The Armour Archive

Maeryk

DukeAlaric (George S.) wrote:OK well what about 99% of the other people in the SCA?

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Dunno.. maybe the bascinet is their vision of a "knight in shining armor" and a barrel helm isn't.

I don't know why they don't all wear kitty pajamas, honestly.

Maeryk

Ok, so here's my theory..... According to EK seneschal policies, it is required at all combat related activities to maintain a signin sheet for all attendees plus a waiver sheet for those who do not present blue cards. So rather than maintain 2 lists, one can simply have everyone sign the waiver sh...

Maeryk

Absolutely you can. but not overnight. Hard work and refinement and time, or a boatload of money and fast.. Even so.. how much does a helm like that run? 500$? more? If you are one of the people who cannot afford to eat more than ramen, or "can't afford real garb", you can't afford that h...

Maeryk

You can make a huge amount of your own kit and it doesn't have to look like shit or not work. You just have to put the time in to figure out how it was shaped, why it was shaped that way then be willing to put time and energy into it so it works right. I made half of my own kit with nothing but the...

Maeryk

@Shiny, you know there is this terrifying new invention called shopping. It allows people to purchase armour. Far out, I know. Not everyone can make armor, nor do you have to be a young hotstick to get armor (that point makes absolutely no sense to me). All you need is time, dedication and effort. ...

Maeryk

Guys, I'm asking for a clarification so we can all be on the same sheet of music. It'll be ok. I'm sure it will. But what you are seeing is the difference of opinion between "everything allowed in Corpora is allowed' and "everything not banned in corpora is allowed".. and I've run ac...

Maeryk

(and a quick flash of the rest of their gallery as well)

http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/display.php?id=143

Maeryk

OOOH! video Podcast on the Earl of Pembrokes armour! This thing I just stared at for like.. 20 minutes, till my wife reminded me I was drooling.

http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/display.php?id=143

Maeryk

The first and third are "peascod," the style that closely followed after "longbelly." The second appears similar, as the base do the belly may overlap a separate waist plate [peascod just integrate the two]. Can you tell me anythign about that middle pic? Thanks! Curator card se...

Maeryk

Judging by the letter above, the KINGDOM better have a rule in place at every event. Not just the Fiefdom of We Love Paperwork playing Jersey Turnpike cause they can.

Maeryk

I don't know if ANY of these are what you want, but they are the pics I have that are closest: http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/maeryk/Medieval/th_armor1.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/maeryk/Medieval/th_armor3.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/maeryk/Medieval/th_armor2.jpg

Maeryk

Ok, so here's my theory..... According to EK seneschal policies, it is required at all combat related activities to maintain a signin sheet for all attendees plus a waiver sheet for those who do not present blue cards. So rather than maintain 2 lists, one can simply have everyone sign the waiver sh...

Maeryk

Per the SCA president: m It has come to my attention that there is a vast amount of misinformation around the Society concerning waivers and waiver policy. The purpose of my letter to you today is to do what I can to clear up these misconceptions. Please note that the following is the minimum requi...

Maeryk

here's a biblical reference.. Knight weeping beneath Christ on the Cross.. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/maeryk/Medieval/th_IMG_0588.jpg That's in the ROM. I close-upped the etching, and did some levels work to get it to pop (as much as a silver etching on a silver suit will) http://i11.pho...

Maeryk

yeah.. the Foeldstool (what I call an X chair) is one HELL of a strong piece of furniture.. as it's mechanical load bearing. You have to REALLy work to get enough sheer force to snap off the dowels.

Maeryk

Oh.. one other point.. #2 and #3 in that list above often, unintentionally, do a great disservice to number 1. They tend to underprice like crazy, because it's not "their living" and anything the make is gravy. They aren't trying to support their shop, buy future stock, etc, they are just ...

Maeryk

Jeff, That chart is quite helpful. I just like the look of the Glastonbury chairs better than an x chair. Almost like I would be setting on a throne! The ones I was looking at have a fancy back a look very regal. I am concerned about getting pine chairs based on the pretty sound logic I got from th...

Maeryk

Seriously? No, local groups are not allowed to form their own policies. Most especially they are not allowed to form their own policies that are directly contrary to the policies of the Corporation. Just for sake of argument- In every other aspect of the rules, Corpora is regarded as a minimum stan...

Maeryk

Wow. I authorized at Val Day in the Mid a couple months back and got/felt none of this "trouble". It was fast, fun and got done in less than 10 minutes. I even authed in some advanced forms because the marshal felt I was more capable than just the primary. I've found that if you stow an a...

Maeryk

Hrolfr wrote:Baron Conal or Maeryk.

Thanks for the mention, but I don't do Glastonbury chairs.. only the X and K chairs, and even those are back-burnered right now, as my shop is more "storage for junk" than "workshop" at the moment.

Maeryk

I fully agree that aggression was a factor when they saw me fight. However I was very much in control and very aware of the force levels needed or lack thereof so that I didn't skewer my friend. I also had the utmost of confidence in my opponent and knew that he also was not attempting to stick the...

Maeryk

Do bear in mind where heels on the floor are important - squats. Since that takes the calves largely out of the chain of muscles involved, where they were a weak link. For what it's worth, my striking instructor (so not pure boxing) prefers the rear heel in a cross lifted to help sink the knee down...

Maeryk

Well. We are none of those sports. Certainly not boxing. We only need to hit once and we don't need to knock the guy out. Sure we might hit multiple times and encounter defense, but it's not needed to win. I was messing around while cleaning the kitchen and working on a project. I found that fighti...

Maeryk

Guys, Show Blue card = NO WAIVERS. Say no, nada, zip, nyet, nein, na, nae, nay, they shouldn't ask for one, don't sign it, email your Kingdom Seneschal afterwards, etc... And for other personas: Abasakur (Papua New Guinea) Oya Abenaki (Maine USA, Montreal Canada) Nda Abenaki (Maine USA, Montreal Ca...

Maeryk

I'll be more specific and confrontational while I'm at it: I believe rotating your foot when you throw is always wrong . For that to be the case, then there would have to be a fundamental physical reason, a matter of undesirable body mechanics that it would be physically impossible to prevent. With...

Maeryk

The argument which was put forward to me was that most youth under the age of 12 did have have enough muscular development to handle the heavier blades. In fact in some kingdoms what I consider a regression has actually occurred the kids use plastic foils. I cringe every time I see those. J-M Can t...

Maeryk

Yeah, that's probably the prettiest example of freecycling I have ever seen.

Maeryk

Aaron wrote:Hi,

I think the pictures make the screen wide. Is there a way to fix that?

Thanks,

-Aaron

He needs a carriage return between some of the photos..

Maeryk

????

Maeryk

I prefer that the back heel not come off the ground when throwing a snap. I feel that it creates a commitment forward and rotationally that is not, or should not be intended. This over commitment can pull you out of position, slow down the return of your sword, and impede your movement to your next...

Maeryk

Fair enough, against a helm it wouldn't really make much difference, in general principle though it makes sense. Yes, I can see how it might work well for the game, but I'm of the school of trying to be as realistic as possible without the "bad realism". I look through the manuals, test c...

Maeryk

Fair enough, against a helm it wouldn't really make much difference, in general principle though it makes sense. Yes, I can see how it might work well for the game, but I'm of the school of trying to be as realistic as possible without the "bad realism". I look through the manuals, test c...

Maeryk

A) probably a lawn mower or rock kicked up from a passing vehicle.

B) They aren't that hard to replace, if you can get one from a wrecker yard.

Maeryk

Bah, 2 people posted while I was typing and I can't edit in this forum... Ok, I see what you're saying Duke Paul, I can see how that can be advantageous in the sport we play, but it also seems like gaming to me since in a real sword fight you won't kill anyone by just breaking the skin. Uhh.. in a ...

Maeryk

The argument which was put forward to me was that most youth under the age of 12 did have have enough muscular development to handle the heavier blades. In fact in some kingdoms what I consider a regression has actually occurred the kids use plastic foils. I cringe every time I see those. J-M BUT! ...

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