The Armour Archive

Jestyr

Thank you. I am glad you were happy.

Jestyr

Is this the model you are using: https://www.shockdoctor.com/ultra-shockskin-5-pad-impact-short Also, for your next pair, would you get the MMA Pad: https://www.shockdoctor.com/velocity-shockskin-mma-6-pad-impact-short-with-ultra-carbon-flex Clearly the inner thigh pads are a waste, but the rest see...

Jestyr

I use the extended thigh impact short in lieu of cuisses. They work well enough, but you are quite aware of every block you miss. I have only briefly used more traditional leg armor, and these are among the best version of the padded shorts I've used. The best ones I ever used were a version of foo...

Jestyr

I'm not sure that a guide based on examples of SCA kits is the way to go. The guide should be based on images for paintings, illuminated manuscripts, and extant examples. A few examples of some nice SCA kits would round out your guide, but the SCA kits should not be the focus. The Dawn of Chivalry ...

Jestyr

Drawing is on Friday!

Jestyr

Only 4 more days!!!

Jestyr

Excellent. If you send the images to me, I'll host them if you ever need to link to them.

Jestyr

Here is a webform you can use if you prefer:

http://tinyurl.com/armourmanual

Jestyr

I'm not SCA, but if anything in my "Want to be a Hungarian guy" off that forum is helpful to you, please feel free to re-use it. Needle felt is cheap, and a really thick caftan would help hide a lot of otherwise-unacceptable armor. I really want other people to provide the photos and write up of th...

Jestyr

Armour Kit Manual - I need your help! I am compiling a manual for new fighters, or any fighter, that wants to improve their kit. What it would be is a series of photos of kits with a brief description in a PDF “book”. Click here to see the preliminary PDF and example entry. All kits should be accur...

Jestyr

Actually, for my next promotion, the odds will be much better than that.... Stay tuned!!!

Jestyr

Contest is almost over!!!

Gotta enter to win!

Jestyr

joleicia wrote:mmmmm this would make for a cool Crown Finals weapons choice also.

I don't agree. I don't think that much luck should play a role in our next king/queen.

Jestyr

bigjon wrote:These are so awesome, that if this isn't your persona, you should consider changing, just to get this awesome deal!

I agree... and am sort of considering it!

Jestyr

I don't think I need a gorget, but one more can't hurt.

$60

Jestyr

That is the planned next step. Will the belt simply not fit under the mail? If it won't, I recommend EvoShield: http://www.evoshield.com/shop/sports/football/football-protective-gear/evoshield-hybridpro-protective-rib-shirt-adult Really low profile, and comfy. The only downside is the lack of prote...

Jestyr

Swete wrote:
Balian de Bos Blanc wrote:From this last Saturday...
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...and same one zoomed and cropped for a closer look.
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Your maille, basket hilt, shield, and helm all look fantastic! However, it would really seal the deal if the kidney belt was under the maille.

I completely agree.

Jestyr

We have excellent pricing on aventails. :-) Long Aventail Pricing Mild, 9mm Alternating: $125 Mild, 9mm Riveted: $130 Mild, 8mm Alternating: $140 Mild, 8mm Riveted: $145 Stainless, 9mm Riveted: $200 Short Aventail Pricing Mild, 9mm Alternating: $100 Mild, 9mm Riveted: $105 Mild, 8mm Alternating: $11...

Jestyr

Subject pretty much covers it, need a riveted or welded mild steel large avintail. The helm its going on will be 27 1/2" around at the brow band (which is where the avintail will attach. Budget is in the ball part of $150, turn around time needs to be under a month so an off the shelf piece would b...

Jestyr

And this didn't cost anything to enter.

I promise to run other giveaways throughout the year, so stay tuned!

Jestyr

BenSee-R wrote:Fingers crossed!! How much does this item cost normally.. Since I never win anything off if Facebook!

$100 + 16 s/h

We plan to do other promotions, giveaways and specials throughout the year.

Jestyr

The response to this has been remarkable! Thank you to everyone for supporting us!

Jestyr

WIN A FREE AVENTAIL! There is no catch. Simply like our facebook page and share the photo in the link, and you will be entered to win a FREE aventail! Heck, we’ll even ship it for free! It is blackened, mild, 9mm rings, with alternating solid and riveted construction. This is our “short” aventail. ...

Jestyr

ThorvaldR Skegglauss wrote:Now begins the long impatient wait.

LOL... I hear ya... your haubergeon has already started production, so the wait will hopefully be tolerable!

I am really hoping to have everything delivered to you before Gulf Wars, although obviously there are a lot of factors out of my control.

Jestyr

The response to this has been astounding! I am checking in here to make sure that no communications were lost. If you have sent me a message and have not gotten a response, definitely resend via PM here. Also, we are running a content on Facebook for a FREE Aventail. There is no catch... all you nee...

Jestyr

zalbad wrote:Wonder what his mount looks like. Anybody know how to contact him?

I sent him an email asking him to take a look at this thread.

Jestyr

Here is the pricing on Aventails. Long Aventail Pricing Mild, 9mm Alternating: $125 Mild, 9mm Riveted: $130 Mild, 8mm Alternating: $140 Mild, 8mm Riveted: $145 Stainless, 9mm Riveted: $200 Short Aventail Pricing Mild, 9mm Alternating: $100 Mild, 9mm Riveted: $105 Mild, 8mm Alternating: $115 Mild, 8m...

Jestyr

Your photos of demi-riveted construction, half-solids and half-pin rivets, is all riveted. Rivets are visible on every row. http://customchainmail.com/aa/mild-oiled-alt---close.jpg It seems I uploaded the wrong photo! I'll look through my photos when I get back to the office on Monday and upload di...

Jestyr

Hi. I sent two emails that were not answered. I was asking about round 8m.m. loose rings . Can you get them?? My apologies for any missed communications. Are you "acvaneck@..."? I replied at 12:47pm on January 22 to the only email I have. Perhaps check spam? I'll resend information. If you are not,...

Jestyr

My manufacturer is looking into voiders.

We can certainly do standards or skirts. I would just need to know the specs you want.

For example: Skirt, 40" circumference waist, 20" long, 50" circumference at the hem/bottom.

Please email me the specs you want and I'll get a price.

Jestyr

My flight is already booked.

Jestyr

EnderPC wrote:Eventually when I have the money I'd like to add a nice chain shirt.

We have great pricing on custom sized, riveted mail shirts. Just sayin'.

Jestyr

Bjorn2bwild on this forum has done this. He created a casing for the camera which he then mounted to his helm. He originally did it with an relatively cheap pocket cam (Flip, I believe), and upgraded to a GoPro (or similar) later on. With the Flip, one of the biggest obstacles was turning it on and ...

Jestyr

The response to this has been great! I think I have responded to all emails, PMs and questions. If I have not responded, please re-send and I will do so right away.

Jestyr

All of that said, if you can sell actual fitted shirts at this kind of price, great. If the bad ring count is better than most, great. If the rings weren't quite so flat, even better. Now the greedy part - fitted should really mean that there is expansion in the back over the shoulder blades.... Ni...

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