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Dietrich von Stroheim

Ahh, cool topic. Ok, most of the salient points here have already been covered, but I will add that greatsword is actually my preferred form to take on a polearm fighter who knows what he is doing. For example at Ymir, depending on who won some fights I might have had to face Count Vlad next. I didn...

Dietrich von Stroheim

i always found it odd that folks would wear spurs while fighting. regards logan Yeah, really! At Gulf Wars in the field battle, we were rushing around/over a pile of bodies, and the knight next to me accidentally stepped on a dead dude, eliciting a loud yelp of pain. I don't know if he jacked him w...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Let me just add, that anyone who makes it to the finals of a Crown tourney fighting with a BUCKLER is a badass, in my book.

Dietrich von Stroheim

Just saw this, and um..... wow... thanks. I am both humbled and honored by your words. Having such a positive impact on your GW is now on of my best Fun Experiences of my GW. It was good meeting you; will you be heading to Pennsic Or Blackstone? Hi Oscad! No problem, I have to give credit where cre...

Dietrich von Stroheim

I have experimented with numerous methods of carrying a sidearm, including leather sheaths, shoulder holster, etc. When someone is charging down the warpath at you, you have a split second to get that dagger out and shank him with it, and if it gets stuck, you are hosed. Ultimately, what works the b...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Since we are talking about personal preference, here's what I wear fighting in Atlantia: Arms: Hockey elbow on my swordarm, minimalistic shield elbow. Body: Ye Olde Marshal Appeaser, a leather weightlifting belt that covers my kidneys. If Blackbow's Zoombang shirts are ruled to be sufficient kidney ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Thanks Dietrich. My big regret is that I was too much of a pussy to fight our duel. For what it's worth, mate, I didn't think any less of you. The heat was brutal, the battles we had just fought in were intense, and you were wearing nearly a hundred pounds of gear. Knowing your limits is a sign of ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

OK, haven't been on the AA since I got back from Gulf Wars (catching-up from being gone from the office after a week is more of a battle than any I've ever fought in armor!) This thread is about sharing some cool experiences or memories of things you enjoyed! Here are some of my best memories: 1) Th...

Dietrich von Stroheim

[quote="Scott H."]I was contacted via PM by Dietrich von Stroheim who happened to have a used copy of Fighting with the German Longsword for sale. During the process of finding a fair price, we agreed upon a solution offered by Greg Mele in the [url=http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/v...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Adriano, you are on the right path. Having a backup weapon can lead to a lot of really fun memories. Much of the time, mine doesn't get used. But it has saved my ass many a time, and it is an AWESOME experience when the dude with the shield runs you down, sets up for a deep wrap, and... ...stares do...

Dietrich von Stroheim

I would LOVE IT if the Marshal's in charge would have an experimental weapon list open so folks could experiment. I will have polypro swords, Icefalcon spears V1.0/(2.0 if he gets me some at GW), new axeheads, mandrake spears, potato sorter mace, etc... at the Marshals tent for use if the MIC allow...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Jordan, the principal of DVA, is very easy to work with and his customer service is great. I purchased one of his gorgets when the marshal insisted my wife needed one under her camaille Superfast delivery, and the product served its intended function (to get her past armor inspection) I still wear o...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Sir Omarad,
Pardon my ignorance of this process, but does this mean that if I get permission from my KEM, I can begin using Ice's speartip right away? ie at Gulf Wars?

Or only for experimentation at events in my kingdom?

Thanks in advance!

Dietrich

Dietrich von Stroheim

Calling something cheezy is judgemental, and I shouldn't have done that. However. Clear knee lines are a courtesy I expect from my opponents that wish a competitive fight from me. Carry on. Regards Avery Greetings Duke Avery, from the 'dark side' of hidden leg wearers Would you really not enjoy fig...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Folcric, you are very welcome. Your uncle makes one hell of a product and I like to give praise where praise is due so others can benefit--it can be a VERY costly experience for new folks to learn who is good to do business with!! And not to de-rail, but I'd like to second Lord Dietrich's endorsemen...

Dietrich von Stroheim

I've got some of these coming in June. Yea! A question about padding: Did you pad them, or is padding unnecessary? What kind of knee pad did you wear? Thanks Prawn Morning Prawn, Previously I just wore motocross-style knees (roach rally, to be exact). I just put the Haroun leg armor on right over, ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Hey guys, I just now checked in and saw the questions. The legs Sir Haroun made for me actually look a lot better than the ones in the thread referenced--they are all black. The wait to obtain these is a long one (I think I got on the queue back in August of last year), but it is well worth the wait...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Cisco wrote:Hey, anyone know who the guy in blue and lamellar in this picture is?

http://www.bogpages.com/SCA-photographs ... 7123_tDxxq

I'm interested in finding out about his arm armor. It looks good and low profile.

That is Turgeis Hakkonson.

Dietrich von Stroheim

Oi, what a mess. I'm surprised that such a big deal was made of someone getting hit in the cup. I don't know anyone who intentionally tries to wack someone's junk all the way back up into his stomach, but cup shots happen all the time. I know last time I got cupped it was by my leftie friend in some...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Two weeks ago I received my leg armor from Sir Haroun--I've gone most of my SCA career with no leg armor (just hidden knees) and been just fine, and I never could find anything that I liked...everything was too heavy or bulky or just cramped my style. Well, Sir Haroun made me some hidden leg to my m...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Morning Dread Lord,
If you made that specifically for our duel at Gulf Wars, I'm flattered. If not, that's still going to be fun as hell to fight against.

Either way, win.

Cheers,

Dietrich

Dietrich von Stroheim

Ok, this isn't *my* kit, so it's not strictly within the scope of the thread. However, the guy who it is heard me talking about this thread last week at practice and brought his rig this week so I could get a picture to post. He's an occasional fighter in our barony who primarily does decorative ch...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Doorman wrote:(side note: you going to NC Baronial B-day D?)

Nope, I'm working Saturday and then heading over to HRH Michael of Bedford's practice on Sunday.

Drop me a line and let me know how you do in the tourney!

Dietrich von Stroheim

Let me just go on record as saying I hope I never draw the ire of a research librarian!

Dietrich von Stroheim

I bought and read this my first year. This is a very good book for helping you learn to develop your own techniques, trick shots, etc. At times it gets a little more into the physics of it than this particular reviewer cares about, but overall I found it a good and valuable read. If you are looking ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

First off, congrats on your win, Doorman. The thrill of competition and hard-fought victory--where you can see all the training and conditioning and practice pay off-- is what makes SCA combat so appealing to me. My first tourney match was my first tourney win--I had just authorized fifteen minutes ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Ewan wrote:They cheered like mad until someone from the sidelines went all "shuuussssssssssshhhhhhhhh" on them.

It must take a lot of effort, to suck that much.

Dietrich von Stroheim

Thank you Lady Charlotte. That is indeed of help. Although the nearest copy is about 400 miles away from me, I've provided advice and resources to a lot of people on the internet re: SCA greatsword fighting, and I will use the link you provided me, as future inquirers may have a copy a wee bit close...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Crimthann of Fid-Nemed wrote:Personally I love seeing Kari with her heraldic pom-poms cheering on Sinclair and thier fellow Atlantians.

Kari has heraldic pom poms?

Now THIS I've got to see!

I'm her champion at Golden Rose, I sure hope the pom poms make it to that event!

Dietrich von Stroheim

Christian, I have been recommending your Fighting with the German Longsword, to many beginning and intermediate SCA greatsword fighters. This information you have brought for was entirely unknown to me, and I will have to reconsider how I handle this. On the one hand, I find your book valuable and ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Cool topic! I'll play. Here are mine: Sir Michael Saint-Sever: The first Knight of the SCA that I ever met, he inspired me with his romantic ideals of the Dream, his graceful, flowing swordsmanship, and his ability to swear like a sailor in the most courtly, musical fashion. I miss him greatly. Graf...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Haven't fought enough high level fighters to have an opinion about the top 5 yet. But I do agree about Sir Afshin being Death On Wheels. I found at at War of the Wings that just because you think he is far away that he can't be right on top (figuratively speaking) of you by the time you turn your h...

Dietrich von Stroheim

wow..... i guess things have changed a whole lot in the last 8 months. i mean, i get you not putting yourself in the top five with the whole not being cheesy thing and all but i think you missed some names even with your stipulation about 3 tourneys (that you are aware of) and all. logan I was actu...

Dietrich von Stroheim

DukeAlaric (George S.) wrote:

Hmm, interesting choices...

Let me know when we can get some passes in. I hope to be at Ymir.

g-

Your Grace, I would be honored! Whether we face each other in the tourney or do some pickups afterwards--or both--, you are officially on my Ymir dance card!

Dietrich von Stroheim

Awesome, congratulations!!

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