Equipment Manufactorers
Contained below is a list of recommended and/or required pieces of equipment as well as links to purchase.
| Name | Maker | Required (Y/N) | Description | |
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Longsword Simulator | Swordcrafts | Y | The basic longsword simulator. Every student is required
to have one before the end of their novice training. Make sure to get
the 'Liechtenauer' model and not the 'Liberi' model. Either cross design
is acceptable but do not fuller the blade or get any other pommel than
the basic #5 pommel. All other fit/features are optional. |
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Fencing Mask | Triplette/Zen Armory | Y | The recommended model is the TCA 2000 mask. DO NOT
get the 1999 mask as the mesh is too weak and the padding not sufficient
for our needs. If you want a black bib or mesh you MUST request it.
They may have other colors available. The color does not matter for
our purposes. |
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Arming Cap | Revival Clothing | Y | An arming cap is required to be worn with the mask.
The cap adds extra padding and helps provide a tight fight for the
mask. |
| Gloves | Y/N | While gloves are required, you can wear just about
anything that does not cause your hand to slip or inhibit your hand's
movement. The Revival glove is a nice item to have, as it adds a small
amount of padding. These gloves are not the same as those you would
use during freeplay. |
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Gambeson/Jack | Revival Clothing, Matuls | Y | A Gambeson or Jack is required to participate in freeplay. As such, one will be needed towards the end of your novice training. Either the Revival gambeson or one of the full-length Matuls will work wonderfully. We are still working out which of the Matuls will be best suited for our purposes, so please ask before ordering. |
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Elbow Cops | Various | Y | Rigid elbow armor is another requirment for freeplay, and as such needs to be procured before the end of your novice training. The number of armorers making elbow cops is too numerous to mention. Most make this as a stock piece, so finding is relatively easy. Look for lists of SCA armorers for links. Cops can either be pointed (attached directly to the arming garment) or strapped on. Hockey/rollerblading elbow pads can be used if they incorporate a hard plastic shell over the point of the elbow, though steel historical examples typically cost the same as modern gear. DO NOT get full arms or anything with leather or steel uppers. These are not worn as armor, but only to protect the easily splintered elbow point. |
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Gauntlets | Various | Y | Rigid hand protection is required to participate in freeplay, and is highly recommended as you get towards the end of novice training, as the speed tends to pick up in drills. Gauntlets can range from period style mitten or finger gaunlets to maile over padded gloves to the upcoming Kevlar gauntlets from Revival. Hockey gloves or similar can be used, though they tend to be a little too bulky. |