[MR] 4th Peerage

[Jack "The Black" of Flint]

I've only quoted a small section of this, as that is all I am replying to...

I would like to politely disagree with ye on this point....  I fought heavy for the better part of ten years, and have taken rapier lessons, though I haven't gotten as into it as I would like at this point...

I personally would say that Rapier is NOT easier than fighting.... While heavy takes a lot of power, and ability to take a shot, Rapier requires more cardio endurance, and a LOT of aerobic excercise.... It's been my experience that rapier takes MUCh more control and finesse of the blade than heavy, and MANY rapier fighters take much more care to research proper attire for their persona's period....

I can also state that my heavy gear cost me less than $200 used, whereas from what I am seeing, it would cost a bit more than that to be fully equipped for Rapier.

To say that rapier fighters are not equipped emotionally, physically, or financially to do heavy so they choose Rapier, is to me, an insult to the dedication and skill that these gentles have....

The also opinionated,
 Until the next,
Yours in service, 


Cap'n Jack Black of Flint
((AKA: BlackJack))
Lord and Master of "The Raptor"
Brute for Hire 



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From: Hrothgar <thorgrimm at windstream.net>
To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:21:19 AM
Subject: Re: [MR] 4th Peerage


Ever Opinionated,
Hrothgar 

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Rapier was only allowed in the SCA as an peripheral activity to begin with. 
Atlantia buying into Ansteorra's White Scarf idea was just an end run around 
the BOD's decision on the matter. People choose rapier because it's easier 
than fighting. The learning curves are vastly different. To view them as 
equal on any level is just wrong. I have no real issue with fencing. If a 
person is unable physically, emotionally, or financially to participate as a 
fighter but want to get a small taste of what it's like to be on the field, 
then rapier is a fine and wonderful thing. But it shouldn't be considered a 
peerage level pursuit.