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by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Please Talk Me Out of This
Replies: 29
Views: 1335

Now a well done Centurion appropriate to the Dacian Campaign would be awesome.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:03 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bed Construction Help.
Replies: 9
Views: 417

I'm a bit confused.. is this for camping or home use? or both? Yes. I figure if I make one designed to be portable it'll be easy to assemble and dis assemble when I move out someday (I have already lived in this house a combined 5.5 years). If I like the design then I can make one a bit lighter for...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bed Construction Help.
Replies: 9
Views: 417

Hi there, Did a little review of the lists at the Atlantian A&S and there are a couple of PDF's and other articles of Norwegian/Scandanavian beds. Go to the A&S website scroll down to furniture and browse. You can modify/adapt the measurements to fit your mattress size. m I'm looking at the...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:43 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My Google SketchUps of Viking Furniture
Replies: 30
Views: 1167

Is it hard to modify for more... simple tastes?
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Bed Construction Help.
Replies: 9
Views: 417

Bed Construction Help.

Hey, As many of you know I have had to move recently, and before I moved to South Dakota I sold my bed thus I didn't have it when I made it back to Nevada. I now have need to get a new one, and would prefer to make it myself. Due to size limits it will have to be either a twin or full. Is there any ...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: My Google SketchUps of Viking Furniture
Replies: 30
Views: 1167

I just had to move, and in the course of my adventure I have gotten rid of my bed.

Now I need a new one and the bed you have shown looks cool.

How does one make it and or is there more info for construction?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA minimums are mean to prevent...
Replies: 214
Views: 5087

#7. About 25 yrs ago my mum got her arm broke at practice by her boyfriend. It hasn't worked right since. She was wearing forearm protection, heavy leather & padding, but is left handed. It was a nightstick fracture to her left arm. Now she wears steel splints across that arm. But then again, le...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: Armour - I want to be a...
Topic: i WTB a Roman Gladiator
Replies: 41
Views: 3966

How hot & humid is it there? I have found that, at 400' altitude, 90'F and 85% humidity is my limit. I do know that many folks have spoken of the value of chain and linen. So... How about a Lorica Hamata, and Subarmis? Do a legionnaire, mebe even a Tribune. It can't be worse in southern Italy, G...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

Russ Mitchell wrote:Taborite Freaking War Flails, a weapon so awesome it goes from being a rude peasant heretic thing, to being a respectable fechtbuch weapon. (have to look up the source, but I paraquote "and every time they swung a man died")


You must share with the class most definitely.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Color of cord for Lamellar?
Replies: 12
Views: 305

Black. It's what I use.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: DVD of Tournament of the Phoenix 2010 coming Spring 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 162

Good stuff.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

All this talk about swords but who would have the advantage when it comes to maces? And all this test cutting with unarmored mats. Lets put some mail or plate on those things and see how effective the blows are. You asked for it! You got it! From Count Gemeni deGrendelus & The Modern Medieval, ...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

Right now all I can think is "it would have been really nice if y'all had seen the dynamic of the HEMA school I was in in Reno". We had a head instructor who was a nice guy, knowledgeable, but craven, and who refused to wear proper hand protection. Even though we warned him for 6 months he...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Fighting, Cops, and Stick Fighting
Replies: 38
Views: 2149

OK, but what about some more stories?

Like:

The story of Sgt. Ohara and The King of The West

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Tonight-National Geographic Fechtbook
Replies: 37
Views: 1326

@JohannM:

OK that's what I thought.

BTW how well was that helm padded? I couldn't tell.

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Tonight-National Geographic Fechtbook
Replies: 37
Views: 1326

Why do you think JC said he was surprised by the effectiveness of a half swording pommels strike to the head?

Isn't that called a Mordhau (murder stroke) for a good reason?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

As we are all assumed in the SCA to be wearing armour from the Battle of Hastings in England I propose a compromise:

BACON PIE!
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

And what thoughts on Willam Shorts book (which I am reading now)?
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: portrait mask in copper
Replies: 21
Views: 1141

Cool!

Do you have a picture of your wife for a comparison shot?
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Museum Replicas crusader axe
Replies: 5
Views: 520

Re: WTB: Museum Replicas crusader axe

Therion wrote: "Grab Them By The Crotch and Throw Them Out The Window"


I've never heard of that book. What is it about?
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Fighting, Cops, and Stick Fighting
Replies: 38
Views: 2149

SCA Fighting, Cops, and Stick Fighting

The John Clements thread got me thinking on the subject of SCA Rattan as Club or Stick fighting: Has anyone else talked to L.E.O. SCA fighters and heard how the similarities between Nightsticks and Rattan have been very helpful to their work? I have heard 3 stories in particular where this came up a...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:08 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: ARMOUR: lose weight or be period ????
Replies: 13
Views: 860

Go with the assumed armour (IE well armed man from 1066 Hastings) I have fought folks wearing that stuff and they move quick. But I happen to think that being a pad boy when you can afford to o otherwise is just cheesy. For me I could wear some of the splinted bracers & greaves from 8th cen Novg...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

If you like I can recount how when I sparred my HEMA teacher (who didn't like to hit with power or follow through) I was regularly able to blow through his guards or was also able to incorporate more flow into my technique thus I was able to parry his blades aside as part of my attack or defense.. I...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

Is it just me or are hardwood waster's & steel swords (and axes, maces, etc) just flat Easier and Nicer to use after years of rattan training?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:21 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

Having done a year of study at the Noble Science Academy in Reno, NV on HEMA Fiore Longsword and 11 years as an SCA fighter and 7 years in TKD I can tell ya this: Bruce Lee was right. The truth lies outside of all systems but that you must study the systems to find it. Also, HEMA Longsword (and Dagg...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

OK.

What about Mike Loades (of Weapons That Made Britain)?
Anyone fought him, read his books, have thoughts of him?

-Ivan
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

So.. never minding his politics, does anyone have any vids of John Clements fighting? I would like to see: Longsword Spear Pollaxe Dagger Grappling Pancration-esque Sword & Buckler Dagger & Buckler Rapier Armoured Combat Jousting or Anything Else of Note. So, is there any sparring/fighting/t...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighter Practices with the Most Fighters?
Replies: 22
Views: 912

The Bay Area.

Provence of Golden Rivers in Sacramento.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

I have MANY problems with the methods of the local WMA instructor. He's a great guy but a craven teacher. However.... Because of this guy I now have a bastard sword game, and have found that I really like longsword duelling. I'm not that good at it but I find it real fun. To that end.... After readi...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: John Clements and the SCA
Replies: 445
Views: 18852

Who is John Clements? I've never heard of him.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Sun Dec 26, 2010 2:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: axes - probably been asked before
Replies: 30
Views: 1122

The thing to remember about axe shots is that it can take some time to realize what hit you was not a fat chihuahua, but a mack truck. I one thought that 3 mace shots to the thigh from Jarl Rolf were good but nothing spectacular (I took all of them) that night after sitting down for a few I found I ...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Fri Dec 24, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Contact sports vs non
Replies: 64
Views: 1760

7 years of Tae Kwon Do before I got into heavy fighting, but I had been watching my mom & my step dad on the field since I was 4 (some 16 years before getting into armour myself) I also like a bit of the rough & tumble on the field. I don't go real hard but this is a contact sport and I am w...
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Dec 22, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Thinking of selling a Schiavona
Replies: 11
Views: 771

DROOL!

Damn I need more money.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: DVD of Tournament of the Phoenix 2010 coming Spring 2011
Replies: 5
Views: 153

That foot combat looks like a TON of fun.
by Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Knights Errant.
Replies: 16
Views: 577

Talk to Sir Mari & Sir Gemini of De Grendelous Martial Arts and the Modern Medieval.

She has started a Knights Errant group in the West.

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