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by olaf haraldson
Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Armor Bag
Replies: 25
Views: 712

[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/Odds%20and%20Ends/IM000098.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/Odds%20and%20Ends/IM000100.jpg[/img]
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Laminated Rattan vs Split Rattan polearm
Replies: 108
Views: 2628

You won't... because it is allowed. At Pennsic, it's forbidden, but split rattan is allowed. Olaf I could not find the SCA wide rule that *prohibits* laminated weapons - either single handed or two handed. "Lamination" is defined... and in the "unpadded pole" section it's clear t...
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Laminated Rattan vs Split Rattan polearm
Replies: 108
Views: 2628

Dammit. Simul-post.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Laminated Rattan vs Split Rattan polearm
Replies: 108
Views: 2628

From the SCA rules of the List:
Laminated rattan: Two pieces of rattan, each being at least 1¼ inch (31.8mm) in diameter, attached to one another with a short overlap by tape or other method of binding. Maximum length of the overlap shall be 18â€
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Laminated Rattan vs Split Rattan polearm
Replies: 108
Views: 2628

The boar spear you posted is split rattan. Both of the first pics are laminated.
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic: Polearm Construction Question
Replies: 26
Views: 630

I just don't get why... I mean, I've technically got no dog in the fight... mine are either padded (axes) or split (hewing spear).
But I have had people try and bounce both in the past because they couldn't understand they were not laminated...

Sir Tristen Sexwulf wrote:
Split rattan ok
Laminated rattan not ok

by olaf haraldson
Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic 39 New Info
Replies: 57
Views: 2261

Re: Woods Photo

If you have more woods pictures, I can post them to my photobucket...

Sir Tristen Sexwulf wrote:I think this photo reveals nothing of tactical value. Therefore, here is what the new woods looks like standing halfway up one of the ravines. You can see one of the deep paths on the left hand side of the pic.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic 39 New Info
Replies: 57
Views: 2261

Agreed. I fight with a safeflex blade, and will forfeit any bout that my opponent insists on an epee. On the Epee's? The sooner we get rid of epee and continue to move to things that more resemble real rapiers instead of whippy car antennas, the better. Then those arguments go away. Richard Blackmoo...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic: Polearm Construction Question
Replies: 26
Views: 630

Armor and Weapons Standards Each fighter must meet the armor standards of their respective Kingdom, and Society armor standards shall be the minimum acceptable. All fighters will ensure that their armor meets those standards while they are fighting. All persons participating in combat or combat rela...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:33 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic: Polearm Construction Question
Replies: 26
Views: 630

Earl Marshal's rulings: m Polearm/Axe Heads - 4/25/2010 The warhammer/poleaxe rubber heads are good as sold. As are the formed lightweight foam axe heads, glaive heads etc without extra padding. But the rear of the rubber axe heads, IF you are going to strike with it, must have 1/4 inch of close cel...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic: Polearm Construction Question
Replies: 26
Views: 630

Except for Pennsic specific conventions (like the "no laminated weapons" rule of this year) weapons must meet the standards of the Middle or East Kingdoms. The By My Hand heads pass without padding now in the East, so you're OK.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Maille and SCA combat
Replies: 43
Views: 1762

The elbows actually give more protection than it looks... the tunic snugs them up to the arm. What I'm wearing in the picture are CCM SP50 shoulder pads. They are actually a youth pad, built lower profile than most adult pads. I actually just switched out to a different one. Rib pads are Brine... no...
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Maille and SCA combat
Replies: 43
Views: 1762

Here's what I wear with the maille...
http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg22 ... ring%20up/
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Daggers, daggers for everyone!
Replies: 16
Views: 603

Speak for yourself, I'm givin it the old college try...

Lucian Ro wrote:
Blackoak wrote:Lucian, if your time period wasn't screwed up you would wear it like this. :D


We can't all be as pretty as you, Sir Knight. :wink:
by olaf haraldson
Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Daggers, daggers for everyone!
Replies: 16
Views: 603

Directly across the front....
Image
by olaf haraldson
Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:21 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA quillions
Replies: 21
Views: 482

Where are you located?
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

Like I said, if you need to ship the gear to someone, don't hesitate to ask...

Olaf
by olaf haraldson
Sat Jul 03, 2010 5:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your best lookng SCA weapons
Replies: 689
Views: 67590

My grandmother could.

Gregory J. Liebau wrote:
William de Faleston wrote:Good point. I don't think I've ever "seen" the color of a thrusting tip that hit me in a melee. Felt it, sure, but never seen it.


You can feel color!?
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:26 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New armour box (x-post)
Replies: 3
Views: 287

To answer a question on the other forum, Christophe made everything but the nails, hinges and hasp included.
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:25 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New armour box
Replies: 3
Views: 394

Yep. He made everything but the nails.

I just added my badge to the end last night.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Does anybody here make thier own axe heads? (SCA)
Replies: 13
Views: 449

Here's the base construction of mine...

[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/New%20Axe/IM000858.jpg[/img]
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New armour box (x-post)
Replies: 3
Views: 287

Generally, to and from practice, I wear it.

For weight... I can toss the whole shot on my shoulder no problem.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: New armour box (x-post)
Replies: 3
Views: 287

New armour box (x-post)

Just got a new armour box, made by the Archive's own Christophe de Frisselle. It's based on the Mastermyr chest. Now I need to get a norse lock for it! [img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/Odds%20and%20Ends/IM000098.jpg[/img] [img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafh...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: New armour box
Replies: 3
Views: 394

New armour box

Just got a new armour box, made by the Archive's own Christophe de Frisselle. It's based on the Mastermyr chest. Now I need to get a norse lock for it! [img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/Odds%20and%20Ends/IM000098.jpg[/img] [img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafh...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Our lastest Living History event (plus armour porn!)
Replies: 32
Views: 1430

Could you post more details/pics of the house? I'd really love to make something like that...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

You had your chance to bid... ;)
Olaf

Graedwyn wrote:Oh, and Owyn is going to need
that axe wielding guard.

-Graedwyn
by olaf haraldson
Mon Jun 21, 2010 12:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

So after some... negotiation, Owyn has convinced me that as captain f the Saxons, it would only be appropriate for him to have an axe wielding guard... so my services will belong to the Saxons.
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:19 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: need protection under chain. open to suggestions
Replies: 28
Views: 890

Here's a link to me armouring up from (almost) the skin out...
http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg22 ... ring%20up/
by olaf haraldson
Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Just when I thought my Brother couldn't get any crazier
Replies: 19
Views: 899

This can only end... AWESOME!!!
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Stonekeep Auction: Petite Celtic Helm $150
Replies: 8
Views: 674

Fit's 18.5-20 with how much padding?
by olaf haraldson
Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

Hmm... I MAY be able to make that. *fingers crossed
by olaf haraldson
Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:16 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

Well crap... may not make it then. We'll see.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fighting Boot Advise
Replies: 46
Views: 1462

The rule states "Combatants should wear footwear that provides adequate protection and support for the terrain and activity of combat. "

What that equals is not defined...

I've been fighting in turnshoes or period boots for years now. They are perfectly safe.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic 39 New Info
Replies: 57
Views: 2261

Here's a view of the woods site from Google Earth as seen from from Mount Eislenn...
[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/Woods.jpg[/img][/img]
by olaf haraldson
Sun May 30, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic 39 New Info
Replies: 57
Views: 2261

Sir Tristen Sexwulf wrote:
William de Faleston wrote:Wheee! 30 foot drops!


Well to be fair only the first 20' are a shear drop the last 10' is about a 45 degree angle.

:D


Yeah... into the camp behind mine, if it's the drop I'm thinking of...

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