The Armour Archive

Noe

Freaking shielhau (with longsword, naturally). I can only barely make it work at half speed, it completely falls apart when I'm in a fight.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Everyone talks about rapier vs. katana. bleah. I'd be more interested in broadsword or longsword against katana. I think George Silver was right: rapier may be fine if you can keep someon at a distance, but in the close fight it is at a serious disadvantage. Of course, getting to the close fight is ...

Noe

Heh, "my ribs get bent" is exactly the phrase I used to describe my own experiences. It's a bit disconcerting to feel your ribs flex. Of course, I try to protect them with lots of beer padding. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is...

Noe

As usual, we over here in our little Avalon group are experimenting with new rules sets. Today's trial run was particularly interesting and, for me challenging: Standard SCA rules with the following exceptions: 1) Limited grappling/wrestling 2) Full leg and foot targeting, except for the knee. 3) St...

Noe

Here you go: http://home.armourarchive.org/members/noe/chainsuit.JPG And here is one of Weasel-girl modeling the adeton beneath the chain. I'm rather proud of it. It's one layer of canvas, two layers of cotton batting, and one inner layer of linen. Very comfy and wicks well. A nice added feature are...

Noe

Sorry to hear it is so rare. The thing is, it is the aketon/gambeson that really makes it. Strangely, the chain doesn't feel so heavy when it is on over the gambeson, and it seems to shed blows well. I wouldn't recommend this kind of system for scrawny folks, but it seems great for those of us who a...

Noe

How many folks fight in just chain for body armour? Lately my Forth armoury shirt has been my body armour of choice. I have leather over my kidneys and some simple spaulders cops on the points of my shoulders, but other than that, I just suck it up. I've been surprised at how comfortable it is, and ...

Noe

<b/>How are you fighting these days?</b> Eh. So so. I've been going to practice regularly, but have been spending more time getting newbies going than really improving my skills. <b/>Are you pleased with your current skill?</b> Not at all. I'm glad to be well away from being a beginner, but I should...

Noe

[eye twitches]

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

[This message has been edited by Noe (edited 11-30-2003).]

Noe

How long should the haft on a great axe be?

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Matt,

If you don't use your cold chisel, how do you get out rivets? Also, I sometimes use a 1/2" to do fine cutting

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

My Forth's armoury haubergeon. I bought it mostly for decoration, but it has become my main fighting kit. Best looking armour I've ever owned.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

On getting your hips into your shot: "You'll never be the king until you put Elvis in your pelvis." Lord Rainald passed that one on to me, as given to him by visiting royalty. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanat...

Noe

Oh, way to go Steve. I finally get comfortable with my kit, and you have to raise the bar. plbbbbbbt! (poorly expressed raspberry) In other news, my chain shirt is the absolute berries. It's become my favorite armour. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to u...

Noe

Could you get the Revival folks to do one for your with less cotton batting? My buddy has one and, although it is fairly thick, has been able to fight in it. He says its pretty warm, though. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else...

Noe

>Noe,, I like your subrules to the combat. I >know you are a smaller group and limited >practice with the counted blows but I have >two questions for you. 1) Does allowing the .areas you list as instant kill areas cause more people to aim for the crotch. 2) Is the skill level the same for all >>figh...

Noe

I have had excellent luck. My seamstress has added pockets in the high collar and the elbows of my gambeson. I inserted 1/4 inch neoprene. It works wonderfully, and is completely unobstrusive. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone el...

Noe

Played counted blows again today, with the blows based on armour. It was interesting how often the guys with "no" armour or little armour, still managed to beat the guys in plate. I think the heavily armoured guys get overconfident, whereas the "unarmour" guys are _extremely_ motivated. We got to se...

Noe

Good one, but the reason that I eventualy went to leg armour -- I used to fight only with knees -- was that I took a leg shot that was so hard you could see the shock pattern in it. It hurt for a year before finally healing up. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inab...

Noe

It's funny that you mentioned this. Last week, Avalon gave its "Armour as worn" rules a good airing out, and much fun was had by all. Please forgive me if this distracts from an "SCA" discussion. It was done as a counted blow style, with each person's armour assessed and assign a number of blows as ...

Noe

I am the most susceptible person to heat that you are likely to ever run across. I have to second the "use all-natural fibers" vote. Even on hot days, if there is a wind blowing I actually cool down in my chain and gambeson. I have never had that happen before. My other techniques are to stick a col...

Noe

I wear a reinforced standard, like Joaquin. Looks spiffy, if I may say so myself.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

I add my vote for full guants. They are hard to get and difficult to fit. The best "munitions" guants I know for the price are Ashcraft Bakers. Half my group uses them now.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

I feel ridiculous claiming to teach anyone anything, but at times I'm the only game in town. I can deal with students with no natural talent -- hey, that pretty much decribes me -- without breaking a sweat, and I can even deal with the fact that most of my students only speak Japanese. Only two char...

Noe

Looks spiffy, but paint the grill in the eyeslots black. It will look better, less like a solid face.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

I know I sound like a tight-ass, but why do you guys call yourselves "Viking Leathercrafts"? You don't sell anything even vaguely Norse. Are you planning on adding to the line later? I would love to see a good source of viking goods and armour. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanat...

Noe

Folks, there is no reason that we can't use all or many of the systems described here. In Avalon, we use a modified SCA system as sort of our base rules, but the others are used as well as alternatives. This has the advantage of ameliorating the tendency to develop game skills rather than combat ski...

Noe

I don't mind Japanese personas, but I have never seen one done realistically. If you really want to be Japanese, you have to work for perfection so singlemindedly that you actually interfere with your quest for perfection. Let's put it like this: Japanese will wake a sleeping man to ask if he is com...

Noe

I'm not usually one to fall down; however, if I'm in front of the crowd I like to make it clear who the victor was. If you are just going to salute, you need to make your gesture large enough that everyone comprehends that you have been bested. Some of the guys sort of mumble "good fight" and wander...

Noe

Okay, Steve, let me be the first to say it: you rock. http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif I want this pavilion. This is what I've been looking for. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Excellent questions, Hushgirl. >Would fighting, tourneys or melees, be as >much fun if there were no audience? No. They would still be enjoyable, but fighting in front of a crowd always helps to get your blood flowing. >What does the audience owe the fighter? Well, "owe" is a bit strong, but we cert...

Noe

Um, just being a wise-ass here, but, with a name like "Viking Leathercrafts", shouldn't you have at least one piece of viking gear?

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Thanks Flonzy, I know the one of which you are speaking. However, it only uses hooks and eyes on the collar; big buttons elsewhere. Anyone know of any jackets that have no visible closures? Those would probably have hooks and eye. ------------------ The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the i...

Noe

Couldsomeone point me toward a few historical pictures of hooks and eyes? I'm wondering whether they would be used hidden behind the cloth, or visible along the edge.

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The defining characteristic of fanaticism is the inability to understand why everyone else is not a fanatic.

Noe

Spiral lacing is a point. However, I'm not sure it would work on this particular arming jacket. I made it overlap enough that I could use it as a fencing jacket should I decide to do light weapons. It also has neat hidden pockets at the elbows and neck for neoprene padding so Ic an pass inspection. ...

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Fighting in chain