The Armour Archive

Sir Omarad

Yours is the only one from the hundreds that are out there that this happened to. Either there was a flow line or bubbles in the material or they made a mistake and sent you the wrong material. Luckily it hasn't happened since. There is only one standard of polypropylene rod. No grades, no weird in...

Sir Omarad

So out of honest curiousity (I've no idea how experimental weapons work), how long will these swords be experimental, before they become acceptable for common use? I'm just curious - this is the first experimental weapon phase that I've ever paid closer attention to. Thanks! Depends on the data and...

Sir Omarad

This is the main issue I have with the poly swords. Rattan is easy to see if it's the right material. With the poly it seems the only way for us to check is after it breaks. I fear that the manufacturers or distributers are willing to just send whatever they have on hand to random buyers. I am sure...

Sir Omarad

uwhguy wrote:Hmmm. If you can get it in black or white, can you get make it in black and white with a preexisting striking edge? that would be cool!

You must tape it anyway.

Sir Omarad

black, white, and natural are the common colors.

Sir Omarad

QOF wrote:Another favorite Blackstone pic

From that pic it's difficult to express that there was 3-4" of water on the entire field.
It just looks like a single puddle.

Sir Omarad

Dr. Seuss is not period Actually, other than writing in modern English, he is. His verse forms would easily pass muster with 12th C trouveres. I now return you to your regularly scheduled penis size debate. He came up with his rythym and verse form while on ship from Europe to the US. The ships eng...

Sir Omarad

b is specific to maces.

Sir Omarad

Sir Omarad

Change this paragraph: 3. If the weapon has a head, it shall not be constructed of solely rigid materials. The head shall be firmly and securely attached to the haft. The head shall allow at least a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft. To this para...

Sir Omarad

olaf haraldson wrote:MASH Season 2 Episode 12. The one with the incubator....
Shall I send you my card to be signed?
Olaf

yes.

Sir Omarad

Armour testing should be done at Pennsic, with video. "Now we'll all line up on one side or the other. Heavy hitters on the left and those in experimental armour on the right. Now start fighting!" you first. Okey-dokie. I'm on the heavy hitter side. You're obviously on the experimental si...

Sir Omarad

Depends on what my Knight said at the last meeting of the Circle. If the rumors are true I might be a little more focused on the low guard, but that has more to do with having 8 kids than any real fear of getting hurt. I wear close to minimums and have never really felt threatened by getting hit to...

Sir Omarad

Sigifrith Hauknefr wrote:Elbow pads!

get small kneepads.

Sir Omarad

I just spoke with Tom at Zoombang.
He said to ask for the "strapped" or "strapped on" kneepads for SCA if you want them with velcro on the back instead of "pull on".

Sir Omarad

What about youtube instructional videos?

Sir Omarad

Just a note:
Alan makes nice helmets.
Just never never ever order anything from Alan Baudree directly, you will never see it and he'll take your money.
I think he sells through Icefalcon mostly. Go through him.
The helmet should be legal without a question.

Sir Omarad

Sir Omarad

This sharpe?

Sir Omarad

DukeAlaric (George S.) wrote:I guess we'd use a wooden badger punching authorization for that, right?

g-

Sir Omarad

With the one-piece mace rule, I suppose that I could take a 36" long piece of 1.5" thick rattan, shave down the haft - say 8" worth, stick a basket hilt on it, and now I have a "mace" with a a 28" "head" that handles just like a sword except that 1) it doesn'...

Sir Omarad

bummer, i was thinking of coming down.
Hope eveyone is safe withthe tornados.
We had our tornados earlier this week and last week.

Sir Omarad

when and where is it?

Sir Omarad

Isabella E wrote:I have bony knees and the pants I have don't have a ton of padding. I've tried other kinds of kneepads but they don't stay in place. >_<

I bet they'd work great!

Sir Omarad

I just got off the phone with them and there are 2 changesthey are doing for SCA. 1. more dots on the width. 2. an optional splitting the back of the pad and having a velcro strap top and bottom rather than having to pull them on. Did they indicate when this new style will be available? Just ask fo...

Sir Omarad

I was recently asked about the 1/2" penetration rule. I told them to measure how far INTO the helmet it went, not how far from the outside of the helmet it went. That allows consistency from .060" sheet metal helms and .250" bar grills. The face shouldn't be within a 1/2" so it s...

Sir Omarad

Would these be a total replacement for the rigid material requirement? H. Leg Armor 1. The kneecap, an inch above and below, and both sides of the knee joints must be covered by rigid material, lined by at least ¼ inch (6mm) of closed-cell foam or an equivalent padding. This armor shall be attached...

Sir Omarad

With the one-piece mace rule, I suppose that I could take a 36" long piece of 1.5" thick rattan, shave down the haft - say 8" worth, stick a basket hilt on it, and now I have a "mace" with a a 28" "head" that handles just like a sword except that 1) it doesn'...

Sir Omarad

Would these be a total replacement for the rigid material requirement? H. Leg Armor 1. The kneecap, an inch above and below, and both sides of the knee joints must be covered by rigid material, lined by at least ¼ inch (6mm) of closed-cell foam or an equivalent padding. This armor shall be attached...

Sir Omarad

These are areas where the rules are grey. The knee, being a non-target should not be OVERTLY used to manipulate but ifyou are moving to a good close stance with your opponent and move their shield in the process then you should be able to do so. It should not be the purpose of the move but an incid...

Sir Omarad

It's the answer that answers the question. Different weapons have evolved in different ways and at different speeds. Rules are changed for several reasons. 1. Safety 2. Medievalness (is that a word?) 3. New materials Polearms evolved to what they are after years of use and so have maces. The answer ...

Sir Omarad

I'll post the exact wording when I get home tonight.

I'm trying to do what I can to make the things you guys want happen.

So get off my ass.

Sir Omarad

So, going by this, if we find some mutant-giant rattan, say 12-14" diameter..... Plane it down to 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 thick...then CARVE out the handle and blade (including an axe head)..... Now, as long as it's under the weight requirement, it's legal and no padding should be required, yes? as lon...

Sir Omarad

Count Johnathan wrote:I'll accept that. And I can be a snooty bitch too.

LOL!

Can't we all at atimes.

Sir Omarad

I just got off the phone with them and there are 2 changesthey are doing for SCA.
1. more dots on the width.
2. an optional splitting the back of the pad and having a velcro strap top and bottom rather than having to pull them on.

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