The Armour Archive

bigfredb

Overall, it would depend on the response/comments that you generate. Here is my opinion: It would be ethical to state your experience in buying a like item using FACTS of what happened. Keep your subjective comments to yourself. If the armourer responds, leave it alone. Don't get into a thread duel....

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OK, it's been a while, but here are some videos from practice yesterday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW16dvI0MG4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WOK199TkVc Warder, I only watched the first two vids. However, one thing I did notice was that there was a shocking lack of combos by the Tall gent in ...

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If you need help printing to PDF, I can help you. (I do it all the time)

There are ways to do electronic document sales through paypal. Do a google search, you will find lots of information on how to do it.

Good Luck, let me know if I can help.

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I recently came into a huge chunk of leather and decided I would like to build myself some new arms. Was thinking about using aluminum elbows to cut the weight down. Though I am curious how they hold up compared to s.steel. Any good suggestions where I could find a nice pair of al elbows...? http:/...

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Not Kydex

HDPE Plastic Barrel. Very strong, lightweight, and cheap. It also happens to be roughly shaped like the human body.

You might try going to a car wash or something similar to see if they will give you one (or for cheap).

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I don't believe it.

Need pics from New Orleans to prove it!!!

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Pics?

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Second pair at $10 dibs!!

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Fair enough

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You mentioned that there are two. Can I get the second one for $10 + s/h?

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Both items Sold.

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darksole03 wrote:is the 75 including s/h?

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Should have thought about sizing . . . The shoulders will fit just about anybody, but are probably on the Larger side. The Kidney/back rig can be resized to a point. But would probably be better for somebody a bit larger. Waist on the order of 38 - 44 inches (give or take a bit). May not be pretty, ...

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A friend asked me to sell some old armour he had in his garage because he is updating his kit (finally). This armour is protects very well. First item is a pair of lorica-esque shoulders. Made of heavy duty premium aluminum (not roadsign). Asking $50 US. [img]http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii158...

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Could be they are cracking down.

I took a look through the OandA record. The last ____ Keep's were approved in 2005.

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I wonder what the issue is with "Keep". There are other shires across the SCA that use Keep (i.e. Falcon's Keep, Fire Mountain Keep, Okeborne Keep, etc.) Here are some potential alternates: Hadrian's Reach Hadrian's Hollow Hadrian's Wood Hadrian's Crest Hadrian's Haven Hadrian's Gate Hadri...

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http://www.ashcraftbaker.com/ Helms starting at $60. I think there is too much of an emphasis on spending as little money as possible on kit. Everyone is on a budget though. Haven't had any experience with Ashcraft Baker. However based on some recent posts, his quality and service have slipped some.

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Stonekeep Armory
Bolako's

To name just a couple . . .

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I have a file with some patterns that I can send you.

PM me with your email address.

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In 1252, English Law REQUIRED all English men (between 15 and 60) to 'equip themselves' with a bow and arrows. In 1363, All English men were required to practice Archery on Sundays and Holidays, and "forbade, on pain of death, all sport that took up time better spent on war training especially ...

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Has there been any movement on approval for the poly swords?

What are the preliminary results of the experiment?

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Chicks dig bruises!!!

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. . . nothing but a low-down, double-dealing, backstabbing, larcenous perverted worm! Hanging's too good for 'em. Burning's too good for 'em! They should be torn into little bitsy pieces and buried alive!

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X-Chair cloaking mechanism?

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Pics?

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I did not get the opportunity to take pictures.

I did have a GREAT time!!

I had the honor and priviledge of crossing swords with Sir Mons (and others) at the Pas de Armes. I had the opportunity to try some weapons forms and scenarios that I had never tried before. It was such a blast!!

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There are many good tips above on exercises to build muscle. However exercise is only part of the equation . . . if you are serious about building muscle, spend the money and go to a sports nutritionist. There may be something in your diet or metabolism which is preventing you from "bulking up&...

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so i know this is kinda soon after the war but does anyone have any pics of the fighting at great western war this year? my wife did not get a chance to come out with the camera so im just looking for some. It may be another day or so. Most of the normal picture taking folks were travelling back ho...

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OK, you've done the hard part and admitted you procrastinated . . . From experience, it isn't hard to knock out a tunic in an evening. It becomes even easier if you can find someone to help. Contact the folks in the local group and see if anyone can help you make a tunic before the weekend. Call you...

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Get with your local SCA group and see if they have any loaner armour.

This will give you the opportunity to "try before you buy".

Your local group may also have amouring workshops, etc.

Good Luck!!

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