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- Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:09 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Gleann Abhann Second Crown List
- Replies: 89
- Views: 1949
Or, since you are Half-Orc, you could just yell something bitchin' like "Meat's back on the menu, boys!" or grunt alot and stuff! Maybe you should go back to your blacksmith persona....after all, I watched Kingdom of Heaven again last night, and that blacksmith kicked ass! Well, actually he sorta l...
- Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:30 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: fighting and knee injuries
- Replies: 10
- Views: 303
My doc doesn't recommend a brace. He says it'll serve to remind you that you've had an injury, but a lot of people become dependent psychologically upon them. I tore my ACL playing soccer back in 1998. Had it repaired in August, and was fighting in Melee's by November (Battle of 3 Kings). I wore my...
- Tue Feb 07, 2006 11:51 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Stupidest experiment (SCA combat)
- Replies: 53
- Views: 1832
- Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:08 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: How about a melee to choose a king
- Replies: 74
- Views: 1443
I just checked the most recent version of the Society's governing documents; it doesn't say the tourney must be double-elim, it just says that it must be determined by 'individual combat', though a waiver on that could be gotten by petitioning the Board; my kingdom actually has a law in place which...
- Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:06 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Gulf War Crash Course Training
- Replies: 26
- Views: 443
Re: Gulf War Crash Course Training
Due to real life the last two and half months has not allowed me to get some much needed practice as well as excersise to be prepared for the War presently. One great thing though I will be moving into my new house which will be 20 minutes from fighter practice. I have 9 local fighter practices bef...
- Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:26 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A training idea
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1407
Jean Paul, I do not believe that the formula that you found in accurate for very intense exercise levels. If you put in your 190 BPM max heart rate and 170% VO2max you get a target heart rate of 276. There is currently a huge amount of debate about the usefulness of heart rate monitoring as it rela...
- Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:24 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A training idea
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1407
JP, #1) With what did you do the exercises? cycling machine? elliptical? You can use almost any type of exercise. The scientific studies were mostly done with and ergometer. I also use the below variations: 1. Heavy bag punching drills 2. Squat thrusts 3. Sprints #2) How did you evaluate both your ...
- Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:00 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: The damaging power of the less-powered strikes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 408
Chan, I'm not certain about the power during your bouts, but the video shows good power and speed upon the impact shots. If your shots during sparring impacted with the same velocity and power, and you are simulated un-armoured combat, I would think that you would indeed be well justified in expecte...
- Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:35 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A training idea
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1407
- Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:24 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A training idea
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1407
EDIT: This is coming out of left field, sorry for the off topic twist. Here goes a "Dante looks like a pansy" moment, but what the hell... I bought my wife, "Dance Dance Revolution" for her birthday a week ago... Its super intense as far as an arobic workout is concerned. And fun as hell. I've lost...
- Mon Jan 02, 2006 1:22 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Personal Goals for 2006
- Replies: 74
- Views: 1887
- Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:44 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Authentic Bar Grill Helm Suitable for SCA Combat Late 1500's
- Replies: 12
- Views: 307
- Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:37 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A training idea
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1407
EDIT: This is coming out of left field, sorry for the off topic twist. Here goes a "Dante looks like a pansy" moment, but what the hell... I bought my wife, "Dance Dance Revolution" for her birthday a week ago... Its super intense as far as an arobic workout is concerned. And fun as hell. I've lost...
- Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:00 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A training idea
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1407
baseball players swing with multiple bats for warmups and limited practice. it's common in training programs to do thing with extra weights like that (extra heavy gear), but it's supposed to be a rare occurance. maybe once a month. it works, but i'd do some more research into how to do it. Sure, du...
- Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:46 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A training idea
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1407
--snip-- Both Roman and Medieval authors mentioned training with a double-weight sword and shield and a pell. This is supported by modern athletic science, as well. --snip-- Buran, I'm skeptical of this last statement. Do basketball players shoot free throws with double-weight basketballs? Do baseb...
- Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:59 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: A training idea
- Replies: 72
- Views: 1407
Dante della Luna wrote:Arm curls will do absolutely nothing for you.
Says you.
Dante, I kinda agree with him. Why do curls? What shots or movements require a lot of biceps strength?
Now, I wouldn't ignore those muscles, but they are definitely not the ones I would work on to the exclusion of others.
JP
- Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Sneak peek at new helm kit (large download) x post
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4447
Just a recommendation before you go into full production, you really should make the face plate mount to the outside of the cheek pieces. Society rules state that: Armor Requirements A. Armor Contstruction 1. Helms g. Last sentence: Face guard bars or mesh should not attach to the interior of the h...
- Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:36 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: What' is "the code" for SCA fighting?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 427
Re: What' is "the code" for SCA fighting?
http://proxy.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2250849 This is a fantastic article on team sports and "the code." Is there a code in the SCA? What are some of the basic tenets of "the code"? I didn't think this belonged on Philosophy of Chivalry, tho I'm sure some of it could spill over. That's life. ...
- Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:54 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: What are your favorite types of tournies?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 1075
As another idea for a tourney, which as far as I know has never been actually done, because it's pretty complex, and the list staff hasn't yet agreed to do it. I should mention that it was designed perhaps 20 years ago by a local knight who's a PhD in theoretical physics, though his job these days ...
- Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:59 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: New Gleann Abhann war rule.
- Replies: 106
- Views: 2101
In practice I do not feel its that bad. I'd like to see it used for a while. My 1st question regarding this was Gulf Wars as I was concerned about the war convention as I was informed the it would not change I see no other issue with it until we play with it for a while. I belive Sir William was go...
- Sat Dec 03, 2005 3:35 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Sneak peek at new helm kit (large download)
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1694
- Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:58 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Top 10 Challenge - SCA
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2198
Re: Top Ten East and Pics Elsewhere
Ansteorra Duke Alaric Drake You know I rarely see him at the top of lists made by Ansteorrans but I reallly think that a true student of the game HAS to put him up there. I see him a bit like our Gregory, who has also gone underrated for many years. Maybe now that he'll finally be a duke that will ...
- Fri Nov 25, 2005 9:19 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Top 10 Challenge - SCA
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2198
Ansteorra is too big geographically for a top 10. I think Cathal had the right of it, doing it regionally. Not that I agree or disagree that I belong in it! LOL My Ansteorran top list, in no particular order: HRH Mahdi Duke Ulsted Duke Drake Earl Aaron Earl Duncan Jarl Timo After that I have a jumb...
- Fri Nov 25, 2005 7:55 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Top 10 Challenge - SCA
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2198
Llews, I'm not going to post a top ten for Ansteorra, I wanna see Morgan do that However, if you had to make 3 practices in Ansteorra... I get to #1) The Backyard. HG Sigmund's back yard (Stargate, Houston). More Ansteorran dukes have come out of the practices, and I'm pretty sure more will. #2) Elf...
- Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:48 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
- Replies: 689
- Views: 67590
- Mon Nov 21, 2005 11:37 am
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Most Impressive Melee Units and why?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1254
I'd agree with Asgarde... love fighting those guys in Gulf Wars... lots of good scutum on scutum action.... Ebonwolf guys... hard fighters hard competitors, not hard feelings. You thump them, they thump you, no big deal either way. Outlands Landschnect guys are really good. The Outlands have Landsc...
- Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:38 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Calling off shots
- Replies: 55
- Views: 968
I wanna state, this has been a really interesting thread to read through and through. Jimena, Alfred, and Morgan, et al thanks. I feel the need to comment about this too though so, I'll try to state my viewpoint without undue verbocity. I really liked Alfred's post: n our Play, victory is looked upo...
- Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:43 pm
- Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
- Topic: Need info on springsteel armour.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 507
Matt, I've been working for about 2 years now with 4130 spring steel (its similar to 1050 but a little bit more forgiving with the heat treating process). We use .032" steel (23 gauge) for gauntlets and elbow cobs. We use .040" steel (21 gauge or so) for knees, legs, and other peices. They have not ...
- Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: Selling Rattan-A Focus Group Merchanting Inquiry
- Replies: 9
- Views: 318
Honestly, unless you need to use it as a loss-leader, or as a way to attract them towards other items, I wouldn't bother. The profit margin on rattan stinks. I suspect people like Ice Falcon can get it at better prices, but if you're ordering from HH Perkins et al and then re-selling it, you're goin...
- Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:35 am
- Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
- Topic: SCA spring steel sallet/ LH raised open faced Sallet SALE
- Replies: 12
- Views: 784
- Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:58 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Why does getting knighted make guys fight better?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 646
I think all of the reasons posted above have some truth to them. For me (and I believe that my fighting *has* substantially improved since my knighting) its been due to: #1) Upholding the reputation as a knight. I'm a reflection upon the whole order when I don't fight well #2) I am more relaxed #3, ...
- Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:16 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Who is THE hot stick this week
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2403
- Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:12 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Who is THE hot stick this week
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2403
- Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:11 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Who is THE hot stick this week
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2403
- Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:42 pm
- Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
- Topic: Who is THE hot stick this week
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2403