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by olaf haraldson
Fri May 28, 2010 3:16 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Shield Edging
Replies: 14
Views: 544

rawhide over rope.
by olaf haraldson
Thu May 27, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

So make like Billy the Bastard and start recruiting mercs already!
by olaf haraldson
Wed May 26, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

I seem to remember reading something about crossbows at Hastings... maybe even en excavation. I'll have to do some looking...
by olaf haraldson
Wed May 26, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennsic Chainmail Battle - Battle of Hastings
Replies: 130
Views: 4295

I posted to Northern Outpost, Mountain Freehold, Northern Army, and Coldwood lists.
by olaf haraldson
Sat May 22, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB helm with a beard...
Replies: 8
Views: 389

Why not just talk to Tearlach and get a helm from him? He'll be at Panteria this weekend...
by olaf haraldson
Fri May 21, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

Thanks! I want to get the word out so we can make this totally kickass!

Graedwyn wrote:
olaf haraldson wrote:I meant a written announcement describing the battle scenario and requirements...




We are working on it.

-Graedwyn
by olaf haraldson
Fri May 21, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

I can loan you an axe if needs be... Have not read the whole thing yet, but I knew in the beginning there was grumblings about folks wearing the 5mm stuff. Was that ever put out there, that you guys didnt want that to be used? If not, then I will declare for the saxon side and make me a ax appropria...
by olaf haraldson
Fri May 21, 2010 9:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

I meant a written announcement describing the battle scenario and requirements...

Graedwyn wrote:I was told by Sir Gunthar Kegslayer,
the battlefield scheduler,
that we are on the schedule for
wednesday of war week at 1:00 PM.

-Graedwyn
by olaf haraldson
Thu May 20, 2010 1:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

Does this have an actual announcement so we can post it on other lists?
by olaf haraldson
Thu May 20, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

Maybe I should go full Viking and sell my services to either side... :twisted:
by olaf haraldson
Tue May 18, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Softball Maces
Replies: 52
Views: 1718

It's funny... I broke my nose playing softball, and I commented that the term soft was a bit of a misnomer... I fight with almost no armour on my torso, therefore I have had bruises from both to compare. Sticks leave worse than these maces any day. They are called SOFTballs, people! The name screams...
by olaf haraldson
Sun May 16, 2010 7:50 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Chainmaille chausse (Leg protection) - To Sale
Replies: 10
Views: 729

http://www.photobucket.com for free picture space.
by olaf haraldson
Thu May 13, 2010 9:45 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Chainmail only battle at Pennsic- Opinions?
Replies: 140
Views: 3715

When is the battlefield schedule usually up? Wondering what day this will be...
by olaf haraldson
Wed May 12, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

Here we go... now to get the leather for a new sheath...
[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/New%20Axe/IM000032.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/olafharaldson/New%20Axe/IM000033.jpg[/img]
by olaf haraldson
Wed May 12, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: use of thrusting tips.
Replies: 74
Views: 1503

And if they're dead, they stay the hell away... ;)
JvR wrote:
robstout wrote: (nothing says keep away like a thrusting tip to the face).


Doesnt that pretty much kill in the SCA? I thought force wasn't required?

I honestly don't know the rule. I heard it was touch kill to the face, or something like that.
by olaf haraldson
Wed May 12, 2010 6:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

Yep... gotta make a new seax...
by olaf haraldson
Tue May 11, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

Hmm... gotta measure at fight practice tonight. May have to make a new one a couple inched shorter.
by olaf haraldson
Mon May 10, 2010 1:51 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: SCA's new one arm spear man
Replies: 51
Views: 2000

Inspirational sir. Well done.
by olaf haraldson
Mon May 10, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

Rules for daggers? Is my seax going to be OK, or do I need to make a shorter one?
by olaf haraldson
Mon May 10, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: WARRIORS OF HISTORY FOR PENNSIC 39
Replies: 97
Views: 4303

That would be hot... I vote yes.

Sean Powell wrote:Can us late period types use it 2-handed with an ecranche shield on a guige strap if persona appropriate?

Sean
by olaf haraldson
Sun May 09, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Combat of the Thirty?
Replies: 251
Views: 11371

All exposed plastic kits fighting florentine madu this year.
by olaf haraldson
Tue May 04, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Can you document your armour (SCA)?
Replies: 64
Views: 2065

Depends on the laurel.
by olaf haraldson
Mon May 03, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kingdom Army Size
Replies: 125
Views: 4215

Re: East Totals

Define better... ;)
WilliamThomas wrote: I would guess the Southern Army has alot better knights/unbelt ratio.

Sir William
by olaf haraldson
Sun May 02, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Wearing a full mail coif under a great helm for SCA combat?
Replies: 28
Views: 1051

It is integral to his shirt.
by olaf haraldson
Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Do you know how hard you hit
Replies: 65
Views: 1988

I don't think I hit all that hard... though the shot I hit myself with on the bridge at Winter War was pretty effing solid. ;)
by olaf haraldson
Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:31 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Exposed Plastic?
Replies: 84
Views: 2357

As per the East KEM, is is allowed.
by olaf haraldson
Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show us your shields.
Replies: 584
Views: 37227

You kiddin? That's great!

Ironic wrote:this is my first shield, not very good but.....

[img]http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq182/Exitnight/Laelspics009.jpg[/img]
by olaf haraldson
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: need low profile edging for aluminum and wood shield, SCA
Replies: 8
Views: 248

What was the problem with the rawhide? Because I have two shields right now that the rawhide has lasted longer than the shield...
by olaf haraldson
Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:23 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Kingdom Spring Crown: List of entrants
Replies: 22
Views: 1263

Somebody's not paying attention...
DARK APPRENTICE
DARK APPRENTICE
DARK APPRENTICE!
by olaf haraldson
Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:49 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: East Kingdom Spring Crown: List of entrants
Replies: 22
Views: 1263

Vote early, vote often, vote Kenrick!
by olaf haraldson
Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Good fighter? Good teacher? Both or neither"
Replies: 15
Views: 561

Neither, really. If I had to choose which i was worse at... probably teaching.
by olaf haraldson
Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Survey: Neuromuscular effects of SCA fighting
Replies: 35
Views: 836

Same here... and that was Air Force. I took it but it was difficult to answer some. As prior military almost all of my injuries are Military career induced. how do I care for the pain.. you left off one answer.... "ignore it" regards Thorvaldr "Hummmm...tell me about your problem.&quo...
by olaf haraldson
Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:52 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: how does butted maille hold up in SCA combat
Replies: 24
Views: 915

Yes, because none of us who wear armour can win... I can fall down, get up, keep up or lead the pack running, use a porta-john, and rip out a respectable number of pushups... all in armour. thanks for the input, It wouldn't be for normal, or melee use, I wear more minimal armor for that. It would be...
by olaf haraldson
Sat Apr 10, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: how does butted maille hold up in SCA combat
Replies: 24
Views: 915

Crappy. Save a bit more, and go with riveted. It's gotten very affordable in recent years.
by olaf haraldson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Armour observations from Fools' War
Replies: 23
Views: 799

And if football analogies work for you.. I find it to be like playing on astroturf. Shorter choppier steps...
Jonathon More wrote:go play a little pick up football with your turnshoes on. you'll learn to get off your heels and onto the balls of your feet where you belong.

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