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by olaf haraldson
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:55 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB Clamshell Guantlets and t6 oval sheild
Replies: 4
Views: 204

Re: WTB Clamshell Guantlets and t6 oval sheild

Pictures?
jeff mccarl wrote:I have two pair of guantlets a large pair and a small pair $100 for one pair Shipping is free if you live in the usa
by olaf haraldson
Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Wanted: Hjalmr helm
Replies: 13
Views: 319

Re: Wanted: Hjalmr helm

Aside from don't?
by olaf haraldson
Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Sides?
Replies: 182
Views: 4013

Re: Pennsic Sides?

I prefer to think of it as switch hitting... ;)
Angusm0628 wrote: In short Cross dressing is becoming very popular..
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: all knives and swords gotta go! All SOLD
Replies: 27
Views: 948

Re: all knives and swords gotta go!

Item 22 says he wants to come live at my house.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jan 20, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Sides?
Replies: 182
Views: 4013

Re: Pennsic Sides?

Why do you assume no Aethel-martians or Atlantians? Would make sense for the unbelts to be between East/Mid and Aethelmearc/Atlantia, they being the primary sides. That was what I immediately assumed. The unbelted champions should be intersting ... 1. no Aethel or Atlantians and 2. who will the East...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:22 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Is it possible? (SCA)
Replies: 37
Views: 1481

Re: Is it possible? (SCA)

This song says a lot about it, I think. Having had those times when everything went all red and fuzzy, and had sections of battles were a complete blank... it can be a bit frightening. Don't Call My Name In Battle Heather Alexander Don’t call my name in battle It’s not wise Do not distract me When y...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
Replies: 487
Views: 24719

Re: 2012...Show us your kits

Eff, thanks. I'm looking at some upgrades, but they will be mostly unseen... changing up the body armour, arms, gauntlets, legs... will be looking for some trim for the tunic as well. Your Grace, I love the look with the helmet and the maille. Outstanding kit. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2012...Show us your kits
Replies: 487
Views: 24719

Re: 2012...Show us your kits

OK, I'll play... technically this was fall 2011, but nothing has changed.
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by olaf haraldson
Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Sides?
Replies: 182
Views: 4013

Re: Pennsic Sides?

I may have had an aneurysm thinking about how AWESOME this is gonna be. :)
BdeB wrote: I can think of a couple of friends of mine in the East that would have an Aneurysm just thinking about something like that. ;-)
by olaf haraldson
Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gift for an Aztek
Replies: 29
Views: 837

Re: Gift for an Aztek

Wow. That is all.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: embroidered bands on viking tunics?
Replies: 16
Views: 403

Re: embroidered bands on viking tunics?

I think this statement is in error... my wife has done a pretty solid amount of research on the subject, and it seems they did... from decorative contrasting stitching to decorative embroidery. I can have her chip in here with some citations, if needs be. Olaf Sadly, Vikings didn't embroider. The Os...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jan 10, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Sides?
Replies: 182
Views: 4013

Re: Pennsic Sides?

Do a two battle a day setup... one set of battles in which your death is permanent, the rest like normal. Participation may not be as high in the one, but could still be interesting. Have to make sure scenarios allow for retreat, not a fight to the last man kind of thing. I wonder how tactics would ...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Sides?
Replies: 182
Views: 4013

Re: Pennsic Sides?

I think there would be a LOT less crazy flailing charges, and a LOT more drunk people as week went on. :)
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Spear 2 inch thrusting tips
Replies: 62
Views: 1783

Re: SCA Spear 2 inch thrusting tips

I think it sounds pretty cool... tie cloth over it and it will look kinda like the practice/sparring weapons I've seen for Sojutsu.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Found Armour - Does this belong to anyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 621

Re: Found Armour - Does this belong to anyone?

Wow, that looks so familiar... trying to place it.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Spear 2 inch thrusting tips
Replies: 62
Views: 1783

Re: SCA Spear 2 inch thrusting tips

Heh... I know it's not what you mean, but i had this funny vision of someone coming out for their spear authorization bout and saying "No, no tip. I don't thrust." :)

dukelogan wrote:wiat, if someone wants to authorize they must thrust? what if they choose not to use thrusting tips?

regards
logan

by olaf haraldson
Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Live steel Viking seax for Steampunk gear trade...
Replies: 5
Views: 401

Re: Live steel Viking saex for Steampunk gear trade...

Post pics and accept cash, and you have a better chance of moving this...
by olaf haraldson
Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Clacker Axe Head Design is COMPLETE and ON SALE!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 495

Re: Clacker Axe Head Design is COMPLETE and ON SALE!!!

That's basically what i used to do with my axes...
by olaf haraldson
Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Viking Cloak
Replies: 17
Views: 496

Re: Viking Cloak

One of mine is finished with a blanket stitch withe a contrasting color, the other has decorative stitching around the edge.
One is a light/medium weight wool, the other is a blanket weight fulled wool that is almost impervious to water.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Flannel for a Cloak
Replies: 25
Views: 449

Re: Flannel for a Cloak

And 8 yards have been ordered. Excellent pick... thanks!
by olaf haraldson
Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Flannel for a Cloak
Replies: 25
Views: 449

Re: Flannel for a Cloak

My wife and I are loading a shopping cart full as we speak!
by olaf haraldson
Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:14 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aluminum chainmaille shirt
Replies: 46
Views: 854

Re: Aluminum chainmaille shirt

Novitas? That's funny... we have mutual friends.

hivemind wrote:Nope, this is us: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8ReJd7CBc4
by olaf haraldson
Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS: Lewis Moore Finger Gauntlents
Replies: 17
Views: 768

Re: WTS: Lewis Moore Finger Gauntlents

Didn't he send a PM?
GodfreyofGyldenholt wrote:Final bump for os, need to finalize your purchase. 24 hold has expired.
Current que-
Olaf
Vail

Regards,
Godfrey
by olaf haraldson
Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Aluminum chainmaille shirt
Replies: 46
Views: 854

Re: Aluminum chainmaille shirt

You, sir, need to start hanging around some classier LARPs. ;)

hjalmr wrote:Uh, since when does larp care about authenticity and such -I still see people larping with carboard!?

(^_^)
by olaf haraldson
Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 2012 Fighting Resolutions
Replies: 117
Views: 2330

Re: 2012 Fighting Resolutions

I'm gonna fight and have fun.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS: Lewis Moore Finger Gauntlents
Replies: 17
Views: 768

Re: WTS: Lewis Moore Finger Gauntlents

I'm still in it if Oscad falls through.
by olaf haraldson
Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS: Lewis Moore Finger Gauntlents
Replies: 17
Views: 768

Re: WTS: Lewis Moore Finger Gauntlents

If both fall through I may be interested, depending on size.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Spear 2 inch thrusting tips
Replies: 62
Views: 1783

Re: SCA Spear 2 inch thrusting tips

Heh. I used to put hockey tape on my 3" tips to MAKE them grippy.
:lol:
Stephanofd wrote:My biggest issue is the tips themselves. They are very grippy and could possibly torque the head some. Of course I also think that a 2" round piece of duck tape on the end would solve most of this.
by olaf haraldson
Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Where are all of the TRUE Warriors?
Replies: 105
Views: 3336

Re: Where are all of the TRUE Warriors?

You realize the guy asking the question is a Marine, right? I'm pretty sure he knows from TRUE warriors.

JvR wrote:Pretty sure the TRUE warriors are out killing Taliban or retired from it.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Where are all of the TRUE Warriors?
Replies: 105
Views: 3336

Re: Where are all of the TRUE Warriors?

Yeah, that's the biggest obstacle to me...
I mean, realistically, I'm a pretty small guy, and might get tossed around anyway... but if I had the money, I'd love to at least try it!
by olaf haraldson
Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Shield Bosse?
Replies: 7
Views: 176

Re: Shield Bosse?

Get a sand bag, and you can leave out the stump.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Hey, Sir Omarad
Replies: 9
Views: 849

Re: Hey, Sir Omarad

Crap! I knew I forgot to do something at Pennsic... I was supposed to have him write that on my card!

William Arwemakere wrote:Does this mean we'll have to talk nice with Sir Asoph regarding the wooden-badger-punching gauntlets?


Hope you enjoy your "retirement" and can play more than work.

William Arwemakere
by olaf haraldson
Wed Dec 07, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: EMP pit fighting
Replies: 26
Views: 1261

Re: EMP pit fighting

Yeah, it has unfortunately fallen down now. Maybe a construction project is in order... :)

Stahlgrim wrote:Baron Stephen Grandchamps had one of those on his farm in Coldwood in the east "upstate N.Y."for a while back 15 years ago or so lots of fun.as I recall it was dug in to the ground.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:15 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Preferred Wood Finish?
Replies: 43
Views: 553

Re: Preferred Wood Finish?

How about prices? :P
Griffin de Stockport wrote:More comments are welcome! Please... let me know what the hive-mind thinks.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shield Edging
Replies: 9
Views: 349

Re: Shield Edging

Agreed. I use nails... but I use ones long enough to clinch, and I'm still planning on starting to stitch it instead. tacks are a bad idea unless they are long enough to fold over on the back side. i attach my edging by sewing sinew through the face of the shield and back through the back. regards l...