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Sir Brian

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Re: Gambeson Quest.
« Reply #60 on: 2011-04-04, 07:33:47 »
The range of motion is very good. It doesn't actually start to slightly pull on the sides until I lift my arms past the horizontal
plane and even then it isn't all that much.

@ Sir Wolf: Hey I'm an Irish knight, we are notorious for doing unspeakable things with only the heads of our captives!  :P
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Re: Gambeson Quest.
« Reply #61 on: 2011-04-04, 09:10:43 »
Now I'm extremely tempted to order a custom gambeson from them made out of linen along with padded chausses. I could also customize it to be in red and black which is exactly what I want. One problem though it may be too nice to wear under greasy maille.
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Re: Gambeson Quest.
« Reply #62 on: 2011-04-04, 14:24:30 »
Cool. I don't see a front or back closure. Is it just a pull-over?

I wonder how well it would take a dye, to re-color it. I was about to say, "oh, I can just photoshop that", but that wouldn't help you at the renfaire. :)
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Re: Gambeson Quest.
« Reply #63 on: 2011-04-04, 14:44:46 »
Yes it is a pull over which you have to shuck yourself out of like maille!  ;)

Dye job huh? Something to consider! Although if anything I'd go darker and try and turn it into a genuine red and little less of a Freddie Mercury fuchsia!  :D
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Re: Gambeson Quest.
« Reply #64 on: 2011-04-04, 16:06:02 »
How much was the shipping? I am seriously considering getting one.
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Re: Gambeson Quest.
« Reply #65 on: 2011-04-04, 16:23:36 »
The gambeson was on sale @ $112.00 and the shipping was $38.79 (stuff from the Ukraine always has murderous shipping charges). My “in stock” item took about six weeks so I wouldn’t be expecting it any sooner than that. I also recommend as few layers of linen that they offer if you intend to wear it under maille because the seven layers are THICK!  ;)
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Re: Gambeson Quest.
« Reply #66 on: 2011-04-04, 18:18:21 »
That looks well worth the wait. And it matches the flannel pants, too - just call it your clan tartan. :D
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Re: Gambeson Quest.
« Reply #67 on: 2011-04-05, 05:24:29 »
That isn't too bad, I probably can afford it then. I am planning on getting it with 3 layers at most. I like the fact they offer half color gambesons as well which is something I may get. Customization is always the best.
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