05-15-2006, 05:40 PM
Salve Gashford,
Sure, you're right, murmillo (murmilla in my case :?: :roll: ) would be better. Actually I had planed a pairing of provocatrix against provocatrix but the woman I was about to recruit was my height but light built, so I figured hoplomacha would be better for her and I already had started with my gear. Also I like pairings which seem odd like hoplomachus vs. murmillo or retiarius vs. secutor. Unfortunately it seems she lost interest before she actually started training with us.
My breast covering is as you already suggested the strophium which is shown on this fresco of a gymnast. Unfortunately there the fastening of this thing is not shown so I was experimenting with. I heard one version of just wrapping this thing around myself. But to secure that I have to use the "unauthentic" safety pins so far. I'm not that happy so far with that solution so I would very much appreciate it if your wife could give me some advise with that thing.
I just have been to a training camp with some of my group where we met some other groups. Besides drill for the legionaries there was also a little training for gladiators so I could try out my gear so far. But it's not that perfect yet, still needs some improvement. But the subligaculum is quite comfortable to wear.
If I get some photos from the others where I'll be on I might post one here if there's any good one among them.
Quote:Good luck with the pairings. I am not entirely sure about the provocator ever fighting the hoplomachus (sorry about male versions of the name it just sort of happens) I can see your reasoning but have only seen the provocator vs the provocator, wouldn't it be easier to change into a murmillo and have a known pair? This isn't meant as a criticism just a question.
Sure, you're right, murmillo (murmilla in my case :?: :roll: ) would be better. Actually I had planed a pairing of provocatrix against provocatrix but the woman I was about to recruit was my height but light built, so I figured hoplomacha would be better for her and I already had started with my gear. Also I like pairings which seem odd like hoplomachus vs. murmillo or retiarius vs. secutor. Unfortunately it seems she lost interest before she actually started training with us.
Quote:I know this next question might seem a little odd, but what have you foudn to work for your chest coverings. My wiofe and the other members of our group have struggled to come up with tops which look authetic (based upon the athletic wraps) that actually stay up. I have had to save them a couple of times with a quick refit mid show ...
If you would prefer to discuss this with a woman let me know and I will get my wife in touch with you.
My breast covering is as you already suggested the strophium which is shown on this fresco of a gymnast. Unfortunately there the fastening of this thing is not shown so I was experimenting with. I heard one version of just wrapping this thing around myself. But to secure that I have to use the "unauthentic" safety pins so far. I'm not that happy so far with that solution so I would very much appreciate it if your wife could give me some advise with that thing.
Quote:Either way good luck and it would be great to see some images of how your gear is coming along.
Take care and all the best.
I just have been to a training camp with some of my group where we met some other groups. Besides drill for the legionaries there was also a little training for gladiators so I could try out my gear so far. But it's not that perfect yet, still needs some improvement. But the subligaculum is quite comfortable to wear.
If I get some photos from the others where I'll be on I might post one here if there's any good one among them.
