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by olaf haraldson
Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting Resolutions
Replies: 149
Views: 3934

This year, I am going to fight, and I'm going to have fun doing it.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Genius or Madman? Axes by Sir William
Replies: 51
Views: 2437

Clackers? Yeah, they're legal in the East. Have been for a while. I agree with everyone, they look great. As with pretty much everyone, I'm curious as to how well they stand up to use. On a technical level, I have to ask how the leather soaked in epoxy meets the letter of the law on weapons construc...
by olaf haraldson
Thu Nov 18, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Maille Battle (Hastings?), Pennsic XL
Replies: 23
Views: 483

Comments start here: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... &start=105
by olaf haraldson
Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
Replies: 603
Views: 18986

I got a chance to play with this stuff outside SCA auspices... we met and used it on our own time, not at an event or practice sacntioned by the SCA. I had to make that clear, as this material is not approved for experimentation in my Kingdom. My impressions... it doesn't hit hard. A lot of the shot...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armor Stimulus Sale is BACK!!
Replies: 75
Views: 3153

Mild steel blackened haubergeon in medium. It's going to be decided on where it hangs when it's on me...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Welcome to Atlantia
Replies: 30
Views: 1368

I like your King. Just sayin.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armor Stimulus Sale is BACK!!
Replies: 75
Views: 3153

Sweet... Depending on the length, I may very well buy it then. *fingers crossed
by olaf haraldson
Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armor Stimulus Sale is BACK!!
Replies: 75
Views: 3153

Do you have measurements for the maille sizes?
by olaf haraldson
Tue Nov 09, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armor Stimulus Sale is BACK!!
Replies: 75
Views: 3153

OK. No guarantee I'm buying... I need to know if it will fit. Just want to be open about that up front. I'll email you...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:41 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armor Stimulus Sale is BACK!!
Replies: 75
Views: 3153

Well, I'm thinking about picking up a mild steel blackened haubergeon in medium...
Speaking of which... will you be merchanting at Hundred Minutes? I'd like to try one on and see if it fits.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Solid Rattan Kolben, construction details.
Replies: 45
Views: 1580

I'll be at Hundred minutes... and I definitely wanna get hit by one!
by olaf haraldson
Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing maile
Replies: 34
Views: 1262

On a related note, I've decided I don't like the term "Spangen Menace". I shall henceforth be known as part of The Maille Militia !
by olaf haraldson
Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Solid Rattan Kolben, construction details.
Replies: 45
Views: 1580

I don't see why not...

jester wrote:Are these legal for SCA combat?
by olaf haraldson
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:25 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing maile
Replies: 34
Views: 1262

1. Wear it. 2. Wear it more. 3. Don't use a ring belt to blouse. (if you NEED to blouse... you may not) 4. point the belt to the maille. (even if you don't blouse) This will help keep belt and maille from sliding. 5. Wear it more. Wearing your maille and getting used to moving in it is the single mo...
by olaf haraldson
Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The lost art of duct taping.
Replies: 29
Views: 1276

I've learned this with axes as well.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
Replies: 603
Views: 18986

No go in the East.
After Experimenting with them at the war and watching many many individuals experiment with them at marshals point the East will NOT be experimenting with them. they are too stiff and heavy and send a bad shock up the forearm after a blow lands.
Padraig
EM East
by olaf haraldson
Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: FOR SALE : ROMAN HAMATA (SOLD)
Replies: 12
Views: 1134

You going to be at Hundred Minutes War? Might be a good place to try... then folks can try it on.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
Replies: 603
Views: 18986

Thanks, I'll check with Master Padraig.

Sir Omarad wrote:
This is a Society level Experiment and any Kingdom earl Marshal may allow his Kingdom to participate.

Check with your KEM to see if you are allowed to do this or not.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I want to learn more about Polypropylene swords!
Replies: 603
Views: 18986

Is this going to be a Society wide test?

Sir Omarad wrote:
Sjolander wrote:Are only the 1.5" rods being tested, or would it be possible to purchase one of the 3" diameter rods and shave down the sides for a more sword-like look?



Only the 1.25" rods are allowed to be tested.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA Spear Training
Replies: 21
Views: 813

Talk to Master Eddie and Sir Mo... both of them do excellent work with spear. Eddie's style will really emphasize the fitness that Duke Avery mentioned earlier... he's an active, athletic spearman. Mo is much more finesse and sniping than Eddie. All the suggestions here have been good ones. Practice...
by olaf haraldson
Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: SCA Legal Rapier blade question
Replies: 8
Views: 328

I run a safeflex, and really like it.
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by olaf haraldson
Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tourney List
Replies: 59
Views: 3086

Oops... slip of the fingers while cutting and pasting names. Yep, Steve was in there. He lost to Randall and one other... not quite sure who. Maybe Oscad... My apologies. I will take my beating from Steve next time I see him... So my edited list... 1. Duke Randall 2. Jarl Thorsen 3. Duke Lucan 4. Ya...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: First Suits Thread
Replies: 43
Views: 1484

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by olaf haraldson
Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tourney List
Replies: 59
Views: 3086

It was a pretty good Crown to marshal. There was a great vibe overall on the day, and most of the fighters seemed to really have a good time.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Kingdom Fall Crown Tourney List
Replies: 59
Views: 3086

The Final 16 as I remember: 1. Duke Randall 2. Jarl Thorsen 3. Duke Lucan 4. Yarl Valgaard Stonecleaver 5. THL Oscad 6. Sir Kenrick 7. Lord Marcus 8. Duke Gregor 9. Lord Ian 10. Master Rhioblin 11. Pan Jan Janowicz 12. Sir Wilhelm 13. Baron Roger Stockton 14. Syr Cedric 15. Sir Varus 16. Lord Anton ...
by olaf haraldson
Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:14 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS Maille Shirt
Replies: 4
Views: 351

Yeah, details... if it's a Generichead doesn't grab it, I might if it's flat ring riveted.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Oct 22, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question from the SEM
Replies: 934
Views: 18033

This phrase bears repeating...

Varyag wrote:Inspiration is a better motivator.
by olaf haraldson
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Viking Seax FS-SOLD!!!
Replies: 29
Views: 1095

My seax is used primarily as a tool... it's used like the machete it was made from. I've limbed trees, split kindling, and used it as a general utility blade. The blade itself is 15". If you want to see it it's here: m I would possibly be interested in just a bare blade of that length, or a fin...
by olaf haraldson
Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Viking Seax FS-SOLD!!!
Replies: 29
Views: 1095

I may be interested in just a blade...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Spear Technique Legality Question
Replies: 43
Views: 1102

Rules on the site are dated 4/27/10 CC11. Thrusting and feinting to the face is legal practice. A 'face thrust' is defined as a thrust which lands above the collarbones, below the mid-brow, and between the sideburns. The definition of a telling blow is a face thrust hat unmistakably moves the helm, ...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Oct 15, 2010 12:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Spear Technique Legality Question
Replies: 43
Views: 1102

CC11. Thrusting and feinting to the face is legal practice. A 'face thrust' is defined as a thrust which lands above the collarbones, below the mid-brow, and between the sideburns. The definition of a telling blow is a face thrust hat unmistakably moves the helm, but not the head. Marshals observin...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Ealdormere's Crown List - Fall 2010
Replies: 21
Views: 883

Well, I've fought you... but I'm not sure a one armed knife fight counts... I have a vested interest in Crown Tournament in your Kingdom... but that's because Ealdormere is closer to our Shire than most of our own groups. Olaf So, I am curious how many people outside of Ealdormere have fought any of...
by olaf haraldson
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: 100 Minutes War is On!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 644

Wait, wait wait...

There will be a pit!!! SWEET!

Galvyn Lockhart wrote:
D. Sebastian wrote:This
is
SPARTA,
New Jersey!


I've been lobbying them to put up a sign at troll...

THIS IS SPARTA!!!

Yes, Thank you. We are aware.
Pls. refrain from kicking your friends into the pit.

:lol:
by olaf haraldson
Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:48 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS Saex REDUCED
Replies: 8
Views: 421

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by olaf haraldson
Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:02 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTS Saex REDUCED
Replies: 8
Views: 421

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