Woodstock wrote:What is your favorite Jousting harness? Training for heavy and working part time with a local faire group (theater) and want to get something nice put together that will work for both.
Cheers,
Wade
I am working with a few people (armourers) to put together an affordable harness that is suitable for both balsa jousting and US style jousting.
This is to tie in with our Professional Jousting League series of tournaments that we have planned.
God keep you Rod. So few people hear the call of madness so clearly and follow it so loyally. - Jehan de Pelham
More attitude than a Lesbian Manhater with a nice pair and a Peachy Arse.
Kaos wrote:
As to Toby's armour, after having seen both harnesses in person I must say I like his current suit more. The MacPherson armour is a stunning piece of work, especially with the gilding and nice details, and as a hallmark for english armours, but his Italian suit by Per is most exquisite, with a likeness of originals not often seen in reproductions.
I've got to say I agree with you here. The black harness is awesome, but his new one is equally cool. Maybe I've just seen the black one too often, and it's lost some of it's wow factor now? One of the reasons I like his Italian one though, is that there are a lot of bad Italian harnesses out there, so good ones really stand out.
coreythompsonhm wrote:If I had a horse I would totally get into jousting. Being horseless and not around any jousting groups, its not possible.
Corey, there are quite a few jousting groups in and around Seattle (the Seattle Knights for one). Google jousting and Washington and I think you will be surprised.
Cheers,
Lloyd Clark
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Now that my jousting helmet is finished, I can share my armour as it currently stands. Still need to do some work on it, mainly leather sewing, but also adding an aventail to the german armet:
zachos wrote:Now that my jousting helmet is finished, I can share my armour as it currently stands. Still need to do some work on it, mainly leather sewing, but also adding an aventail to the german armet:
Very interesting, could you share the sources used for the design?
Also interested in seeing the wrapper if you have pics.
The design is based on a combination of german Armets, including various examples from Conrad Laib. Here are some more photos, including one with the wrapper. I didn't wear it this weekend, as we were mostly practicing melee riding and cavalry charges.
