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by sarnac
Fri Jul 09, 2004 2:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: [SCA] Changes in the last 5 years?
Replies: 17
Views: 730

the center grip shield has become envogue due to several prominent fighters being VERY successful with them. Same thing with Lamellar... it is an effecitve, and well performing armour for what we do yet is easy to make and offers a far better visual portrayal than any plastic ever could... this focu...
by sarnac
Fri Jul 09, 2004 1:03 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 12 Foot Pikes
Replies: 91
Views: 1308

This is a newbie question, but I just don't see how someone can hit you so much harder with a 12', more flexible spear than with a 9', more rigid spear. Sure, there's 3 extra feet of rattan mass into the blow, but the shaft will flex more... Am I looking at the physics wrong? Actually... If I remeb...
by sarnac
Fri Jul 09, 2004 10:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic "Who is Who" Thread?
Replies: 119
Views: 6280

very nice.....I see you have the required bascinet and heater issued in Atlantia upon Authorization....


:lol: :lol:

(this is a joke...just noting it for the humor impaired)
by sarnac
Fri Jul 09, 2004 8:39 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: basket/cup hilts
Replies: 9
Views: 270

Berok, who posts here does some work in the Starleaf Gate Armourers Guild (SLAG for short) here in Windsor and makes some OUTSTANDING cup hilts ( I got one as a gift at Pennsic when I was King)
they are close to the best I have ever used
by sarnac
Fri Jul 09, 2004 8:38 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: basket/cup hilts
Replies: 9
Views: 270

Berok, who posts here does some work in the Starleaf Gate Armourers Guild (SLAG for short) here in Windsor and makes some OUTSTANDING cup hilts ( I got one as a gift at Pennsic when I was King)
they are close to the best I have ever used
by sarnac
Fri Jul 09, 2004 7:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Center-boss Heater?
Replies: 14
Views: 260

I normally use a center grip oval.... but I am trying a center grip heater as a Cav Shield in a Run and GUn unit.....

it is working out nicely
by sarnac
Thu Jul 08, 2004 7:13 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Searching for a Pottery Merchant
Replies: 4
Views: 113

is it Dancing Pig Pottery?

If so ...the woman who is the potter is in my household
by sarnac
Wed Jul 07, 2004 6:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: I am in the market for a Sugarloaf helm...
Replies: 11
Views: 344

steve


Order placed
by sarnac
Wed Jul 07, 2004 8:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: TorVik rebated steel event in Toronto area...
Replies: 2
Views: 80

TorVik rebated steel event in Toronto area...

Forwarded from another list.... Sarnac ------------------------------- On behalf of TorVik - the Toronto Vikings - you are invited to attend a major rebated steel combat Training Event on Labour Day Weekend September 3 -6 2004 at Sidrabene, Milton, Ontario. This event is being organised by Torvik, u...
by sarnac
Wed Jul 07, 2004 6:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Cool article in a magazine about SCA combat archery
Replies: 3
Views: 198

its a very positive article.
by sarnac
Tue Jul 06, 2004 2:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

Great to hear.

If any one knows or is a herald or would like to help out running a list or helping with the list table or inspections... please show up about 30 minutes before the tourney starts
by sarnac
Mon Jul 05, 2004 6:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

bump
by sarnac
Thu Jul 01, 2004 7:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Single handed excessive blow?
Replies: 57
Views: 1533

ive been told the same song and dance at gulf wars too and just lost any desire to go get lectured in the hot sun. my guys are also getting to that point. i think it will change though. its a good site and has potential. ive never had a problem at crusades (our war with the east). i dont even think...
by sarnac
Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Single handed excessive blow?
Replies: 57
Views: 1533

I, for one, will never go back to Gulf Wars.

The poor treatment by the marshallate is only one of the several reasons for me.
by sarnac
Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I suck.
Replies: 21
Views: 972

me too please, conrad....
by sarnac
Tue Jun 29, 2004 10:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: For Sale: Legs, Ice Falcon Salet, Titanium Lamellar, etc
Replies: 15
Views: 788

do you have any pics of the lamellar and what is the price range you are looking for?
by sarnac
Tue Jun 29, 2004 2:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

bump
by sarnac
Tue Jun 29, 2004 1:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: I am in the market for a Sugarloaf helm...
Replies: 11
Views: 344

I am in the market for a Sugarloaf helm...

...by Pennsic...

anyone have any examples of one that they could get done for me by Pennsic....

looking for it in 14 ga stainless with a brass cross
by sarnac
Thu Jun 24, 2004 12:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian Authenticity Rules
Replies: 112
Views: 2502

It really does not take a Master level work to make simple X chairs, or even convert the wooden campstools found at IKEA with a simple piece of cloth. Either you want to do it or not, that is what it boils down to. No, it doesn't take much skill, or time, to make simple chairs. It doesn't take much...
by sarnac
Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

bump it up
by sarnac
Mon Jun 21, 2004 9:14 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian Authenticity Rules
Replies: 112
Views: 2502

I find that my lateral movement and foot work is improved some because of the added traction that I get from them. I just started using them this year and find no downside so far.....and I bought them at a second hand store along with a black leather jacket that I cut up to cover them... so I got de...
by sarnac
Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

I knew that!
:D
by sarnac
Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Atlantian Authenticity Rules
Replies: 112
Views: 2502

Logan, Animal, et all....

look at my pic on the who's who at Pennsic thread and look at my boots....

those are Addidas football Cleats covered by leather wrap boot glued to them.

they have ZERO effect on how my cleats perform and look far better than boots that are uncovered
by sarnac
Thu Jun 17, 2004 11:41 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

Look forward to seeing you Duncan
by sarnac
Wed Jun 16, 2004 10:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic "Who is Who" Thread?
Replies: 119
Views: 6280

Murdock....

um...yeah...I wear greaves.... they have my device on them...look at the pic.
by sarnac
Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:49 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Kabuto "top" for sale or trade
Replies: 28
Views: 512

oh man, you are just going to put it up for bidding???

I figured you would just work down the line to those who expressed interest?
by sarnac
Tue Jun 15, 2004 4:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

And for this I am most indebted.....and grateful.
by sarnac
Tue Jun 15, 2004 4:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic "Who is Who" Thread?
Replies: 119
Views: 6280

Pennsic "Who is Who" Thread?

I think its time for our annual "Here is a picture of me so you can recognize me at Pennsic even though we really wont" thread... I guess I'll start. I will probably be in armour most of the time so: Here is what I look like in my current kit: http://home.cogeco.ca/~rholley16/DSC00852small.JPG I hop...
by sarnac
Tue Jun 15, 2004 4:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

You are most kind.

I look forward to meeting you.
by sarnac
Tue Jun 15, 2004 1:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 6th Annual Known World's Squires Tournament
Replies: 22
Views: 673

Swwwwwweeeeeeet!!!!

Alaric, I like dark beer please!

:lol:
by sarnac
Tue Jun 15, 2004 7:19 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

bump!
by sarnac
Mon Jun 14, 2004 4:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Kabuto "top" for sale or trade
Replies: 28
Views: 512

any word???
by sarnac
Mon Jun 14, 2004 2:37 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 6th Annual Known World's Squires Tournament
Replies: 22
Views: 673

oh sure....steal my thunder why dont you!!!!!


LOL!

I look forward to helping you out this year.

My years fighting in this tourney are the source of some of my favourite stories!
by sarnac
Mon Jun 14, 2004 2:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Got beaten up today eventually...
Replies: 9
Views: 384

yeah.... Real is like a Virus as far as I am concerned...
by sarnac
Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!
Replies: 32
Views: 744

FINALIZED KNOWN WORLD NOVICE TOURNEY INFO!

The Schedule is set. the information is as follows. The Pennsic Known World Novice Tourney is scheduled for Sunday, 8/15 from 4-6pm in the White Tourney list. Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to allow for sign in and armouring up/warm ups, and inspections I would like all members of t...

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