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Sixtus_Goetz

Legal yes. I've heard from people they would be considered a "good" hit if struck with appropriate force. Just like other armor you wear. We are all "wearing" chain mail halberks, even if in full gothic plate or just wearing a kidney belt. I think they look sharp, but just something to snag a blow t...

Sixtus_Goetz

Just a question, is that all you will be using for edging? In Drachenwald's Kingdom rules your edging has to give some protection to your opponates rattan. It would seem to me your edging would "eat" rattan and spit out toothpicks. ------------------ Saranac Goetz Shire of Flintheath Isles errr Insu...

Sixtus_Goetz

As long as the bead penetrates through all the way around, it shouldn't be a problem. I would shoot your Kingdom Earl Marshall and ask him and see what he says.

Saranac Goetz
< I'm just a lowly MIT, so don't take my word for gospal >

Sixtus_Goetz

Welcome to the Archive.

Most people put padding of somekind < weather camp mat type or have a more period padding inserted inside >. After that they sew/strap the gauntlet to they're glove. I had my glove removeable, some have them rivited/sewin in.

Saranac Goetz

Sixtus_Goetz

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Robert of Canterbury: GET IN LINE! He promised to beat me up first! Robert (Who has fixed his ringing helm..)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Damn, no more you taking my light ...

Sixtus_Goetz

Out here in Drachenwald, if a "glancing" blow from a block still hits you with enough force, ya still take it. I'm assuming you mean blocking just enough to take most of the whoomp out of the hit.

Saranac Goetz

Sixtus_Goetz

In Atlantia, was in shield wall harrasing a Barron 2-3 people away from me on other side. Blocked a few spear shots to face. Leaned in to sneak the Barron, stepped back, seen a spear shot comming in, leaned back and spear caught bottom edge of my sugarloaf. The pressure flipped the helm down, top ed...

Sixtus_Goetz

No worrys Matt, was only winding you up, Outstanding work as usuall. Now only a way to get 10k to get ME one.

Sixtus_Goetz

Hey, WAITAMINUIT.

Thats Matt Hyping up his work. Just kiddin Matt, love the kit. Welcome to the archive "g".

Saranac

Sixtus_Goetz

Chef, The arts and science compeition uses a set of guidlines so each entry can be judged amongts ever other yet still remain somewhat objective. Points are givin for documentation, period materials, period assembly and period tools used to make items. Such as woolen hosen made from hand spun wool w...

Sixtus_Goetz

Melee,

If your looking for full body attacks (i.e. below knees ) and also face punches with gauntlets and baskethilts, Tuchux's do that.
I leave it at that.

Sixtus_Goetz

I figured since it was a hub for the crusades. I'm just looking for some references. Wouldn't mind seeing the reference you have if you don't mind sharing.

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Saranac Goetz
Shire of Flintheath
Isles errr Insulae Draconis
Drachenwald

Sixtus_Goetz

What would Greeks be wearing for body/limb protection very late 1200's to very early 1300's ? I can't seem to find many resources. Mebe I'm not looking hard enough, but any help would be much appreciaged. BTW, looking for what/ if anything would go with a sugarloaf of the same period and place. ----...

Sixtus_Goetz

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sean Powell: [B] Fiarly simple math and no trig actually. Circ = 2*pi*r and basic alegbra will get it. You lost me at "pi" http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif . And I cleped college math. Go figure. Grin ------------------ Saranac Goetz Shire of Flintheath Isles er...

Sixtus_Goetz

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by gilbertdeschamps: Definitely rattan - This is the proof we have been looking for - that time travel IS possible, and some Scadians HAVE gone back in time to medieval times t...

Sixtus_Goetz

Greetings, If your fighting SCA, you may want to check your kingdom rules on single weapon weight. That seems a bit heavy. From what i remember < dont have the book in front of me > a single handed weapon's max weight is like 5lbs. But i could be wrong. I think Pole Arms and great weapons only go up...

Sixtus_Goetz

Lord Robert has a nice setup with his shield. If he has an interesting approach on edging and does add a bit of flair to the shield. Unfortuantly I haven't had the chance to cross swords with him recently. Mebe soon if he will honar me with the priviledge. ------------------ Saranac Goetz Shire of F...

Sixtus_Goetz

It realy all depends on what your looking for. I use a full gauntlet with leather straps. Looks good and don't notice any hinderance. With a Shield Basket, your balance point will change soon as you add the basket. The good thing with using a strap method, if your shield arm gets taken < unlikely bu...

Sixtus_Goetz

I was told your shield not only protects you, but protects your opponite as well. I'm thinking about thining down my shield a little so I can swing around it easier without opening myself up as much. I think I just need to find something i like and stick with it. ------------------ Saranac Goetz Shi...

Sixtus_Goetz

Here in Drachewald there are quite a few people that fight in mail. I don't ask them how badly they are bruised, but seeing them walk off the field just fine after small melee's tells me that it does work. As for me, I'll stick with my stiffer stuff.

Saranac Goetz
Shire of Flintheath
Isles

Sixtus_Goetz

A little long. Or you could go for a suspension liner. Take a piece of paper. Cut it so it fits inside the helm and fills it with the edges matching. Use this as a pattern. Take 2-4 layers of 100% natural material the a little bigger then you would need for your pattern. Quilt leng...

Sixtus_Goetz

Greetings everyone,

Looking to buy an Aluminium shield. I've seen 3 grades or tempers of aluminium, 5052, 6061 and 7075 < all t-6 type >. Which is the most durable, resilliant. For SCA club thumping that is. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Saranac Goetz

Sixtus_Goetz

I'd recomend GAA's "light" gorget. It offers more protection then the "heavy" gorget. When wearing that gorget and my Waldryk's sugarloaf, I have no illegal gapping < for SCA combat >.

Sixtus_Goetz

One good wack and you could have a sprinkler. Either that or the appearance of bleeding a rather odd color.

Saranac Goetz

Sixtus_Goetz

Hello again, Removable sleeves help in extra hot conditions. At this point, you will have to have very sturdy shoulder points and point your arm's to spaulders or pauldrons < or you can change out long sleeves for short sleeves if so desired. Lacing the sleeves does work, rather well if I do say.

Sixtus_Goetz

Greetings, I am currently on my second aketon. First one was camp mat vest enclosed in cotton muslin. Very hot and restrictive at points. Second, 3 layers thin cotton batting in top half < above natural waist > and the bottom 2 layers. Sleeves, single layer cotton batting. All sandwiched between cot...

Sixtus_Goetz

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Asbjorn Johansen: Glad everyone had a good time. QUOTE]Originally posted by Depths_of_Mind: Greetings everyone, glad you all had fun at what sounds like an outstanding tourn...

Sixtus_Goetz

Greetings everyone, glad you all had fun at what sounds like an outstanding tourney. I have a question, with grappling and such against the SCA Corpora. How was this circumvented to be allowed to have said tourney at a sactioned event? Looking over his shield as not to get flamed TOO badly. Saranac ...

Sixtus_Goetz

Unfortuantly with Siloflex, he would have to taper down his 1 1/8" rod to a 1" rod. Siloflex has to have a 1/8" outer wall. Either that or get Siloflex that is wider and you be wielding a nice chunk at 1 3/4". Either way. Quick and dirty way. Assuming you are using a basket hilt. cut sword to length...

Sixtus_Goetz

Hello,

If this is for SCA combat, you need to tape that baby up to at least 1 1/4", seems your a 1/4" to short around. That much tape will weight you stick down quite a bit. Of corse you could wrap some leather around it to widen it. Look at your Kingdomes weapons standards.

Saranac Goetz

Sixtus_Goetz

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by StudBuckle: Depths: "Hammock between 2 trees," What period/locale are you re-enacting, Captain Cook's Voyage or Tournaments between South Sea Islanders? Just ribbin' ya...ha...

Sixtus_Goetz

Woeg,

Just grab a piece of carpet and a spun-top. Just SAY your a spainard, we won't mind < THWACK > < snicker >. Woeg, get this, you leave and I'm going back to Colo Sprgs in October. Go figure.

Saranac Goetz

CaZ

Sixtus_Goetz

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ulrick: "[DW] Unpadded pole arms of any kind are not allowed in Drachenwald. Blech, well, guess back to blue foam and duct tape again." your kingdom only requires 1/2 paddin...

Sixtus_Goetz

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Elias mac Griogair: Now Alexander be nice, we all know that AFN would NEVER pass on false infromation! http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Elias<HR></BLOCK...

Sixtus_Goetz

Greetings, I have 2 questions about helm patterns. I have to friends. One wants a Mongul helm made for him and the other wants a custom visor made for his basinet < willing to send in for fitting>. Mongul friend has yet to find an SCA legal Mongul helm that he likes. Visor for Basinet visor would ne...

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