Inspection - Revision history

Thomas at 03:44, 2 October 2005

2005-10-02T03:44:04Z

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	*If fencing [[schlager]], check the [[gorget]]; it should cover the notch over the sternum and the vertebrae at the base of the neck.		*If fencing [[schlager]], check the [[gorget]]; it should cover the notch over the sternum and the vertebrae at the base of the neck.
	*Ensure that armor is properly designed (in Atlantia, that means 4 layers of trigger on the body, as well as underarm protection -- a modern fencing jacket under [[garb]] suffices).		*Ensure that armor is properly designed (in Atlantia, that means 4 layers of trigger on the body, as well as underarm protection -- a modern fencing jacket under [[garb]] suffices).
	*Look at [[gloves]]; are there any holes in them? Do they gap at the wrists?		*Look at the [[glove\|gloves]]; are there any holes in them? Do they gap at the wrists?
	*Are the legs covered with abrasion-resistant materials?		*Are the legs covered with abrasion-resistant materials?
	*Are the weapons safe? Blades should have a gentle C-curve (no S-curves), and be free of burrs. Tips should have a button, with contrasting tape securing the button to the blade.		*Are the weapons safe? Blades should have a gentle C-curve (no S-curves), and be free of burrs. Tips should have a button, with contrasting tape securing the button to the blade.

Thomas: Added fencing inspection material

2005-10-02T03:32:37Z

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 *'''[[Arrows]]''' are inspected by making sure there are no splits or fractures in the arrow shaft, that the arrow is correctly taped with fibre tape, that the [[blunt arrows|blunt]] is in place (and that there is actually a blunt on there!) and that the [[flight]]s are all in good order.
 *Check that the [[bow]] is of correct poundage, and in a safe condition to be used.
 [[category:SCA armour]]

Cian: cleanup

2004-08-26T02:40:38Z

cleanup

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	'''An inspection for a [[heavy]] goes something along the lines of:'''		'''An inspection for a [[heavy]] goes something along the lines of:'''
	*Is your groin protection in?		*Is your groin protection in?
	*Check [[boots]] - do they cover the ankle? are they "sturdy" ~~(''this~~ can mean a whole bunch of different things. Some kingdoms permit elasticised boots, others do not. Talk to your local [[marshal]] or consult your Kingdom's combat handbook for more details]]		*Check [[boots]] - do they cover the ankle? are they "sturdy". This can mean a whole bunch of different things. Some kingdoms permit elasticised boots, others do not. Talk to your local [[marshal]] or consult your [[Kingdom]]'s [[combat handbook]] for more details.
	*Check there is knee padding on beneath the leg armour. Are all rivets and buckles attatched. No sharp edges on the armour, and no gaps in the articulation.		*Check there is knee padding on beneath the leg armour. Are all rivets and buckles attatched. No sharp edges on the armour, and no gaps in the articulation.
	*Check kidney protection. Does it adequately protect your kidneys? Is it thick enough?		*Check kidney protection. Does it adequately protect your kidneys? Is it thick enough?
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	*[[Gorget]] is in?		*[[Gorget]] is in?
	*Now for the [[helm]]. The [[marshal]] will make sure your tongue is clear from your teeth and will attempt to lift your helm up off your head to check how loose it is. He/she will then push against the faceplate to ensure your nose and no part of your face touches metal.		*Now for the [[helm]]. The [[marshal]] will make sure your tongue is clear from your teeth and will attempt to lift your helm up off your head to check how loose it is. He/she will then push against the faceplate to ensure your nose and no part of your face touches metal.
	*Hand protection: is it adequate? If using a [[basket hilt]], the [[demi-gauntlet]] will be checked to see that the gap between demi and basket is small enough that a sword ''cannot'' get between it.		*[[gauntlet\|Hand protection]]: is it adequate? If using a [[basket hilt]], the [[demi-gauntlet]] will be checked to see that the gap between demi and basket is small enough that a sword ''cannot'' get between it.
	*Weapons: all [[shield]] edges will be checked for bits hanging off or any plastic tubing that has come off or is dangerous. The [[sword]] will be inspected for any dangerous bits, that it's all taped correctly and safe to use.		*Weapons: all [[shield]] edges will be checked for bits hanging off or any plastic tubing that has come off or is dangerous. The [[sword]] will be inspected for any dangerous bits, that it's all taped correctly and safe to use.

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	*Gorget in?		*Gorget in?
	*Helm is checked as above.		*Helm is checked as above.
	*'''[[Arrows]]''' are inspected by making sure there are no splits or fractures in the arrow shaft, that the arrow is correctly taped with fibre tape, that the [[blunt]] is in place (and that there is actually a blunt on there!) and that the [[flight]]s are all in good order.		*'''[[Arrows]]''' are inspected by making sure there are no splits or fractures in the arrow shaft, that the arrow is correctly taped with fibre tape, that the [[blunt arrows\|blunt]] is in place (and that there is actually a blunt on there!) and that the [[flight]]s are all in good order.
	*Check that the [[bow]] is of correct poundage, and in a safe condition to be used.		*Check that the [[bow]] is of correct poundage, and in a safe condition to be used.
	[[category:SCA armour]]		[[category:SCA armour]]

Cian: category:SCA armour

2004-08-26T01:42:26Z

category:SCA armour

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	The ~~process~~ a [[combatant]] ~~undergoes~~ before entering ~~upon~~ the [[field]]. It is to ensure that all armour and equipment is safe to use, and that the appropriate [[armour]]/protection and [[weapon]]s are being used.		The [[marshal]]'s '''inspection''' is a process an [[SCA]] [[combatant]] must undergo before entering the [[field]]. It is to ensure that all armour and equipment is safe to use, and that the appropriate [[armour]]/protection and [[weapon]]s are being used.

	'''An inspection for a [[heavy]] goes something along the lines of:'''		'''An inspection for a [[heavy]] goes something along the lines of:'''
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	*Weapons: all [[shield]] edges will be checked for bits hanging off or any plastic tubing that has come off or is dangerous. The [[sword]] will be inspected for any dangerous bits, that it's all taped correctly and safe to use.		*Weapons: all [[shield]] edges will be checked for bits hanging off or any plastic tubing that has come off or is dangerous. The [[sword]] will be inspected for any dangerous bits, that it's all taped correctly and safe to use.

	'''An inspection for a [[light]] goes something along the lines of:'''		'''An inspection for a [[light fighter]] goes something along the lines of:'''
	*Is your groin protection in?		*Is your groin protection in?
	*Check boots - ''as above''		*Check boots - ''as above''
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	*'''[[Arrows]]''' are inspected by making sure there are no splits or fractures in the arrow shaft, that the arrow is correctly taped with fibre tape, that the [[blunt]] is in place (and that there is actually a blunt on there!) and that the [[flight]]s are all in good order.		*'''[[Arrows]]''' are inspected by making sure there are no splits or fractures in the arrow shaft, that the arrow is correctly taped with fibre tape, that the [[blunt]] is in place (and that there is actually a blunt on there!) and that the [[flight]]s are all in good order.
	*Check that the [[bow]] is of correct poundage, and in a safe condition to be used.		*Check that the [[bow]] is of correct poundage, and in a safe condition to be used.
			[[category:SCA armour]]

Update at 19:59, 20 June 2003

2003-06-20T19:59:14Z

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The process a [[combatant]] undergoes before entering upon the [[field]]. It is to ensure that all armour and equipment is safe to use, and that the appropriate [[armour]]/protection and [[weapon]]s are being used.

'''An inspection for a [[heavy]] goes something along the lines of:'''
*Is your groin protection in?
*Check [[boots]] - do they cover the ankle? are they "sturdy" (''this can mean a whole bunch of different things. Some kingdoms permit elasticised boots, others do not. Talk to your local [[marshal]] or consult your Kingdom's combat handbook for more details]]
*Check there is knee padding on beneath the leg armour. Are all rivets and buckles attatched. No sharp edges on the armour, and no gaps in the articulation.
*Check kidney protection. Does it adequately protect your kidneys? Is it thick enough?
*Check elbows. Same as legs, essentially.
*[[Gorget]] is in?
*Now for the [[helm]]. The [[marshal]] will make sure your tongue is clear from your teeth and will attempt to lift your helm up off your head to check how loose it is. He/she will then push against the faceplate to ensure your nose and no part of your face touches metal.
*Hand protection: is it adequate? If using a [[basket hilt]], the [[demi-gauntlet]] will be checked to see that the gap between demi and basket is small enough that a sword ''cannot'' get between it.
*Weapons: all [[shield]] edges will be checked for bits hanging off or any plastic tubing that has come off or is dangerous. The [[sword]] will be inspected for any dangerous bits, that it's all taped correctly and safe to use.

'''An inspection for a [[light]] goes something along the lines of:'''
*Is your groin protection in?
*Check boots - ''as above''
*Check the light is wearing adequate knee and elbow padding.
*Check kidney protection - ''as above''
*Gorget in?
*Helm is checked as above.
*'''[[Arrows]]''' are inspected by making sure there are no splits or fractures in the arrow shaft, that the arrow is correctly taped with fibre tape, that the [[blunt]] is in place (and that there is actually a blunt on there!) and that the [[flight]]s are all in good order.
*Check that the [[bow]] is of correct poundage, and in a safe condition to be used.