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Dmitriy

Pathfinder -- $45 sounds good, yeah, put me on.

I've been looking for a good shield-hand gauntlet for a while.

Dmitriy

How about one with no flare in the cuff? A left-handed one, for a shield..

What would the price be?

-Dmitriy

Dmitriy

Anyone mention riding a horse yet?

Dmitriy

.. And on a slightly diferent note, if I ever become Society Earl Marshal, my number one action will be to take out mention of bycicle tires as shield edging!!!

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Dmitriy

Jimena and I lead by example. We also awarded several authenticity awards to worthy individuals, and required fighters in our Coronet list to put forth a medieval appearance, avoiding glaring plastics, bluejeans, and the like. -Dmitriy Prince of the Mists (who created not one, but TWO new awards, ju...

Dmitriy

I had great experiences with James River Armoury (armourer Eric) and Patrick Thaden.

Dmitriy

They look slightly better if covered in thin leather.

Do NOT paint them creamy brown.. that's just gross..

I still don't use them (see, Vitus? I am not all sport, despite the square shield!)

-Dmitriy

Dmitriy

Here's the image:
<img src=http://home.armourarchive.org/members/dmitriy/Torvaldr/Scales2.jpg>

Dmitriy

Torvaldr -- send me an image, I'll post it in this thread.

If you are a DIY type, you can get space on the armourarchive -- http://www.armourarchive.org/links/archive_at_home_howto.shtml

Dmitriy

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by tessathehuntress: FWIW, those kingdoms that have had shafted arrows since the beginning (AS 2 or so)have an excellent track record with their missiles. I do believe that sh...

Dmitriy

Name: Dmitriy Ryaboy
Location: Albany, CA (SF Bay area)
Age: 22
Gender: Male
First Choice: Don River nomads & Rus, 13th century
Second Choice: England, 100 years war (1350s-1380s)

Dmitriy

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by White Mountain Armoury: AAARRGG i hate to hear about those stupid tennis ball scoopers, someone had one at an event and was defending it as a potential sling, not taking int...

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Thanks Tessa, I understand the situation better. Thanks a lot for the explanation. We do have declared death from behind in the West, and archers are allowed to shoot someone in the back, technically, but kingdom culture is suc that they don't; this is mostly an issue for me at inter-kingdom events....

Dmitriy

Tessa -- I pointed this one out earlier, but my post may have gotten buried (it was in the first thread). How can shooting people in the back be justified in our game? This is an action that is considered cowardly and base even in the *modern* world, much less a society with an emphasis on chivalry ...

Dmitriy

I like Jareth, except I do speak with a funny accent http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/wink.gif Nailing down general attributes of the portrayal -- time period, location, social status -- is important because it lets you work towards a complete picture instead of ahistorical mish-mash. Knowing where ...

Dmitriy

Russ, I don't know about numerous -- there's 1 I am aware of.. kind of a weird east meets west thing, very Polish. I only fought in this helmet on day (I held the field after getting knighted). The point doesn't get hit that much, wraps when I am legged are the main problem. I take whatever feels li...

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Frederich -- Markus is from An Tir, they don't hit lighter than Atlantians in my experience, at least in his region.

(no, I don't have any input on Ti armour, but I am a compulsive poster)

Dmitriy

It's made for the interchange (the grill is removable), but the face-mask visor is still waiting to be made. Ugo promised to lend a hand

-D

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Dmitriy

And there I was thinking you're going to squire the whole family...

Dmitriy

Pat may still have the in-progress pictures, but here's one of me in the finished product:
http://history.westkingdom.org/Year38/Photos/OC73.htm

It's based on the one here:
http://www.geocities.com/kaganate/helmDB/lipovetz.html

Dmitriy

well that about clinches it doesn't it?

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Dmitriy

Great work, you are improving by leaps and bounds! Very clean, very nice, hope to see it at GWW in person.
Just curious -- why did you change the cheekplate shape? Did it just not work with bars otherwise?

Dmitriy

Yes!!

Dmitriy

If you don't think of them as thrusting tips, but pommels that you are allowed to hit with, then they are perfectly acceptable (as far as I am concerned) on all weapons. Parlan -- why do you say that pommel strikes don't work in SCA? Thrusting tips on swords are good, too. Maces? I can't picture a r...

Dmitriy

I am not sure when the meet is, but Erich can send those quickly if he has them in stock. Email him. erick at heinzen dot com

-D

Dmitriy

"The magic comma of doom" pretty much sums up my opinion of them

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One can make legal trowing axes that hit solid when they hit with the blade and look like axes. They do take more care and more expensive materials.

Dmitriy

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Winterfell: "I don't have time for a persona, I am just here to fight." <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey at least it's honest. I don't have a persona. I have a portrayal, an...

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Confessions of an archive junkie.. I read the first post before Russ posted the other two, and wondered why he said it's very long

Dmitriy

Agle grinders work great.
I'm good at cutting helms in half, not so good at putting them back together

Dmitriy

Sir Axel -- I assume you are talking about a strike with the blade, not a thrust? What's your starting position?

-Dmitriy

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Dmitriy

Geoffrey makes most of his own armour. I'll send him a link to this thread, maybe he can help you out.

-Dmitriy

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My heir's names are Geoffrey Scott and Catherine of Wessex -- and yes, Geoffrey Scott was at Pennsic. He is a tireless man, and often stays on the field until all others quit, even at Pennsic -- it is entirely possible you fought him, your Grace. Geoffroi -- it's been getting awfully hard to leave m...

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There is no substitute.. But a few good ones do exist. Clang does good clean work. So does Patrick Thaden, but his specialty is later period. -Dmitriy P.S. Sceotain -- wow, cool, points for creative spelling of "wait"! Had to think about that one http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif . [This me...

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You'll notice that for the most part shield selection is persona-appropriate.
Square shields are actually period for most of the guys using them.

-Dmitriy

Dmitriy

Mists Coronet was held last weekend:

http://www.westernspartans.com/gallery/album09

http://www.mactire.com/sca/2/

Enjoy

-Dmitriy

Lipovetz helm by Pat Thaden

[SCA] Coronet tournament photos