[Bryn-gwlad] Combat archery prep (was Re: Would-be combat archers?)

[Bernard Wright]

A & C usually goes down at the end of the month, Bethan has a limited bandwidth. I have a helm from A & C and I'm very happy with it, shipping took a while as I helm got lost in customs, up he sent another one out ASAP. I was very happy with mine. I belive Martel (?) got one from them too.
   
  -barnet
   
  

kcmarsh at cox.net wrote:
  I concur with Sir Lyonel's reccomendations here. I will intersperse a couple of additions. 

> So, here are my itemized get-'em-on-the-field recommendations:
> 
> - a helm with chin strap and padding:
> 
> Contact my squire, Martel. She located a Ukrainian dealer who supplies 
> inexpensive helms that don't look like crap. Otherwise, most of the 
> half-decent helms I've seen on-line of late start at around $200.

Armour and Castings is usually at http://www.ArmourAndCastings.com but the site seems to be down. I agree they have the best deal going on helms. Ashcraft Baker also offers a starter helm for $90 at http://www.ashcraftbaker.com/12g%20Spangen.htm

> - a gorget
> 
> Make your own from boiled leather and a sleeping pad (blue closed-cell 
> foam). Talk to Don Maelgwyn or Martel for guidance.

All of the remaining required armour can be made locally from hardenend leather and steel. I am glad to help people with this as are others. Sir Gaston has been offering open shop nights on Thursdays for those who want to make their own steel armour. Steel is cheaper per square foot than leather in most cases.

I will recommend shearling sheepskin and quilted fabric rather than sleeping pad foam for padding where needed.

If you decide to buy parts of your armour I again concurr that Stonekeep Armory at the link shown below has solid quality at excellent prices. Master Peter of North Star Armory has also been known to bring armour for sale out to Tuesday practices from time to time. I don't know if he gets this e-mail list.

> Sir Gaston could possibly tell you how much money and time it will cost to 
> make your own, or you can buy. The best combination I've found of price and 
> quality are at http://spiers-saddlery.stores.yahoo.net/cops1.html

If you want help with planning a SET of armour that works together functionally, aesthetically and /or historically I am happy to help with that as well. Typically this does not cost appreciably more, it merely takes a bit more planning and a consistent set of choices. If that isn't what you want I'm still happy to help you just get on the field.

Maelgwyn
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