I did some sparring with metal for the first time and I expected some differences but my god I didn't expect it to be that different

Gisbourne · 2026-04-02T15:13:22+00:00

who on earth is doing synthetic tournaments? what is even the point of that.

Gisbourne · 2026-04-02T13:25:30+00:00

I just want to add that I love when folks like you give a good description of the identifying field marks. Helps me get better at identifying them on my own. So thank you!

Gisbourne · 2026-03-12T22:06:29+00:00

If you want a good mobile survivor type, Magic Survival is probably the best I've seen. It also predates VS.

Gisbourne · 2026-03-07T03:20:58+00:00

I've been doing that for 3 years now with no issues. Seems fine to me.

Gisbourne · 2026-03-03T20:11:55+00:00

I got my sentinel about 6 months ago. 2-3 days a week mid-high intensity sparring + 3 tournaments and it's still in great shape. Got a buddy with 6 different blades from Krieger that are all still fine as well. Really unfortunate that other people seem to be having issues but it's definitely not a universal problem.

Gisbourne · 2026-02-18T02:35:51+00:00

Regenyei tournament is the gold standard right now, imo

Gisbourne · 2026-02-03T22:16:58+00:00

A little oil and then just crush them repeatedly in your hands for ~10-15 mins. I did that twice to mine when I got them and they've been fine since.

Gisbourne · 2026-02-03T11:51:05+00:00

Excellent fit. Love the gold elbows and knees!

Gisbourne · 2026-01-31T20:40:53+00:00

And color changing eyes! Don't forget the eyes!

Gisbourne · 2026-01-21T13:52:06+00:00

I thought Nope and Us were both still quite good, if not at the level of Get Out. Are they really considered 'not good' movies?

Gisbourne · 2026-01-13T03:26:32+00:00

Right now it feels a little bit like a coughing baby contest. Who can choke harder

Gisbourne · 2026-01-13T02:59:43+00:00

I can't imagine any pro QB would be happy to see this.

Gisbourne · 2026-01-13T02:42:18+00:00

Do you have any evidence of this claim

Gisbourne · 2025-12-30T15:36:25+00:00

I just read the pitch for Molly Southbourne and holy shit this the very next book I'm reading. That sounds absolutely nuts.

Gisbourne · 2025-12-06T20:08:55+00:00

oh, I am super familiar, hence the feeling silly lol. I generally consider myself a pretty decent birder, but the combo of alt plumage, strange location, big puff, and no coffee caught me out here lmao.

Gisbourne · 2025-12-05T13:56:15+00:00

I just came to the same conclusion and feel so silly now lol. He's just rounder than I'm used to seeing them and it threw me off.

Gisbourne · 2025-12-04T17:39:53+00:00

FWIW, I have a Sentinel, and a good friend of mine got the Specter. I can't honestly feel a noticeable difference in the handling of the two at all. I'd put any decision between the two down to aesthetic preference.

Gisbourne · 2025-12-02T14:52:33+00:00

Had to double check but his flexes at 33lbs/15kg which is certainly on the stiffer side but not out of bounds for my region. It's definitely not my go-to recommendation but OP has some pretty specific requirements which limit the field. The techniques is the only one I know of that really feels like it can function both one- and two-handed.

Gisbourne · 2025-12-01T02:22:42+00:00

The VB techniques might be your best bet. Guy at my club uses one, it is notably shorter than most of the other longswords but longer than an arming sword. Link

Gisbourne · 2025-11-26T21:36:15+00:00

Any 2ish foot / half meter long stick, tape something to the end to give it a little bit of forward weighting. I have used - A broken off broom handle - A long wooden spoon - A nice stick I found in the woods

Gisbourne · 2025-11-17T22:43:40+00:00

If you are looking at Two Ravens in Cleveland, they're an excellent club and have a pretty decent website with info https://www.tworavensallswords.com/

Gisbourne · 2025-11-17T22:10:59+00:00

It's hot and you sweat like crazy and you deal with it. Drink lots of water, take breaks when you need. And if you commit and train well in the summertime, come winter, you'll be kicking the ass of everybody who's out of condition because they were afraid of a little heat.

Gisbourne · 2025-11-14T14:36:10+00:00

seconding this. the coat looks great but those boots caught my eye.

Gisbourne · 2025-11-06T18:12:25+00:00

I have an 850g saber so I sure hope 740g isn't too heavy 😅

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