-anon I keep hearing about? Fought in the champions battle for Trimaris this Gulf War versus Duke Andreas Ice Falcon? Wasn't that a great fight! Gaston It was amazing... I'd seen Ailgheanan before and talked to him (although I doubt he remembers me) but the fight ...
- Tue May 04, 2004 8:00 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 934
Thanks all for the kind words. Alaric, my friend, you may (or may not) be happy to hear that upon the occasion of my Coronation at Ansteorra's 25th Anniversary I will my changing my name and persona. BTW, you would ALL be welcome at the celebration of Ansteorra's Argent Anniversary!! Thanks, Drake ...
- Mon May 03, 2004 8:31 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: center-grip oval shields: hand protection and techniques
- Replies: 25
- Views: 454
Well, after using it at one practice I find that I am keeping the shield fairly square to my opponent, so a half gauntlet should give good coverage. I had thought that I might use it more parallel to my forearm some of the time but that does not feel as effective. With the 24x36" oval I was able to...
- Sun May 02, 2004 10:18 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Meridian Crown Tournament
- Replies: 7
- Views: 255
- Sun May 02, 2004 9:56 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: center-grip oval shields: hand protection and techniques
- Replies: 25
- Views: 454
Re: center-grip oval shields: hand protection and techniques
I normally fight sword and centergrip oval and wear deerskin gloves. When you use your center-grip oval, do the marshals require rigid protection for your thumb and fingertips? I've started work on a hardened leather partial gauntlet in anticipation of such requirements. I would also appreciate any...
- Sun May 02, 2004 9:45 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 934
So I guess I should have bet the farm, nicht war? John's description of stuff was right on, except for Sir William de Molay ousted me in the second round. The weather was HORRIBLE, so bad that they were shotgunning the first couple of rounds (4 fields going at once) It was a big turn-out, there were...
- Fri Apr 30, 2004 10:41 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Calontir Crown
- Replies: 23
- Views: 532
Shameless copy, cut,paste Good People of Calontir come greetings come to you from the Falcon Throne, We are pleased to share with you the list of combatants and consorts that seek to become Our Heirs. Combatant Consort Valens of Flatrock Brynmor McKynnan Garick Von Kopke Yasamin Al-Hadiyya JoeAngus ...
- Fri Apr 30, 2004 9:56 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 934
I'd hold off betting the rent money, if I were you Jean Paul. Before the Crown Tourney that Jason won, I had determined what level I had to get to to win that tournament. I was at that level that day and it would have been enough except that Jason brought his game to an entirely new level two weeks...
- Thu Apr 29, 2004 10:22 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 934
Ok, I knew I forgot somebody... Sir Randall der Krieger is another strong fighter who could make it. He's currently slated to step down as Earl Marshal at this next coronation, so it be a perfect time for him to step up into crown. A prototypical *big* Ansteorran, he's a handful and always a strong ...
- Thu Apr 29, 2004 7:58 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 934
Thanks for the run down JP. Asoph? A serious contender? I love my brother dearly but you DO realize if he makes it to the finals someone might put a shaped charge in his helm, right? Maybe I should come home and light a fire under Rabbit. THAT would be an interesting reign! Is Mahdi not fighting? H...
- Thu Apr 29, 2004 4:22 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 934
(SCA) Ansteorran Crown Tournament thoughts
I started to reply to this Mykaru in the Atlantian crown tournament topic, and decided to start one here. I’d like to first make a caveat. I'm a sports fan. I love watching college basketball especially, because of the attachment I have with my alma matter (Oklahoma State University), then wi...
- Wed Apr 28, 2004 1:26 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Best Female Fighters
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1570
In Ansteorra, 5 of our 58 Centurions thus far are female. One of those has been knighted. A small correction.....both Alisha and Britta are Centurions. Syf and Rowan were both knighted before the order was created. regards, Timo Timo, I can understand his misunderstanding, as Alisha is not listed i...
- Wed Apr 28, 2004 8:57 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Cheesiest Blow?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1063
The between your leg shot *is* cheesy. So is fighting from your knees. One led to the other. So which was cheesiest first? However, cheesy stuff can be very very funny And some of you guys need to learn how to purchase a decent martial arts cup. You are way too uptight about cup shots. I mean, who i...
- Mon Apr 26, 2004 11:01 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Atlantian Crown Tournament
- Replies: 107
- Views: 3846
- Fri Apr 23, 2004 11:39 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Who makes and sells 15th cent brigs?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 438
- Fri Apr 23, 2004 11:08 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Atlantian Crown Tournament
- Replies: 107
- Views: 3846
just for clarification i was referrign to michael of bedford and the question was being undefeated in crown lists (meaning winning each one entered). dont know if that changes anything you posted jean paul, just trying to make sure its clear. regards logan FYI, Patrick Michael has won 5 crowns in A...
- Fri Apr 23, 2004 11:02 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Sword and Buckler Interpretation - I.33
- Replies: 36
- Views: 656
Re: Sword and Buckler Interpretation - I.33
I have posted a copy of a paper I displayed at the Outlands A&S competition online. It's a partial, possible interpretation of some of the material in the I.33 manuscript. Mostly it's just a snapshot of some of my notes. I'm soliciting feedback on another forum from some other folks who study this ...
- Thu Apr 22, 2004 10:03 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Atlantian Crown Tournament
- Replies: 107
- Views: 3846
- Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:17 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Landsknecht-how to?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 1972
Re: Socks
Karl Helweg wrote:Thank you for making the burgonet post.
So does anyone have a good cheap source for vertical striped socks?
Man, I've been looking for that for a while too... so far, no joy.
- Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:12 pm
- Forum: Historical Research
- Topic: Landsknecht-how to?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 1972
-- snip-- http://www.grimmarmoury.com/gallery/renaissance-woodcuts/wood02 The cool thing about this armour is the leg armour. The long tassets end with polynes that have been made to look like the slashed knees of hosen. This gives you the knee protection you need without having to rely on hidden p...
- Wed Apr 21, 2004 12:23 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) What do you wear on your hands?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 778
Back on Topic: Broadway, I wear a pair of custom (me) made guantlets out of .032" thickness 4130 steel. They are hardened, bottom out on the stick of rattan, and have a think layer of quilted padding backing them. The patterns are ahistorical as far as I know, but work extremely well. The patterns a...
- Tue Apr 20, 2004 10:48 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: (SCA) What do you wear on your hands?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 778
How am I combining regs on gaunts? By "padding" I am sure they mean something that has the same cushioning abilities as closed cell foam. And since most close cell foam used in the SCA is of the "blue camp foam" variety and it is 1/2" thick I still stand by may original statement. But that's an int...