Arming cotes- What colors do you want?

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:35 am

We are doing another run of the arming cotes and we are going to give you a chance to pick the colors that you would want. I will order the most popular colors in the sizes that you want.

So here is your chance of ordering the color and size you want.

What colors are you interested in? How many would you want and in what sizes?

I should have this order in my hands within about 3 weeks of ordering them.

Cheers!

Ice

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:08 am

any suggestions?

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:45 am

Red is always good.

Is it possible to have them made with a little less padding/filling/stuffing.

I love my white one, but its a bit to heavy to wear under a good set of 14th century arms.

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:24 am

Guillaume de Cambrai wrote:Red is always good.

Is it possible to have them made with a little less padding/filling/stuffing.

I love my white one, but its a bit to heavy to wear under a good set of 14th century arms.

Ordering more red, black, red/black, blue

I can order with less stuffing if you all like that.

Any other color combinations? Blue/black? Brown/blue?

Cian of Storvik · Post by **Cian of Storvik** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:46 pm

I'd probably pick up a solid black or brown one if it is less heavily padded than the old ones. I like the white one I bought. It fits well, but I do feel it's overly padded for anything but winter use. It also makes it a bit stiff all over. I've washed mine about 5 times, so I know it's not seizing.
I'm not sure how many layers are on them, but thinning it by nearly half wouldn't hurt in my opinion. Maybe keep the current thickness of padding on the chest and elbows.
I also decided to chop the collar off of mine and restitch it, since it just interferes with the helmet and gorget. Once again, just tossing in an opinion if you're thinking of a redesign.
-Cian

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:30 pm

Yep, what Cian said.

I wear my white as a "meet the Chiv" type of clothing due to its realitive thickness.

Also I wouldn't be opposed to putting some arming point holes in the arming coat, say four up near each side of the neck, four on the upper arm, four a little lower down near the elbow. I hate doing that crap on my own and I don't have the time nor the skill level to do it the right way so I'm always going back to my "nice" dressy arming coat and its starting to show the abuse.

You know Sir, I could use a party coloured one, half red half white. That would be most kick buttedness.

I got a large last time and it was just a TAD too large, so with less padding I may be able to get away with a medium.

If you go with less padding, I'd take at least one parti-coloured one, and probably one solid red one as well.

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:09 am

Going to put the next order in for the thinner material. Will try some new color combos as well as some of the old favorites, (red, blue, black, black/red). Should have this order within a month or so.

Cheers!

Ice

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:11 pm

Thank you Sir!

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:12 am

These cotes are on their way. I should have them this week. We should be fully stocked in colors and sizes again, along with a few of your custom color requests.

Cheers!

Ice

Ironic · Post by **Ironic** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:16 am

@Duke Icefalcon

I know a lot of people here highly suggest you. But you think you could say what the material/s for your arming cotes are on the site? I'm very interested in buying one from you, but one things throws me off a little, thats because I don't know what the material is

Violen · Post by **Violen** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 11:08 am

How about good old fashioned "Natural"?

All those pretty guys in the eastern European groups seem to have that gorgeous off white/natural look with just the right amount of dirt on them.

SifuJason · Post by **SifuJason** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:43 pm

I will second the desire for a black one, with thinner padding. I want something that fits a bit tighter and a little thinner to go under all the other armor I am already wearing.

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:13 pm

Duke Icefalcon wrote:These cotes are on their way. I should have them this week. We should be fully stocked in colors and sizes again, along with a few of your custom color requests.

Cheers!

Ice

Awesome. Just in time for pay day too...

Ironic · Post by **Ironic** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:19 pm

You should order a black/white ones too

Yojimbo · Post by **Yojimbo** » Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:57 pm

Brown

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:15 pm

Ironic wrote:@Duke Icefalcon

I know a lot of people here highly suggest you. But you think you could say what the material/s for your arming cotes are on the site? I'm very interested in buying one from you, but one things throws me off a little, thats because I don't know what the material is

The materials ARE on the site. It might be hard to read but it is there. Just check out the description on each of the cotes. All of the shells are 100% cotton. The fill is a cotton/poly fill.

Cheers!

Ice

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:28 pm

Violen wrote:How about good old fashioned "Natural"?

All those pretty guys in the eastern European groups seem to have that gorgeous off white/natural look with just the right amount of dirt on them.

I have a bunch of those on the water now on their way in. Should have them within a month. You can put your order in now and I will send it when it comes in. I will not charge till I have it in my hands and I am sending it out to you.

Ice

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:34 pm

Ironic wrote:You should order a black/white ones too

I would have if you told me a month ago when I placed the order...

Next go, I will order your favorite colors.

Vladimir · Post by **Vladimir** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:51 am

Your Grace,

Your site says you use a poly fill, I thought you mentioned you use cotton. Is the site in error?

Kobarticus · Post by **Kobarticus** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:56 pm

Your GrIce,
I also would like a lighter version in all Black XXL for summer wear.
Let me know when and Ill send $.
K

Kobarticus · Post by **Kobarticus** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:17 pm

Your GrIce,
I also would like a lighter version in all Black XXL for summer wear.
Let me know when and Ill send $.
K

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:30 am

Vladimir wrote:Your Grace,

Your site says you use a poly fill, I thought you mentioned you use cotton. Is the site in error?

The fill is a poly cotton. I tried to get all cotton but poly cotton was all I could get.

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:32 am

Kobarticus wrote:Your GrIce,
I also would like a lighter version in all Black XXL for summer wear.
Let me know when and Ill send $.
K

The coats are in now. I have some in black. The new batch is supposed to be less filling but I have not opened the boxes yet as I have been on duty and just got home. I am breaking them open at the shop today.

Cheers!

Ice

Kobarticus · Post by **Kobarticus** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:41 am

Hey Ice,
Pull them puppies out and let me know if the Cote is Pennsic weight as the one I have was ovenesque. Whats up with the new spear tips?
Kobar

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:02 am

Kobarticus wrote:Hey Ice,
Pull them puppies out and let me know if the Cote is Pennsic weight as the one I have was ovenesque. Whats up with the new spear tips?
Kobar

Will do. The new tips are experimental use only with your Kingdom Earl Marshal's permission. The Society Earl Marshall is liking them, so as long as he can get a concensus from the rest of the EM's they should be legal for Pennsic. I will throw one in with your cote order if you want to try it out.

The new coats will be lighter as they will have less of the fill but let me give you my opinion after I have them open.

See you soon, Brother!

Ice

Kobarticus · Post by **Kobarticus** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:04 am

Thanks.

Kensman Bam · Post by **Kensman Bam** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:27 am

What sizes do you go up to? It looks like 3XL on the site, but I think I need a 4XL. And can you do burgundy?

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:09 pm

mirv550 wrote:What sizes do you go up to? It looks like 3XL on the site, but I think I need a 4XL. And can you do burgundy?

We only go up to 3X at this time. Keep your eye out and we will order a 4X the next time we order.

Ice

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:13 pm

Guillaume de Cambrai wrote:Yep, what Cian said.

I wear my white as a "meet the Chiv" type of clothing due to its realitive thickness.

Also I wouldn't be opposed to putting some arming point holes in the arming coat, say four up near each side of the neck, four on the upper arm, four a little lower down near the elbow. I hate doing that crap on my own and I don't have the time nor the skill level to do it the right way so I'm always going back to my "nice" dressy arming coat and its starting to show the abuse.

You know Sir, I could use a party coloured one, half red half white. That would be most kick buttedness.

I got a large last time and it was just a TAD too large, so with less padding I may be able to get away with a medium.

If you go with less padding, I'd take at least one parti-coloured one, and probably one solid red one as well.

Your medium, red and white party color cote is in. I also have a few more of this color combo in different sizes. It DOES look sharp!

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:43 pm

Kobarticus wrote:Hey Ice,
Pull them puppies out and let me know if the Cote is Pennsic weight as the one I have was ovenesque. Whats up with the new spear tips?
Kobar

Honestly, the cote is lighter weight but not significantly so that you would want to buy another for that reason alone. I might do another run (if there is interest) in a summer weight cote, with NO FILLING. If folks like this idea, I will get another order together. If I get enough to order by May, I will have them ready for Pennsic.

Ice

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:44 pm

Cian of Storvik wrote:I'd probably pick up a solid black or brown one if it is less heavily padded than the old ones. I like the white one I bought. It fits well, but I do feel it's overly padded for anything but winter use. It also makes it a bit stiff all over. I've washed mine about 5 times, so I know it's not seizing.
I'm not sure how many layers are on them, but thinning it by nearly half wouldn't hurt in my opinion. Maybe keep the current thickness of padding on the chest and elbows.
I also decided to chop the collar off of mine and restitch it, since it just interferes with the helmet and gorget. Once again, just tossing in an opinion if you're thinking of a redesign.
-Cian

How about a party color brown and black one? I have one in stock...

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 4:26 pm

Did you guys still want these? The red and white's are on the side, ready to ship. I also have that brown and black party color.

Cian of Storvik · Post by **Cian of Storvik** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 4:55 pm

I overspent my discretionary income this month. I'll probably get one next month. In the meantime,I'd like to see picks of it worn, to get an idea of the amount of fill.
-Cian

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:37 pm

Sir, yes I do. Ordering now.

Update: Order placed!

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:38 pm

Cian of Storvik wrote:I overspent my discretionary income this month. I'll probably get one next month. In the meantime,I'd like to see picks of it worn, to get an idea of the amount of fill.
-Cian

Fair enough. I will get you a pic as soon as I can.

Ice

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