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by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: On Your Knees!
Replies: 354
Views: 5979

SCA combat should be permanently changed. Two blows to limbs- you lose. One blow to "kill zone" - you lose. People talk about how this would make tourney fights last longer and waste time--- BULLSHIT --- fights that involve a guy on his knees take wayyy longer as people flail away, get kn...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Tactical Wheel
Replies: 11
Views: 481

Vettor Venier wrote:
We have nothing in heavy that is in the same tempo as parry/riposte. Block/counter is in a different time and is down the list.


I disagree, but it is the same move that is viable in both disciplines.

parry/riposte = sword block/thrust

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Mar 22, 2010 11:46 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wooden Shield failed, help please
Replies: 15
Views: 444

When you glued the two pieces together did you make sure to cross the grain? Other than that I have no idea, When I make a shield like that I just use a piece of 9mm Birch "construction" plywood. You might also consider covering the shield blank with glue and linen prior to putting on the ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Mar 19, 2010 7:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kick A$$ Maille Kits
Replies: 111
Views: 8955

And this is why I started this thread. Just full of awesome sauce!!!
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Mar 19, 2010 7:19 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Better pictures of this helm?
Replies: 9
Views: 353

And if you go to Graz and go to the armoury with white cotton gloves, they will let you handle the items. ;-)

really cool place. you can get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff on display there. all neatly stacked away.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Drachenwald Spring Crown
Replies: 32
Views: 1395

Drachenwald Spring Crown

Unto the populous of Drachenwald do Thorvaldr and Fiona, King and Queen send greetings. It pleases us to announce the following gentles who will be vying for the right to be known as the Heirs to the Black Dragon Throne. Crown Tourney shall take place on the 10th of April A.S. 44 Viscount Arngrim Bj...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Good Shot
Replies: 29
Views: 1141

I have fought in that. You will find that there are alot of shots that you used to take, that you just don't want to take anymore. the heubergon <sp> steals power away from alot of shots that are the bread and butter shots for some people. You will never feel an armpit shot as good again. Some hip s...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:27 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Good Shot
Replies: 29
Views: 1141

That is simultaneously too wide and too narrow a view. A good shot should be unpleasant when it hits minimal armour or none however If it hits good solid armour ....say.... a globous breastplate I would hesitate to say it should feel at all. WE are after all hitting each other with sticks. I am hard...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is it the training, or is it the squeeky sound?
Replies: 22
Views: 1000

Thank you so much, good Minstrel! I have learned much and can easily see why you get the results you do!! I like the soup night, we need one. I like the bearpit with everyone watching and commenting. I LOVE the phone list and calls before and after. I'm envious of your group's Espirit de Corps and ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is it the training, or is it the squeeky sound?
Replies: 22
Views: 1000

with the caveat, that at the beginning it is really really hard for a newbie to hit you.

So the real point is... you make Fighting Fun to be around.
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:08 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Is it the training, or is it the squeeky sound?
Replies: 22
Views: 1000

And it is just FUN to hit Freiman!!

:lol: :lol:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:53 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Monster rattan seax of DOOM w/ scabbard FS
Replies: 7
Views: 774

Oh yes Dibs on one. PM Sent.

regards
ThorvaldR
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Anybody build a viking frame for a wedge tent?
Replies: 34
Views: 990

I don't quite understand your plans, but I will copy them, and see Let me know what you don't get about the diagram and I will happily explain. I fully understand the design except for the center connection point. is that just two pieces fo 3/4 inch plywood running along both sides or a 3 sided box...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fitness training for Crown Tournament and War
Replies: 16
Views: 556

I actually disagree about being just Cardio.. I find it to be more Anearobic. The fights don't really last long enough in a tourney to become an Aerobic endurance test. We use short muscle bursts of energy and quick fast movements. More like a linebacker or halfback really. There are far to many of ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do YOU prepare for a Crown Tournament?
Replies: 24
Views: 840

i do nothing. i treat crown like any other tourney and go into it, pay attention to the other fighters, and just think about my next opponent. i really dont think about anything other than beating the next guy, no stress. regards logan I agree, we just don't have that many "tourneys" to p...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do YOU prepare for a Crown Tournament?
Replies: 24
Views: 840

Due to different constraints I trained for both of my Crown Tourneys differently. The first one I was still working on technique and creating a solid fighting style. One where if I stuck to the basics I felt I could be successful. I sought out some very high level fighters (dukes, counts etc..) and ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:32 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Winingas Hooks?
Replies: 18
Views: 627

Haldan wrote:http://www.northan.net/main.aspx?pageID=5

http://www.reenactors-shop.de/index.php ... welry.html

HTTP://www.birkatraders.com

That should wet your whistle....

Haldan


Marking this so I can add Northan again to my favorites at home...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Mar 03, 2010 3:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Giving Advice to Fighters
Replies: 111
Views: 2836

What's wrong with waiting until the fight is done? What's wrong with waiting for the student to walk up to the teacher and ask to be taught? -Aaron You know Aaron, generally when you get into this mode, I stop reading your comments and move on..... however, again I must interject something that you...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The power of water! Crest mellee outfit.
Replies: 22
Views: 908

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Swans are incredibly fierce, dolphins are not.


Dolphins regularly kill sharks.... YMMV :wink:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to fix a Rhino (SCA).
Replies: 340
Views: 7860

I recently fought at the Insula Draconis Coronet tournament, it was my first big tourney and I had no illusions of winning it. After one of the fights where I won I came off and was told by a knight that I had shrugged off two good thrusts to my visor. I was absolutely stunned, I did not even notic...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to fix a Rhino (SCA).
Replies: 340
Views: 7860

I was once asked "your Majesty, just how hard do I have to hit you?" to which I looked bewildered and said "ummm when" and the answer was that I had been hit with a walloping Poleaxe shot to the helm..... I never even felt it... ( I trust the man who questioned me ) I apologized ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Giving Advice to Fighters
Replies: 111
Views: 2836

Once I get involved in the teaching aspect I "try" to stop at 3-4 things maximum in a practice. I tend to go off tangentially or get into the variables that certain shots/techniques open up. At the end of the practice I try to remember to go back over the 3-4 basic things I was teaching wi...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How Long Does the Post-Fight Adrenaline Last for You?
Replies: 17
Views: 385

Well, I certainly don't get that kind of "rush" after practice, however I can be having a bad week or day, feeling really low on energy and if I force myself to still go to practice it pulls me out of the "funk". If I have to miss more than a week away from fighting I actually lo...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Personalized shield sizes?
Replies: 9
Views: 352

Then no big issues, actually now you get advantages right out of the gate called.... corners. :P

but remember that they might get in the way of some of your offside shots. :twisted:

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Personalized shield sizes?
Replies: 9
Views: 352

I think that you will have to find what works for you. Yes there are some standard sizes, however your own personal body size, movement etc etc will effect the dimensions you need for your shield. I would suggest working with one about the same length and width as your oval just having a different d...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Feb 25, 2010 5:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Another Heraldic Shield Done
Replies: 9
Views: 416

purty! :wink:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How to fix a Rhino (SCA).
Replies: 340
Views: 7860

I have been fortunate in that I have only run into 1 person who I thought was rhinoing. After repeatedly hitting him to include creasing his helm in 3 spots I simply allowed him to finally hit me in the face and I walked off the field. In the very next fight that fighter was bested within seconds by...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

You could mail them before and have somebody bring them to Pennsic. I'd be willing. You know I appreciate that. I forget about that sometimes. I have been given some mailing addresses of people that "normally' help Drachenwalder's get stuff in. Just this being the first time I forgot about tha...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:46 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

I just flew this past weekend to England for the first Coronet Tourney for the Principality of Insulae Draconis. I have in the past taken my helm and guantlets as carry on... not this time... They were too concerned that I could use them as a possible weapon! "Stand back everyone or I'll bash t...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

bigger question..... now how to get my mail to pennsic... 8)

I will be there but weight allowances on overseas flights..... :roll:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

I was thinking the battle of Stamford Bridge would be a bit more doable in the first year in that the Saxons and the Normans essentially look the same except for the axes and horses instead of the Vikings.....and the SCA has alot of Viking persona guys.
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Feb 11, 2010 6:26 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Atzinger update 2/25
Replies: 30
Views: 1529

Vitus,

I believe that is the best looking scabbard you have done yet. It conveys the "realistic" look the best so far.

I like understated "bling"

:wink:
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:57 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

why do I like this thread? ... and now I must find the pics of HRM ThorvaldR's shield commission ... I cannot express how impressed I am with this shield. The one by William from Germany. That is the real deal. We shall see which one of us gets around to posting the pics first but the Shield that W...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA: Do you need some award to display East Tyger on Shield?
Replies: 49
Views: 1315

In Drachenwald any Drachenwald Fighter may fight displaying the kingdom heraldry, they just may not have the crown on it (that is reserved for whomever is the current King) that includes the laurel wreath. It is no different than carrying a baronial shield. as mentioned above however don't use it to...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Duel Protocol with Consequences
Replies: 95
Views: 1793

It should serve as food for thought about the historical role of the duel in society as well. Are you a great war leader? An important member of the community? Will your absence be a hardship for those who depend on you? Tough. Your choice to enter a duel has consequences even beyond your own life ...

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