Armor for SwordChick

[Das Bill]

remember Bill, we don't see jack chains on anything but jacks. meaning low man on the totem pole as far as plate. i don't think they would work so well on an arming doublet with a bunch of other armour.  If she's going for a "more plate" approach, I'd skip the jack chains.

Yeah, I admit to having mixed feelings about the jack chains... I think if I were suggesting it to be normal, then it'd be out of the question. I don't think it's entirely unplausible, though, and that's why I think Pamela could get away with it for the time being until she eventually upgraded. But your point is definately well taken.

(And FYI, in case I've never said this before, you and your guys have some FANTASTIC kit!)

[Das Bill]

Though I suspect these would work better with the wide cuffs on my vambraces: http://www.bestarmour.com/detailsparts/rukavice23.html

Go with the gothic ones, Ed. This second one is too early period for your kit.

[Sir Edward]

I agree. When I get a chance, I need to measure the end of the vambrace, since it flares out a little and is already slightly big on my arm.

[Sir Wolf]

http://www.armouronline.com/usd/product/574/breast__back_plates.html  i've not seen much of their work up close. i have a paid of their gauntlets that are a number of years old (i got them like 4th hand) and they suck bad. these ones: http://www.armouronline.com/usd/product/587/gauntlet.html  but who knows if they've gotten better etc.

these two pieces have me wondering if its a good idea to order or not:  http://www.armouronline.com/usd/product/482/shank_guard.html   http://www.armouronline.com/usd/product/480/knee_guard.html but at 176 plus shipping for full greaves.... hmmmmmmmm is it almost too good to be true?

[Das Bill]

http://www.armouronline.com/usd/product/574/breast__back_plates.html  i've not seen much of their work up close. i have a paid of their gauntlets that are a number of years old (i got them like 4th hand) and they suck bad. these ones: http://www.armouronline.com/usd/product/587/gauntlet.html  but who knows if they've gotten better etc.

these two pieces have me wondering if its a good idea to order or not:  http://www.armouronline.com/usd/product/482/shank_guard.html   http://www.armouronline.com/usd/product/480/knee_guard.html but at 176 plus shipping for full greaves.... hmmmmmmmm is it almost too good to be true?

Yeah, from the photos they don't look too shabby... but I don't blame you for being hesitant. I don't know of any reviews of these guys.

Its funny, I've seen several modern versions of that exact same gauntlet style, and every single one has been terrible. I wonder what every is doing wrong? Maybe the design is more subtle than it looks, and people underestimate them?

[Sir Wolf]

they recently... uh prob past 5 years now, is that recent? changed there names. they used to be called K n Kart armor. see if you can find any reviews on that.

[Sir Edward]

Its funny, I've seen several modern versions of that exact same gauntlet style, and every single one has been terrible. I wonder what every is doing wrong? Maybe the design is more subtle than it looks, and people underestimate them?

That's been my experience as well. I have a pair like this (I think they were the old CAS/I versions or something), and they're terrible. I've had them packed away for a while now, but if I recall, it was very difficult to even close the hand.

[Das Bill]

Word on the street is that a certain Sword Chick is picking up a certain GDFB breastplate....

("Word on the street"? Who am I; Huggie Bear?)

[Sir Brian]

("Word on the street"? Who am I; Huggie Bear?)

"Well, we won't hold that against you, that's for every man to decide for himself."
~ Roland: from the movie A Knight's Tale

[Sir Wolf]

("Word on the street"? Who am I; Huggie Bear?)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=T01XHjhR_zk

[Sir Wolf]

I am so gosh darn happy!  Wow, Bill, I think this is the first time someone has given me a gift as a thank you for all my nagging.    Thank you, my friend.

<wearing the helmet and doing a little happy dance>

Would you like a tall skinny bass player in exchange?  Oh, that's right.  You are one.   

OOOOOOOOOH snap. i just read this post.

hey Pamela do you have any pictures of your new helmet and bevor yet?

[Sword Chick]

hey Pamela do you have any pictures of your new helmet and bevor yet?

Not yet.  And I might as well wait until the breastplate Huggy Bear was referring to arrives.   

[Das Bill]

("Word on the street"? Who am I; Huggie Bear?)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=T01XHjhR_zk

WHAT!? That's not Huggy Bear.

THIS is Huggy Bear:

[Sword Chick]

On my way!  Legs may be appearing this spring/summer.  Gauntlets will be a bit more problematic.  I am so very gosh darn excited!!!!!!!!

[Sir Edward]

Stylin'!!!

You're well on your way. It's looking great so far! And sandwiched between us in the other photo, you're starting to blend in...

Heh. Armored knight sandwich.