The Armour Archive

Ceddie

Owen wrote:Vambraces don't cover the wrist, they up to it.

they do if you want to use them to comply with the rule

Ceddie

Owen wrote:So they've just banned my EGG gauntlets.

do you wear vambraces?

Ceddie

to remember a real hero.

http://www.brandonblog.com/Sgt-Paul-Ray-Smith.html

http://www.stpetetimes.com/2004/webspec ... alofhonor/

edited to add the 2nd link

Ceddie

how does this work with a gut? I've tried hanging the legs from my arming coat and the best I can get is my leg harness hanging away from my legs. I adjusted the straps on the backs on the legs and it pulled weird.

Ceddie

jester wrote:Mock tournaments with batons.

they aren't mock tournaments with batons they are tournaments with mock swords read as batons!

Ceddie

here is Baldar's page.

http://houseasgard.com/BaldarBlunts/#blunt

Ceddie

i use the small Kong, i drilled 4 holes in it to aid in compression, and added 2 ribs of foam. I love it, mace is my primary weapon. I didn't drill the holes or add the foam, that sounds like it works well...time to rework the maces. Adam, those shields are great!! I wouldnt want to get something t...

Ceddie

you'll find yourself looking totally different in a year. And that is why I went with DV it got me on the field it allowed me to make my own helm while I was waiting for it to come in. I also didn't know what persona I was interested in so for a couple hundred bucks I got to try it out.... If I did...

Ceddie

James I have a surcoat that covers to just above the knee. The next 1 I make will cover the knee so that I don't have any issues.... I am also not using any of the arm or hand armour I have Gauntlets On the way from house of the wolf and am looking into Bauzabands for forearm and elbow protection. ...

Ceddie

I've made a couple... you know that 'ole rule that says don't take to the field unless your willing to get hit by it?
Well, I recommend the Mandrake head.

BTW these are also avalabe in other...specality shops.. sold under the same name...

Ceddie

Irish,

Your right plastic should be covered in order to conform with the rules, the folks that I know that use the DVA cover it with tunics and pants, interestingly enough the gorget is usually the 1st thing replaced because it's the hardest to hide (but we still have them in the loaner bag.)

Ceddie

Lobo I'm glad to here that the DVA is still working for you! While I wouldn't wear it, I have several friends who do and have used their stuff with a lot of success. What I have seen is that some folks stick with it(SCA Combat) and move on to more fitted stuff others just keep useing DVA and some ju...

Ceddie

My reasoning: 1) Sabatons are a pain in the ass and I would like to be able to armor any legal target area if I so choose. 2) I think it would discourage period footwear 3) I don't want my foot being smashed into the ground 4) Foot is too close to ankle Just my opinions. 1) Your telling me! I've be...

Ceddie

If we are going to allow the shin, why not the foot?

Ceddie

you gotta love the staff at

http://www.thequarter.org/

Ceddie

I'm all for testing "Full Leg targeting", I think requireing greaves would taint the test. I think the only way we will see if we NEED them is to allow testing with or without them, then people can decide for themselves. I have a set of front only greaves, I'd be willing to fight w/o them for the te...

Ceddie

As a marshall in the SCA, I would have to be against this with great weapons, single weapons ok, great weapons can generate too much force, and if your foot is planted, there goes your knee, or break your shin bone. make this a standard rule tho, a legal target area for single hand weapons only, no...

Ceddie

A question for those who'a systems allow full leg targets:
Do you have a lot of folks taking 'dasie-cutter' shots? (two-handed swingss at the ankle/calf area) I was once told that was the shot that took the full leg away from the SCA.

Ceddie

I'm asking around there as well.
thanks

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Ceddie

I don't know if I like the idea of GRABBING the shield this could lead to grappeling really quick in that not everyone can just slip out of their shield if they can't follow the movement but I can't see why we shouldn't be allowed to move the shield with an elbow or knee or the back of the hand.

Ceddie

The "just take turns" thing works fairly well, (more or less, kinda sorta). We haven't had much trouble with it at practice. Double elim tournaments aren't a lot worse, since the chances of you actually haven't to fight at the same time are pretty low, and usually you can impose on a friend, househ...

Ceddie

My wife and I both fight, her longest break from fighting in 12 years was for the pregnancy. You should have seen the look on the line comanders face when she sat out the middle of 3 feald battles to Breastfeed, just flop the kit open and drape a blanket over the two of them! but that gave me time o...

Ceddie

Is there anyone going to Gulf Wars from the Roaring Wastes (Detriot) area that may have a little cargo room? I NEED to get a wall tent (with poles) to the war for pick up. It will be coming home to Fl so the transport will only be one way, I'll be glad to give you gas money or buy you dinner or some...

Ceddie

as to the hidden masses who read the posts but seldom and sometimes never speak i can say that i was one of them. some of the attitudes i found here almost turned me completely away from the SCA. just bear that in mind when you post. ccartee, remember, every village has one! Will you be at Crown Ne...

Ceddie

If money is such an issue for you that you can't afford a decent-looking kit, then you need to reconsider your priorities in life. Get things in order, save a little money, and buy good stuff. Be patient. Don't be in such a rush to get on the field that you wind up looking like crap, and never both...

Ceddie

I really have nothing to add that hasnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t all ready been said. I like the idea, I can like it and stay quiet or I can like it and say so, I thing saying so will help more.

Ceddie

If you fight well and your kit fits right , it shouldn't get in the way enough to matter. Bamos, I have a grill and a round face for my bascinet and it fits right, the vision isn't a problem, you just learn to know whats going on. I'll admit I cant see my opponants feet and that can throw me off if ...

Ceddie

ths is me about 3 years ago

Ceddie

First, let me say that a BIG part of the problem is the forum for the discussion. electronic communication looses a lot of meaning. If I have jumped too fast and too hard(and it looks like I have), I apologies. I have gone back and reread the thread as well as a lot of James's posts on other topics ...

Ceddie

I don't think anyone has said anything like what you are talking about Meaddrinker. No one here is some kind of puppy kicking authenticity policeman. I think you are reading allot more into what is being said. No he's not, your talking out of both sides of your mouth. cool Only thing I have said is...

Ceddie

I'll take the pewter

Ceddie

Mr Orc The SCA is not a fantasy group, with the exception of Pennsic you don't see elves, orcs, or vampires in the SCA. In this part of the USA there is a LOTRs LARP that has been going on for many many years and we have had new comers to the SCA that wanted LOTRs we sent over to the LARP group. Th...

Ceddie

Come on Troy! So one guy gets set on fire. You are acting like this is a life or death situation. Don't you realize that fire was used in period and is still an effective weapon against opposing forces. Sheesh man, next thing you know you will probably kick some poor smuck off the field for having ...

Ceddie

As for the majority being uniterested, thats true. I'd submit that they'd would generally shrug and go "ok" and keep playing, they way "they" did with almost every other rules change. I have a buddy who is the Archtype of the sprot mentality bargrilled sprts equipment fighter. He was convinced simp...

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