The Armour Archive

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Sir,

I know that he is not on your list however Duke Sven Gunnarsson of Drachenwald will be attending Pennsic and I should think that he could/would be of interest in this gathering.

ThorvaldR

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

where do you buy them? Who sells SCA legal Cut and Thrust Rapiers and equipment?

Thorvaldr

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I just read the EK rules and think I understand. I must admit though that I thought thrusts should have a little more umph to them. Essentially a deliberate "draw cut" is no longer needed since there is percussive cuts now. I guess I will just have to try it under the "Watchful gaze&q...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I am trying to figure out the difference between cut and thrust and normal rapier fighting. Can some one enlighten me? In reading this thread it has confused me even more. I was under the impression that cut and thrust was a bit more "agressive" than normal rapier hence the need for more p...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Audax, When I blew my knee out 2 years ago I was wearing a maille shirt, heavy leather arms with metal cops, leather legs with metal cops, a light weight aketon and my helm. The maille weighed 26 pounds and the arms weighed @6-8 lbs. After surgery I decided I needed to lighten the load a bit until ...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Audax, When I blew my knee out 2 years ago I was wearing a maille shirt, heavy leather arms with metal cops, leather legs with metal cops, a light weight aketon and my helm. The maille weighed 26 pounds and the arms weighed @6-8 lbs. After surgery I decided I needed to lighten the load a bit until I...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I thought these two kits at Queens's Champion Tourney at Coronation were just outstanding.

ThorvaldR

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

When I wear my maille (which has been a while) Helmet: 8 lbs Aketon: 4 lbs Maille: 25 lbs arms: 8 lbs legs: 10 lbs shield: 8 lbs Total weight: 63 lbs body weight: 240 lbs so roughly 25% I currently wear the lammelar and different arms and a tunic: which drops the weight by about 14lbs so a total of ...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I was fighting with a shield constructed in the same manner for about 2 years and it is still in good shape. However I would say due to injuries, etc. you should only count that as 1 year of fighting. Really the only thing that goes is the rawhide edging after a while which is an easy fix. Thorvaldr

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Had I been advised that this was the situation at an earlier time, things may have played out differently. When you told me you have arthritis in an earlier email, you didn't mention the type, so I assumed it to be either rheumatoid, or standard. Both of which are painful but manageable. Psoriatic ...

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Aaron, combatives also like our sport/pastime is much like Animal said mostly about imposing your will upon your opponent. If you can make them think about losing and in your own mind you have no thoughts of losing you will be surprised at how often you will win. When I was a Drill Sergeant a few ye...

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Again, Gwen and her staff have done an outstanding job of customer service. I ordered two of the Hangeroc's and two underdresses for the ladies in my family. They came in a timely manner and the price and service was as always as advertised. Now we get to the best part...... One of the underdresses ...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Torvaldr,

What about my shoulder spades? You sent me a pic of the tooling being completed on 26 May and just needing the painting?

Prince Thorvaldr

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Ok, No matter what event this would be held at it would take up a time slot. However it will certainly not take up the entire day nor do I believe that all the worthies who are invited to fight want to ONLY fight in this tourney. I fully expect them all to attend, that was why it was an invitational...

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Alexander,

It has been on the squire's mailing list for a couple of months. I know Risteard is on that list although I don't remember ever seeing him respond to the polling or questioning at all. It was heavily answered by our Nordmark cousings

Thorvaldr (ex-squire

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I have been thinking on this a great deal. Tourniments that require a consort be present is something that I am not culturally accustomed to. My wife is in the SCA and accompanies me to most events, so this wouldn't be an issue for me....what sticcks mostly in my mind is something else entirely. Wo...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I do know that the Oseberg Tapestry has oval shields on it (circa mid 800's Norway). it has been suggested that that is itself an artifact of the illustration (or needlework). I've heard the suggestion that saxons did use ovals but I don't recall any documentation. Of course as you go later you can...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

All I can add so far is the personal let down by not being able to attend Pennsic this year. I just started a new job and don't have the vacation time to travel to the states for one let alone two weeks. <sigh> Well there will be other Pennsic's to attend. Thorvaldr ps: It isn't the travel expense, ...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Logan,

You are starting to catch up to Murdock with kit pics

Not bad for a guy who has been deployed as much as you have.

Thorvaldr

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

OK that tears it Nissan isn't allowed to buy any more armour.

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

sean of the chipendales wrote:I have 2 variations of the same theme.
1st

2nd is a you tube clip because i do not have any pics of it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UObuP5lKxvU

that was a kick a$$ fight. Nice kit as well. That is my next kit, just waiting on the helm to be finished.

Thorvaldr

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I need to get in contact with Gwen right away. If you could pm me it would be great.

Thorvaldr

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I think it looks great so far and am of the opinion of flush.

Thorvaldr

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

So what period is your kingdom this summer?

Drachenwald:

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Windrose +1 (helmet) Windrose +1 (shield) Windrose +1 (boss) Viking Leather crafts +1 (leg armor) Viking Leather Crafts -1 (arm armor) Twin Roses designs +1 (Gambeson) Twin Roses designs +1 (5xcloaks) Twin Roses designs +1 (tunic) Torvaldr +1 (bazubands) Torvaldr +1 (kidney belt) Torvaldr -1 (should...

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Asbrand,

let's just say I like to fight.

Thorvaldr

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I will play too.

First Kit was what I was wearing when I started 3 years ago July 05, second kit was 7 months later in Feb 06and the last is what I wore when I won Crown in April of this year.

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

thanks a couple of these sites have what I am looking for.... now to decide which one.... hmmmmmmmmm

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I've heard of double posts but not Quadruple!!!!!

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

What it says. Who has them. I *had* a great squires belt with fittings from Yorvik......... (don't know where it came from though)

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

Blackstone,

It is an Ashcraft Baker, they ALL Ring like a bell.

Thorvaldr

ThorvaldR Skegglauss

I whole heartily look forward to facing the rightful King of the Midrealm at Pennsic and would rather lose to such a worthy man than prevail over some wretched opportunist that would seek to steal the throne through paper and politics. And I, Great Cousin, along with my Aten army, will be standing ...

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Well then there is that also come to think of it. ahhh decisions, decisions, decisions............ so much easier to think when there is a sword in the hand and you can just hit people and drink beer with them later. and then there are days when you see nissan for what he is your highness? an evil d...

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Nissan Maxima wrote:bwahahaha!

Sorry for the long link. I love this guy!

http://www.legiodraconis.com/modules.ph ... 187fbf349d

Nissan,

There are days your wisdom and sharing warms my heart.

Thorvaldr

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Warriors of the Midrealm, I have not had the pleasure of living in your fair realm, but I did have the honour in years past of being appointed on the field of battle to your Queen's Guard - from the opposing army. For this reason your kingdom has always had a special place in my heart. Those of you...

WTB a Cut and Thrust Rapier

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Paging Black Swan Designs

Spangen Menace or Late Period?

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Re: By right of arms-Lutr & Tessa King and Queen of the

Re: An Opportunity to become part of a Legend!