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by Leo Medii
Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Future of the SCA
Replies: 174
Views: 8031

We might end up seeing fixed encampments as a cost-effective alternative. It's a farm most of the year but the "period-looking" cabins would save on driving costs, etc... I am building this on my 15 acres right now. Two jousting lists, archery range, thrown weapons, parking, camping, a 5 ...
by Leo Medii
Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Future of the SCA
Replies: 174
Views: 8031

We might end up seeing fixed encampments as a cost-effective alternative. It's a farm most of the year but the "period-looking" cabins would save on driving costs, etc... I am building this on my 15 acres right now. Two jousting lists, archery range, thrown weapons, parking, camping, a 5 ...
by Leo Medii
Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:57 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2011, Kits...Let's see them!
Replies: 591
Views: 38050

18th century [img]http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/reenactthis/18th%20Century/DSCN3761.jpg[/img] [img]http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt47/reenactthis/18th%20Century/DSCN3758.jpg[/img] Man Wolf, you are as bad as I am about choosing a time to re-create! I just got a pattern for a Rev War ...
by Leo Medii
Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Back-up dagger
Replies: 52
Views: 1451

Question: has anybody here found this useful in SCA combat? (That is, having a dagger handy as a back-up weapon?)


I never take the field without one.
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:45 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Phase II 14th Century Kit
Replies: 10
Views: 824

No need to mention the shoes. I'd choose red. longer boots is an option, look better than the swaet pants ring at the bottom. Something you are wearing is making the armor look "wrong". The silhouette is "off". Maille chausses. They complete the open back leg. Sollerets for the f...
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Future of the SCA
Replies: 174
Views: 8031

Yep!

Ford family. Dad worked for Ford, wife works for Ford supplier, drive a ford, all but two of my 16 cars have been fords, sisters family has all Fords, other sisters family has all Fords, mom dives a wannabe Mercury Montego, but close...
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Future of the SCA
Replies: 174
Views: 8031

Buy Ford. But then I'm biased.
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Confessional
Replies: 472
Views: 25673

Zyg, in all the times we fight, you take some shots you should not. Remember last time we fought you took two shots I told you did not feel "up to snuff" on my end. You have no calibration issues. End of story.
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Coat of plates instruction set available now.
Replies: 74
Views: 3091

Do you think it's possible for somoene to '"shrink" these down to kids size? these would be awesome for our households kids boffer group, and has the look and would be cheap to make out of scrap leather and metal.
by Leo Medii
Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Future of the SCA
Replies: 174
Views: 8031

Everybody has a wacky hobby. We stand around and hit each other with sticks. To each his own. Everyone should read this again. Because of the large amount of cross over that has grown over the last five or so years it is very hard to listen to one group bash the other. And, if you stand up for one,...
by Leo Medii
Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Laurin Tournament - Does the setting affect your Fighting?
Replies: 13
Views: 658

I've been oogling this site for a few months.

I use it as a "what do I need to make/do/get to get as great as these guys look.

You can tell this isn't in the states. No one would insure them, and they have been lawsuited into unexistence by now.
by Leo Medii
Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Tests of skill.
Replies: 5
Views: 595

http://laurin-tournament.com/index.php?lang=english

These guys do some wicked dangerous shit. Stuff that most SCA folks would tear their hair out about.

All my efforts, and I still can't get the look these guys have. I'm glad I have the web-site, it lets me know how I need to make the back 10 acres look when I'm done.
by Leo Medii
Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "The Sword in Two Hands by Brian Price" review wan
Replies: 841
Views: 91721

I am pleased to say that Brian just responded to my email and stated that he will be shipping a large quantity of books to me tomorrow or Wednesday. I am encouraged by this. Perhaps it is the beginning of a new and positive pattern of behavior. I will notify this forum when the books arrive. Thanks...
by Leo Medii
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:40 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Future of the SCA
Replies: 174
Views: 8031

I refuse to buy gas. The end. I don't have to buy gas, and I am not. All of the driving done on my truck is for "pleasure" and not work. I haven't put gas in it in almost a month. I set a limit of 3.25 as a "f*ck you" point for gas, and when it hit that and went past it I stopped...
by Leo Medii
Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:39 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: New pieces for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 707

I'm too fat. Damn!
by Leo Medii
Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aggressive/rude marshals
Replies: 327
Views: 10610

but its been suggested that you lack the skill to just know where a good shot is. sadly. and, its out of line to suggest that someone mark their hidden knee. for some reason. weird. regards logan Ya know what I do to those bastard jerks that call my shot low if their knee isn't marked? Yeah? Nothin...
by Leo Medii
Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aggressive/rude marshals
Replies: 327
Views: 10610

Ya know what I do to those bastard jerks that call my shot low if their knee isn't marked?


Yeah?

Nothing. I just try to hit them again, higher. YMMV
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: What it means to be a Martial Artist.
Replies: 27
Views: 1136

BdB's post about being a 'martial tourist' brought me back to this thread. In life, there are few martial artists, and a lot of martial tourists. (I love this term Bryce, can I steal it). Martial Tourists are the equivilent of weekend warriors to me. They pass in and out of fighting, showing up, doi...
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: ESPN bit on Jousting
Replies: 88
Views: 3426

. I feel sorry for him that he was so short sighted as to lie about it in the first place. This baffles me too. People who joust are already some pretty tough folks, and have something that 99.999999999999% of the people in the world to talk smack about and yet they feel the need to embellish it wi...
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anyone listen to The Jim Rome show - Full Contact Jousting?
Replies: 7
Views: 301

Kel Rekuta wrote:Yeah, from his bio.

IMHO, the guy is nut job poser. I would be pleased to be corrected if I am in error. :roll:


Sorry, I was too subtle trying to be funny. Here he was debunked as a fake. He was turned in a few times to some folks for making the claims on TV.

http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... c&start=35
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anyone listen to The Jim Rome show - Full Contact Jousting?
Replies: 7
Views: 301

I heard Charlie Andrews was a navy SEAL.
by Leo Medii
Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "The Sword in Two Hands by Brian Price" review wan
Replies: 841
Views: 91721

Why wasn't it paramount in 1994? It would have saved me some money.

All I know is I'm glad other people will be spared my loss now.
by Leo Medii
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "The Sword in Two Hands by Brian Price" review wan
Replies: 841
Views: 91721

John Smith wrote:
Lady Charlotte wrote:Hello, "John Smith",


Hello. I unravel with a pull of a string.

PM sent


OooooooOOOooOOOooOOooOOo! It's like a game...like Clue!
by Leo Medii
Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "The Sword in Two Hands by Brian Price" review wan
Replies: 841
Views: 91721

Baron Alcyoneus wrote:He has apparently, according to a number of victimized knights here, avoided that for decades.


I would just like a yes, or no if he intended to make my gauntlets or will. I give people a lot of slack in stuff, which I need because I'm slow as dirt myself.
by Leo Medii
Wed Mar 02, 2011 2:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aggressive/rude marshals
Replies: 327
Views: 10610

OK thanks!

I was just curious as I've been hit in the cup a bit lately since I went to the tiny buckler. Different weapons too. I never thought it was illegal or so, just part of the game. Tagetting it on purpose I consider rude, but never thought it was illegal.
by Leo Medii
Wed Mar 02, 2011 2:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Aggressive/rude marshals
Replies: 327
Views: 10610

Is hitting people in the cup illegal?
by Leo Medii
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: ESPN bit on Jousting
Replies: 88
Views: 3426

Yep! You get a good hit, and the lance didn't bust? Dirt nap.

Like a big finger bending and shooting out pushing you right off.
by Leo Medii
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: ESPN bit on Jousting
Replies: 88
Views: 3426

I did that style of jousting for 8 years. Luke nails the reason dead on. All we did was go to the local big box hardware store between faire weekends and buy up all the 10 foot pine closet rods. Add the copper cap at the end and you have one awesome springboard. Back in the 90's we had three shows a...
by Leo Medii
Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: ESPN bit on Jousting
Replies: 88
Views: 3426

Balsa lances are not wimpy like most people first think. This pass was with a balsa lance. Obviously, they can hit pretty hard.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v168/ ... MOV066.mp4

When I was 25 I was just like Shane and Charlie. Thank God I grew up.
by Leo Medii
Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Atzinger update #Idon'tfuc*ingcareatthispoint
Replies: 28
Views: 1611

No worry on anything Christy and I did. Take care of yourself first, don't burn at both ends till you start on fire.
by Leo Medii
Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Medieval Combat Schools & Organizations
Replies: 9
Views: 313

As the instructor and director of a WMA school, I would say yes it's possible, but probably not recommended as the way to start. Our group doesn't operate on a for-profit basis (we are not a official NFP group, but there are many that are), in fact I operate at, and with the expectation of, a perso...
by Leo Medii
Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ars Gladii, Detroit MI HEMA, Open House
Replies: 12
Views: 307

Long story. Ya know that section of roof we had the wifes cousin come out with the guy he roofed for and do? When they didn't tarp it right and the tarp fell through in the rain and it destoryed the bathroom that we then had to fix out of our own pocket because to confront him about it and stuff wou...
by Leo Medii
Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: looking for mannequins
Replies: 11
Views: 433

Notice how Wade does NOT repeat NOT have the feet faced straight forward! Straight feet look hyper dorky! Also note that the shoulders are sloped, not straight across! Yup. And the pose isn't some dorky fashion mannequin pose either. Basically straight up and down looks good. And the non-straight f...
by Leo Medii
Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: "The Sword in Two Hands by Brian Price" review wan
Replies: 841
Views: 91721

I just sent Brian the following email. I will let you know how he responds. Brian, In the “Sword in Two Hands” thread on the Armour Archive, you stated, "Regarding your armour bits, yes, I do acknowledge the debt for these." and later suggested, "With Talbot, Vitus, or any other indi...
by Leo Medii
Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ars Gladii, Detroit MI HEMA, Open House
Replies: 12
Views: 307

This was a great class. If you missed it this week, show up next week and join the fun! Gas cut me out of it. Living in the country is great, but not so much with 3.40 a gallon gas and every thing is a minimum hour + away. You still want that washer and dryer from my old place for your new place?

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