The Armour Archive

Leo Medii

Im called a coward for letting go of my weapon to reset the fight, But if i use my natural advantage to bodycheck or grapple im called a cheat. How is this fair? I am not a coward. I think it is quite so. Why? OK, let me explain. I use full gauntlets. Thus, I am fighting sword and shield with a qui...

Leo Medii

Here are a few more from my research collection- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/JohnMauleverer1400ish.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/JohnWych1345.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/RalphStafford1340.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leo...

Leo Medii

Yep, that is the one!

Leo Medii

I am recalling an effigy of a helm that has a rounded nose visor, lifted up with the face showing, on a bascinet, mounted on side hinges. I think it's on my PC...I'll try to find it.

Leo Medii

I wish you lived closer....we do a class once a month called poleaxes and hot dogs. If you can get your hands on one, there is a video from a group called Ochs about the german longsword. I highly recommend it. The video is a great benefit because you can actually see how the stuff is done, instead ...

Leo Medii

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/45785_420161205962_598050962_4892712_2798350_n.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/39889_420162215962_598050962_4892759_5300781_n.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/45489_420161460962_598050962_4892721_3779320_n.jpg

Leo Medii

Leo Medii

I'd like to thank one of the paternosterladies for snapping this pic this Pennsic. One of my new favorites- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/45553_420195535962_598050962_4893579_5802546_n.jpg Edit...and I guess this one too- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/45645_420195...

Leo Medii

Leo Medii

Some pics of some of the challenges- The Gallery is introuduced to the vennans and tennans- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/41059_1532959359193_1091059765_31587004_1016725_n.jpg Cut lances- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/Leonthas/untitledaa.jpg Finishing weapons to the baton ...

Leo Medii

I love me a good knife fight, that is for sure. More so when they bring spears instead of knives...

Leo Medii

right, but he would have options that are not available to us in our sport combat. regards logan I guess I'm not most folks. I keep forgetting this isn't real fighting. My apologies. I keep looking at it as a medieval contest of arms, where no knight of his time would willingly give up his weapon a...

Leo Medii

I guess I'm not most folks.

I keep forgetting this isn't real fighting. My apologies. I keep looking at it as a medieval contest of arms, where no knight of his time would willingly give up his weapon and be at the mercy of his opponent if given a choice in the matter.

Leo Medii

After a good sanding, clean it, and wipe it with alcohol or another degreaser. If you are going to store it for a while, a good high quality auto wax is great. If you are going to be using it like once a week, a coating of virgin olive oil and re-applying after handling/fighting works. If you are go...

Leo Medii

I stored mine like they were transported by the Normans. A rod with strings on the ends. Holds it just fine....

Leo Medii

And, she does custom belts too. I got one for my wife and she LOVES it. She did it in her heraldic devices with colored backgrounds. It is totally awesome.

Leo Medii

I have a personal bias against reaching for a backup dagger while you still have two good hands. You give up all of the advantages of choosing a pole arm in the first place when you do so . bolded the important part. If you lost the fight, what advantage was there for you to keep both hands on your...

Leo Medii

I'll find out.

Leo Medii

MJBlazek wrote:I'll post pics as soon as I get my stuff from Leo... riiiight Leo?

You should have it? Housesitter was supposed to get it to mail delivery. If not, I need to make a phone call!

Leo Medii

Bleddyn De Caldicot wrote:My current kit.

I loved your kit at the 30.

I really wish that helm my squire is wearing would have fit me.....dang!

Leo Medii

More is needed on how.

The things I am picturing all lead to joint locks and barring of arms, which I would NOT do in an SCA fight.

Leo Medii

You sir....are evil.

I just completed two suits from you because I couldn't get TI in a timely fashion anywhere!

How would I explain to the wife I was starting the process over again!!

Leo Medii

So does anybody's opinion change when you hear the marshals say that there won't be any holds to get dead out? Blackbow I'm not a tremendously large person, and I've been at the bottom of a few pileups that have been extremely uncomfortable. Despite that (and fighting often with a spear), I'll stil...

Leo Medii

I'd revamp the book.

SCA Rules and Conventions of Combat-Revision 1,234,322

Rules-

#1- Don't be a dick.

#2- Be excellent to each other.

#3. Don't break your buds. Use a harness you feel safe in.

#4. If you have a question about something, refer to rule #1.

Leo Medii

Man...they sure showed you who was boss!

I just couldn't, myself, make such a decision...

Leo Medii

They are legal as is. However, they need to be revamped because the glue is not enough to hold on the fingers for SCA combat. They will need to be stitched to the glove. I've had to do that to every pair but my Moore gaunts.

Leo Medii

I died in every battle of the Crusader battles. All but one was from being shot. IT was fun. So CA would make the 30 more fun then too. Right? Sure would. Plate is proof. Wouldn't hurt me a bit. In fact, would make my armor even MORE valuable.... Plate is proof? Nope its not unless you are in the w...

Leo Medii

Balin50 wrote:
Leo Medii wrote:I died in every battle of the Crusader battles. All but one was from being shot. IT was fun.

So CA would make the 30 more fun then too. Right?

Sure would. Plate is proof. Wouldn't hurt me a bit. In fact, would make my armor even MORE valuable....

Leo Medii

Sold to Cisco pending payment arrangements.

Leo Medii

The guy yelling "DEAD!! DEAD!!" while still shoving into a shield wall is annoying. Agreed, but remember that sometimes, they might not have any choice... I've been a "dead body" before, unable to go down or get out because of the press, being used as a sort of human battering r...

Leo Medii

Hmmm.....

Contact me. Last year we couldn't come because my wifes dad was in town. He already came up this year, and we are free I think. This is JUST the kind of thing we like to do.

Can we do "backyard" demo stuff and WMA demos?

Leo Medii

She was on. She'd have spanked you that day! From the video I've never seen her so intent on killing folk.

Leo Medii

I died in every battle of the Crusader battles. All but one was from being shot. IT was fun.

Leo Medii

How does one "lead with your head" and who cares if you do? This. I don't understand this "lead with his head". I mean, did he try to head butt someone? If he just had his head out in front of his body this is the dumbest thing I've heard. And I heard some dumb stuff last week.

Leo Medii

I'd be glad to help. If we had known the nature of this we would have came early and set up as well!