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SCA Culture Question
Ian:
i have a question for the SCA guys, or anyone else who has an opinin on the matter.
Is there a cultural reason within the SCA that accounts for the over-representation of Eastern European / Rus etc styles of armor for heavy kits? I see very little representation of Western European medieval kit in photos and videos of events and wars out there. This is just one person's observation, and maybe I'm totally wrong. Thoughts?
Lord Dane:
--- Quote from: Ian on 2013-04-05, 00:20:45 ---i have a question for the SCA guys, or anyone else who has an opinin on the matter.
Is there a cultural reason within the SCA that accounts for the over-representation of Eastern European / Rus etc styles of armor for heavy kits? I see very little representation of Western European medieval kit in photos and videos of events and wars out there. This is just one person's observation, and maybe I'm totally wrong. Thoughts?
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Personally Ian, I think more SCA guys are just drawn the the eastern style. I have to admit that lamellar, scales, etc do seem to be more predominant armor kit choices amongst seasoned fighters from my experience. I still prefer 'western' because it is more my heritage for me but the armor types and variations coincide with personal preference and personas of the fighter. Lamellar and scales is certainly more comfortable than maille and plate. Not to mention the padding in thinner layers is not as cumbersome. I would sacrifice some protection for comfort and mobility in fighting but it varies...
Thorsteinn:
I'm not sure. I did mine because it's my heritage.
Other than that Byzantine, Scandinavia, and Varangians are just cool. :)
Ian:
Does that style of armor lend itself more to the style of fighting that makes one successful in the heavy lyst? I just find the ratio counter-intuitive because generally speaking Western European medieval culture is usually the more commonly reproduced culture everywhere else.
Sir William:
I thought it boiled down to personal taste...and perhaps some financial consideration thrown in. I have noted how many SCAers that sport lamellar kits have crafted them by themselves using kits of pre-cut and punched scales, rope cord and elbow grease; the same can't be said for a white harness, for instance. Not to mention you can buy a fully built lamellar harness for a good deal less than a similarly protective plate harness, depending on who is making it. Its probably easier to replace/relace a few plates than pounding out dents in a similar plate harness. Just my thought on it.
Thorsteinn, didn't you build yours?
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