The Armour Archive

Vebrand

asbrand wrote:That is me marshalling, at the ripe old age of 17. This is circa 1985 or so.

Not sure who the Knight on the right is but that is Duke Olaf Askoldsson on the left in the black. I remember that helm and armor from back in the mid 80s.

Vebrand

Vebrand

John Widcombe wrote:I think this calls for a lineup.

Caillin, Inigo, Grimbaldus,Uric and Bri.

We can get Baroness Barbara to take a photo.

-John

Would Bri act as Dorthy with the others welcoming her to munchkin land

Vebrand
Ducking for cover

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DarkApprentice wrote:
Is this the same Olaf?

DA

Yes that is the same Ollie, good lord how old is that picture

Vebrand

Vebrand

miriel wrote:
Eh, with the new little Zwang on the way in April we thought it would be best to wait.

Congrats, as long as the little Zwang doesn't look like the big Zwang

Vebrand

Vebrand

BdeB wrote:Unconfirmed rumour:

If Duke Olaf wins crown, he has commissioned a new set of thrones so that all Atlantian Courts will look like this:
http://www.image-archeology.com/Santas_ ... A_PC_B.jpg

He apparently already has the garb....

OMG that is funny

Vebrand
WHo learned his two sword from Olaf way back when

Vebrand

Looking at my last statement I didn't want it to seem like I discarded some of the guys who I really like. I just see the swamp ape (Aengus) verusu the Bigfoot (Jon) as the fight I like. Ashi has done real well in tourneys and is a top-level fighter from all I have heard. Callian is a great fighter ...

Vebrand

Fought with everything from a coffin lid, to a heater to a round. Settled on a kite shield simply because it's what my persona would have used. That being said, I am a firm believer, as was stated earlier, that a knight should be able to pick up any shield or weapon and use it effectively. Greenshi...

Vebrand

Black Oak is the AA guy.

Interesting list and really like Jon and Aengus in this one. Hate to say I don't know Ashi to have an opinion on him.

Vebrand

Vebrand

The SCA is to be fun and if fighting with a greatsword is fun then you should do it. I don't see it as that bad a thing. I don't fight greatsword often because of my persona. I do have a couple around the house and will pick then up from time to time. An early persona with a greatsword might be out ...

Vebrand

There are areas where the heater or similar strapped shield regns supreme and a new fighter will see and learn that shield first and so are just more comfortable with it. Some have been fighting with it for numerous years and being that the SCA is a sport have more success with the heater. It's a fi...

Vebrand

Ding ding. You win a prize. That was exactly the point I was trying to make. Many fighters work hard to refine themselves over the years, learn a particular set of moves, etc. Some have more difficulty at it than others. Hence when a person eventually refines their style and become decent, they may...

Vebrand

What SCA fighting rule was created through inter-kingdom politics that was not in regards to safety, chivalry, or fairness which again falls under chivalry IMO? Dead from behind? Dead on the ground? Thrusts to the side of the helmet (I think those are considered killing blows in certain kingdoms, p...

Vebrand

Dietrich was fun fighting beside you and know exactly who you are. Was hoping to do some pick-ups with you when my ankles started hurting to bad to continue fighting. I only got one pick-up in before I had to call it quits. Hopefully we can cross swords soon. Yes fighting beside my son was a high po...

Vebrand

WvK I remember seeing you, then again when you are that tall hard to miss I was the the Knight in the Air Force wearing the lamellar. Spoke to you on the sideline after your finger got hurt . I think I was Duke Thorstein's favorite spear target for the war Duke Gunnar also seemed to find me very oft...

Vebrand

I want to say it's been a while for me to make an SCA event to due "LIFE". Yesterday's Panhandle was a blast and both my son and I had a great time. Just being back out on the field was win for me and I truely enjoyed myself even when I was getting rapped, poked, and hit from all angles at...

Vebrand

Asbrand,
The answer is Yes to both of those

Vebrand

Vebrand

Took a spear thrust to the throat once and it was full force to say the least. Hurt like everything and my adam's apple was sore for days. The guy later said he was amped up and throwing way too hard...Duh. I wore just a gorget back then and it was a thin one at that and the thrust drove it back int...

Vebrand

I have heard about internal damage over the years. Not long ago I remember being told about a guy who recieved a lacerated kidney from SCA fighting. I believe the guy only wore a leather kidney belt. I have hit someone hard enough to do a deep bone bruise on a collar bone. Trust me I am not what one...

Vebrand

We have a Sunday practice in Valdosta, Ga (Stagsgate) if you want to come over. It's about 2 1/2 hours from Brunswick. Not sure your schedule but if you come over I will open my house for a mid week practice. The Sunday practice has moved but we haven't updated the website. Either PM or email me for...

Vebrand

Couldn't pass it up. Now if it had been Brandr or Marvin I would have had real fun

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Vebrand

Shouldn't the be Gray and not grat

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Who is trying to work out my schedule to come to the event this year.

Vebrand

John Widcombe wrote:Where would you put the spectators?

In the middle of the ring. Adds to the realism

Vebrand
Who oversaw many FNF at Diamond Wars and they are a blast

Vebrand

People wonder why I often suggest doing slow. Don't always do it but my time in the West over a decade ago taught me the value of it.

Meant to add that is a great video.

Vebrand

Vebrand

Leo Medii wrote:

The look on people's faces when they find out you are a knight who actually jousts is priceless.

A dream I still have and wish I could one day.

Vebrand

Vebrand

Can someone post a video link to Duke Logans lefty fighting video please? I've heard of it a few times but can't find it on his house's page. I don't think he has actually put out a training video on fighting a lefty. I know there are some videos on his site of how he fights lefties. It's not a sys...

Vebrand

Use their shield against them. Make them come out from around their shields. I have no problem fighting big shield guys and will set up camp to work them the way I want them. They have to also work around their shield just like you do and you can use that to your advantage. Most big shield fighters ...

Vebrand

Aaron, I have heard of and seen armor as worn tourneys though they are rare. Have no problem with a tourney here or tourney there doing that. Though not my period or style I love to see those. I would have a major issue with it going to a much wider use. My biggest complaint is the material. I wear ...

Vebrand

May also wish to list size it would fit.

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Vebrand

Local pickle company

Sorry someone had to say it.

vebrand

Vebrand

FWIW - We all thought you called perfectly to the local standard. When I got home I checked my sword - it was shattered. The rattan is separated in two for nearly 20 inches down the blade. It's a miracle that I could get anything to land with that - I was swinging a broom. Add to that your limp wri...

Vebrand

bigjon wrote:, so I'm clueless about it.

Nothing new there

Vebrand

Vebrand

greenshield wrote:You should see me in my leather lederhosen. Bought them out of the back of a van in Munich during the '98 Oktoberfest.

G+

Man you did not have to go there. However I can see you doing that

V

Vebrand

There is something about the idea of Greenshield in knickers that just makes me luagh.

Vebrand

Vebrand

carlyle wrote:Maybe if you used your hips more ... AoC

You are a funny and cruel man, I knew I liked you for some reason

Vebrand

Vebrand

So what was so cool that you wanted one Having fought you and seen you fight you didn't mention how much you lean into your shots. Even in the training videos you lean your upper body into a lot of shots you throw. Not a massive type of body movement but you seem to get the body weight behind the sh...