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by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "unchivalric" novelty tournament rule set?
Replies: 35
Views: 681

"My lord, my persona is thinner and in better condition than I am so it would have actually blocked that shot, so I won't take it" 8)

shamelessly stolen line.
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ironman Tournament at Lillies in 2010
Replies: 16
Views: 360

Each Henry should be outfitted as best as possible to correspond to the appropriate Henry's period.

The 8 Henry's all need to be kick ass fighters

everything else sounds kinda cool.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules, Conventions, and Groin Targeting
Replies: 147
Views: 1722

Now the real question, how do you determine they are doing it intentionally? When they say to you "excuse me, milord, but was there something wrong with that cup shot? I can throw it harder next time if you prefer..." then you know it was intentional. And yes, I have had someone say that ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Rules, Conventions, and Groin Targeting
Replies: 147
Views: 1722

It is an interesting "rule" to add. Except in armour as worn scenarios I don't think I have ever had anyone intentionally aim for the cup. I sure have been hit there often enough by voiding my leg and not getting my shield down in time. Or my opponent went for the inside thigh and i moved....
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tourney of Lugh - Freiman's Quest Pt 1
Replies: 9
Views: 501

Good to hear that he made it all safe and sound and suchlike!! Keep swinging Freiman and get some Stick!

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: XL Welded Stainless Hauberk Auction
Replies: 20
Views: 899

marking to check at home. :)
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: some training videos
Replies: 60
Views: 1710

I just watched the three videos, unfortuneately I have no sound at work but that is ok. Just watching the technique is helpful. I find that I fight in a very similar manner. The footwork portion on the "one inch punch" video was really interesting. I also noticed that you throw a false edg...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Having too much fun
Replies: 40
Views: 1042

I have recognised for years now that I have two sides to my personality. One is nice, polite and reasonable. My everyday personality. Then there is the one I think of as "the flip side". That is the one that kept me alive at war. The one that keeps me uninjured while fighting on the job. ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS - Late Roman Ridge Helm - Sold
Replies: 10
Views: 426

Thank GAWD.... too big for me anyway!!!! Now I can happily see someone else get this grand looking helm!!

sorry you have to part with it Finn.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS - Late Roman Ridge Helm - Sold
Replies: 10
Views: 426

Oh the temptation...... but I just and i mean Just got my new Knotwolf and couldn't possibly justify this to even myself.

Just for giggles and grins.... what size head do you have?

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:29 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Sometimes it's the customer
Replies: 71
Views: 2090

I know this is small consolation but; I always pay up front, I don't order ANYTHING that I can't afford RIGHT NOW. That is just simple good economics to stay out of debt. I have asked questions about how much something would cost, what sizes would fit met etc.. but never committed without putting th...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: If the Armour Archive were the SCA
Replies: 38
Views: 1000

What makes you think there aren't SCA people who agree with you ? However, I would ask you the same thing I ask them Why would you want to change the SCA into something it was never meant to be, rather than going to one of the groups already doing what you want ? apologies, I suspect a little bit o...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Arms (human type, 2 each) that can last all practice?
Replies: 34
Views: 827

There have been alot of good posts here. I will say that often when seeking advice, especially in the SCA or here on the AA you will get more advice than you need and probably more than you can process. My son was/is very thin with little upper body strength. He had problems with holding his shield ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your goals as a fighter
Replies: 74
Views: 1587

Fearghus Macildubh wrote:
Nissan Maxima wrote:To stand beside my brothers and laugh and fight til I am dead. Then we will regroup in hell.


Dude, you rock!


Obviously not a Cav Trooper, otherwise he would stop for a drink at Fiddler's Green. :twisted:

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Lamellar closing meathods..?
Replies: 14
Views: 547

I just laced it all the way closed and pull it on over my head like a tank top.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: one new helm from Knotwolf
Replies: 14
Views: 1238

Here is mine I just got from Richard, I haven't strapped it yet but it is mine, all mine..... my precious...........

You can't have it!! LOL

I padded it already and it FITS!!!!

Thanks Knotwolf for a fantastic helmet.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Preparing a fighter for Calontir (Pennsic associated)
Replies: 40
Views: 1405

God dammit! I have met Morrigan and I think she is a fantastically fun girl. If she has issues with food/food court and those costs; let me know and I will help support her, even taking the full cost of it if that is what it takes to make her feel "safed". (Sorry, dont know the proper wor...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: ALL RIGHT YOU NELLIES, GET SOME STICK! UPDATED!
Replies: 466
Views: 13988

freiman the minstrel wrote: followed by two and a half hours of practice.
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Man we fought hard last night. I needed to get some junk out of my system and boy was that fun. Thanks Freiman for stepping up and letting me get my head back in the right place.

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How do you get your "tourney brain" on?
Replies: 55
Views: 1258

I have been taking my time to consider how to best answer this question: I enjoy the tourney experience, I love the trappings and the little things like playing to the consorts and the crown..... BUT; when it comes down to time to fight I will narrowly focus down onto certain things..... How is my o...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:59 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sort of Thought Experiment
Replies: 40
Views: 889

I don't think that testing for visual acuity would answer my question. Consider a situation where two fighters are in range and engaged. The possible courses of action are fairly evident to anyone who has put hours of practice and experimentation into learning how to move their body and their sword...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Preparing a fighter for Calontir (Pennsic associated)
Replies: 40
Views: 1405

good set of "no shit" comments. You are right that many people don't follow them though.

I was fairly certain you weren't refering to Freiman but rather to the general concept. I wish you weren't right about that but the human condition is what it is.

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Preparing a fighter for Calontir (Pennsic associated)
Replies: 40
Views: 1405

Sir Corby, she is well aware and actually a pretty smart fireplug. As I would often have to remind Freiman during Double Wars.... "she is an adult, she will be alright" just about every time he would become propriatory. He takes training his "fledglings" very seriously and can be...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:34 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: German translation help needed (please check my helm specs)
Replies: 8
Views: 324

easiest method....

pick up phone: dial Thorvaldr and say "dude can you come with me to the metalbau and make sure he understands what we need on this helm?"

When do you want to go?

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Preparing a fighter for Calontir (Pennsic associated)
Replies: 40
Views: 1405

yes she is and she is now an authorized heavy fighter. She all on her own at Drachenwald's Double Wars went and got herself authorized. She is currently fighting with sword and center grip round shield. Freiman and she did some work on her leg armour which payed off last week at practice. She is now...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tournier der Hertzwaldes Videos and Pics
Replies: 2
Views: 199

This was the first event held by this group in a long time, I do not know if they will make this an annual event or not. July has usually the biggest cluster of events. A good time to look at Drachenwald's event calendar is about March. By then most of what is happenning for the rest of the year is ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:03 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 14th Century Armour in the SCA (Light-Fight-Fight suit...)
Replies: 33
Views: 1393

All, I am currently in Paris and flew with my armor. i wear a fairly full kit and with helm my kit weighs in at 48 lbs. including shield and sword in the bag. I will be in Hamburg July 1-11 and will be at the event there on July 4. I am looking forward to meeting and fighting new friends. I have fo...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:44 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: hidden legs - concept
Replies: 38
Views: 1138

ok, this is my biggest problem with hidden leg protection. HOW do you all keep the knee cops from sliding down? Or just turning downward exposing the top of the knee cap? I am less concerned with my thigh but more with keeping my knee covered. Thorvaldr (who really wants to make/get hidden leg prote...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Round 6mm riveted chainmail - Big Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 547

Your grace,

what size would I need to order with a 47-48 inch chest with just a woolen tunic. Large or XLarge?

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tournier der Hertzwaldes Videos and Pics
Replies: 2
Views: 199

Tournier der Hertzwaldes Videos and Pics

Here are some videos and pics from Drachenwald's Tournier des Hertzwaldes, a small Pas d'Arms held this past weekend. It was fun, I had never done such a thing before, it was different. Of course allowing a Viking in led to some interesting Axe fights.... m m m (disclaimer) I didn't take any of this...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapon Entrapment? (SCA)
Replies: 156
Views: 3649

I started a reply and decided I didn't want to really get involved. This is one of those rules we have that is so open to interpretation that it is nearly useless. Some folks see it as a legit means of fighting, others will get pissed off and site the rule because they feel helpless. <shrug> There r...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Weapon Entrapment? (SCA)
Replies: 156
Views: 3649

Never mind
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How much did you spend on your kit?
Replies: 90
Views: 1871

Ooopps

I forgot the gauntlets...... :oops:

add another $1500.00

so about $6000.00

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:30 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How much did you spend on your kit?
Replies: 90
Views: 1871

Ok, Current Kit total cost:
$1639.00

adding all my armour and armouring bits together:
Right around $4500.00.

Not bad about $1000.00 per/year in armour stuff. Certainly not as bad as I thought it was going to be.

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: How much did you spend on your kit?
Replies: 90
Views: 1871

do you mean just what we are wearing now, or what we spent through the incarnations to get to where we are at?

Those are two different numbers entirely. :oops:

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:17 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: I Shaved My Head!!!!! X-POST
Replies: 25
Views: 940

Good on ya Talbot. thanks for being the figure HEAD for this!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Thorvaldr

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