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edricus

I would also be interested in a set of those. Any chance that we will see leg-splints as well??

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As far as I know there are no sources of rawhide or pigs bladder beeing used in lanterns before 1700, it does however look good and I believe that it is plausible that it was used.
Remember that the wood and rawhide constructions most likely has been destroyed over time if they existed.

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Gentlemen. I would like to address the question of the Original Poster. This is purely my opinion, and is not meant as some kind of blanket statement from my Brothers. Combat with BoTN and HMB style rules, and equipment has no business EVER EVER EVER being a part of the SCA. 1. There is NO WAY to m...

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Thank you for your oppinions and input.

Please continue with your thoughts on the subject.

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I used to do inquries concerning work related injuries and benefits for the Swedish social services agency, I have seen quite a few Post Commotio 'After Concussion' cases were a simple concussion has alterd the life of the person involved. Concussions are not to be taken lightly.

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Before we stray a bit to far from the subject here are my thoughts on what might happen possible areas were the SCA might change and pick up few things. In general I do not see the need for a BoTN style combat within the SCA, it is not my cup of tea, I like the heavy fighting game as we have, with t...

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Thank you for your thoughts.
I find the subject interesting.

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Ibelieve that SCA fighting will change after the Battle of the Nations, I am however not sure of how. It has shown that live steel fighting can be done reasonably safe, it has shown that full body targeting except knees, neck and some other places work, it has shown that there are alternatives to a ...

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One US fighter led out, looks like foot - knee injury

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Now Poland vs Italy
Poland won the first fight, drove the Italians to the ground. Headbuts were used by a polish fighter. They seem to have worked.

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Belorussia vs Russia, seems to have been serious hating and beating each other up. One guy left the field with some kind of injury to face, nose, mouth. Dropped his helmet on the field after the fight in the list and appeard to be injured.

edricus

I think that the "kill from behind" does install a bit more of the 360 degree awerness. Regardless of weather one likes it or not. But it does teach one to keep eyes open and allows for safe engagement from behind.

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You need to remember that Sambo is part of the Russian national sport that most youths appear to train at one time or another. A form of wrestling/ close combat that looks a lot like judo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambo_%28martial_art%29

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I did stop to watch the Israeli - Baltic guy fight since at least one of the combatants were unable to defend themself. I do believe that the fight should have been a TKO or that the second should have thrown in the towel, rag or whatever. A lot of honour but stupidity to continue past a certain poi...

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A few observations. It is their game and they are good at it. The cardio and stamina of the guys from Russia, Poland, Ukraine seems to be really, really good. The wrestling skills seems to be important, punching with shield as well. Most common shot seems to be some version of the snap against helme...

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Fights according to the rules are 3 90 second bouts, first hand and a half, then sword and shield, then buckler, "good" strikes in the kill zone are scored.

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Seen some good fights and some bad, most participants seems to be decently skilled, but the cardio in the format and the weather seems to be taking its toll on skill.

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According to my finnish speaking SCA friends this was made in 1938 by some finnish students of etnography as part of their exam/ thesis.
Unfortunately no sound recording device was availible.

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I found this clip on the web via http://perkelesblog.blogspot.com/, it is apparently from Finland aka Barony of Aarnimätsä I belive from 1920-1940 of an old man doing traditional woodworking with a knife, an axe and perhaps a saw. In black and white with no sound but I belive the skill speaks for it...

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If you would like to visit Drachenwald you are more than wellcome. We do not have as large events as the US/ Canada based groups but they are pretty good in their own right. In may there will be Double Wars held in the south of Sweden then the summer continues with Cudgel Wars held in Finland, Peace...

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Sweet.
Looking forward to seeing your new kit.

edricus

Not aware of any proper videos there are some clips of the finals that I belive only are on facebook at the moment. All in all a good tournament with some people having to withdra beforehand due to injuries and such we ended up with eight couples/ fighters. It was fought as a two round robins so we ...

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I was very impressed with your kit Jan. It looked really great on the field.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/racaire/se ... 404487411/
Lady Racaires photos

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Your kit is impressive Arnaut, it was great seeing you at Raglan again.

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My current kit, green wollen tunic with a lammelar from WMA on top, helmet by knotwolf, bazubands by Thorvaldr, hidden legarmour and gauntlets from Bokaloo. Pictures taken by my lady at Raglan 2011 http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6200/6079601520_bed7052b8a.jpg 2011RaglanVII_08-19_068 by Bucket o Lia ...

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Easy you just need to find the right location to fight in http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6079600992_8433beffee.jpg 2011RaglanVII_08-19_061 by Bucket o Lia , on Flickr Gate battle at Raglan 2011 http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6200/6079069203_1cca043680.jpg 2011RaglanVII_08-19_132 by Bucket o Lia...

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My lady Lias photos are here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/liabucket/ ... 515195570/

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When I traveld to Raglan Fair in Wales I went from Sweden took the train to Copenhagen airport in Denmark, flew to London and got picked up by my knight and went by car to Wales. (three actual kingdoms you know ;) ) I flew with Brittish Airways were I can pay for more items of luggage so I packed mo...

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I just need to express my thanks to the stewards of Raglan Fair 2011.

Wonderfull settings, great fighting, lots of friends both old and new.
/ Edricus

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I am booked, I have tickets for the air travel

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Do you use a monopod or some other bracing? 1/20th is on the slow side for hand held I bet the lantern candle light gives some awesome lighting ambiance. It's just so warm and casts interesting but not too harsh shadows. Hi Sometimes I use a monopod and sometimes not. It depends a lot on the situat...

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Drachenwald offers Raglan Fair, fight in the ruins of a 14ct castle in Wales <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lord_edricus/4538825196/" title="Raglan 57 by jonas_evertsson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4538825196_ee088a0022.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="Raglan 5...

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I am impressed Crimthann that is a really cool solution. Thank you Ludewic for the fine ninja-intro. What I personally find beeing the most important when taking photos at event is were one is placed I try to blend in and sneak when I take photos, so that the atmosphere as well as the subject are un...

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Counting in Danish is rather amusing, I have no clue of how they do it and I speak and understand the langauge decently, I live in the south of Sweden (Shire of Attemark) which is next to Copenhagen. What makes it really funny is when you are to say for instance 57 which turns into "sju og halvtreds...

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