The Armour Archive

Ewan

I didn't get a shpping amount so did I win this or somebody else?

Ewan

Ratslayer wrote:I'm pretty sure Duke Rorik in AnTir won the first crown he entered. I believe he got knighted right before the tournament that day.

Kelwin

Yep.

Ewan - Squire to Rorik's Squire, Gunther.

Ewan

Pics?
If it is still for sale, depending on shipping and fit, I'll put dibs on it.
Shipping to Postal Code V2R 3Y5 in Canada?

Ewan

Very cool. Several An-Tirians and an Avacalian as well.
Sir Ieuan, would you be so kind as to wish Inga well for me? One of the coolest people I have ever met an SCA event.

Ewan

I believe that the BOD outlawed the concept of war crown after HG Aveloc ran the An-Tir war crown. They didn't outlaw it...they just required that if you were going to run anything other than a one on one list you have to get the BoD's permission... Which would be about as likely to be given as...o...

Ewan

I believe that the BOD outlawed the concept of war crown after HG Aveloc ran the An-Tir war crown.

Ewan

http://www.jmtimeless.com/gallery/4666887_3W4Ms/#275746641 yeeeeeoooowtch! [quote=JPdS] That's Evan my squire-brother. He's got a full kit on order, but so far nothing's arrived yet. Got to hand it him. fighting in a crown list with bare nekked thighs has got to hurt. (Mind you, they grow their shi...

Ewan

http://www.jmtimeless.com/gallery/46668 ... #275746641

yeeeeeoooowtch!

http://www.jmtimeless.com/gallery/46668 ... #275722253

tsk a knight fighting in crown with those legs

http://www.jmtimeless.com/gallery/46668 ... #275717518

Cool helm!

Cool pics.

Ewan

*snip* Sometimes, my arm is all that is open. I have no problem when it gets hit and take it readily. then again, I'm not from An Tir. I doubt you will find many here who do not take arm shots. My knight had a response he taught us for folks who didn't like getting hit in the arm: "I was tryin...

Ewan

I think this kind of follows the "asthetics" complaint that seems to break on an east/west basis. For example, the common practice of closing with a legged fighter and climbing right on top of them that is practiced in the eastern/middle kingdoms would be viewed with absolute horror by man...

Ewan

Second dibs on the maille.
I can Paypal today if needed.

Ewan

How big are the greaves?

Ewan

Like I said above. Too much happening right now. Glad you got rid of it. Sad that I blew it.
Sorry Stephen.

Ewan

Pm
Holy crap I can't believe it's been 14 days. Had to relocate my business over the last couple of weeks. Been a it preoccupied. Paypal coming.

Ewan

How much will that shirt weigh?

I'll take it. Even though it really isn't what I want, I am spending money on other items right now and this is too good of a value.

Ewan

Logan, Nissan, Saint Server (I know animal has to have chimed in and if he hasn't he would probably say much the same thing)

Thank-you. That is the game that I love to play.

Please all of you take heed and strive to keep this game one of controlled violence and trust.

Ewan

Sorry JB, I don't buy your line of reasoning. You are still a big dude and to move you two feet on anything other than ice skates takes energy. It still sounds to me like your "lizard brain" has trained itself very well to recognize and cope with the percussive forces we usually generate i...

Ewan

JB, With respect, I was talking about an armoured standard. And specifically about the scenario you described. This is not in relation to a moving, active target, faces or otherwise. Rather I am addressing the exact situation you described where you were on your knees and your were "thrust"...

Ewan

There are days when I am an idiot and this may be one of them. JB It is obvious that you are serious, I just do not understand how. If you really believe that the scenario you described where you were on your knees would not have resulted in tramua to you then you really have no idea what a blade wi...

Ewan

Padded cuisses are a bit small for my liking so they are back in play. Someone buy em.

Ewan

PM Sent. Dibs on the cuisses if they'll fit.

Ewan

A long time ago, I worked in large scale hog barns. I am a pretty callous guy when it comes to livestock. I do not like to see animals suffer when they are ill. We kept a .22 cal rifle for putting down sick or injured pigs. As many have said here, if your angle is bad, bullets ricochet. My prefered ...

Ewan

http://www.plasticlegs.com/

Good protective stuff from a good guy. these legs are VERY VERY common up here and protect very well.

Ewan

Anyone have any suggestions on how to get a decent result with canvas over a plastic shield? I did a really nice (for me) paint job on my last cnavas and it was torn after three practices. I use plastic since I don't have time to fiddle with stuff and I've been using this same blank since I started ...

Ewan

Ah.
You have a stiff leg, right?

I remember Donalbain! Yay! (I hope I got it right anyhow....)

Ewan

I might. With my businesses they way they are I doubt I can devote two nights of 3+hours to fighting.

What was your name and what sort of armour did you have when we fought? I hate it when I can't remember someone.

Ewan

Hmmmmm.......

I'm sorry, but I don't remember you Hjlmr.
Got any photos or a way to jog this old brain?

Ewan

Well after procrastinating for nearly a year I finally came out to a local practice again. New Years goals = one practice per week. 1 down 51 to go. Had a blast. Sir Savaric is a very good knight and teacher. This was the first practice I have EVER attended that focused on drills more than free spar...

Ewan

It's over 480 miles from me, which puts it farther away than Pennsic for me. That's a helluva haul for a weekend event. A ten-ish hour drive is too far? Man, it is amazing how the Canadian Prairies manage to produce the people they do. Close events used to be 6-8 hour drives. Weekend trips that inv...

Ewan

An-Tir has "Squires Tourneis" at virtually every major event. All the squires (or squires for a day) get thrown into a meat grinder eric. Report wins and losses. Usually two 30 minute halfs. Three prizes - one for most fights (55-75 to win usually), one for most wins(40-60 to win usually),...

Ewan

Sir Michael went third!

Wow, I am out of the loop. I had no idea he could come from not fighting much a year ago to third in West crown.

Helps that he is 6"7" and left handed I'm sure!

Congrats!
How did Sir Vik and Sir Einar do?

Ewan

I beleive that there were 70 in total, 16 of which were An Tirian. 8 of the An Tirians were knights. Congratulations to Duke Jade for winning again. You would think that 3 of the final 4 in the tourney being An Tirian, that the odds would favor an An Tir victor. At least until you realize that the ...

Ewan

I did this in one of the last tourneys I fought in. If my opponent was legged or armed I matched them.

Now, this was a retained wounds three line bear pit tourney. I didn't earn this advantage so it felt wrong to keep it. If I earn an advantage form you in tourney, I'm keeping it.

Ewan

Sinclair Hawkins wrote:
Ewan wrote:Sounds like Skeggi

Great guy, super fun fight. Can't wait until he's a Duke.

Sounds like an interesting guy. Is he going to be at Gulf Wars???

Dunno. I'm not active right now. He was at last years. I'll send a quick note and see.

Ewan

Sounds like Skeggi

Great guy, super fun fight. Can't wait until he's a Duke.

Re: Interesting

Finally came out to a practice...Again