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Ceddie

I had to take them off... people were stairing at me while I was typing

I can type with mine!!!

Ceddie

My ideal fighting weight is 260 +/- . Any lighter and I can fight all day but I'll have to cause I have to work harder to get the power. Currently, I'm about 300 and I feel slow but I don't feel like I'm hitting and more stoutly than at 30-40 lb lighter. At 320 I can't get out of my own way. So in m...

Ceddie

Nissan Maxima wrote:Just remember, to outside objective observers we are all exactly the same. Geeks.

AMEN

Ceddie

Hi guys, I am pretty new to this forum and armouring in general, Everyone seems into SCA and LARP and i know basicly what each one is but If i were to join one i need to know the differences and the similarities, To me it appears that SCA is more brutal combat (which is a huge plus ) And LARP seems...

Ceddie

This is the best one yet!
The lines are really starting to come together!
Keep up the GREAT work!

Ceddie

I get mine from Granger and wholesale tool

Ceddie

Your Grace, I haven't tried to get min inspected/authorized in the Midrealm yet, but two marshals in AEthelmearc wouldn't pass my Mandrake mace as "too hard," so there are clearly some issues with them. Do you have a pic of what they are failing to pass? I think we might be talking about two differ...

Ceddie

I have to admit, I've never been hit with one Murdock, so I have zero personal experience with this. But, people I know and trust say they can literally drop someone to there knees with a standard "level 5 (of 10)" shot to the helm with one. I liked the way they looked and wish that, instead of Man...

Ceddie

I might be in for the helm and the hands, I have some noobs in my area

Ceddie

THANK YOU!!!!!!

Ceddie

What size and do you have pics?

Ceddie

I am currently helping out a friend who wants to research 1350ish Spain. What styles (both marshal and civil) defined Spanish fashion?
Where can I look to find this kind of info?

Thanks for the help!

Ceddie

Far out, I look forward to seeing your work.

Now my question. which kind am I least likely to break the damn handle off of? I know thay are all subject to breakage but is any one tougher than the others?

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Ceddie

Jeff, What are you recreating? do you have any pics? I will try to get some photos up in a day or 2. We were just at the NC Ren Faire the past two weekends, and everything left is still in boxes now. I think there are still a couple of medieval-style pieces left. We can replicate styles and glaze c...

Ceddie

Gwyneth,
Keep me in the loop as well! I'd love to give it a read!

Ceddie

Jeff,
What are you recreating? do you have any pics?

Ceddie

The Company of St. Jude holds a Pas every October at our Harvest event. We have thought about folding a couple times but people enjoy the tourney and if they are willing to drive 6-8 hours to play I can't not have happen. We have very lose standard for appearance but over the years people try harder...

Ceddie

Use contact cement or shoe goo to fix the head to the rattan, then use fiber tape (strapping tape) to keep it there. remember NOT TO PULL THE TAPE TOO TIGHT!!! This will compress the head and remove the give that is there. You may or may not need to add a layer of marshalizer camp foam to the striki...

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pm sent

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www.ashcraftbaker.com Has good hands for the money (I'd get the stainless if you can). Their helmets are tanks... a$$ ugly tanks. they will take a great beating and are wonderfull get on the field FNG armor but you should plan to outgrow it. I love their sword and shield cages. Best bang for the buck.

Ceddie

Cool, more OOK fighters. What is it about Fools War that draws Trimarians? I am personally just wondering how many different colored strips of tape we are going to go through during the fighting. Hope to see everyone there (and lets all pray we can keep the good/bad guys straight). Well, for me: 1)...

Ceddie

Can anyone point me to a link for the HF 80lb or the 110lb? I can't seem to find them.

Ceddie

There is a group of us coming up from Trimaris. Maybe 20?

Ceddie

give a read here:

http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/Competition ... sson01.htm

Ceddie

If you need a shield sooner than that, IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢d go with:

http://mandrakearmory.com/

or

http://www.bymyhanddesigns.com/

Ceddie

where did the box come from?

Ceddie

He can be tough to get ahold of but what you get is worth it.
I have been fighting with one of his shields for a few years now and it is as strong as the day I got it.

Ceddie

Asbjorn Johansen wrote:Train your own herald, bring him to events, have him do your announcements.

yep.
In addition to getting exactly what you want...

It's more medievaler.

Ceddie

where will the elevation take place?

Ceddie

I cut strips of mouse pad just a bit narrower than the leather for the finger assembly then I just contact cemented them in place and trimmed them so they weren't too long. Getting hit on the tips of the fingers stings a bit but I haven't had any problems with it. It isn't as bad as you might think ...

Ceddie

small pair is sold!

Ceddie

I have 1/8 in mouse pad foam in my finger gauntlets and I am happy with them for SCA combat.

Ceddie

I had to stop and think about this for a day or so - I can and have struck edge on into the side of the neck, stuff happens. I once struck edge on into a friends throat, very effective strike, but somewhat scary - he dropped like he was unconscious. To the best of my knowledge I haven't purposefull...

Ceddie

Where did you get the helm, Will the armorer tweek it for you?
Busting the weld isn't what you want to do.

Re: What is the difference between SCA and LARP?

1350ish Spain