Jousting without a tilt

^ · Post by ^ » Sat May 22, 2010 7:56 pm

Are there any jousters out there that joust without use of a tilt, fence between the two riders?

Glen K · Post by **Glen K** » Sat May 22, 2010 9:19 pm

Back when I first did it, we didn't use a tilt rail, AND we used thoroughbreds (fast) and not draft horses (slow). Quite frankly it takes a lot more focus and skill to do it that way so you don't a) hit the other person head-on or b) go so wide as to miss them altogether. Sometimes it took TOO much focus... so we eventually went to tilt rails.

Out of curiosity, why do you ask?

Andrew McKinnon · Post by **Andrew McKinnon** » Sat May 22, 2010 9:21 pm

Yep,
Rod Walker and Joram Van Essen did it last year at Ironfest. Solid lances and no list 13thC style. Not for the feint hearted and requiring absolute trust in the skill of your opponent.

Rod Walker · Post by **Rod Walker** » Sun May 23, 2010 5:11 am

Solid lances with steel coronels!!!! :wink:

Gaston de Clermont · Post by **Gaston de Clermont** » Mon May 24, 2010 12:42 pm

Well, I can't speak for the rest of the crew here, but I'm impressed, Rod. Do you guys aim for each others shields? Are your helmets anchored to your body armour so your neck doesn't get strained on a hit?

Leo Medii · Post by **Leo Medii** » Mon May 24, 2010 9:37 pm

The NRGA did the shows from 1993, and at least until I left the company in 1999 without a center tilt. Most of the time you don't even notice it's not there.

Baron Alcyoneus · Post by **Baron Alcyoneus** » Mon May 24, 2010 9:46 pm

Rod Walker wrote:Solid lances with steel coronels!!!!

Underneath a fist made of sugar?