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Leganoth

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Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« on: 2011-08-09, 03:41:23 »
Bought some chainmail chaps on amazon, the picture had 2 leggings and my package i opened and it was 1 leg, dissapointing because thats like false advertising. whatever though. 90$ a leg is okay i guess  *dissapointed*
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #1 on: 2011-08-09, 04:02:38 »
Thats why I don't order from Amazon, I order from experienced armorers like Icefalcon, or decent outfitters such as Kult of Athena. Sure it may cost a bit more but in the end the quality is better and probably will last longer. I assume you ordered butted maille, that stuff falls apart easily, they sold riveted chausses at Icefalcon for around 300 bucks, and it comes in a pair...
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #2 on: 2011-08-09, 06:27:59 »
yeah but thats waaaaay too much for me im barely 17 and dont have a job, i have to go the cheaper way to get my stuff but i try to get good for the price. And yes its butted
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #3 on: 2011-08-09, 12:20:41 »
have your parent of guardian complain to the company or to amazon itself. copy and paste the false advertising of the 2 legs. 90 for both sounds better than just one. do you have a link on amazon to see it?
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #4 on: 2011-08-09, 13:32:40 »

Yes, I'd like to see the link too. If they really did imply that it's two legs, I'd complain.

Otherwise, $90/leg ($180 total) isn't a terrible price actually, if it's at all well made. I know it's a lot on a teenager's budget though. :)
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #5 on: 2011-08-09, 16:12:00 »
Ugh, I know! Don't even get me started!
I'm 16. Man do I know your pain.
Here's a little tip. Cheater Chausses. If you can't squeeze the other leg outta the schmucks, then check out the thread I posted in "The Armoury" section here. Once my chausses come from Therion and my seamstress does her work, I'll get some pics up with my Teutonic Knight kit.
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #6 on: 2011-08-09, 16:57:30 »
Show us the link, Leganoth, let us have a look at it.
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #7 on: 2011-08-10, 02:02:05 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2011-08-09, 12:20:41
have your parent of guardian complain to the company or to amazon itself. copy and paste the false advertising of the 2 legs. 90 for both sounds better than just one. do you have a link on amazon to see it?

Got the link right here   http://www.amazon.com/General-Edge-Chainmail-Armor-Pants/dp/B004VSG7AY
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #8 on: 2011-08-10, 02:52:45 »
Gahh! Those scumbags default are inferring in every single way possible that there are two! Refers to everything in plural, and even has an image of two!    >:(
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #9 on: 2011-08-10, 03:25:38 »
That's crap.  >:(
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #10 on: 2011-08-10, 03:45:45 »
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This version covers the front of both thighs and the front and back of the lower leg. It is constructed with zinc-plated 18 gauge steel in the traditional 4-in-1 linked pattern.

 I agree have your parents complain. The ad states that IT covers BOTH THIGHS. Also be sure to post a review of the product so maybe you can help someone else avoid this.
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #11 on: 2011-08-10, 03:47:51 »
What rubbish, I'd return it and get my money back because thats false advertising.
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #12 on: 2011-08-10, 05:36:41 »
Yeah i was planning on having my mom complain and try to get 1 for free or somthing because even the receipt says "protective leg proctectors"
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #13 on: 2011-08-10, 05:59:31 »
Also, on topic of my chain legs, would these boots be good to wear with them? http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/p-889-medieval-high-boot-without-fringe.aspx
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Re: Well, I got my chainmail chaps
« Reply #14 on: 2011-08-10, 06:12:05 »
I have those boots and they're rather uncomfortable and the size runs small (or maybe thats just the Robin Hood ones I have). I highly suggest GDFB shoes though at Kult of Athena if you want something rather cheap and accurate. http://www.kultofathena.com/clothing.asp For boots with chausses I would assume you actually need low boots for them so I'd go for a lower boot or shoe. Of course before any of that you'd actually need some padded chausses to put under the maille as well.
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