The Armour Archive

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

The only archivers on the list that I know of are myself and Hakon Ulfson know on the AA as Bastior. William: as for it being a plus...... who knows, now that I am working again there is less "hang out" time on the archive for me. as for the list his majesty posted I will add what "ti...

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So what is SCA excessive? I have never been hit with what I consider excesive. ...... I have been hit were I saw sparks in my vision. I have been hit where my ribs hurt for a week after but.... I HAVE NEVER BEEN HIT EXCESSIVE in my opinion. I want to know I was hit. If I have had enough I will leave...

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I won't be there unfortuneately.

and Duke Logan has just got to be the devil's advocate don't he?!!

Didn't Sir Sinclair say to get with him and he would make everything all right? I like that...... he is all cuddly an' stuff.

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Very nicely done.

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I love the look, but I would ask why .... oh why did you add aluminium to a beutiful steel helm? You did that wonderful acid etch weathered look to the helm and then added that bright shiny aluminium drape. It just jars it a bit for me.

Thorald

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RoaK,

Thanks for the visual aid. I can see how that would work out.

Frieman,

I will probably call you if I can't get them drilled on my makeshift bench.

Thanks guys
Thorvaldr

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I agree with Adam about the dogpiling, I was just trying to show Beastman that he isn't the only one. Like I said the quality of the steel work on my gaunts is fine it is just the small stuff like having to restrap the articulation on the thumb and repairing the cuff that shouldn't have to be done o...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I need some ideas on how to attach gloves to my clamshell gauntlets. Can I see some pics of how others have attached theirs? I have had them strapped and just inserting the gloved hand but I don't like how loose they are that way. The gauntlet always shifts around and then I get a nasty rivet driven...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

This shows what I mean:

pic of gauntlets similar to on the web site.

A Pic of the repairs needed on the cuff.

A pic of the thumb articulation. (I had to do the strapping myself and it needs work as well)

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I bought a pair of the clamshell gauntlets about 2 years ago with the brigandine cuff. IN MY OPINION I overpaid for the gauntlets. There is really no problem with the metalwork however the leather of the brigandine is too thin for SCA fighting IMO and tears easily. The articulation of the thumbs is ...

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Hi! ok, it's only a work in progress, but my job work load seems to rocket these days and I fear that this will take much longer until painted etc. ... (with the bad lil' detail bein' that it needs to be done by Feb 22nd) So here's my new "2008 model" shield. 8mm 2-layer birch ply core wi...

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Sir Morgan, it sounds like a really cool format. The list mistress doesn't have to much of an issue since it is random pairings each round of whoever is left over. However you need a lot of Marshals. Here in Drachenwald that is often more of a problem than anything else. We are so small that the few...

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Damn damn damn damn damn......

I can't afford to order a hauberk until I find a new job. Me want one real bad. I have a haubergeon (ie, short shirt). I want a longer one for a crusader look. Well someday this year I hope.

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Sir Andreas Eisfalke wrote:
They will not make a medium at the moment. I am not sure why they will not.....

I would venture to say because usually with aketon/gambeson on underneath mediums usually wind up too small. The larger one just hangs a bit longer on a slightly smaller guy and can be trimmed.

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Sir Andreas,

How long are the Large Hauberks and do they have long sleeves? Also what is the weight?

Thorald

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Kata: Sir Vitus, that was an EXCELLENT idea, ....Kata in armour. The issue is: Is there such as thing as a basic SCA Kata? (as opposed to one borrowed from eastern martial arts) (I know the answer is no, but....) It would be a HUGE beginning if someone with authority could summon, perhaps even at p...

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Where I am headed:

I am taking a break from the maille since knee surgery until everything toughens back up again. I have the materials to make hidden knee protection and have the winningas to go over the shins and revival shoes instead of the quasi-medieval boots.

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

About one year after I started fighting this is where I was at:

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These changes are within the first six months of fighting. My further incarnation towards a late Vikingish persona:

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Here is a collection of pics showing my kit as it started not quite 3 years ago. My kit is not complete and is actually about to move a couple of steps closer in the next few weeks as I prepare for Crown Tourney in April.

My second event ever and my first kit:

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For some reason I just love this pic of Sir Kael and Sir Corby of Atlania fighting. I guess I just like the time period that they both portray.

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Reductio ad absurdum. Ok, so let's back off of it a bit. New guy's first tourney fight. Do you utterly trash him and blow him off the field, or do you give him exactly enough to get the job done without appearing to show off? If you give that new guy 110%, no holds barred, yes, you are giving him y...

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Yes. Give your best and best me unequivocably or piss off. I don't step on the field to recieve anyones half-assed performance. Not even a Duke's. Audax, I am right there with you that is why I posted that question. I admit that there are times that I will wait out a newbie or work my defense a lit...

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Are you separating "your best" from fighting to win, Jester? If so, what, then is winning? What is your idea of your best? My idea of my best is trying to beat my opponent. My best requires skill--the ability to deliver a blow without being hit. Such skill requires the discipline of pract...

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Good on ya Murdock. Wish I could come to but Pennsic is not for me this year.

Thorald

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I am going to reply to this in a meandering way; I like to be given a stout blow that there is absolutely no question in my mind. I have been questioned before after a tourney by a visiting knight, actually not even by him but the issue was raised by him to some knights of my kingdom at the event. I...

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The circle shot that I use that seems the most effective is to take a sweeping shot towards the shield side leg (assuming a right handed opponent) miss on purpose then step forward slightly and thrust to the sword shoulder joint. I recently used that against my knight and he obligingly went for the ...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

So as an offshoot of my other topic of fighting differently, what are some good pole arm techniques for handling sword and shield opponents. I really like using polearm, it can be fun but getting clubbed like a baby seal by the better fighters with sword and shield sucks. I can surprise people somet...

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So essentially it is the "right" thing to be switching back and forth. It isn't that it feels uncomfortable; just seemed weird that I kept switching during fights.

Thorvaldr

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With different weapon styles? I fight right handed with sword and shield yet find myself fighting "left handed" with Pole Arm, then "right handed" with greatsword. Can't seem to find which is more comfortable, left foot or right foot forward with a shield etc. It always seems to ...

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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:33 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i dont wish to argue about anything. you are saying two very different things. english is english. when you say "i couldnt care less about X" you are saying that...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Cat,

email sent

Thorald

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Sir Corby, I don't know that I can remember ever seeing your shield, just about every pic I have seen of you is with a polearm in your hand or you on the sidelines watching. I would be interested in seeing your shield. I am considering moving my personna up to the Second Crusade and would like to se...

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Cat,

have you considered making guige straps for sale with your mounts?

I might be interested in a boss, handle, strap and mounts.

Thorald

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I always buy the big bag of chew chips. You can ussually see through the bag if they will be big enough. One bag is enough for a 28 in round. The chips are each about 4-5 inches long or so when they are dry and stretch once wet. YMMV

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