I don't recall any "unsupported statements" of opinion. Merely that we do not have documented evidence of the activity of western archers activities which...
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Mike O'Toole
mike_otoole_...
Apr 30, 2005 3:54 pm
My favourite is "Inconceivable Archer" for any average above 140. Of course when anyone says it aloud they have to do their best Vizzini imitation from "The...
17868
Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 30, 2005 1:07 pm
It has been suggested here (opinion) that any validation of an archery activity or prowess must document that the activity was 'practiced'. If we accept this...
17867
Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 30, 2005 11:05 am
I have noted previous discussions of quiver placement and later questions as to 'speed rounds' I have gleened this thoughts for my readings. These are...
17866
Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 30, 2005 10:45 am
... standard of proof I called for when we were debating the effectiveness of archery versus armor. Fair is fair. ... .................................. This...
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Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 30, 2005 8:33 am
... Please allow me to be a little pedantic here: 1)1585 In his book "The Tenth" Simon Stevin suggests that a decimal system should be used for weights and...
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James Koch
bigjimkoch
Apr 30, 2005 4:26 am
Gentlemen, ... As promised I ran a test this evening. I don't have an adult size belt quiver, so I fabricated one from a cardboard tube and some shipping tape...
17863
Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 30, 2005 3:10 am
Since previous discussion of distance vs acuracy has been dropped far below the level of 'educational inquiry', I will just post research finds, and let others...
17862
lindorie55
Apr 29, 2005 10:58 pm
I am not sure if HL Ironwyrm gets this list, but I have forwarded your message to him. Just in case he doesn't read his email tonight, we are carpooling to Tor...
17861
jameswolfden
Apr 29, 2005 6:08 pm
I think this is good idea. I like Silverwolf Bowman or just call it the Company of Silverwolf. ('course I have a bias towards anything with the name wolf in...
17860
James Koch
bigjimkoch
Apr 29, 2005 5:10 pm
I have an idea for discussion. Why not name the rank for the person who first achieves it? It could be the Laochlin Level, Silverwolf Sagitarian, or...
17859
Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 29, 2005 2:41 pm
True, it isn't needed now. At present the title of the ranking is Laochlin Silverwolf and we should all note that. A most excellent achievement. But as with...
17858
Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 29, 2005 2:37 pm
This puts an entirely different light on the matter. See below. Carolus ... What this tells us is that one remarkable event occurred at one instance in time...
17857
Carl West
meisterf
Apr 29, 2005 1:11 pm
For now, a name for the ranking is unnecessary. Let us all come to know the name 'Laochlin Silverwolf'. Until there is another who has achieved that score,...
17856
Bruce R. Gordon
caeranor
Apr 29, 2005 12:08 pm
Greetings Again, my vote would be for "Absurd", in keeping with the theme started by the use of "Ludicrous". Provisionally, we could assign "Preposterous"...
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Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 29, 2005 10:43 am
... +++ all or modern articles -- which is why I included the URL for you to read. There are many other thoughts included about quiver design, speed shooting,...
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Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 29, 2005 7:37 am
Thank you Kinjal. Are these works available in current translations? These are very interesting reports. and certainly worthy of more study. Allow me to...
17853
James W. Pratt, Jr.
cunning@...
Apr 29, 2005 4:33 am
Well brain storm!! Start naming names. Grand Archer, Better than Best Archer, Best of the Best Archer and etc. Until we find a good one. James Cunningham ...
17852
Denmark2Vikings@...
walterbsc
Apr 29, 2005 4:33 am
In a message dated 4/28/2005 7:19:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, terry@... writes: In Atlantia, our highest level is Grand Master Bowman Elite (RR...
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James W. Pratt, Jr.
cunning@...
Apr 29, 2005 4:20 am
You need to get on the combat archery list someplace on yahoo. This list is mainly for target archery but only occationaly(sp) comment on combat archery. ...
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James W. Pratt, Jr.
cunning@...
Apr 29, 2005 4:02 am
Ok what is Lating for Nuts? Then the new rank can be Yew Aur nuts. James Cunningham ... From: "James Koch" <alchem@...> To: <SCA-Archery@yahoogroups.com> ...
17849
James Koch
bigjimkoch
Apr 29, 2005 3:51 am
Everyone seems to be intent on picking a name for the rank regardless of it being in any way medieval. I therefore don't see how SCA heraldry should be a...
17848
Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 29, 2005 2:21 am
From the time of Chinggis Khan and the Mongolian nation proper, there are many accounts of great feats of archery. In the `Blue History', there is a story of...
17847
Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 29, 2005 2:11 am
N. Witson described their technique well. They would sit very low on horseback while pointing the bow at the enemy, and turn the body sharply to make the...
17846
Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 29, 2005 2:04 am
One example is given in the historic novel "Khökh Sudar" written by Injinashi, the Mongolian philosopher, historian and writer: in the 12th chapter of the...
17845
Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 29, 2005 1:59 am
There is a memorable inscription on the Chingis Khan Stone, a inscribed monument dating back to the early 13th Century. It says that in 1225, a Mongolian...
17844
Cyan of Storvik
cyanofstorvik
Apr 28, 2005 11:19 pm
Not to be derogatory, but "King" is a proper magestic title in the SCA implying rule over a kingdom. Use in a name, even partially or when mundanely legal is...
17843
James Koch
bigjimkoch
Apr 28, 2005 6:36 pm
In that case lets call the new rank Archer King. If it's a woman Archer Queen. We used Shutzen Koenig for crossbows, why not apply it here? ... Jim Koch...
17842
Nest verch Tangwistel
eastarch
Apr 28, 2005 5:24 pm
But lets not go out of our way to pick something inappropriate just to prove a point. As to him being the lone archer...so far. someone else will probably come...
17841
Talmon Parker
tt_ann@...
Apr 28, 2005 4:11 pm
We are talking about one lone archer.. I say let him select the name or tag to suit himself, and whether it's period or not is of no concern to any that cannot...
