The Armour Archive

SirCathal

i ususally check out the site to drool at the helmets every couple of weeks or so.

SirCathal

look for praetorian. A friend of mine down in Austin. TX has an SCA version (Centurion Lucius). But without the plume.

Here is one on ebay out of stainless.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 8543271052

SirCathal

I get the same thing ... im wondering if they are too busy right now getting ready for Pennsic.

SirCathal

If you are behind him ... he cant hit you and you can hit him all you want.

SirCathal

A lot of people seem to be closing up lately. I wonder who can fill the void. :/ Im guessing armorers like Arm Street will fill the void. Where they can actually make money at it because the wages accross the pond are lower. Sad to see you go ... hope you find enjoyment in whatever you decided to do

SirCathal

Cool ... wish i could see this. Le Sigh.

SirCathal

Take your checkbook over to windrose armory ... and make sure there is lots of money in the account ... :)

SirCathal

Glaukos ...

Try just wrapping some cloth around/over it. Just an idea *shrug*

SirCathal

Also ... im at work and cant get to you tube ... can someone post a link to my channel on here ... thanks

SirCathal

I finally got my video uploaded last night about midnite. Goto youtube ... search for "digitalsquire" (my username on there). Please forgive the crappy (shaky) video ... i forgot my tripod at the house. Also forgive the sniffling my allergies were going crazy and i had forgotten my meds at...

SirCathal

Man ... looks like a scorcher this weekend too. 107 on saturday in west texas.

SirCathal

Just an attempt on my part to remind myself why i really love this game we play.

SirCathal

I want a Momonari so bad ... le sigh. maybe in a year. but certainly some day.

SirCathal

Gulf Wars 2004 ...

My first war ... after that I was hooked. Sir Britta knighted on the field. Awesome.

funny ... i wasnt even authorized to fight yet.

SirCathal

Nope ... and i dont think it will be. Traditionally Ansteorra does not require letters of intent (however the last few crowns have) and due to that tradition the entrants are not known until the morning of crown when you get to the site.

SirCathal

Really lookin forward to crown this weekend. You get to see the best fighting. My favorite 2 events all year.

SirCathal

He broke rule #1.

Rule #1 - Don't be a dick.

SirCathal

Well ... when you curve they blade iand go for an authentic sword look ... wouldnt it only have 1 striking edge? A wrap the way i was taught hits with the back of the blade which would not have a striking edge on it and would technically be "flat".

SirCathal

I need to make one of these to get out of the habit of throwing too many wrap shots.

SirCathal

make the Ssword and shield people use a buckler. *shrug*

SirCathal

leikitty ...

Its all good ... thats a nice looking hat ... better looking model. Too bad i dont do a german persona :/

SirCathal

Duke Miguel might fit that ... he might be a tad taller than 6 foot 1 tho.

SirCathal

Anything with Duke Sean in it ... The guy is so fluid and fast.

SirCathal

The D Rings let your arms move WAY better. I have the D-Rings also.

Its hard to see under the chainmail ... but the top has leather straps connected to the lamellar with D-Rings

SirCathal

Im afraid i wont be able to attend the great pennsic XL. My lady will be there along with their Majesties Ansteorra. My lady is actually getting to attend the full 2 weeks this time because she is going back to college and has the summer off . Wish i could attend also but im a contract programmer an...

SirCathal

Would VDK mind if I stole the idea for this tournament and held one here in Ansteorra? I will actually give credit to VDK for the idea for the tourney in all advertising for it. I really like the idea of this tournament and would love to promote more period kits in our part of the woods.

SirCathal

Drake's advice which Cathal repeated makes more sense in Ansteorra than it might in other locales. Tourney shields are bigger here, so legs are generally lower probability shots, and against a good opponent they require some set up. Drake is very, very quick. The simplicity of his decision tree con...

SirCathal

Dont waste any movements or energy. Every shot you throw should be intended to kill the other person if not blocked by them. (These words of wisdom brought to you by Duke Inman - 5 time King of Ansteorra.) Disagree! Although it's obviously true at it's core sentiments. Generally, one should throw s...

SirCathal

You tube???

Thanks

SirCathal

Kilkenny wrote:
CathalFinnObriain wrote:Never lead with a leg shot. (These words of wisdom brought to you by Duke Drake - 2 time King of Ansteorra.)

I trust he does from time to time.

Never tell your opponent what you will, or will not, do

Maybe ... but ive never seen him lead with it.

SirCathal

Never lead with a leg shot. (These words of wisdom brought to you by Duke Drake - 2 time King of Ansteorra.)

SirCathal

Dont waste any movements or energy. Every shot you throw should be intended to kill the other person if not blocked by them. (These words of wisdom brought to you by Duke Inman - 5 time King of Ansteorra.)

SirCathal

I still have a ways to go ... but i am making strides in the right directions

SirCathal

Gaston de Clermont wrote:Thanks, Helene. It's great to know more folks care. I'd love to hear more about what's working in Atlantia too.

Shes right Sir Gaston ... you inspire more people than you realize.

SirCathal

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