The Armour Archive

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Timeframe and source of that Egfroth (so I have something when people ask me about it)?

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

What exactly are you looking for? I have a YC fighter taht is thinking about centergrip, and a buckler for her would function much the same as a domed round (she is about 10). Let me know.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

For thigh armour, check out Crash-Pads shorts. And for knees, search the site for "hidden knee armour". Should pull up most of our ideas.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

You guys have to get authorized to throw axes at wood?! Wow, you really are heaping on the authorizations.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

But isnt there a rule about the rigidity of rattan? I dont play spear, but if you use 1" rattan for a spear, it might get a little wobbly.

Yes, I am just joining in the fun of arguing.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

One other thing you might want to change is to change the state maps. Instead of different counties (of which Ga has 8mil), if you could find maps with Interstates, it might help people find their way around. Found this website on the National Highway System, with state maps, and major cities marked...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

A couple of layers of bluefoam on top of the BMH structure would make it legal though...Nothing like making it stick.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Why remove them after 6 months? Most practices stay pretty regular for longer than that. Our shire has had practice at the same park for a couple of years at least, and South-Downs has had theirs at the same place for 10+years. I would suggest a label (something along the lines of Possibly Out Of Da...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

How hard are these? Had a copper one (stupid me) that would get deformed when I tried to open it (still hadnt mastered opening/closing without seeing it). What weight do you think these could handle?

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Does this stuff come in sizes that can accomodate thicker than 1/8"? Or can you pry it open for bigger than that? Does it work on wood shields?

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

I use the same kind of knees. But I opted for the CrashPads shorts (1600 version). They work wonderfully together, and never move around on me.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Sent you an email. Do you want group's sites in that format under notes? If not, feel free to delete.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

But then why does rattan spear not fall under the same authorization?

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Yes, you can. Check the rules for your area on what makes them legal. Compression is an iffy thing. Pretty much feels squishy. I would head to a fighter practice, and feel some. Your thumb should sink some, but not bottom out onto the rattan, and you shouldnt be able to fold it over, and hit rattan ...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

If you can spot BMH at a major war, he sells neoprene thrusting tips for under a dollar. Add some clue, webbing, and strapping tape, and you are good to go. Another good bet is old lifevests. Pretty thick padding, really squishy, and not too heavy.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

So just put the marshalls in heavy-legal gear, and tie big pink bows to them . Everyone knows they are marshalls, if they take an arrow, sorry. I think the biggest problem you might have is making sure that you get enough archers there. If not, the event will be changed drastically, and I am not sur...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

What Kingdom? Several different regulations, depending on where you live. The only standard among them seems to be, if it works for Heavy, it is legal for YC.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Maybe we are on the same lane, Your Grace, and just dont know it. I personally think that even if we are wearing norman helms (what you call caps), thrusts to the sides and back and top of the helm should be legal. The same force as a good solid thrust to the rest of the body. Even though I am from ...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Thanks. As soon as I get a few dollars saved away, I will be ordering them. Wish I knew you offered these before those failed attempts (but I did learn felt and leather behave differently).

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

I havent shot a CA arrow, but have consistently (read 2 dozen at a time) put arrows into a 3-5yd circle from 100 yds with a 25# bow. Just takes a bit of practice to make sure you have the range down.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

I remember hearing 30 something at Pennsic during the town battle (think it was 30 yrds). There was a push to get close enough so that they were safe (talk about backwards logic).

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

So if I were to get the 12th century supplement, which of the above is it designed to work with?

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Sorry, the one I saw on Beathans site had spectacles. I thought that was what you were asking about (skimmed the post). I agree with the flap, and dont know of any that have it directly attached (pre 14th century) without having spectacles. All of them were part of a coif underneath, except possibly...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Some of the eastern European helms have this hanging off the helm. Check out Beathan's site and he has one from the 12th century, with a full maille drape. You might try emailing him to see where he got the idea from.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Score the edges with a router?

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Any kingdom is allowed to restrict more than Society rules, the same as they can require more armour.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Sorry about the delay getting back (and the slight derail). SNIP I dont have an option if he expects me to take it. SNIP. As I understand the SCA ruleset, your opponent cannot EXPECT you to take anything, nor can a marshall or anyone else. Only the fighter receiving a shot is permitted judge whether...

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And they (Normans) are called helms. Spangen- Helm ? Just because something is called a helm doesnt mean that it covers the whole head. All of the LH sites I have looked at call them helms, even though they dont go past the brow. It is turning into somewhat of a semantic arguement, but helms do not ...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Yes, there were earlier styles of helms that had sides, but none of them match the armour we are all supposedly wearing (I drop the boiled leather, as I believe it is a leftover).

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Thanks for pointing that out. I know of the Lewis chess set, but haven't looked in depth at them. Still, I maintain that the rest of the armour wouldnt be proof against a solid cut/thrust.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

If you rivet them onto a .0625" metal bowl, it should meet the letter of the law (as long as it has no major protrusions). It will need a bargrill though.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

then it needs to be changed to say a cap not a helm (or evena helmet). then, once that happens, we need to adjust the amount of force required to best a helm above the brow since the area below the brow is no longer protected against crushing blows. obviously we will need to hit that are much light...

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

What exactly is Geibig's book, or where can I find his research? I used to speak German, almost to the point of speaking fluently. Then I stopped taking classes, and it left.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

Your Mother was a Hamster, and Your Father smelled of Elderberries?

Or...Kniggit!
Sorry, but someone was going to.

Oswyn_de_Wulferton

In atlantia, and others, turning your head to save yourself from a face thrust is a viable, realistic, and accepted way of avoiding a defeat by using the armour to do its intended job. Ignore if Atlantia takes normal power thrusts to the head as good I dont know the exact rules in Atlantia, but if ...