The Armour Archive

Angusm0628

Iain and I concluded an arms deal at War practice last year.. I gave him a check, he gave me a ballista. worked out well except I'm having issues getting a crew together. Much as he was

Angusm0628

Angus, If this is you, you have my sworn word to allow you to speak for me as to what side we fight on. The honour and respect shown to me last year may be repaid in no other way. http://windrosearmoury.com/zc/images/uploads/angus.jpg Nope not me in that photo.. m I'm the short guy with the padded ...

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Friend of mine is a retired Philly cop. He's not SCA but the rest of his family is. After a fight practice he made the following observations. "You guys are armored everywhere we are taught to hit for submissions" Followed with "Rather than try and baton you guys. We'd just shoot ya&q...

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Before even going to stonekeep (which is where I get quite a bit of my stuff) go to a local practice and try the loaner gear just to see if this game is for you. It won't be a pretty fit. Most likely won't be pretty armour. It will however be effective. Before you sink penny one into this game, make...

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Stephen PM'd me shortly after Pennsic asking if I'd come back to the English team since I "switched sides" this past one to even it out... I'm declared for the English already.. And your sacrifice was well noted, Sir. I swore to stand at your side this year in honor of it, so I declare fo...

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http://www.therionarms.com/reenact/ther ... _c389.html

Hal's good people. Should be able to hook ya right up

Angusm0628

First off, Slow down... Literally slow down, You are going to learn and understand more if you do your shots a 1/2 speed. You should be working on building muscle memory at this point. Slowing down also allows you to make sure you are using proper form. If not, tennis elbow etc can affect you. Yeah,...

Angusm0628

Actually you can fence with a darkwood Katana. It will be expensive however.
Also as the portugese were in Japan during period, you could probably get away with a rapier

Angusm0628

I'm embarrassed to say I had not heard of this film. The stills from it look pretty great. Being 1/2 Polish I have wanted to make a Hussar kit but have not gotten to it. I may have to get this film. Also the Bergman Joan of arc is only so so. I was looking for other films and looked at more stills ...

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Does this mean when 1612 gets here via my netflix I'm gonna be bummed over the Hussar armour?

Angusm0628

Stephen PM'd me shortly after Pennsic asking if I'd come back to the English team since I "switched sides" this past one to even it out...

I'm declared for the English already..

Angusm0628

Hail Angusm0628! You are correct with your additional options....... 4) -- need to figure out what folks are looking for (what are you looking for?) 5) -- not sure how to overcome that one Grimr Well, ya started solving #4..Now just do so on a grander scale To answer your question. I'd be looking f...

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I figured that folks would be all over these unique pieces, but with one day left......... and no response (not even a blasting negative response) I am left to assume one of a couple options: 1-- These pieces suck and I don't realize it 2-- People are broke after Christmas 3 - The starting price of...

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Crest Tourney

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Johann Lederer wrote:This is the only link I found and I do not believe it is 100% complete:
http://yourwebapps.com/WebApps/db-view. ... ase=102073

And or inaccurate. The contact info and web address are outdated for Confed.

Angusm0628

Try Get Dressed for Battle.

Angusm0628

Check out these knees: http://cgi.ebay.com/Rugged-PLASTIC-ARTICULATED-KNEES-SCA-Armor-Rattan-/270612451601?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f01c25111 I use'em and love'em.....the downside is HIDING some that looks this good...lol I never thought I would see the day where a DVA armour bit didn't ...

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I have 2 flat ring riveted lying about. One is going on a helm. The other I'm not sure what it's future will be.

Some surface rust on it. Prolly let it fly for about $75 and shipping.

Angusm0628

Therion has padded cuisses in stock as well.

http://www.therionarms.com/reenact/armor.shtml $45 bucks a pair.

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Maeryk wrote:
Angusm0628 wrote:I'm 5'8 so if that qualifies here's a video of Earl Yngvar and I from last summer..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGUHrQX3N3Y

Standing on your toes maybe you are..

Nope, I'm actually 5'8" I actually shrunk 1/2" since high school..

Angusm0628

I may have a line or two in that department. Let me talk to them first and if they are agreeable, I'll do email "Introductions" and you can take it from there.

Angusm0628

A full started kit can be had for under 200 bucks. This will include Mask, Fencing jacket, gloves and basic epee or foil (I'd stick with an epee). For just under $250 this can be upgraded to a basic schlager People still fight light rapier? Chris, Yep Aethelmearc actually requires you to authorize ...

Angusm0628

A full started kit can be had for under 200 bucks. This will include Mask, Fencing jacket, gloves and basic epee or foil (I'd stick with an epee). For just under $250 this can be upgraded to a basic schlager

Angusm0628

My lady made me a heavy weapons gambeson with 3 layer of linen. It works for fencing as well.

Angusm0628

D. Sebastian wrote:Glaukos,
OOP, and much darker than Red Cliff is a flick called The Warlords:

http://movies.netflix.com/Movie/The-War ... height1794

Something I thought you'd dig -- it's really a Greek Tragedy.

Not to mention the fact it's just plain ole incredibly good.

Angusm0628

So in the future when any of you see me on the battlefield feel free to ignore any local 4 on 1 rule, I am honored that your war unit would consider me enough of a threat to offer me 4 on one odds. I carry enough weapons to go around, no line no waiting. Nope not gonna happen round here. I like kee...

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You could do a lot worse than one of Hjalmr's helms.. Friend of mine purchased one some time ago.. Pretty much a tank for a helm

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What is a 4 on 1 rule??? I mean i understand it, but where is such a rule? Pennsic? I have never heard of it heard of single combat and lets end this. Balin The 4 on 1 rule is that in a melee situation no more than 4 opponents may attack a single fighter. and that is a rule where? Aethelmearc for s...

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gotcha so it is an Aethelmearc and as such a Pennsic rule, not a society one that I just kept missing. Check. Thanks U This rule has been in effect as far back as I remember making it at one time, if not still, an East Kingdom Rule as well.Aethelmearc was part of the East up til the late 90's..

Angusm0628

Yeah, 4 on 1 is real. If you are separated or the Last man standing no more than 4 combatants can attack. Per Aethelmearc's Conventions of combat IV. Additional Conventions for Melee Combat A. Conventions and tactical limits may be modified for a particular battle if. 1. All participants are aware o...

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I ordered one of these from Therion here on the archive. m Along with a pair of Medium gloves for doing fencing.. Per the Frieman Scale.. Communication- 5 I had a few questions before I placed the order so I emailed Hal. Responses were within a day or so. No complaints. Quality- 5 on both. Blade was...

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I need to talk to the minister of finances. The 2nd gen longsword would be a nice addition....

Angusm0628

Not to period, or even an actual bible quote, but I spoke this at this last crown during the challenges: The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak thro...

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My guys/gals are under the ruling "Kill quick, and move on. Don't mess with the legged guys and no single combats"

Not there for anything other than offering our employer our best effort to make the other side pay for their folly in not hiring us first..

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Maeryk wrote:
My old household had a standing order from "the houselord' that if they ask for singles, you say NO!

This after watching a legged fighter who was the last of his side take out 18 people in a row, and win.

That rule is still in effect according to the new warlord as well.

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