Jousting @ the SL Renaissance Festival

If you haven't taken the opportunity to attend a combat event at the Renaissance Festival you're missing a lot of fun! 

Thursday 12 noon - 3pm slt you can even see combat between some of the Lindens and the Moles against anyone who wants to try it. Participation fees all go to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

I attended the Dragon Lance Jousting Tourney on a couple of different days when my husband was competing.  The combatants are all friendly and encouraging of their opponents and it was obvious that they'd ridden against each other many times before. 

Skill and timing (and avoiding lag) count more than size and all competitors have an equal chance of taking the day. Those pieces that look like toothpicks in the picture above are bits of broken lance from a double hit and both riders were rocked back in their saddles from the force of the blows. People can be unhorsed too, but my camera wasn't fast enough to catch anybody hitting the ground.

At the end of the contest the top four received trophies. My husband came in second and I was very honored that he carried my favor onto the field and fought well.

*This event takes place in the virtual world of Second Life. 

All donations and a portion of kiosk sales benefit the American Cancer Society.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Information

American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Information

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