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Sir Brian

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WMA equipment
« on: 2013-02-20, 16:15:48 »
I’ve decided to stop wearing my good revival clothing gambeson for my regular longsword training as it is really showing some signs of wear and tear. I still intend to wear it when we do our period demonstrations but for regular training I’m switching to the Motor cross type of armor and put a bid on a set like this. If I can win the auction I’ll pick it up for less than $40!  :)
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #1 on: 2013-02-20, 17:33:58 »
That looks like something Batman might wear.  ;)

You have to let us know how it works out for you...might be a good idea for all of us to invest in a similar setup for the same reasons.
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #2 on: 2013-02-20, 18:52:10 »
Actually more and more HEMA practitioners have started wearing them. The guy from MASHS that won the Capitol HEMA open last month has been wearing one for over a year now and I noticed several other contestants at the tournament wearing them. A couple of other MASHs students started wearing them as well because they offer far better protection vs. a longsword than the traditional fencing jackets but not nearly as hot as a gambeson.  ;)
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #3 on: 2013-02-20, 19:54:47 »

Cool, let me know how you like it. Assuming you win the auction. :) I may have to try one out as well.
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #4 on: 2013-02-20, 21:19:39 »
I will because I won the auction! It's mine for $27.00 plus S&H for a total of $36.00 which is a pretty sweet deal to try something new. :)
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #5 on: 2013-02-20, 21:43:54 »
Does he have anymore?
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #6 on: 2013-02-20, 23:33:20 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2013-02-20, 17:33:58
That looks like something Batman might wear.  ;)

Hmm. Batman. Yes, Batman.
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #7 on: 2013-02-21, 02:38:24 »
wheres the nipples?
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #8 on: 2013-02-21, 09:24:32 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2013-02-20, 21:43:54
Does he have anymore?

Just do a basic search in Ebay http://motors.shop.ebay.com/eBay-Motors-/6000/i.html?_nkw=motorcycle+armor+jacket&_trksid=p2050890.m570.l1311.R2&_rdc=1 will bring up several people selling them. :)

Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2013-02-21, 02:38:24
wheres the nipples?

You're such a perverted randy goat!  :P -jk  ;)
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #9 on: 2013-02-21, 14:27:12 »
what? batman had nipples! well in the batman/ robin movie he did lol
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #10 on: 2013-02-21, 16:37:03 »
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2013-02-21, 14:27:12
what? batman had nipples! well in the batman/ robin movie he did lol

I believe that *every* Batman had nipples. I think the question is, did his costume/equipment also have them? :)
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #11 on: 2013-02-21, 17:56:30 »
LOL

Nice one, Sir James...and I believe Sir Wolf is referring to the godawfully campy Batman and Robin Hood spate of movies.  Nipples on a breastplate...how useful is that?
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #12 on: 2013-02-21, 18:05:18 »
Quote from: Sir William on 2013-02-21, 17:56:30
LOL

Nice one, Sir James...and I believe Sir Wolf is referring to the godawfully campy Batman and Robin Hood spate of movies.  Nipples on a breastplate...how useful is that?

Now that you mention it, I think Sir William needs a cowl.  ;D
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #13 on: 2013-02-21, 20:06:43 »
Sir Edward is the Batman of the Board...I'll defer to him.  lol
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Re: WMA equipment
« Reply #14 on: 2013-02-21, 21:01:35 »
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