The Armour Archive

Thorstenn

Good, Get in shape, go to Gulf Wars, find me on the field, have fun. I want more pic up fights than I have had in a few years. I'm a lefty, and you guys have some real cool lefty's in Your Kingdom. Irish is one with a great attitude, Sir Anton Duke I think , And a 14th century Duke who's name escape...

Thorstenn

First, thank you for a good response I was being over dramatic. Safety is in the eye of the organization. Rules change sometimes for the better sometimes not. Just look at the NFL and there looking at helmet to helmet suspension again. (not fond of it) I understand the accepted risks involved in thi...

Thorstenn

Would you give the same advice concerning helmets and cups You can skate around your house with no safety gear, but at a skate park All the ones I have seen require safety equipment YMMV. How bout just explaining to new people that the less armour they wear the more likely they are to wind up in a c...

Thorstenn

Your Grace, I said "at that time" rules have changed here since. And though I personally feel they should be required I like cohesion in rules so I am not willing to change them. My personal feelings don't out weigh the groups,..... in most cases Thor. ummm, football requires a helm, mouth...

Thorstenn

I have 4 in recent memory. Names excluded. #1 A Duke with Titanium full vambraces. #2 squire Female, full leather Vambraces with padding. Broke arm near elbow #3 squire male, leather vambrace little or no padding. #4 squire male, soccer shin guard hidden, (not sufficient armor for Trimaris at the ti...

Thorstenn

Most injuries go unreported. I will/do pull shots on bare arms. It's not worth it to me to hurt somebody I'm not in a life or death fight with. As a lefty arms are easier to break. Thor. can you support these claims with some documented injury reports? how many arms have been broken? actually broken...

Thorstenn

For the record, I am glad your not a strapping guy And yet you inspire. Thor. On me I have been injured as such : 3 broken ribs, 6 broken hands including the end of the wrist 1 knuckle, some slightly torn muscles, and around 7 to 9 concussions. When people ask me why I don't return to fighting, thi...

Thorstenn

If our game is to strict I don't suggest civil war reenactment to them Thor. This has become a long thread. Contrary to Morejello, I think that the SCA is a historical group. I also believe that that mweans that we should wear medieval "garb", be it clothes or armour. I honestly think that...

Thorstenn

So, on 6 pages we have about 3 people who think enforcing the rules are a bad idea, the rest think it should have been done years ago and we could go a bit stricter.
It took less than this to stall the weapons changes.....

Thor.

Thorstenn

Personally,I think it takes just the right shot, it can happen in good, bad, or no armored areas. I have broken Arms, hands, ribs, on my opponents. And several concussions. On me I have been injured as such : 3 broken ribs, 6 broken hands including the end of the wrist 1 knuckle, some slightly torn ...

Thorstenn

Good on you for trying. I have seen a lot of loaner armor walk off, even a couple members of the AA, took from my personal stash. Their not around anymore. It was worth the try for me at the time. I will look for pics of my first armor EEK!!! and try to post it hear, Thor. My favorite reasons have b...

Thorstenn

"That's what Peer pressure is for, right? (pun intended)"

Peer pressure only works it the offender gives a poop.

I believe the name is......Baldo? as a example.
Sorry had to be done. My apologies.

Thor.

Thorstenn

Going through that in my local shire. Thor. This is a much bigger factor in small groups than bigger groups, but I have visited a scheduled fighter practice and been the only one there, sitting alone in a park for an hour or more. Newcomers won't wait an hour. If the flyer or the webpage says 2:00 p...

Thorstenn

My personal favorite "I'm to dangerous, I break Femurs all the time with my Shani"

Thor.

Thorstenn

When Baldar hilts are the last visible plastic on the field, then it will be time to review appearance vs safety.

Thor.

Thorstenn

Yes, we need to go after the older 5 -15 year fighters and correct their appearance, but if we also start with new fighters we can stop them right away from making mistakes. It takes balance. As for the Baldar hilts, well I know Baldar would be pissed If my hand would fit a Logan basket I might get ...

Thorstenn

Nice Thor. Caid's appearance rules have been in place since 1979 or 1980ish, instituted by Duke Gregory of York. There were some initial whining, but it made a huge difference in the overall look of the fighters: H. Appearance on the Field 1. All participants on the field should appear as a reasonab...

Thorstenn

My 14th century kit that I fight in the Deed of arms and CoTT has plastic in it. The entire body harness and greaves are ABS. Body is covered in cloth, the greaves are covered in leather and brass. It's all about the effort we make. Thor. covering football shoulders/lacross gear with a tabard so you...

Thorstenn

Actually it IS in black and white, it's our job. Safety and Authenticity. Thor. I find myself oddly torn on this. I am a hard core "blu-plastic is the DEBIL!' person. The effort and cost in covering it in any of several ways is minor. Covering it greatly improves the atmosphere and image in my ...

Thorstenn

I second just about every post here. There are no detractors to hiding plastic, blue or otherwise. It can and will only improve our game in the long run. We have tried Peer pressure for 40+ years, it's worked with a lot of people but not everyone. The rules are currently in place, they just need muc...

Thorstenn

They are wonderful people, good news indeed

Thor.

Thorstenn

Page 20, Pennsic 39 book. About half way down the first row. Under General combat conventions #5 Thor. That's why they give out a book on the rules for Pennsic, Gulf Wars etc... Thor. The book is what I'm talking about. Lots of rules on campfires and how to get intouch with chiurgeons point, but don...

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That's why they give out a book on the rules for Pennsic, Gulf Wars etc... Thor. Benz, At Pennsic, and other places east of us, spear sots to the head aren't considered Good. Only face shots count. I've had people take non-face head shots at Pennsic. It's been a while since I went, but I'm not recal...

Thorstenn

Thats IT.... I'm taking my ball and going home. We experimented with it in Trimaris, I found it too easy as did most of our spear men. Killing shield men was a hot knife through warm butter. As to the OP, if legal in your area do it, if not don't. But I think you already made up your mind. "I w...

Thorstenn

Duke Phelan wrote:It never ceases to amaze me how many rules get made up because people can't block properly or just plain don't want to lose.

Yup, that must be it.... I guess we will never measure up.. Everybody east of the Mississippi should just quit.

Thor.

Thorstenn

What is that thing our Military does every once in a while... oh, yah, WAR maneuvers.... Simulated kills, simulated battles. Call it what ever you want. In SCA "War" I hit with a death stroke "thrust from a spear" In tournament I best my opponent with many weapons of the Field. T...

Thorstenn

We outlawed shovel/t-grip handles in Trimaris because there were some in use. They exist, and are stoooopid to say the least.

Thor.

Thorstenn

I have fought with destructible shields, I thought it was a blast. One technique was to trap your opponent's weapon in a broken part of the shield and twist, relieving them of their weapon Also note: once your pole weapon is stuck I own it... And society would probably want you to wear safety glasse...

Thorstenn

I have been doing that myself for about a year. Before that I used to (and still do) drink chocolate milk as a victory dance after some hard fighting

Depending on the brand you can get between 8 to 16 percent protein per serving. I prefer low fat 1 or 2 % just tastes better to me.

Thor.

Thorstenn

Interesting, thank you. Thor. There is only one exercise you need to do to start. L-sits. Sit on the ground with your legs out in front of you. But your hands on the ground, and lift your butt and legs off the ground, keeping the legs locked as straight as you can. Try to work up to a 30 second hold...

Thorstenn

If their a rhino, they don't care to start with. I have taking fighters off their feet (I was using sword and shield) to have them get right back up and charge me sad but true. Thor. But VERY difficult to rhino out of if you got hit with a 1.25 inch thick piece of steel! #3- All weapons must not pas...

Thorstenn

Link to new rules? I got this from Atlantia, I believe it was put it by Duke Logan. Not what your asking for but this is from our rule book, I put this in, June of 09. Undisguised plastic may not be used as a component of any armor, clothing, decorative accessories, weapons, footwear or other item ...

Thorstenn

IMO the rule already exists, it's just not enforced enough. Thor. Aww you dont like Madus boo hoo how about getting rid of all exposed plastic armor first before we worry about a little used random weapon. Balin PS CAsux That is in the works. Although the wording will be something like (Exposed Blat...

Thorstenn

I am guessing the second part was directed to me. AWW BOO WHOO you don't like CA Whaaaa!!!! There now we are both 4 year olds.... For the record I hate Exposed plastic, that's why I had stricter rules put in place in Our Kingdom as KEM. Two wrong don't make a right. Thor. These rules suck. They were...

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Problem, Gulf Wars and others. not all kingdoms agree or train to the same standard. Thor. Does anyone know what the foam from "By-My-Hand" is called? Maybe we could use wording like, "weapon heads may be constructed solely of rigid materials if the material is "by-my-hand" ...