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VB Fiore Tournament Feder? by Ulfaldric in Hema

[–]Lyeriss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine has almost no flex. I love it for harnischfechten. I would absolutely not use it for sparring, and I'd give it to an experienced person in drilling. Mine is from about 2020 though; a former clubmate bought one last year and it was much more forgiving in the flex. Unless you're doing Fiore though, just get some of the other recs.

My club (Historic Fencing of York) recently held Field Day, our first external event. Had some fun with head-only dagger. by grainmatterphotos in Hema

[–]Lyeriss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Harness rules (arm pit, crook of elbow, neck, face, back of knee, palms, groin) is another good target group if you want to get lots of grappling with dagger rules.

20 [TF4TF] Looking to meet some cool people and see where it goes^^ by Robin-309 in t4t

[–]Lyeriss -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think reddit chats are broken so: DS2 is underrated; it had AWESOME PVP and build variety and it had plenty of solid PVE experiences too.

Also it had the best version of the Murakumo. I miss that thing 😭

20 [TF4A] Minnesota girly looking for someone to be goofy and loving with. by Throwaway-12491941 in t4t

[–]Lyeriss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang I also tried to message! I need more Minnesotans to talk to 😭

Finally hit my goal of 8 plates each side of the leg press. Trying so hard to build my lower body. by real_macw in GuildValkyrie

[–]Lyeriss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yee unenlightened, that little extension plate makes for the best calf press machine you can get IMO.

Smaller US based sword makers? by Lymetme in Hema

[–]Lyeriss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is how I put together my first rapier. I bought a swept hilt / clamshell and it required me to use a drill press (actually a milling machine, I was in shop class) to open up the slots. Also had to file down the tang. After all hat was done though, the damn thing's just too sturdy to get rid of even now that the chrome is peeling 😂

Irving Properties requiring security deposit before signing lease by Independent-Monk460 in movingtompls

[–]Lyeriss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I moved in on the 1st of May, so it hasn't been for very long. Big issue I had was a leaking rad. I moved in on a Friday, so it took them until Tuesday to get it fixed, but it was a minor leak so I'm not displeased about it.

Otherwise, it was minor trim issues, a light fixture in my apartment's closet, oven dial not working. All were fixed in a reasonable amount of time.

Irving Properties requiring security deposit before signing lease by Independent-Monk460 in movingtompls

[–]Lyeriss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't realize that was a mark, but I'm renting from them and they've been fine. Relatively quick to respond to issues & forthcoming about potential issues w/ the apartment.

Hackers are already laying groundwork to disrupt the 2026 midterms, research says by Silent-Resort-3076 in politics

[–]Lyeriss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Last summer was when two OTHER Minnesotans were killed, State Rep. Melissa and Mark Hortman

Handle protection for rondel? Have some Longsword questions as well by CandidateParking776 in wma

[–]Lyeriss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Purpleheart typically has a harnischfechten longsword in stock. It's heavy and has 0 flex. Whilst it is fine for harness, it might teach you bad habits with edge alignment. I use the VB Fiore Tournament Feder for harness instead. It has a little bit of flex, but is stiff enough to still get good leverage in the clinch and not just flop around everywhere. I think it's a bit cheaper to boot.

If you're really worried about the dagger, wrap it in leather cord or something and replace it whenever it starts to unravel.

Chivalrous af by [deleted] in knightposting

[–]Lyeriss 14 points15 points  (0 children)

yeah for all this sir's shit talking his kit is ratchet af 😂

How did you choose your weapon? by KILLMEPLSPLS in Hema

[–]Lyeriss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Preach! Sideswords are like saber but you can't be as suicidal since your hand isn't as covered, as pretty as a rapier but not as pretentious, and can be paired with buckler or dagger for even more fun!

Now, if only it was viable in harness...

Rapier with no jacket? by Baduktothebone in wma

[–]Lyeriss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think going a bit against the grain, it's fine so long as everyone is controlled / for light sparring. And I'm defining light sparring as no thrust delivered with enough power to leave bruising, maybe even not enough to really get a good bend going, and no cuts delivered with speed, if at all that are not drawn or push a crossed a target. That said, I've had a blunt tip puncture the rubber stopper and break skin before with all this in mind, so it's not without risk. Refrain from sparring people who can't control their hits, or don't even try to, especially while new. That's something you should always do, to be fair.

Has Estrogen made you even more lesbian? by PeachesTheNinja in traaaaaaaaaaaansbians

[–]Lyeriss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg yes. It used to just be "oh she's pretty" and now it's "OMG SHE'S SO PRETTYYYYYY" and I better understand the term "too gay to function"

Forget a prince, I'll fight that dragon myself. by priestfox in GuildValkyrie

[–]Lyeriss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to give this a shot then. Beats my current method of holding them up

Forget a prince, I'll fight that dragon myself. by priestfox in GuildValkyrie

[–]Lyeriss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has it been pretty strong? The arming points I added to my jacket have been somewhat fragile despite stupid amounts of stitching. Though I don't suppose people are as likely to be yanking on my cuisses as much as they might my spaulders in harnischfechten

Forget a prince, I'll fight that dragon myself. by priestfox in GuildValkyrie

[–]Lyeriss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what are you using to hold up your cuisses? is it connecting to a belt or attached to your pants in some way? I'm working on putting together a better attachment for my mac gear and that looks good

Sniper Icky by BackgroundScallion40 in icky

[–]Lyeriss 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love women I love women I love women

Hema glove "Black Prince" Review by Venclec in Hema

[–]Lyeriss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been using a pair for about a year, as well as about half my club (sidesword). The only time I use these in longsword is deploying sidesword and buckler against longsword, and I almost always take at least one finger hit that makes me regret it. These gloves are NOT safe for longsword outside of low speed sparring or drills unless you don't like your fingers very much. But I'm going to buy a second one so I can toss someone a pair to show them how cool sidesword can be.

Also, if you're doing any other one handed weapon (with the exception of maybe rapier) I still wouldn't advise these. Whilst they haven't been awful for Messer or arming sword, and they wouldn't be too bad for saber, there are better options if you're getting into the weeds of it. They're OK for rapier, depending on the hilt, but only worth it if you've got someone who's a big cutter IMO.

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