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- Wed Sep 04, 2002 1:07 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Quick question on shield technique
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Lubeck: -- snip -- My suggestion is to seek out someone in your kingdom with that style and your body type for pointers on how they do it so you aren't lacking that one specifi...
- Wed Sep 04, 2002 12:58 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Quarterstaffs
- Replies: 49
- Views: 26
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Fynreswolf: <B>Just for information, a good quarter staff user can easily kill an fighter in full maximillian plate, there are specific move designed to do just that. A quarter...
- Tue Sep 03, 2002 1:38 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Who sells rubber axeheads for SCA combat ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Lord William Avery: <B> These, imho are the best! </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd agree that these are best in looks, but we've had 3 different heads of his break within 3 mon...
- Tue Sep 03, 2002 12:20 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: What guage for greaves?(SCA)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Konstantin the Red: <B>Definitely 18. Perhaps 20, if you go for higher performance metal like HC or SS. In the SCA game, greaves' function is to guard you against the other fel...
- Fri Aug 30, 2002 11:46 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A side post, but I was wondering...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by widow montoya: <B>Ok, I'm still confused. If the helmet is so securely affixed to your head that it won't turn, lift or press into your face, how is it unsafe? I assume we are ...
- Thu Aug 29, 2002 4:06 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A side post, but I was wondering...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by widow montoya: <B>Hi Jean Paul- I'm a little confused. How does finding alternate means to maintain the helm securely on your head invalidate the applicability of the helmet sh...
- Thu Aug 29, 2002 1:14 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: To mount an Anvil...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Konstantin the Red: <B>Build your anvil stand as a narrow pyramid of 2x4s, laid horizontally, nailed or screwed together as desired. It's basically a hollow-centered stack of 2...
- Thu Aug 29, 2002 12:28 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Results of the Historic Combat Series at Pennsic XXXI
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1
- Thu Aug 29, 2002 12:24 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A side post, but I was wondering...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by widow montoya: <B>-- snip -- Out here, we have the fighter push into your hand, then twist the helm and try to lift it. -- snip -- YIS, Jimena</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I rea...
- Mon Aug 26, 2002 5:17 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Ya'll are in the right biz, but the wrong market.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16
- Thu Aug 22, 2002 7:35 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Quarterstaffs
- Replies: 49
- Views: 26
Dude, its a stick. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/tongue.gif Seriously, lots of the two handed weapons techniques carry over between weapons, while there are specifics that change between different polearms, they all share a basic foundation. I'd start with Jeu de la hache personally... course, I ...
- Thu Aug 22, 2002 7:22 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: My new italian cuirass 1470 - (large pics)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 39
- Wed Aug 21, 2002 10:20 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Way ahead of myself... Estrella???
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9
- Mon Aug 19, 2002 12:04 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Vitus Knighting
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29
- Mon Aug 19, 2002 11:55 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: help strapping gauntlets
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18
This is a good site also..
http://uk.geocities.com/the_isles/flamewar/gauntlets.htm
Btw, instead of creating a quilted padding like he recommends, you can cheat and by a padded gauntlet shaped.... an oven mit... works decently well...
http://uk.geocities.com/the_isles/flamewar/gauntlets.htm
Btw, instead of creating a quilted padding like he recommends, you can cheat and by a padded gauntlet shaped.... an oven mit... works decently well...
- Mon Aug 19, 2002 11:28 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Got back from Pennsic - Armourers' Gathering was awesome!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16
- Thu Aug 15, 2002 5:47 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Move towards authenticity = Rhino?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 35
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Connor McEldridge: <B>On a more serious note, I for one have been wanting to up the calibrations in our area. Although I must admit that I don't want to be perceived as a 'rhin...
- Wed Aug 14, 2002 3:45 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: SS Splints
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6
- Wed Aug 14, 2002 3:34 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Anyone familiar with cyanuric acid?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10
- Tue Aug 13, 2002 5:26 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: split polearms....interesting....
- Replies: 32
- Views: 353
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Ulfr of Wulf Den: <B>I have also noticed that it hits (sounds and feels) more like a solid sword shot on the helm, rather than the concussion of a big weapon. Also, it does dem...
- Sun Aug 11, 2002 1:35 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: My Vigil and Ceremony
- Replies: 14
- Views: 26
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Vitus: <B>Jean Paul- I haven't lifted very seriously for the last few years because of my long-standing shoulder problem, but after I am knighted I will probably spend a bit mo...
- Fri Aug 09, 2002 5:06 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: My Vigil and Ceremony
- Replies: 14
- Views: 26
Someone will take pictures right? I have space for hosting if anyone needs it... Vitus, my good friend and I are trying to use your weight lifting regimen, and after the first day we did it (especially the power cleans) we are curious to see what kind of shape YOU must be in to do these http://www.a...
- Thu Aug 01, 2002 5:15 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Buying Armour at Pennsic? Here's Some Help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Frederich Von Teufel: <B>Since Pennsic fast approacheth, people have been asking me for assistance. You know the kind, "Hey, you're an armourer. I'm going to be buying a (*Magi...
- Wed Jul 31, 2002 9:28 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Excessive Force (SCA)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 114
- Tue Jul 30, 2002 6:52 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: no shield formations?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9
Northern Ansteorra tends to run a very spear and pole heavy unit during wars. Like Roland was saying, there are a couple of principles 1) Ground has no value. Give it up when it spreads your opponents shields and gives you targets. 2) You must move, or you die. At Lillies this year, a force of north...
- Tue Jul 30, 2002 12:28 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Galon?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9
- Sun Jul 28, 2002 11:50 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Worst Fighting Injuries
- Replies: 83
- Views: 66
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Morgan: I pulled a groin muscle a week ago. It seemed better. Today I pulled it BAD. The worst thing that's happened to me in the SCA. I figure I'll need to be down for at leas...
- Fri Jul 26, 2002 6:21 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Galon?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9
- Fri Jul 26, 2002 6:11 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Half-handing and the SCA
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SyrRhys: <B> I don't think this is accurate. For example, there are a couple of instances in La Jeu in which we are told to use the "pool queue" thrust; your rule would make th...
- Fri Jul 26, 2002 7:10 am
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Galon?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9
- Thu Jul 25, 2002 1:36 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Galon?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9
Galon?
Galon, if you're back to reading the archive please contact me. I'd like to get those gauntlets...
- Fri Jul 19, 2002 4:34 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Best movies for the authentically inclined
- Replies: 35
- Views: 27
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Prince Of Darkmoor: <B>SHREK!!!!?!?! Shrek wore an armet with soupcan knees and elbows!!! How realistic is that? I think we should all boycott Disney and Dreamworks for only ad...
- Thu Jul 11, 2002 10:13 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Jumping on the bandwagon- Armourer Rant
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14
- Thu Jul 11, 2002 10:09 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Yet more armourer frustrations..very long rant.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15
Gundo, I just wish you'd add that "My queue page". That way, anytime I get ansy, I could go look at it. Nicolai, we understand your anquish. However, never sell your only armour before you get the next suit. That's foolish. You wouldn't sell your car before you get a new one would you (especially if...
- Tue Jul 09, 2002 7:47 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Pas De Arms (long)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SyrRhys: <B> I don't actually agree with that. What you do by taking light shots is to rob your opponent of the opportunity to win great renown. As de Charney said, "he who doe...