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Help on Gothic Harness!
Sir Edward:
--- Quote from: Joshua Santana on 2011-05-22, 10:50:52 ---And I hate to say this but Historic Enterprises is the enemy, Brian Price's wife Gwen is head of that company. I heard this from both instructors at SIGMA and they recommended Revival as the alternative.
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I think you're thinking of Revival.us, not Historic Enterprises. HE is run by Jeff Hedgecock and his wife, I think. Revival.us is Brian Price and his wife.
Note that Revival.us and Revival Clothing are two separate things.
SirNathanQ:
Yeah, the armour styles issue is very flexible. And it's interesting to note that for the longest time (not by the late 15th though methinks) that they were doing their best to conquer Italy.
I point my legs to the Revival arming doublet with no problem. Biggest issue for me was the stitching attaching to points (leg) burst out after a demo.
No big issue. Linen was fine, Leather was fine, just get Mum to sew it back on.
But since your budget is about 5 times mine is, go with separate pourpoint/doublet.
Best armour is recommended by alot of people, and they do good work. Gotta watch that language barrier though. (although enough people this side of the pond have been sporting their stuff, so there's obviously a solution...)
Joshua Santana:
Brethren: I think that my Teachers at SIGMA are the ones who unknowingly are confused. I will tell this right now for possible discussion on Tuesday night.
Das Bill: Thank you so much for your help. It is most appreciated. If Ice Falcon and Merc Tailors are out. This leaves me with Historic Enterprises and Best Armor. What are your views concerning Historic Enterprises?
I have looked at Best Armor at their 15th Century Harness which doesn't look bad. Except there are few straps on their and it looks like a man at arms harness, rather than a full harness.
If there are alternatives, Historic Enterprises has these
http://historicenterprises.com/armour-full-italoflemish-circa-1471-p-575.html?cPath=101_133
http://historicenterprises.com/armour-full-italian-milanese-circa-1470-p-574.html?cPath=101_133
Also, this arming doublet: has anyone used this? If so, how does it fare? Good? Bad?
And I might get this either red or blue
http://historicenterprises.com/doublet-arming-15th-century-w-free-arming-coif-p-713.html?cPath=101_135
In summary: which if these harnesses are more accurate?
Joshua Santana:
Sir Wolf: Thanks for the websites! This definitely helps when looking for alternatives.
Sir Wolf:
ummm i'm lost. the Milanese version has straps. its the style.
there is no difference between a knight and a man at arms harness. they are interchangeable. the difference is socially and monetarily within the peerage of the realm
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