I’ve only just found you on RUclips 🙂 Your explanation of Buhurt armour is fantastic 👍 Great for all newbies 👍 As we have run an HMB club here in NZ for the past 12 years we go over and over again about the , how, what, where , history ect about Buhurt armour. I never thought to put a video together 🤔 So watching this video you’ve put together has been an inspirational idea 👍 Another learning tool in the kit! ⚔️💚⚔️
Awesome! I recognize you from TikTok. I'm glad you saw these videos and commented. It's been a bit since I made these and honestly I could redo one or two videos to cover some more developments over the last couple years. New HMBIA rules, more details on documentation, new vendors etc. That's awesome, your club in NZ! I liked the pics you've been posting in your videos.
Awesome to hear :) hope to have the video putting it on next. Funny, after actually owning armor I look at all the games I played (like dark souls) in a totally different light.
Nice! It took me quite some time. All I can say is make sure you get all the measurements correct. I dealt with too wide bazubands for a long time. Restricted me gauntlet movements big time. Congrats :) !
Excellent video. Im super green to this. So... Couple questions. From your experience would it be beneficial long term to make the straps, rub pads, and ties from something more modern and substantial like kevlar. Also, based on you armour design. What are the down sides. Most vulnerable parts that hurt the most. i really like this armour, but im curious to its limitations from someone thats field tested it
Thank you. Well, you certainly could use more modern and durable ties and straps like you mentioned. Many people use paracord. Were lucky in the US where the authenticity is a little more relaxed than BOTN for example. So while you could do that for a majority of local events, you will always run the risk of a marshal inspecting your gear and saying "hey this is not an allowed material." And fail your equipment check. The official rules do state you could not use modern materials, like Kevlar. Worst place to get hit in this is the sides where the plates come together when strapped. They do overlap when the front and back are fastened together but it is a sensitive spot. I like how this covers my hips and butt. I can be bent over and have more protection than a European brig. Keep in mind though that this is also optimized by having much larger plates than it is supposed to. I had the rivets set to look historical from the outside but it technically isn't supposed to be this way. Bigger plates, feels better getting hit, absorbs more force. Also the design is loosely based on a kit from a cave discovery and is not totally authentic. Good enough for here, would not pass the inspection for BOTN etc overseas.
@@BachataKnight like, should I use chain mail or thick protection shirt under the armor, which gauntlet type to use for 2 hander and how to move in full armor. Those kinds of tips
@@RealSkutti ah ok ;) so ill stick to duels right now because melee is a whole other story. First though don't just buy something first. You'd want to hook up with your local team and make sure to get some guidance from them or others who have been doing this so that you dont buy the wrong stuff. There is a lot which looks ok to use but is no good for this sport. Padded gambeson under the armor. Lots of chain is too heavy and will make you use much more energy. Head and hand protection is the most important and expensive. Also, the style will depend on the period and region of armor you're recreating. For duels if you're totally serious about them, looking into titanium for everything except the helmet and hands would be expensive but the best for movement. Also for movement, you'll have either plate or splinted arms and legs depending on armor style and would maybe consider if you want everything fixed and riveted together which articulates with your movement or the kinds that is all separate parts and ties onto your padded soft layer. I prefer articulated because there are less arming points which can come off during fights. Movement in any style really though is pretty easy, just try to learn basic footwork for when you're up close. You can basically just walk around when you are not engaged. I use grettir gauntlets, they can take polearm hits better than a lot of others which I have seen crushed in after a solid hit.
@@RealSkutti the proper steps would be to have the soft padded layer first so that you take your measurements while wearing it so that you have the most accurate numbers. Some blacksmiths do however provide packages which include everything together, in which case you'd take your measurements from your skin.
Great video! Super helpful for us noobs! Thanks! Do you have tips for sizing the helmet? I'm close to placing an order for my helmet, but am worried about making a mistake on such a pricey piece of equipment that is hard to modify.
Thank you :) Well i would say the best way when a helmet is being made for you, is to talk to the blacksmith directly. They'll obviously instruct how and where to measure, but then you can ask them any concerns. You can also let them know if you're planning to wear any extra padding. Usually they are going to want your exact measurements to your head, then they will add to those measurements themselves to accommodate padding etc. If buying a pre made helmet, check out a reputable supplier's website how to measure your head. It actually should come up in a Google search. Then you can compare those to the inside dimensions listed on the product. Make sure to determine if the helmet has padding or not then of course you can always ask them if you have any concerns. There is a guy, Paul The Barbarian Friedel who literally just uploaded a good video talking about getting fitted for armor. The reason to not add your own guesses for extra measurements is explained. You should probably find him on YT searching by that name.
@@BachataKnight There are not enough videos out there for new people just going over the basics of armor like this. Reminds me that I should put out one of my own. My business partner (and captain of the Woman's Banshees Team) did the design for those six feet under shirts
Oh, nice, I love the design so much :) There's so many issues to cover for new people. I had some ideas in the works but my collaborators can't come out during the pandemic. Ill definitely check out whatever you make for newbies !
Yeah man, medieval faires just mean we are in our full kit all day. There are a few medieval fairs that have tournaments where I live and I stay in my kit the whole day because we do demos and speak with the spectators inbetween fights.
Hi! Thanks for asking and sure thing. Well the kind I have is from Ice Falcon. It doesn't list any manufacturer name unfortunately. This link is to the same product I used. It is sticky on one side and honestly all these years later is still stuck where I placed the foam inside. You can use this link maybe to use a reference for the same foam even if you find it sold somewhere else. store.fastcommerce.com/icefalcon/2-pieces-of-professional-anti-concussion-helm-padding-for-20-ff8081813310b5b40133360483fa175d-p.html
@@mattflexxx1564 sure thing! So basically in order its the concussion foam, the padded liner, then the rugby helmet which i on my head instead of attached inside the helmet. Makes a good bit of protection
New watcher and subscriber. I live in the phoenix area and am in very interested in getting involved with the sport. Where do i start? Been looking around and have found little help locally. Thanks.
Oh hey thats awesome! Phoenix has a team, the Phoenix Blood Eagles. Honestly the best way to get in touch is Facebook. You can look up that team. A lot of people (like me) are a bit of a drive from our other teammates, so hopefully they are close to you. Also, look into the groups Armored Combat Sports and also Armored Combat Worldwide on Facebook. Best place to start connecting with the sport to get started. If you dont have FB let me know and I'll try to get a second best option to get started :)
Yes!! I love his work. If my Ballroom Dance partner and i ever get famous enough to do a Cabaret with me in armor, im going to chat with him about making a beautifully detailed lightweight kit :)
Thanks! Just a few days ago I came across a used titanium kit. The helmet was too small though but ill be getting one made. Perhaps we'll see another set of armor on here
I myself was just looking at a used Titanium set of Briegidne- i dont do Buhurt YET my local people up here in North California (Redding) mostly seem in the SCA or EMP. Do you know of any Buhurt resources to track down groups to join?
@@timmytheimpaler1750 oh, ok, awesome :) yes, you can look up teams and groups probably the easiest is search for these two leagues: Armored Combat Sports and also Armored Combat Worldwide. They both ought to have a team finder. Honestly though if you have Facebook its even easier to find teams through their own group pages
Hi. I would assume so, however as I'm not a Marshall it wouldn't hurt to run it by one. Actually a good place to find oyt for sure is on Facebook if you use it. There are a few groups frequented by officials.
@@BachataKnight i officially joined the acw team Houston horde and as far as my armor goes it meets the minimum requirements to me a good start at least
I'm sure we will. I entered a few tournaments which ended up being cancelled, so I'm looking forward to next season. I dont want to make flight and hotel arrangements then have a far away comp cancel. Soon as this COVID blows over, I hope to get out west, surely eventually where your at :)
I kept forgetting lol, never around a scale. I am pretty sure when I weighed myself a while back, with it all, including sword and shield was about 110 lbs
In my dueling kit I have a hard plastic plate on my left upper ribs. I typically stand left foot forward and that's where I often get hit on that side. The plastic comes up a little bit higher than the arm opening in my brig. If you wanted to add something "there" you definitely could. And I don't think it will hinder mobility. If you pick your arm up all the way, that gap is going to open up naturally. To cover an armpit specifically isn't possible unless you get one of those really expensive full plate kits that expand and contract to cover those openings (like the ones that also enclosed the entire arm). In general, I think adding some under the armor protection on your ribs up to the armpit would be fine. You also want to make sure it's not too high that it presses into any of those arteries under your arm etc, either while wearing it or if you took a fall and it doesn't jam into your body and cause an injury
Two things then, if you want to pass authenticity, you'll be limited to very specific suits of armor. And they are pretty elaborate plate armors which may be expensive. Secondly, I wouldn't be 100% certain that without vigilant maintenance to keep it functioning perfectly, things could get jammed up. As well as the if anything got dented or malformed from taking a hard hit, that the arms wouldn't collapse back on each other. Causing it to become locked or stuck in place. I haven't seen one in use, in person, but I could see those two issues being real.
Man your armor is bad ass this video was quite educational but I'm sure knee pads motorcye armor rugby hat isn't really what they would have used in the medieval times lol 😜🤣🤣 also bad ass t shirt 😎👍
I’ve only just found you on RUclips 🙂 Your explanation of Buhurt armour is fantastic 👍 Great for all newbies 👍 As we have run an HMB club here in NZ for the past 12 years we go over and over again about the , how, what, where , history ect about Buhurt armour. I never thought to put a video together 🤔 So watching this video you’ve put together has been an inspirational idea 👍 Another learning tool in the kit! ⚔️💚⚔️
Awesome! I recognize you from TikTok. I'm glad you saw these videos and commented. It's been a bit since I made these and honestly I could redo one or two videos to cover some more developments over the last couple years. New HMBIA rules, more details on documentation, new vendors etc. That's awesome, your club in NZ! I liked the pics you've been posting in your videos.
Super in-depth video, and really well edited and filmed. I hope this can be seen more!
Thank you, I appreciate hearing that. Well, if you know anyone who would like to see it, please share :)
Great idea with the foam on the backside.
I definitely don't enjoy getting hit there. This has made a noticeable difference 👍
Thank you for info. The strap construction gives me new insight for designing my armor with mobility in mind.
This is a great in-depth look at armour, thanks!
Awesome to hear :) hope to have the video putting it on next. Funny, after actually owning armor I look at all the games I played (like dark souls) in a totally different light.
I am saving to get my first set!
Nice! It took me quite some time. All I can say is make sure you get all the measurements correct. I dealt with too wide bazubands for a long time. Restricted me gauntlet movements big time. Congrats :) !
Excellent video. Im super green to this. So... Couple questions. From your experience would it be beneficial long term to make the straps, rub pads, and ties from something more modern and substantial like kevlar. Also, based on you armour design. What are the down sides. Most vulnerable parts that hurt the most. i really like this armour, but im curious to its limitations from someone thats field tested it
Thank you. Well, you certainly could use more modern and durable ties and straps like you mentioned. Many people use paracord. Were lucky in the US where the authenticity is a little more relaxed than BOTN for example. So while you could do that for a majority of local events, you will always run the risk of a marshal inspecting your gear and saying "hey this is not an allowed material." And fail your equipment check. The official rules do state you could not use modern materials, like Kevlar.
Worst place to get hit in this is the sides where the plates come together when strapped. They do overlap when the front and back are fastened together but it is a sensitive spot. I like how this covers my hips and butt. I can be bent over and have more protection than a European brig. Keep in mind though that this is also optimized by having much larger plates than it is supposed to. I had the rivets set to look historical from the outside but it technically isn't supposed to be this way. Bigger plates, feels better getting hit, absorbs more force. Also the design is loosely based on a kit from a cave discovery and is not totally authentic. Good enough for here, would not pass the inspection for BOTN etc overseas.
the re ality is that there is no cheating in this type of sport making your armor with extra body protection is just good sence
Any tips for new commer? I'll go to next buhurt when possible. My weapon of choice is 2 hander and shield. So, any tips?
Tips sure, on any specific topic? In general this is good information to get started- startfighting.info
@@BachataKnight like, should I use chain mail or thick protection shirt under the armor, which gauntlet type to use for 2 hander and how to move in full armor. Those kinds of tips
@@RealSkutti ah ok ;) so ill stick to duels right now because melee is a whole other story. First though don't just buy something first. You'd want to hook up with your local team and make sure to get some guidance from them or others who have been doing this so that you dont buy the wrong stuff. There is a lot which looks ok to use but is no good for this sport. Padded gambeson under the armor. Lots of chain is too heavy and will make you use much more energy. Head and hand protection is the most important and expensive. Also, the style will depend on the period and region of armor you're recreating. For duels if you're totally serious about them, looking into titanium for everything except the helmet and hands would be expensive but the best for movement. Also for movement, you'll have either plate or splinted arms and legs depending on armor style and would maybe consider if you want everything fixed and riveted together which articulates with your movement or the kinds that is all separate parts and ties onto your padded soft layer. I prefer articulated because there are less arming points which can come off during fights. Movement in any style really though is pretty easy, just try to learn basic footwork for when you're up close. You can basically just walk around when you are not engaged. I use grettir gauntlets, they can take polearm hits better than a lot of others which I have seen crushed in after a solid hit.
@@RealSkutti the proper steps would be to have the soft padded layer first so that you take your measurements while wearing it so that you have the most accurate numbers. Some blacksmiths do however provide packages which include everything together, in which case you'd take your measurements from your skin.
Great video! Super helpful for us noobs! Thanks! Do you have tips for sizing the helmet? I'm close to placing an order for my helmet, but am worried about making a mistake on such a pricey piece of equipment that is hard to modify.
Thank you :)
Well i would say the best way when a helmet is being made for you, is to talk to the blacksmith directly. They'll obviously instruct how and where to measure, but then you can ask them any concerns. You can also let them know if you're planning to wear any extra padding. Usually they are going to want your exact measurements to your head, then they will add to those measurements themselves to accommodate padding etc.
If buying a pre made helmet, check out a reputable supplier's website how to measure your head. It actually should come up in a Google search. Then you can compare those to the inside dimensions listed on the product. Make sure to determine if the helmet has padding or not then of course you can always ask them if you have any concerns.
There is a guy, Paul The Barbarian Friedel who literally just uploaded a good video talking about getting fitted for armor. The reason to not add your own guesses for extra measurements is explained. You should probably find him on YT searching by that name.
Awesome video. I also love seeing the Six Feet Under shirts all over the place!
My favorite tshirt design of the year !! And thank you, glad you liked the video :)
@@BachataKnight There are not enough videos out there for new people just going over the basics of armor like this. Reminds me that I should put out one of my own. My business partner (and captain of the Woman's Banshees Team) did the design for those six feet under shirts
Oh, nice, I love the design so much :)
There's so many issues to cover for new people. I had some ideas in the works but my collaborators can't come out during the pandemic. Ill definitely check out whatever you make for newbies !
Yeah man, medieval faires just mean we are in our full kit all day. There are a few medieval fairs that have tournaments where I live and I stay in my kit the whole day because we do demos and speak with the spectators inbetween fights.
I've been I'm armor over 12 hours at events 😆 I can totally relate to that. Even the ones where we have fights at the faires.
Could you maybe give more info about the shock absorbing foam inside the helmet? Trying to figure out what foam would be the best to get
Hi! Thanks for asking and sure thing. Well the kind I have is from Ice Falcon. It doesn't list any manufacturer name unfortunately. This link is to the same product I used. It is sticky on one side and honestly all these years later is still stuck where I placed the foam inside. You can use this link maybe to use a reference for the same foam even if you find it sold somewhere else.
store.fastcommerce.com/icefalcon/2-pieces-of-professional-anti-concussion-helm-padding-for-20-ff8081813310b5b40133360483fa175d-p.html
@@BachataKnight Thanks! That was very useful
@@mattflexxx1564 sure thing! So basically in order its the concussion foam, the padded liner, then the rugby helmet which i on my head instead of attached inside the helmet. Makes a good bit of protection
New watcher and subscriber. I live in the phoenix area and am in very interested in getting involved with the sport.
Where do i start? Been looking around and have found little help locally.
Thanks.
Oh hey thats awesome! Phoenix has a team, the Phoenix Blood Eagles. Honestly the best way to get in touch is Facebook. You can look up that team. A lot of people (like me) are a bit of a drive from our other teammates, so hopefully they are close to you. Also, look into the groups Armored Combat Sports and also Armored Combat Worldwide on Facebook. Best place to start connecting with the sport to get started. If you dont have FB let me know and I'll try to get a second best option to get started :)
And thanks for subscribing :) its been slow this year getting any new fight content. Hope to have some more in November.
@@BachataKnight thanks for the info, I'll hop on Facebook!
Ah the good one from Aleksey
Yes!! I love his work. If my Ballroom Dance partner and i ever get famous enough to do a Cabaret with me in armor, im going to chat with him about making a beautifully detailed lightweight kit :)
VERY NICE KIT
Thanks! Just a few days ago I came across a used titanium kit. The helmet was too small though but ill be getting one made. Perhaps we'll see another set of armor on here
I myself was just looking at a used Titanium set of Briegidne- i dont do Buhurt YET
my local people up here in North California (Redding) mostly seem in the SCA or EMP.
Do you know of any Buhurt resources to track down groups to join?
@@timmytheimpaler1750 oh, ok, awesome :) yes, you can look up teams and groups probably the easiest is search for these two leagues: Armored Combat Sports and also Armored Combat Worldwide. They both ought to have a team finder. Honestly though if you have Facebook its even easier to find teams through their own group pages
Do u think i can use my 16 gauge mild steel armor set in the icmf they state 18 gauge mild steel which is 1mm is approved
Hi. I would assume so, however as I'm not a Marshall it wouldn't hurt to run it by one. Actually a good place to find oyt for sure is on Facebook if you use it. There are a few groups frequented by officials.
@@BachataKnight i officially joined the acw team Houston horde and as far as my armor goes it meets the minimum requirements to me a good start at least
@@sirjosefofhessen4527 oh hey thats awesome !! Glad to hear it :)
@@BachataKnight maybe we meet one day at an tournament
I'm sure we will. I entered a few tournaments which ended up being cancelled, so I'm looking forward to next season. I dont want to make flight and hotel arrangements then have a far away comp cancel. Soon as this COVID blows over, I hope to get out west, surely eventually where your at :)
Cool kit. Do you know what it weighs altogether?
Thank you :) its been a while since I weighed it, ill do it again soon and let you know !
@@BachataKnight I call all times soon
I kept forgetting lol, never around a scale. I am pretty sure when I weighed myself a while back, with it all, including sword and shield was about 110 lbs
Would you use armpit armor plates and if no is it a mobility issue.
In my dueling kit I have a hard plastic plate on my left upper ribs. I typically stand left foot forward and that's where I often get hit on that side. The plastic comes up a little bit higher than the arm opening in my brig. If you wanted to add something "there" you definitely could. And I don't think it will hinder mobility. If you pick your arm up all the way, that gap is going to open up naturally. To cover an armpit specifically isn't possible unless you get one of those really expensive full plate kits that expand and contract to cover those openings (like the ones that also enclosed the entire arm). In general, I think adding some under the armor protection on your ribs up to the armpit would be fine. You also want to make sure it's not too high that it presses into any of those arteries under your arm etc, either while wearing it or if you took a fall and it doesn't jam into your body and cause an injury
Sweet thanks I may look into the closed arms
Sweet thanks I may look into the closed arms
Two things then, if you want to pass authenticity, you'll be limited to very specific suits of armor. And they are pretty elaborate plate armors which may be expensive.
Secondly, I wouldn't be 100% certain that without vigilant maintenance to keep it functioning perfectly, things could get jammed up. As well as the if anything got dented or malformed from taking a hard hit, that the arms wouldn't collapse back on each other. Causing it to become locked or stuck in place.
I haven't seen one in use, in person, but I could see those two issues being real.
Temperature. The rugby headgear was smart.
Thank you 👍
thats awesome
Who made yout gaunlets? :D
Grettir Gauntlets.
He doesn't have a website or anything, you have to contact him in person, over FB is best. GRETTIR THE SLOW
Man your armor is bad ass this video was quite educational but I'm sure knee pads motorcye armor rugby hat isn't really what they would have used in the medieval times lol 😜🤣🤣 also bad ass t shirt 😎👍
Thank you 😊 lol true that. I would imagine there were more concussions back in those days lol
Thanks about the shirt!