I need to correct my E-mail address for Meridian Rapier Marshal reporting. Please use Fsouris AT bellsouth.net for your reports. YIS, Francois le Souris ...
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Domingos de Leon (mka...
oldstickbow
Apr 5, 2006 5:31 pm
Does anyone have any used but legal blades they would like to part with, be it by sell trade or charity? New rapier fighters in the Kingdom(actually team, my...
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Kurt Henkel
khenkel2003
Apr 6, 2006 2:50 pm
Hi, I know that the mail shirts and the curved fencing blades were both under experiment. HAs there been a verdict on these yet? Kurt...
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Lord Orlando Di' ...
rolandofgile...
Apr 7, 2006 3:02 pm
Any comments on the *Hanwei Practical Rapier?* I found a good price on want but would like some feedback before purchasing it. Thank You, Orlando -- "Prudentia...
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Kelly Hatcher
kellydhatcher
Apr 7, 2006 3:21 pm
There was a survey done a while back: http://www.therotunda.net/rapier/survey-1/q10-blades.shtml and there is a page of just opinions on Hanwei blades: ...
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Lord Orlando Di' ...
rolandofgile...
Apr 7, 2006 3:47 pm
I've seen the comments before and what bothers me are the contradictions. Are there any actual documented instances of one of these swords breaking? Any other...
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Kelly Hatcher
kellydhatcher
Apr 7, 2006 4:06 pm
I've personally seen two of them break. One of them was on me *chuckle*. That particular blade was one of the early blades and was at least 5 years old at...
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Kelida
wolfewiker
Apr 7, 2006 6:34 pm
I have the 37" practical rapier and have been using it regularly now for 3 years. I think I initially bought the entire weapon for $100 on eBay, but prices...
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Kelida
wolfewiker
Apr 7, 2006 7:43 pm
A few of us were planning on coming down tomorrow, as long as you'll still be holding practice. It's at 2, right? Can anyone give me the best directions to...
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Gardner, Steve
stefandgascon
Apr 7, 2006 8:47 pm
My mapping system says to go up I-24 to SR-840. Take SR-840 to I-65. Go South on I-65 to Exit 37 It does not like cross-country in that area when set to...
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Corbin
corvus_occultus
Apr 7, 2006 9:12 pm
Unfortunately, there is a demo in Winchester, TN that we were planning on going to tomorrow. It's at the Dogwood Festival down there. It's a good hour and a...
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Kristy Jones
frenchieprof87
Apr 7, 2006 11:59 pm
With the weather being so bizarre tonight, I thought I'd send directions to the Redewolf crew just in case you decided to come down and meet us as we head to...
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Shoiel ben Yisrael of...
zippythewond...
Apr 8, 2006 2:06 am
I'm still waiting...
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Kelida
wolfewiker
Apr 8, 2006 6:15 am
Damn! I sure know how to pick days :( Unfortunately, we've decided to not join you all tomorrow -- it'd be about an 8 hr round trip from Murray, and that's...
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Dave Housteau
housteau
Apr 8, 2006 12:39 pm
"The ONLY difficulty I've ever had with the weapon was intially trying to fit a schlager blunt over the tip." I may be off base here, but I remember it being...
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Corbin
corvus_occultus
Apr 8, 2006 3:47 pm
Next Saturday is a go, yes. We will hold practice as normal at 2pm at Ysabel's school. By all means, come on down. And anyone else that wants to join us is...
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Lord Orlando Di' ...
rolandofgile...
Apr 8, 2006 4:00 pm
I really appreciate everyone's feedback. The whippyness does worry me since I've used some of the 40 inch Del Tin's and found them to be too whippy for my...
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Edward Neary
ecneary37820
Apr 9, 2006 9:48 pm
I've held a couple of the Hanwei's and found them to be significantly whippier than Del Tins. As for the second broken blade, it was at Gulf Wars 13. It...
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Michael Hurley
mephit_stoph...
Apr 10, 2006 2:38 am
... If you like your Hanwei and are used to it, you may dislike the ZWA/TCA blades. I had one that was like a hunk of rebar. Almost no distal or profile taper....
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Lord Orlando Di' ...
rolandofgile...
Apr 10, 2006 5:53 pm
I currently own two TCA blades and have been quite happy with. I do have to sand the edges quite a bit but otherwise I have no complaints. I was wondering if...
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Kristy Jones
frenchieprof87
Apr 11, 2006 2:12 am
Calling Jean-Michel....please contact me off list. Ysabel ... Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at...
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daniel garrison
jazzman3791
Apr 11, 2006 8:14 am
I bought a 43" Hanwei at Pennsic last year. I must admit, getting used to the "whippiness" was a bit of a chore. However, after much practice, and learning the...
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Co and Barbara tenBroek
cotenbroek1967
Apr 11, 2006 9:51 am
You Rang? If it is about St. Didier, I hope to have something for you Thursday. J-M ipsa scientia potestas est ... From: Kristy Jones...
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Co and Barbara tenBroek
cotenbroek1967
Apr 11, 2006 10:06 am
Whoops, Sorry I meant to send that to Ysabel. J-M ipsa scientia potestas est ... From: Co and Barbara tenBroek <co_barb@...> To:...
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Dave Housteau
housteau
Apr 11, 2006 11:46 am
Do you have a bird blunt on the end of it? Removing that from a Hanwei can really help with the blade dynamics. It will still have flex, but it is not put...
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Erik
irongld
Apr 11, 2006 12:14 pm
So is there a flick in our future? Seriously, is this the direction we want SCA Rapier combat to go? Erik ... From: serapier@yahoogroups.com...
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Wendy Colbert
rapier1ady
Apr 11, 2006 1:46 pm
Even modern fencing is trying to get away from the flick again. I hope we aren't going there. Irene...
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Wendy Colbert
rapier1ady
Apr 11, 2006 1:51 pm
So far I have gotten a report from 1 youth marshal for first quarter. If you are a youth marshal, please send me a report ASAP. Thanks Irene ...
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Lord Orlando Di' ...
rolandofgile...
Apr 11, 2006 2:36 pm
I agree...that's always been my gripe with Foil. In period, I imagine, well placed shot would have been much more effective then a 'flick'. Orlando -- ...
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Kelly Hatcher
kellydhatcher
Apr 11, 2006 2:57 pm
I find it fairly unlikely that a classic flick would meet the pressure requirements, but I have seen people use a flick-like maneuver to get the tip far enough...
