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by Blackoak
Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Mail Trend
Replies: 76
Views: 2751

Isabella E wrote:I am definitely going to be adding more mail myself after I replace some of the covered plastic with metal. Eventually I want to have a harness that is as close to the real deal as I can get it.


Yea fe-maille. :D

Uric
by Blackoak
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: arrrggg!!! wool shrinking hell - now with pics!
Replies: 28
Views: 688

Lol, I have a really nice wool tunic that used to fit my buddy George. He is 5'10" & 250lbs. His nice wife threw it in the dryer for him too. Like I said it fits ME great at 5'7" & 170 lbs. I NEVER dry my wool. Some I even hand wash to avoid the washer agitation, which can also shr...
by Blackoak
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Covered Armour
Replies: 60
Views: 12302

Add the helm and away you go! :D

Image

Uric
by Blackoak
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Covered Armour
Replies: 60
Views: 12302

Throw on your tunic & favorite suit of maille, mine being welded stainless from Master Knuut.. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4818.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4819.jpg It is the little things like a nice secondary or pouch that makes your ki...
by Blackoak
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Covered Armour
Replies: 60
Views: 12302

For my body I wear a padded linen vest. It also has channels that can hold foam strips or stainless splints for proper kidney protection. It breaths very well under the maille. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4814.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4815...
by Blackoak
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Covered Armour
Replies: 60
Views: 12302

For my thighs I have made a linen skirt. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4751.jpg The upper portion is quilted with cotton. The bottom portion has channels sewn that hold foam strips. It ties at the waist. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4812.jpg http://...
by Blackoak
Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Covered Armour
Replies: 60
Views: 12302

Ok, so I have sent Jestyr my pictures for his write-up but wanted to share them here as well. I'll start with my leg armour. http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4809.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4810.jpg I wear soccer shin guard and my knees are a pai...
by Blackoak
Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Rus helm for Greenshield
Replies: 45
Views: 1666

What a bastard! I guess he got tired of me being prettier than him. :twisted:

That is really nice looking guys, I cant wait to see it in person.

Uric

who was just looking at Cam's other new helmet last weekend. Wait till you guys see that one as well. What a wienie.
by Blackoak
Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Mail Trend
Replies: 76
Views: 2751

Jestyr wrote:It is still pretty uncommon here in Trimaris. I am likely getting a haubergeon in the near future, but am nervous about it. Here, in the summer, it is like breathing soup.


Mail breathes great, just wear linen under it. Out in the sun for long periods it heats up, but cools quickly.

Uric
by Blackoak
Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

marcus the pale wrote:Starting January, this will be my kit.


Stay safe on crusade Marcus, and thank you.



And thanks for the compliments guys. For reference my greatsword is 6'. :D

Uric
by Blackoak
Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

Me this past weekend at BAM.

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Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Bordermarch Autumn Melees (BAM)
Replies: 28
Views: 648

The catch to the zombie attackers was while they only had to call head shots, they still got hit other places. It looked like what most zombies ended up getting was PAIINNSSS!!!

Was a great time, despite the weather.

Uric
by Blackoak
Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Non-Laurels Only! Please post your work!
Replies: 609
Views: 39216

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_2023.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_2771.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4357.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o140/monkeybite/100_4550.jpg Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

A few people shot video, so it will be up soon I'd imagine. It was really a great day of fighting and I guess I can't complain that my only losses were to the guy who won it. :D

Uric
by Blackoak
Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Looking for Round Shield Vids
Replies: 9
Views: 314

Have you looked at Duke Paul's stuff? His video clips are with round shield. Can't get much better advice than from HG Paul. :D

Also Duke Gaston just posted video of him with HG Baldar, who is fighting with a center grip round. With slow motion scenes. Cool stuff.

Uric
by Blackoak
Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

Well it looks like I need to kick some ass to keep you clowns from getting on DA. But that's ok, cause I was planning on doing that anyway. :twisted:

It should be a beautiful day with a bunch of really good fighters.

Uric
by Blackoak
Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 100 Knights 100 Fights. A personal deed of arms.
Replies: 11
Views: 603

I think this is excellent and look forward to seeing the finished piece.

Post where you will be having your bouts. I'd love to participate.

Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

Watch and see funny man. Watch and see.

Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: So what do you think of this
Replies: 50
Views: 2288

I'd rather see this than all the spun top bar grills running around the SCA.

Great looking piece.

Uric
by Blackoak
Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

Go Uric!!! I have absolutely no idea on any of the contestants in this list but I love Blackoak's kit. regards Thorvaldr ok - the rundown Count Aengus: Very strong lefty with round shield. If he gets in a rhythm he can explode in a very scary offensive flurry of blows. Viscount Caillin: Small but v...
by Blackoak
Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

Caedmon - I thought you'd be fighting as well Radu - WTF, he's holding out the First King and Queen of the Kingdom? did you get a reason (I realize and respect that the crown doesn't have to give a reason - but my curiosity has a hold of me) Given the situation - Aengus and Caillan in the finals TH...
by Blackoak
Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Wearing live steel in the SCA
Replies: 70
Views: 2151

I always have a small utility knife on my belt. If I am standing in court I will usually wear a sword. I wear my rebated sword for steel fighting 90% more than I wear a sharp one at SCA events.

Uric
by Blackoak
Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 9' wood grain spears, show yours
Replies: 15
Views: 981

Check this thread out for Duke Logan site.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... p?t=107304

Uric
by Blackoak
Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

You two will have better odds if you fight me together. :twisted:

Or maybe I can fight John while on James' shoulders. That vertically fair!

Uric
by Blackoak
Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: how to avoid Tennis elbow ???
Replies: 12
Views: 459

Take ibuprofen of some kind before you start the work. Apply a sports cream to the area after the work. Don't plan on any other strenuous activity with said elbow the rest of the day. Except a few 12 oz curls. :D

A neoprene brace will also help.

Uric
by Blackoak
Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The early days
Replies: 58
Views: 2951

They are both dukes. :D

Uric
by Blackoak
Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: looking for images - 13th Century armor
Replies: 15
Views: 664

I will second staying with mail. At least if you want to portray it correctly. Here is a pic of Baron Grimbaldus Bacon, who has all the mail.

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Uric
by Blackoak
Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What do you usually wear to court?
Replies: 24
Views: 736

Tasha K wrote:Uric, you look like a cheerful, better-looking Wormtongue. :lol:


He would agree as he gets an earful from me all court. My King is ever aware of my thoughts on things and he always knows when I am getting bored. :twisted:

Monkey is allergic to boring!

Uric
by Blackoak
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What do you usually wear to court?
Replies: 24
Views: 736

My best stuff is from Lokis Locker. See the site at www.LokisLocker.com Olrun is here on the archive and does AMAZING work. I think Greenshield (current king of GA) and Blackoak here on the archive also wear her stuff. Actually everything I wear I have made myself. I like to tease Cam about that, b...
by Blackoak
Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to hear thoughts on this person's rant
Replies: 115
Views: 3743

Sounds like a bitter jerk full of himself that needs to put that broad brush down and try and get laid. It does wonders for those tight personalities.

Uric
by Blackoak
Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

Kinda surprising alot of the usual suspects are not in this time around,kinda figured with GA 5th year rolling up we'd have seen more in it. James Spring Crown winner will be King for GW 20, so I think that some are gunning for that. That and mundane & economic issues are affecting others. Shou...
by Blackoak
Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

Dark Apprentice, Dark Apprentice, Dark Apprentice!

There ya go chicken. :twisted:

Uric
by Blackoak
Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The early days
Replies: 58
Views: 2951

It almost looks like Sir Ivanoff is holding his sword by the blade and swinging it like a mace. :shock:

Cool pic J.

Uric
by Blackoak
Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Review: Darkwood Armory
Replies: 4
Views: 359

I have different shiavonna style hits from Darkwood. His original bar stock design and the newer water cut design. I love them and won't use anything else.

Uric
by Blackoak
Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: What's your Persona?
Replies: 105
Views: 2061

I try to portray a Norman on holiday in Italy during the late 11th century. :D

They have all kinds of cool shit down here, free for the taking.

Uric

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