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Dietrich von Stroheim

Annnnnd one bump for the weekend! Happy 4th of July everybody!

Dietrich von Stroheim

GvR wrote:Might we see some pictures under other lighting? I think I might very much want this helm but cannot be sure until I can see the lower portions of the helm better.

GvR, did those pictures do the trick for ya? Or do you need some more?

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Pics, pics! The People have demanded more pics! As you can see, the bargrill extends low enough to provide ample neck protection, so that sound-barrier-breaking spear thrust is much more likely to catch your grill than squeeze your gorget against your throat. http://mustang-solutions.com/sitebuilder...

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Is the padding bare foam or does it have a cloth padding for in between the foam and your head? The padding is of foam--one layer of a foam that looks like cloth, thus prompting your inquiry, I imagine--and some blue foam on top of that to make the helm comfortably fit the 22-inch grape of its prev...

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GvR wrote:Might we see some pictures under other lighting? I think I might very much want this helm but cannot be sure until I can see the lower portions of the helm better.

Sure thing. When I get home this afternoon I'll put up a few more pics.

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Sold! Thank you for your business; your Bedford hilt will go out in the mail tomorrow!

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http://mustang-solutions.com/sitebuilder/images/DSCN6218-436x322.jpg Isn't this ONE sexy basket hilt? I've received quite a few compliments on it, and I have to agree, in addition to doing an awesome job of weighting a sword just the way I like, this Bedford tourney basket just plain looks good. I ...

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http://mustang-solutions.com/sitebuilder/images/Helm_side-460x472.jpg Feast your eyes upon this gorgeous Icefalcon bascinet, crafted of sturdy 14 ga Stainless and sized to fit a head in the 22-24 inch range! Previous owner was a lovely warrior maid from Meridies who only wore it to the Cathedral on...

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Wow, and I thought those Russian dudes were wacko!!

That's awesome! Keep it up!

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Nice-looking gauntlets...did they come gloved and strapped, or did you rig them up yourself?

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I wear motocross knee/shin combo that gives me fantastic padded shin/knee support. The brand is Roach and I believe they're the 'Rally' version. I hide them under sweatpants at practice and fighting pants at events. I've worn those since day 1 of my SCA fighting career, and they work just fine. Wor...

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Oooh, your Lady bought you some finger gauntlets? That's an awesome present!! Who are you getting 'em from?

When they arrive, lemme know...I have a really cool trick-shot I can show you that works much better with a cross-hilt than with a basket...

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Congrats D! Looks like I owe ya some flowers after all...

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Since you all were kind enough to weigh in here with advice on helping my new guy stop whacking people in the shins, I thought I'd provide an update. We've been working on a few of the methods prescribed here, and one of my own--everytime he throws a low shot he has to race over to the pell in my ba...

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Current line of thought from a couple of docs is I have chipped a bone in my heel. Was told stay off as much as i can and it should heal on its own. Its the summertime lull though. Ill probably go to next practice because I said I and chill the rest of the summer and stick to an air conditioned gym...

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Fokke wrote:BLOOD! BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!
oh wait, wrong game....

Umm... as been stated Fun is the overall goal. I wouldnt do this if there was no thrill and it wasnt fun.

1. Immediate goals- Get my foot healed and get back into shape over the summer lull in the fighting.

Whadja do to your foot bro???

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My Fighting Goals This Year: Win a major tournament (which I define as 40+ contestants with knights, dukes, etc) Intermediate Term (3 years): After I move (to an area where I am close enough to make more than 1 event per month), Win Crown. Long Term (5-10 years): Become a Duke and develop both prow...

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The gauntlets have been purchased and paid for through the Buyout Option, so the auction is at an end.

Thanks all!

Dietrich

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shit, i have large hands, how do you define medium? Ok, these fit my hands fine and my measurements are as follows: Bottom of hand to fingertips: 7.5 inches Width across palm: 3.5 inches If your paws are much bigger than that, the gaunts probably won't fit. So let me know if that works, or if you d...

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These are size medium, mild steel. I have personally used them a couple times in SCA heavy combat, and they were fine. Whether you feel comfortable fighting in finger gauntlets us up to you! I traded something to Pitbull in return for these gauntlets, which I believe I found via his website or somet...

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http://mustang-solutions.com/sitebuilder/images/DSCN6031-600x450.jpg HOLY MACKEREL! Look at these sexy, sexy hourglass finger gauntlets...one of Pitbull's finest pieces of work, in my humble opinion (biased only by the fact that I want to sell them to you!) http://mustang-solutions.com/images/grouc...

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Looks like you are having a blast Dante!

And no worries, I know all about daddy duty. You've got yourself a rain check for next event we both make it out to (On my Atlantian schedule, I'm planning to be at Warrior Games in July, War Orphans in August and War of the wings in Oct!)

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How do you make a really great greatsword? -Aaron Well, that depends, Aaron. One man's 'really great greatsword' is another man's 'ummph that's way the @#%@ too heavy and balanced like a boulder with a handle' Here is a cut and paste of my GS construction guide: Dietrich's Guide to Building a Great...

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Thanks Balin for the info. I will see you all on Friday!

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Hmm... I pulled out my copy, and you're right I couldn't find any use of the weapon as a cross-check, or as a cutting motion with one hand on the hilt and one hand up the blade. I did find *lots* of them with one hand half way up the blade and the other hand 3/4 of the way up the blade, hitting the...

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Wait, what? I'd argue that cross-checking with the blade and use it like a polearm was *exactly* what our medieval forebears intended... see Talholffer. JP Hmm I'll pull out the book and double-check. As a halfsword grip is done with fingers pressed against the flat of the blade, and avoiding the e...

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There will be children's activites at Sapphire but they are not a babysitting service. I'm fairly certain that someone has to stay with the child. (I admit to being a little ignorant about this particular event because our little girl will be at Camp Grandma one last time for this). I'll check next...

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If they won't allow half-swording, then will they continue to allow unpadded polearms? In performance terms they are the same thing. I have to disagree with you here about them being the same. Used properly in an SCA context, half-swording is a useful method for displacing an opponent's attacks (it...

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Halfswording is also very period although I was just informed by my king last weekend that halfswording is once again banned by the (new?) Society Earl marshal for some reason, regardless of how period it is. Its not like great swords were sharpened. But hey, inline spear thrusties are experimental...

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At practice put a piece of tape on his opponent's primary leg marking the target. When he is hitting consistently well remove the tape. Regards Avery Bingo! Excellent idea, I am going to do just that. And of course make sure my guy gets pell practice. But this is perfect for helping him target duri...

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That it is.

You coming to Sapphire, Dante? If so let's make a point to do some greatsword matches together.

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Gavin hit the nail on the head. That 'For honor and glory, Lay on!' indicates it is game time! That being said I am a very technical fighter and the only time I really let go and stop thinking is in the flurry of blows...as soon as I can I'll be actively scheming on how I'm going to do something unp...

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Thanks gents. Some good ideas for me to work with.

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I have a new guy I'm working with, a military fellow who is athletic and strong with lots of potential, but has been having trouble with his leg shots coming in real low. To remedy this I taught him the upwards, scooping style leg wrap, both mid-range and the close-range version that kind of starts ...

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In honor of Lord Dietrich and Duke Logan, I smacked someone pretty good with a thumb lead tonight. I hope the two of you sleep well knowing you are actual causing pain in both hemispheres now, albeit indirectly. I'm not sure if I just improved or damaged the Society, but either way it sure made me ...

FS: Stainless Bedford Tourney Hilt

FS: Stainless Icefalcon Bascinet with BUYOUT Option

AA Auction: Hourglass Finger Gauntlets SOLD BUYOUT EXERCISED

Training question: Leg targeting