WMA Glove as Gauntlet in Heavy

uwhguy · Post by **uwhguy** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:22 am

Is a WMA Glove legal as a demi gauntlet or behind the shield gauntlet in SCA Heavy?

http://www.zenwarriorarmory.com/catalog ... =index.php

Thanks

Dietrich von Stroheim · Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:24 am

I would imagine that would be treated similar to a street hockey glove.

BdeB · Post by **BdeB** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:31 am

I think it has a hard thumb and Duke Ragnarr has been using one for a shield glove for a while. I'd check with him.

BdeB · Post by **BdeB** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:32 am

BTW, he offered to go in on a split with one when these first came out and they just look way too modern for my taste.

I think he uses it for his demi too.

Glaukos the Athenian · Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:43 am

You don't know the power of the dark side...

Konstantin the Red · Post by **Konstantin the Red** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:52 am

Glaukos the Athenian wrote:You don't know the power of the dark side...

The more you tighten your grip, Governor Tarkin, they more they will squish through your fingers. So those gloves are probably a good idea...

You know those cookies we have on the Dark Side? The gauntlets are very good for keeping the crumbs off.

Benedek · Post by **Benedek** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:51 pm

I wouldn't see why they wouldn't be. I use similar ones with even less padding under my gaunts....but I'd check with your local marshall 1st and then appeal it if they say no.

uwhguy · Post by **uwhguy** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 1:07 pm

@Benedek, I want to use them as is, not add them to gauntlets. I wouldnt use them for greatsword or spear, but just for behind my shield or for my sword arm with a basket.

losthelm · Post by **losthelm** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 2:06 pm

I know they are ok for combat archery... the pannels are just kevlar reinforcements so nothing hard in them at all.
I endup asking the MIC at pennsic the first time someone cameup for inspection...

Personaly I think they need more for heavy combat but thats my personal opinion.
Under the new rules it's good if your 4" from the edge of the shield other then that I would ask your KEM for their interpretation.

LeeC · Post by **LeeC** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:45 pm

Knuckles are kevlar.
I would think because of that they might be uncomfortable against a shield.
That kevlar also shatters. I know a guy who took a shot to the hand that shattered the kevlar broke his hand I a few places.

They are fine for controlled drills against accidents.

Murdock · Post by **Murdock** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:31 am

We carry the original, actually Kevlar reinforced, non knock off of that glove.

I would not fight in or as a marshal pass it as hand protection alone for SCA heavy, it's not made for that.

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