The Armour Archive

SirCathal

i started playing SCA at around 35 ... decided to fight heavy seriously at 36 ... haven't done much sports since i left college ... maybe a little softball. I just turned 40 in April. My Knight is about to turn 43. I have been practicing with Duke Inman MacMoore who is 60 (And still hits hard and mo...

SirCathal

I'm guessing the West ... but with the 3 principals of Atenveldt, Caid, and Outlands still intact Estrella will be a great time. It always is

SirCathal

Ususally gaming conventions is a good one.

SirCathal

as long as its within the rules they cant do anything about it.

SirCathal

The SCA will have to adapt. Just like every other entity. I really think the Backyard BBQs w/ fighting is what is going to happen in the future. SCA inc will cease to exist eventually in this sue happy world. Someone will get hurt or drink some bad water and the SCA will go bye bye. It will get more...

SirCathal

Im in ... ill be there this year.

SirCathal

just move your feet and attack their back.

SirCathal

the siloflex sword i used to have was aweful ... basically noone would call my shots cause the stick was so light. Ive gone up from inch and a quarter to inch and a half and have no problems with people calling the shots. I would suggest you work on your hand speed more instead of getting a lighter ...

SirCathal

January 1991
Rowan Beatrice von Kampfer
Queen of Ansteorra

The legend goes that she cup shotted her husband in the finals (Duke Hector).

SirCathal

Thank you Syr Finn ... i tried to attach them and they werent showing up in the preview.

SirCathal

Well ... just got my new helm from Duke Inman. It turned out awesome. We were shooting for a 12th century Saracin design. My personna is 12th c irish on crusade. The helm i pilfer from a saracin after victory. [img]http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=122564721...

SirCathal

Sirs JP and Morgan, I have a theory I would like to bounce off you. Our Kingdom's gradual embrace of stabbing tips on single handled weapons is, IMO due to the gradual decline in power of the "Backyard" gang, and the rise of the new non back yard types. I may be high, but i am thinking th...

SirCathal

it was a great cown list ... Sir Morgan and Sir Tristan went for almost 30 mins in the quarter finals when both were undefeated at that point. A true bout to remember. Everyone fought well and had a great time. Sir Keigan had only 2 shots land on him all day. And he is truely a great knight of the s...

SirCathal

Wow ... just wow. Just got back from estrella and id have to say it was some of the best and cleanest fighting ive ever seen in melee combat in the SCA. Everyone had a blast i saw the least amount of rhinoing I have ever seen on a war battlefield. I fought with the Company in Atenveldt and everyone ...

SirCathal

Cause i really enjoy it. Its truely fun. And because i set a goal for myself.

SirCathal

i plan on fighting both ... however i have chosen to first learn heavy at this time. My knight also happens to be a Don and 5 time queens champion of ansteorra.

SirCathal

The one and only thing you need to worry about ....

Did you have fun?

SirCathal

Ill be there ... someone has to cover Miguel's butt while hes yellin orders.

SirCathal

Everyone gets out of what they put into it. Im just happy to be able too play. Personally, I'm moving from an authentic kit to more of a sport kit with fabric covering everything except my helm and hands. I just like the feel over the modern equipment better when im fighting. ITs light weight and i ...

SirCathal

My knight Duke Miguel runs about a 6 foot spear but with no offhand weapon ... he calls it Mr. Smacky ... and he loves it.

SirCathal

Thanks for the link saint server ... i think im gonna buy some of that gear ... im having huge problems keeping my armor from slipping as im fighting and i think getting those pieces will do wonders for my fighting.

SirCathal

Here is a pic of me a couple weeks back ... i want to get the chainmail and ill be all set.

SirCathal

Ok, I changed my mind and i am wondering what type of armor a 12th century English Knight would use. From what i have seen i presume it to be a leather gambeson followed by chainmail and then a tabard. Please correct me if i am wrong and what type of helmet did they use. Kingdom of heaven ... thats...

SirCathal

My son is just beginning to be a fighter; last pratice he walked off the field, began to undo his armour, paused for a moment, looked up at me and said; "Hey, I didn't die today." I think I'll keep that moment in my heart. Mine is whenever i look over at my son on the ride home ... and i ask him .....

SirCathal

"Sir Stephan von Dresden- Simply the best sword and shiled fighter ever.." I would say top three or so along with Duke Inman (who made me feel stupid when I was at the height of my prowess) and Duke Radnor (who went almost twenty years actively fighting in tourneys without losing any of them and re...

SirCathal

I saw the title of the thread and thought ...

"What Would Logan Do?" ....

SirCathal

Speed and Dexterity

SirCathal

personally, i prefer when people wear their colors when fighting. I know who the opponents are by quickly taking a look at the colors. Now i also like to have a variety of different looks ... but i will probably always fight in at least my colors if not my device.

SirCathal

i love the new content system JP .. vivat.

SirCathal

Final 4 Duke Kein vs Sir Romanus Count Gunthar vs Duke Patrick Michael Finals Count Gunthar vs Sir Romanus New prince of Ansteorra Sir Romanus New holder of the sword of Chivalry Count Gunthar Great fun was had by all and from all accounts this was one of the cleanest crown lists in recent memory. -...

SirCathal

"What man is a man that does not make the world better." - Balian of Ibelin "Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright that God may love thee. Speak the truth, always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong. That is your oath. [Slap] And that i...

SirCathal

Philosophically 3 and 4 are the same shot. Realistically however, that tournament is called differently by everyone who participates in it. I have never been in a crown yet but I realize from the sidelines that noone wants to be eliminated from crown tourney by even a remotely questionable shot. Pe...

SirCathal

2: you got it there (proper angle, shot was open, etc) but didnt have enough sufficient force for me to call it. 3: I would call that blow in a tourney (shot was open, nothing blocked or skipped, had sufficient force) 4: I would call that in Crown I understand the distinction between 2 and 3. But i...

SirCathal

Want to set me off? Say, "I'll take that because it's just practice." What a HORRID thing to say to someone. So let me get this straight... you want to give me positive feedback on a bad blow? So you want to TRAIN ME to fight insufficiently? THANKS A LOT. I agree that you can tell someone, "good sh...

SirCathal

yea ... you can also tell because he slowed down the playback that the shots from his opponents missed or were blocked every time.

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