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by Cedric
Sat Aug 23, 2003 3:08 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Sword and shield versus Two swords. Help?
Replies: 19
Views: 15

As an old 2-sticker I would have to agree with the thrust comment. The thrust is the hardest shot in the world to block when fighting 2-swords.
by Cedric
Sat Aug 23, 2003 3:05 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) sword construction- specific question
Replies: 18
Views: 8

Check out one of those mashall gauges... I have had swords bounced from tourneys before because of what you are suggesting (rounded the edges too much - even tho sword was 1 1/4 thick down entire length the actual striking surface wasnt). I am Not a Marshall.. but I dont think what you are suggestin...
by Cedric
Thu Aug 21, 2003 2:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Spin off topic - The worst excuse you have ever heard
Replies: 144
Views: 399

First tourney I ever went to I was watching this fight.. First guy throws a shot, hits shield. Second guys starts yellin "Woah, hold! Milord that was WAYYY too hard!". They calibrate a bit, then restart. Entire rest of the fight the second guys is all "light, tippy, light" through the whole thing. H...
by Cedric
Thu Aug 21, 2003 2:21 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Show me your first kits (from the "Laurel" thread..."
Replies: 51
Views: 87

To my knowledge there are no pictures in existance of the abomination that was my first suit of "armor".

Thank god!
by Cedric
Wed Aug 20, 2003 7:13 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Is there ANY situation where....
Replies: 153
Views: 160

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jehan de Pelham: <B>Indeed. It is possible to build an outhouse out of plastic or steel. But most of them are made out of plastic. </B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ROFL! Thats the ...
by Cedric
Wed Aug 20, 2003 4:53 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Woven top spangenhelm.
Replies: 6
Views: 9

That is a very nice looking helmet.

What size head would it fit with SCA legal padding in it? (not that I can really afford it right now - saving my pennies for chainmail
by Cedric
Wed Aug 20, 2003 2:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA)Rhino or wimp?
Replies: 22
Views: 27

Personally I would rather be hit with a hard blow then a light one.

Hard shots there is no question of whether you have been hit or not. Im kinda lazy I guess, I would rather my opponents make my job (determining when Im dead) easier.
by Cedric
Wed Aug 20, 2003 1:58 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Spear stealing & breaking.
Replies: 98
Views: 83

I think that grabbing spears and taking them away is perfectly acceptable. Purposefully attempting to break someone else's property though is inexcusable however.

I also think that people who intentionally step on arrows to break them are assholes too...
by Cedric
Wed Aug 20, 2003 1:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: (SCA) Is there ANY situation where....
Replies: 153
Views: 160

The Noble Plastic stuff does look nice. I wear black plastic legs (under pants if at an event - I dont usually bother for practice cause I dont want my fighting pants torn up by kneeling on concrete). I have had people seriously ask me if ALL of the leg armor was leather, or were the knees plastic (...
by Cedric
Wed Aug 20, 2003 1:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Question for Duke Logan
Replies: 11
Views: 24

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Animal: <B>Ok, so if I spend money on the real cool looking black plastic lamellar from the internet that looks better unadorned than a lot of the armor I see at practices and ...
by Cedric
Tue Aug 19, 2003 10:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: low cost articulated knees and elbows
Replies: 5
Views: 6

I have to agree. The highly polished stuff is too expensive (and flashy) for my tastes, but I would be much more likely to purchase (and recommend) your armor with a normal finish and reduced pricing.
by Cedric
Tue Aug 19, 2003 1:09 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Atlantia Armor Standards and the "Laurel"
Replies: 144
Views: 227

Im currently fighting in plastic leg armor, the knees of which were I believe Injection molded (Something like that). They look to be indestructible. As to the safety of DVA's armor, we had a guy that used to come to our practices that had a whole suit of the stuff lined with blue camping pads. We c...
by Cedric
Tue Aug 05, 2003 11:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB - aluminum birka plates
Replies: 7
Views: 8

I am kinda considering the idea of selling my set. I am currently using it, but upgrading soon. I like it a lot tho, so not totally committed to selling if I can avoid it...

I will send you email if I decide to sell.
by Cedric
Tue Aug 05, 2003 7:39 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Walking on Knees?
Replies: 65
Views: 26

You're full of crap!

(HA! Beat y'all!)

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by Cedric
Wed Jul 30, 2003 2:49 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: A question about combat (SCA)
Replies: 12
Views: 14

Exactly. That is the whole point of having glancing surfaces.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with doing everything you can to make sure your opponents blows dont kill you (without breaking any rules of course). I would love to fight anyone who doesnt agree with that.
by Cedric
Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:00 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Pennisc pickup fighting
Replies: 20
Views: 13

And if you ask him, he might say No!

Always easier to get forgiven then it is to get permission...

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by Cedric
Tue Jul 08, 2003 1:18 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: dress code for Caidan Crown and tournies
Replies: 81
Views: 63

I personally think inspection stickers are the worst.

If I could get rid of one thing from the SCA it would be inspection stickers.
by Cedric
Mon Jul 07, 2003 8:12 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: X-Post: Armor Stolen at An Tir West War
Replies: 1
Views: 12

X-Post: Armor Stolen at An Tir West War

Posting for a friend - please keep an eye on Ebay etc.. Currently working on pictures: ------------- Greetings, This Saturday i was fighting at Antir West War on Saturday Afternoon I suffered from a heat related injury and took my armour off on the field prior to being treated by the chiurgeons. Fol...
by Cedric
Mon Jul 07, 2003 8:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Armor stolen at An Tir West War
Replies: 1
Views: 13

Armor stolen at An Tir West War

Posting for a friend - please keep an eye on Ebay etc.. Currently working on pictures: ------------- Greetings, This Saturday i was fighting at Antir West War on Saturday Afternoon I suffered from a heat related injury and took my armour off on the field prior to being treated by the chiurgeons. Fol...
by Cedric
Wed Jun 25, 2003 7:04 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: dress code for Caidan Crown and tournies
Replies: 81
Views: 63

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Dmitriy: <B>Our words to the Page (West Kingdom newsletter) contain, among other things, this paragraph: ...Should you have questions regarding the acceptability of your harnes...
by Cedric
Mon Jun 23, 2003 1:31 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Need some info
Replies: 2
Views: 6

Probably the same guy... here is some more info for ya:

http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/Forum3/HTML/004152.html
by Cedric
Sun Jun 22, 2003 7:47 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: shield foot or sword foot forward?
Replies: 45
Views: 37

"It seems that the shield in one on one combat is a supplemental defense not a primary. The weapon it seems should be primary." Your weapons Primary purpose is as a weapon. The problem with relying on your weapon for defence is that means your defence is not there when you are attacking. Defend with...
by Cedric
Thu Jun 19, 2003 5:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: WTB: Open Faced (bar grill) Basinet
Replies: 16
Views: 12

Its got its own weather system!
by Cedric
Wed Jun 18, 2003 6:49 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: What kinds of grips do you all use on center-grip round shie
Replies: 18
Views: 11

I use a fiberglass bow. I cut it so that the bow goes down the entire length of the back of the shield. First I wrap the whole thing (except the handle) in strapping tape, and then cut the tips, and drill mounting holes. I really like the handle, and I think that the support of the bow helps prolong...
by Cedric
Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:25 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Walking on Knees?
Replies: 65
Views: 26

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Morgan: <B>Midrealm allows it, I recall from my previous life there. I think we should change to allow it, if only because the look on a poor Ansteorran's face the first time a...
by Cedric
Wed Jun 18, 2003 8:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Walking on Knees?
Replies: 65
Views: 26

An Tir does.

I think y'all are alone in this...
by Cedric
Mon Jun 09, 2003 4:52 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: First harness/kit/jumble
Replies: 28
Views: 51

Ok, my first set of "armor" was inherited from my brother who was forced to quit fighting due to medical reasons. After seeing his armor its no wonder http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Anyways, the helmet was this greathelm looking Monstrosity.. the top was at least a foot wide and the side...
by Cedric
Sat Jun 07, 2003 12:16 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Black spang pic
Replies: 28
Views: 15

That looks awesome.
by Cedric
Thu Jun 05, 2003 7:32 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Paul Chen helmets?
Replies: 18
Views: 33

I posted the link because it actually looks like it might be safe to put your brain inside and let people swing sticks at you...

Im assuming its made in India - their helmets are getting better... that ones a bit pricey for what it is, but looks a LOT better then that crap that Kingslance sells.
by Cedric
Thu Jun 05, 2003 12:15 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Paul Chen helmets?
Replies: 18
Views: 33

Paul Chen helmets?

Anybody else notice these on ebay lately?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2177140927&category=43217
by Cedric
Mon Jun 02, 2003 10:55 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: leather gauntlets and SCA sanity?
Replies: 27
Views: 43

I have been fighting with leather gauntlets for probably 10 years now. I do have a half basket hilt kinda thingy for my sword tho to protect most of my fingers.

No broken fingers yet...
by Cedric
Mon Jun 02, 2003 11:02 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: defeating "the flinch" in new fighters
Replies: 22
Views: 27

I agree... 2 on 1 training is very important. Its not that hard to learn, but a very necessary skill.

Good thinking...
by Cedric
Sun Jun 01, 2003 7:32 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Website with excellent quality work
Replies: 17
Views: 28

I really like this:

http://www.gotscha.nl/uk-mailshirt.htm
by Cedric
Sun Jun 01, 2003 5:35 am
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Website with excellent quality work
Replies: 17
Views: 28

sweet!
by Cedric
Fri May 30, 2003 12:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: Anyone know this ebay sellers work?
Replies: 8
Views: 10

It would look a lot better without that stupid knotwork design on the cheekplate.

IMO of course...

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