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  1. 12-13-2004 10:36 PM #1
    drippingwet
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    Capes - Yes or No?

    Read my Vader cape thread for more on this.
  2. 12-13-2004 11:12 PM #2
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    No, it's a stupid idea.
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  3. 12-14-2004 12:24 AM #3
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    Capes would kick ***!
  4. 12-14-2004 12:25 AM #4
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    pssh why not, foil could use some cheering up. It's all dull and ROW right now
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  5. 12-14-2004 12:26 AM #5
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    I think that it would be better to do no ROW sabre with 2 blades and the entire body as target.
  6. 12-14-2004 12:26 AM #6
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    For gods sake - capes, CAPES! Are you mad... we get a hard enough time from the 'less informed' as it is.
  7. 12-14-2004 12:28 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrbiggs
    I think that it would be better to do no ROW sabre with 2 blades and the entire body as target.
    shweeeeett
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  8. 12-14-2004 12:28 AM #8
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    Aw, come on Gav, where's your spirit of freaking the mundanes?
    The only way to atone for being occasionally a little over-dressed is by being always absolutely over-educated. -Oscar Wilde
  9. 12-14-2004 12:29 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrbiggs
    I think that it would be better to do no ROW sabre with 2 blades and the entire body as target.
    Actually, that idea would suck, but it would at least draw some new people to the sport.
  10. 12-14-2004 12:40 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrbiggs
    Actually, that idea would suck, but it would at least draw some new people to the sport.
    oh no, split personality disorder...
    thetheory.tk
  11. 12-14-2004 12:40 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by telkanuru
    Aw, come on Gav, where's your spirit of freaking the mundanes?
    What the hell is "freaking the mundanes"?
  12. 12-14-2004 12:43 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gav
    What the hell is "freaking the mundanes"?
    Well put.

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  13. 12-14-2004 12:48 AM #13
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    freak- to scare or disturb in a weird fashion

    mundane- average person

    Never done much Rocky Horror, then. I heard it used to be big on that side of the pond.
    The only way to atone for being occasionally a little over-dressed is by being always absolutely over-educated. -Oscar Wilde
  14. 12-14-2004 12:55 AM #14
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    Yeah, c'mon Gav didn't you used to go tromping around in Doc Martens, with your piercings flashing much bling, your pink 6 inch mohawk, and mad tattoos letting the peeps know you are tough ****?
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  15. 12-14-2004 12:56 AM #15
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    I have watched Rocky Horror several times. I even know someone who is an official unofficial Magenta. Still never heard of this. Good phrase I'll bear it in mind.
  16. 12-14-2004 01:05 AM #16
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    I also think industrial springs and low power jet packs may have a place in modern fencing!

    Any other suggestions?
  17. 12-14-2004 01:09 AM #17
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    Hm. They got rid of the sabre fleche, but allow jetpacks...
    The only way to atone for being occasionally a little over-dressed is by being always absolutely over-educated. -Oscar Wilde
  18. 12-14-2004 01:14 AM #18
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    From a historical fencing approach, the cape is one of the more useless weapons... Dagger is far better.

    How about allowing use of the off hand to parry?
  19. 12-14-2004 01:15 AM #19
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    Because sharp edges and your flesh are very much compatable!
    The only way to atone for being occasionally a little over-dressed is by being always absolutely over-educated. -Oscar Wilde
  20. 12-14-2004 01:19 AM #20
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    Has no-one seen The Incredibles?


    NO CAPES!
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