The Armour Archive

FrauHirsch

I spoke with my fighter friends who did hear the comment, but at the time didn't register what the man was aluding to, and both when they thought back said it was very strange and yes, offensive. I hope it was meant as a joke. But normally if someone is joking, rarely does it come from a stranger wh...

FrauHirsch

I just received my Laurel this weekend for cooking. I'd be more than happy to face this guy with a rolling pin. I promise I'll duct tape it. He he. If I were a cooking Laurel it might have made more sense. I admit it took me a minute to even register. While I'm a pretty good period cook, I avoid ba...

FrauHirsch

Problems like these solve themselves. John Jehan de Pelham, ecuyer and servant of Sir Vitus www.mron.org I agree. This person has definitely started making a name for himself without even bringing up the above incident. I have always found that those who make comments about female fighters often ha...

FrauHirsch

My lady once you are healed you would do me great honor to cross swords. We may end up relocated to San Diego so mayhap then or sooner. I would be most happy to! I walked a lot the last two days and so far so good. My knee has been frustratingly slow to heal. Everytime I've tried pellwork so far, t...

FrauHirsch

It is a sad fact that there will never be a shortage of asshats in this world. While righteous indignation is occasionally satisfying, I would suggest your own sang-froid would be better served by not giving this cad the gift of very much more of your attention. As you are a Peer, and Arion a Knigh...

FrauHirsch

I day-tripped to Potrero war yesterday. I couldn't make it Saturday and am still recovering from knee surgery, so I didn't arm up. After the last battle I was talking with some friends when this one guy walked up to us to say something to the guys who were still in armor. My friend who is a very lar...

FrauHirsch

I think that if An Tir wins three An Tir-West wars in a row we can say that Sir Daniels approach also has proven itself. I agree that warfighting excellence is often built on non-peers, but it doesn't have to be in conflict with what Daniel has done. Indeed, my impression from his initial post is t...

FrauHirsch

Interesting, but in the history of other strong war kingdoms it has been the unbelted leaders of large units who have made the most difference in improving war fighting, as well as increasing the quality of those units. Some Knights have helped with this and all these kingdoms now have some number o...

FrauHirsch

A good friend of mine that was on the Board a few years ago explained that they actually solicited comment on moving to direct elections (I somehow missed that memo ) Me too. I really don't recall that. Lessee, I've been a member for 30 yrs now, and a Peer for 24 yrs... Regional elected representat...

FrauHirsch

Look more to see where these problems lie, each fighter is hit multiple times, many of the shots thrown are sloppily, with poor blade control (flats), poor mechanics, bad footing, and a lot of excess movement.- It was generally a very sloppy fight, lots of flats thrown, a lot of messy blocks or alm...

FrauHirsch

The righty was throwing a lot of fast shots, but based on the body mechanics, many looked like they could be all arm to me, so as a spectator I wouldn't have been all that concerned. Or perhaps I come from an area where there is a higher calibration? Or is the righty some mega-stronger than normal g...

FrauHirsch

I am sure I would not join such a guild. I have a pretty nice kit, several even... I'd be happy to join a "fighters' guild/order who had that goal, but not gender based. Perhaps its just that for 30 yrs I spent a lot of time making an effort to break down gender distinction on the field, I hate...

FrauHirsch

Tristan vom Schwarzwald wrote:[quote="FrauHirschYou also have MCAS Miramar, right?

Yes, but its closer to the Baronial central practice, where Camp Pendleton folks tend to come to Canton practices.

FrauHirsch

If I start the seeds here, when PCS time comes the "seeds" will fly across the world, to take root elsewhere and start their own "seeds". Work locally, think globally. Our area is a small canton, and Camp Pendleton is a training base, so few stay long. We have to just hope our s...

FrauHirsch

Most bases will require that you present a valid photo ID of every adult in the vehicle and submit your vehicle for inspection and possiblly a visitors pass. Some will require proof of registration and insurance as well. That's all I've ever required when going on various bases. I have never needed...

FrauHirsch

The only time it bothered me to be stepped on was back in Burro Creek II -Frau Hirsch Wow, you are as ancient as I am! I was there too, with Caid. My minds eye always pictured you as 20 years younger. Wars were a more rough-hewn affair back in the day. Estrella has come a long way since Burro Creek...

FrauHirsch

Wuffingas Steel fighters don't "follow through" with the blow as in waister and rattan. It's full bore without the "oomph". Only the best and wisest of your fighters ought to be allowed to do more than spar if they lack experience. Our 12 Ga. helms have 16 Ga. mesh over eyes, no...

FrauHirsch

The only time it bothered me to be stepped on was back in Burro Creek II when our side had to climb a sand bank during the battle. I died at the bottom of the bank and they used me and the top of my flat top helm as a stepping stone to climb the bank. It wouldn't have been so bad, but that made my h...

FrauHirsch

Uh, people say it after the fact because during the fight people get all pissed off if you "interfere." I'm sure they did so in period when "Judges" interfered too.. But what is the purpose of arguing or getting pissed off if a Marshal is just pointing out a "bad" blow...

FrauHirsch

It is a Marshal's job to call shots flat or to the wrong spot, as likely happened here... g- Yup. Things a marshal can and should call: flats, hit by a shield instead of the sword, hit by something other than the sword (armor, own sword, basket hilt), bad target recognition (i.e. the blow hit below...

FrauHirsch

I think people under estimate how much properly made period clothing might lessen a blow as well. Going through multiple layers of linen and heavy wool and often some padding too makes a HUGE difference for cuts. People weren't out there fighting nekid. Nor were they wearing a single thin poly-cotto...

FrauHirsch

The sewing machine technique can be used to distract or get people set into a rythm. face Thrust, face thrust, face thrust, butt wrap... One of the problems with thrusting is that many fighters suffer from lack of practice. I believe in pellwork to help with accuracy, as well as to help with fluid t...

FrauHirsch

I have yet to meet the fighter who can turn a committed sword swing into a thrust, once again, note that I said committed sword swing... Once you have started throwing a snap or a wrap or an offside, you physically can't change a swing into a thrust.... I have done this occasionally and so has my h...

FrauHirsch

Yes, the helm is still available. If it doesn't get bought soon, it'll go up on Ebay for $425.

Thanks

FrauHirsch

This helm was made by "Thorson Armory" in the USA. Its hammer hardened 13 gauge throughout, with legal 1/4 square bar stock for SCA heavy combat. The helm has Bronze -not brass- work with stainless steel rivets. Sizing: will fit a 22" 1/2 head (measured around the head just above the ...

FrauHirsch

Sir Gamyl is preparing and hopes to win for his fiance, Lady Danielle. Count Gerhart told me a few months ago that he planned to be fighting for his wife, the lovely Countess Una this crown. I don't know if that has changed since then. Sir Nial Grimmson also has high hopes and has gone far in past C...

FrauHirsch

This helm was made by "Thorson Armory" in the USA. Its hammer hardened 13 gauge throughout, with legal 1/4 square bar stock for SCA heavy combat. The helm has Bronze -not brass- work with stainless steel rivets. Sizing: will fit a 22" 1/2 head (measured around the head just above the ...

FrauHirsch

When my husband started fighting in the early 80s, his trainer (who'd been fighting for at least 10 yrs) pulled out a box of broken cups (his own) to ensure the trainees would be very conscious of wearing one.

They used to hit real hard in that area and used really heavy swords.

FrauHirsch

Why have it timed? If you can get enough objects to be the cargo for the escorted baggage train, you could have it end when all the cargo items have been removed from the field. You could also have the baggage train moving north up the battle field, maybe into the castle. Who ever has them most stu...

FrauHirsch

That might work if most fighters could count to 2.

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FrauHirsch

My friend Thorson, an excellent armorer, is selling a Sallet he made. Take a look: http://www.livinginvista.com/Helm.html email thorson_armor@yahoo.com with questions. You can paypal to gadams2438@sbcglobal.net if you want it. Let me know if you want it shipped so we can calculate shipping.

FrauHirsch

I must admit that the lackluster interest in tournaments in Caid has grown progressively worse over the last 15 years and does not bode well for our game. -B All through the 70's and 80s, it seemed like everyone fought in tournaments. Very few were "war only" fighters. I remember fighting...

FrauHirsch

SirBrand wrote:Our Unbelted tourney can sometimes get just over 80 fighters.

It seemed smaller the last few years. In years past, Unbelted was quite often over 100. The largest I recall was 109.

Its usually a pretty good tournament with lots of pickups.

-J

FrauHirsch

I agree with Murdock. A rattan spear wobble can turn a friendly stab at the gut into a nut shot that can really ruin someones day. And when that guy is on the ground in a fetal position crying and blowing snot bubbles it may adversly affect my self esteem, therefore I prefer fiberglass. Any spearsh...

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Greek helm still for sale

New Greek-Chalcidian Helmet for SCA heavy combat - w/Bronze

New Greek-Chalcidian Helmet for SCA heavy combat - w/Bronze

Re: 15th c. German Sallet for sale

15th c. German Sallet for sale