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1634
I was wondering what rules/guidelines (other then what is in the rules) there are on the construction of parry devices in the East Kingdom. Tengeri Myklos ...
Tengeri Myklos
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Feb 4, 2005
6:52 pm
1635
Has anyone heard what the status of the curved blade experiment is? Caine Ramsey...
lordrice2000
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Feb 5, 2005
5:47 pm
1636
I know this list is national, but I am hoping those from Caid and Outlands can use this info. To the rest I apologize about Banwidth use. Early this morning...
Dirk van Muiden
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Feb 6, 2005
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-- lordrice2000 <lordrice2000@...> wrote ... AFAIK, they're a go. ===== Signore Dante di Pietro Free Scholar, l'Academie d'Espee Dragoon Sergeant "An...
Dante di Pietro
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Feb 6, 2005
12:22 am
1638
Where? On the East Kingdom site they're still listed as experimental http://www.eastkingdom.org/fencing/ruleupdates.html Better check by Kingdom ...
Mathilde Poussin
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Feb 6, 2005
12:26 am
1639
That's what i thought. Just checking. How do people that have fought with them and against them feel about them? Mathilde Poussin...
jerry griggs
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Feb 6, 2005
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1640
In a message dated 2/5/05 8:04:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... I've only fought against them ... against one actually, and the wretch didn't need the edge....
EKScholar@...
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Feb 6, 2005
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1641
Your right about one thing....Ronan is a wretch! EKScholar@... wrote:In a message dated 2/5/05 8:04:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, lordrice2000@......
jerry griggs
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Feb 6, 2005
3:21 am
1642
I hope your gear turns up. We will keep and eye out. However, I notice that of the things listed only there are likely to be ... I recommend that everyone get...
James Crouchet
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Feb 6, 2005
5:58 am
1643
BTW, I will also forward your note to RapierNet. Doré...
James Crouchet
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Feb 6, 2005
5:59 am
1644
I have cross posted this to the West Fence list as several of us are going to Estrella as well. ~Giuliana Marina de Lucca ... 8:30am ... All ... at ... front...
Giuliana
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Feb 6, 2005
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1645
... That's what the Atlantian deputy KRM told me yesterday. I can double check with him. I have several friends who fight with curved blades and it's...
Dante di Pietro
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Feb 6, 2005
12:20 pm
1646
I have had great luck fighting with it. I find when you disengage from your opponents blade the curve causes them alot more problems when they try to tie up...
jerry griggs
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Feb 6, 2005
2:13 pm
1647
- Witamy Panowie (Grettings, Lords and Ladies), HRM of the Midrealm Brannos has graciously allowed us to link to the Legio Draconis fencing forum. You may find...
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tomnadra
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Feb 6, 2005
3:52 pm
1648
I have been keeping my eye out on Ebay for fencing gear as we are starting to build-up a chest of loaner/training gear, so I will let you know if anything...
Giuliana
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Feb 6, 2005
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1649
Having a name on it will prevent it from being pawned or sold to an extent- but also, dont' forget- keep your stuff in your home, not in your car. When I had...
Roger Siggs
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Feb 6, 2005
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1650
Yes, they are still experimental. I have not heard of any change in status, or atleast not given publicly to not proffer rumor. They are a great joy to play...
Charismos of Lacedaemon
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Feb 7, 2005
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1651
Greetings Tengeri, What materials were you interested in making the parrying device(s) out of? For buckler there seems to be two standards: The epee-foil...
Staffan Arffuidson
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Feb 9, 2005
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1652
I love mine, however let me first say that mine's a bit different from what the guys of Alchem have normally been selling. I've got a 30" blade with 1 1/2"...
giovannidilucca
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Feb 9, 2005
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I'm not Eastern, but I don't like lightweight little cloaks, nor do I like trigger -- it does not move well. My suggestion is to build something you would...
James Crouchet
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Feb 9, 2005
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1654
I was wondering if anyone has used leather for torso armor and how they found it to work. Tengeri Myklos...
Miklos
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Feb 9, 2005
5:33 pm
1655
I have a leather doublet that I use. It has worked just fine for me. You do have to be care-full that you do not make it so heavy that you cannot feel a...
Jeff Williams
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Feb 9, 2005
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1656
... they found it to work. I have used a leather doublet for probably 6 years at this point (and have been looking to make it's replacement out of the same)....
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Feb 9, 2005
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1657
I have seen suade used by a number of people, or a single layer of chap leather as in a vest like pattern. Charismos...
Charismos of Lacedaemon
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Feb 9, 2005
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1658
What seems to be the weight limit on feeling and not feeling blows? ... From: Charismos of Lacedaemon To: SCA-Rapier@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February...
Miklos
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Feb 9, 2005
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1659
... I've used a leather sleeveless jerkin for as long as I've been fencing in the Society, since the mid 80's. Can't beat it for protection and looks. I'm...
Cannoneer
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Feb 10, 2005
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1660
I use an 8oz bullskin jerkin with or without sleeves - it protects well against stiffer blows and moves great. It gets a little hot if fighting in the...
rapier42
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Feb 10, 2005
6:21 am
1661
I used a very heavy leather , cut the pattern myself duct taped the pieces in place and took it to a shoe shop to stitch on his machine... which if you can...
Scott K.
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Feb 10, 2005
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1662
My doublet is 6-ounce black oiled leather and was based on a 1580's style. I doubled the collar to provide additional neck protection and built in a four-inch...
John Macpherson of Ba...
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Feb 11, 2005
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1663
Click here: http://www.varmouries.com/specials/sp422.jpg It's $100 and comes with ammo. Fishtail stock - just in time for your gulf arsenal...
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