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Title: New
Post by: Victor Blood on 2013-10-16, 16:09:18

I am newcomer to not only the site but also European fighting as well. Because of that, I am at a loss on where to find armor. Any suggestions where?



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Title: Re: New
Post by: Sir Edward on 2013-10-16, 17:52:26

Hi there! I guess the question is, what kind of armor? Are you looking at a particular time and place? A particular century or style that you are interested in?

Are you looking for more historical, or more for WMA/HEMA use? Or SCA? The answers can vary quite considerably.

Title: Re: New
Post by: Victor Blood on 2013-10-17, 13:04:36

I am looking for sca armor.


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Title: Re: New
Post by: Lord Dane on 2013-10-17, 15:27:56

If you want to purchase SCA approved armor, the specifications for heavy-list fighting can vary depending on the region you are fighting in (Or tournament). For some, each piece of armor must be a certain armor gauge (steel thickness) and have to meet certain criteria. Also,it depends on what kind of look you want. There is so much in varying styles, such as lamellar, scale, plate, maille, leather, and combinations of them all. Not to mention proper padding. 

Title: Re: New
Post by: Lord Chagatai on 2013-10-17, 16:15:31

Quote from: Victor Blood on 2013-10-17, 13:04:36

I am looking for sca armor.


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Where are you located? A good resource for SCA armor is wind rose armory...
http://www.windrosearmoury.com/zc/

It's where I get most of mine...but if you let me know where you are and what your persona is I can better tailor this for you.

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Title: Re: New
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-10-17, 16:35:27

IceFalcon (www.icefalcon.com (http://www.icefalcon.com)) is well known and respected for SCA armor, and fights as well

Title: Re: New
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2013-10-17, 21:58:22

Also talk to people on the Armour Archive, specifically the For Sale/Classified's section.

Where do you live?

Title: Re: New
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-10-17, 22:00:42

welcome

Title: Re: New
Post by: Victor Blood on 2013-10-18, 01:13:16

I live in Ohio around bg. Also, if somebody knows of armor that runs big and long that would help. The gorget that I use from a loaner kit is a hack job of leather and spare armor.


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Title: Re: New
Post by: Victor Blood on 2013-10-18, 01:21:43

As for persona that is in the works. I can't seem to nail it down. Sometimes I think Irish and sometimes Viking. Thank you for the help everybody.


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Title: Re: New
Post by: Lord Chagatai on 2013-10-18, 02:01:39

Quote from: Victor Blood on 2013-10-18, 01:13:16

I live in Ohio around bg. Also, if somebody knows of armor that runs big and long that would help. The gorget that I use from a loaner kit is a hack job of leather and spare armor.


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Bg?


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Title: Re: New
Post by: Victor Blood on 2013-10-18, 02:05:14

G what?


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Title: Re: New
Post by: Lord Chagatai on 2013-10-18, 02:54:22

Where exactly in Ohio?


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Title: Re: New
Post by: Victor Blood on 2013-10-18, 03:05:52

Bowling green.


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Title: Re: New
Post by: Lord Chagatai on 2013-10-18, 03:28:55

Here is a link to your local barony....they may have some people that can help...


http://www.midrealm.org/redspears/

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Title: Re: New
Post by: Victor Blood on 2013-10-18, 03:40:09

Thank you. I have been attending their meetings for a short while now. I mostly am trying to collect data from as many veteran fighters as possible and this has helped tremendously.


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Title: Re: New
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2013-10-18, 05:22:10

Torvaldr of http://skaldic.com/ (http://skaldic.com/) makes good armour when his arthritis is happy with him and he's localish to you.

What place & time are you looking for? What's you're budget? Whats your primary style? What do you have?

-Thorsteinn Raudskeggr
Principality of Cynagua, West Kingdom.

Title: Re: New
Post by: Victor Blood on 2013-10-18, 17:25:33

I tók a gander a skaldiks wares and they are impressive and affordable for me. I am trying to experiment with different types of armor at the moment. I do not have any armor I have only used loaner armor. As for budget i am currently in college so my price range is limited.


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Title: Re: New
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2013-10-19, 00:11:46

Then it sounds like you should become the crafter! :D

Title: Re: New
Post by: Victor Blood on 2013-10-19, 01:11:22

Looks like its time for red neck meets Conan.


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