Hi to all, make sure you let people you know who may be interested that this group exists. I already have an email for someone who hasn't fought for 15 years. ...
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gkcasey2005
Jul 18, 2007 2:51 am
Only 1 day and already we have ten members. I was talking to a well know Knight last night about the list and explained to him that it was worth a try to get...
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gkcasey2005
Jul 19, 2007 5:09 am
I have uploaded more links on all aspects of fighting. Please suggest others from your own bookmarks so we can all share sites that provide us all with useful...
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gkcasey2005
Jul 19, 2007 6:53 am
If you are on Lochac you will notice that my list has caused a lot of traffic, debate and questions. My questions that come to mind _ What are the things you...
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Angel
kerrygillan
Jul 19, 2007 7:24 am
This isn't so much of a problem for me, I'm only a 36/12B, and can fit mine behind a standard wok breastplate, but the majority of more well-endowed female...
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Jennifer Brian
jenniferfbrian
Jul 19, 2007 7:34 am
Hey people, I dunno if it helps at all, but I have an online blog fighting journal thingy, which a couple of us in Rowany are doing, so that people can comment...
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Jennifer Brian
jenniferfbrian
Jul 19, 2007 7:37 am
I'm using a brigandine, patterned from a close body fitting gambeson, I'm don't have big boobs, but it meant that I could tailor the brig to bit my body shape...
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Toni Goult
nemain_of_eire
Jul 19, 2007 7:42 am
hi all, I have a D cup sometimes DD and i use Lamala(?) love it great movement Nemain ... From: Jennifer Brian To: scawf@... Sent: Thursday,...
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gkcasey
gkcasey2005
Jul 19, 2007 7:51 am
Huzzah the link is great, I have put it up. If you would like a different form of words let me know and I will change it. Jehanne...
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Marit
mymayhem4
Jul 19, 2007 8:50 am
To be a fighter you need to be able to focus. Knowing how to fight will help. Being comfortable while you fight is also important. Training in stance... try...
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Zebee Johnstone
zebeej
Jul 19, 2007 9:05 am
... I still think about getting back into heavy, so I'll answer from that perspective. I'll split this into 2 bits, the easy one first :) ... The thing I found...
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Leonie Kirchmajer
artemisiadaq...
Jul 19, 2007 9:17 am
Hi all, I figured before I launch into any responses I should really introduce myself and give a bit of background about my position on the topic of female ...
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Leonie Kirchmajer
artemisiadaq...
Jul 19, 2007 9:26 am
I'm a 10DD and wear a gambeson and vertical articulated breastplate based on one of the Cherbourg styles. I find I get good protection and range of motion with...
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Zebee Johnstone
zebeej
Jul 19, 2007 10:55 am
... the problem is that even unencumbered, the vast tracts of land will get in the way of moving your arm across your body. Squash them flatter and they ooze...
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Hannah Mason
hzcm2001
Jul 19, 2007 12:56 pm
Hey, I'm currently living in Southron Gaard (moving to Darton soon). I'm fairly new, and I haven't started fighting yet, but I figured I would join the list...
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Brendan Gill
brendan_of_m...
Jul 20, 2007 12:52 am
Hello All, I know I am not a women. I do have small boobs but they really dont restrict my fighting. To me a good fighter has the following Good Physical -...
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catalinadegata
Jul 20, 2007 1:21 am
Figured I should introduce myself... I am Senora Catalina de Gata (aka Lady Tex) from the Barony of Aneala, Group Rapier Marshal. I have been fighting rapier...
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Zebee Johnstone
zebeej
Jul 20, 2007 1:27 am
... This for me is the biggie. My understanding is that men and women tend to view repeated failure differently, men think "I have to try again" women think "I...
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Marit
mymayhem4
Jul 20, 2007 1:36 am
The adrenaline slow push Berengar mentions means that us girls have to warm up well before fighting. That means a sugar hit before you start warmup (a couple...
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gkcasey2005
Jul 20, 2007 5:44 am
What would be the interest if we organised a single sex tournament and got the Queen or some other dignitary to be the patron. We could hold it either as a...
If I may be candid, I think this may be the Worst Idea Ever. An excellent way to prove to the male fighters who think we have no place on the field ...
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gkcasey2005
Jul 20, 2007 6:13 am
I am currently working with a few Knights and other knowledgeable people about what we need for SCA armour. This information would also come from this list...
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Rowena Foss
tygry
Jul 20, 2007 6:15 am
Hi all. That last response was heartfelt, but probably not the most lucid. I'm now sitting with a cup of tea, so hopefully this post will be a little calmer. ...
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gkcasey
gkcasey2005
Jul 20, 2007 6:27 am
Isibeal. No you misunderstood what I meant. I have already made it patently clear to all and sundry that the list etc is NOT about NOT fighting with men. I...
Jehanne No, I understand you perfectly. As Angharat said, awarding a prize for the highest placed female fighter equates, to me, as simply giving a prize for...
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Zebee Johnstone
zebeej
Jul 20, 2007 6:37 am
... Encouragement is good. I'm not sure this wouldn't have unintended effects. Mainly because I can see how it could foster a perception that it's a sort of...
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gkcasey
gkcasey2005
Jul 20, 2007 6:53 am
My personal preference for awards would be to have it structured a bit like the Tour de France. This way you are not recognizing the person but the particular...
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Zebee Johnstone
zebeej
Jul 20, 2007 7:55 am
... I think it's quite alright for someone to want to try fighting to see if it is for them, and to want to start their training in an atmosphere they feel...
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Leonie Kirchmajer
artemisiadaq...
Jul 20, 2007 8:12 am
On a practical level, I think you would seriously struggle to get the numbers to make it feel like a serious tournament, even at something like Festival....
