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Post by demonking on Mar 19, 2016 12:45:01 GMT
i want to buy some armour. you might not know this but to get armour that fits costs a fortune. thus i can only buy 1 or 2 pieces. the armour would be used for a dual like setting instead of war so helmets would not be very practical.
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Post by Luka on Mar 19, 2016 13:38:47 GMT
You mean duel? If yes, than helmet IS the most important piece of armour. It can be of a type with enough of opening for breathing, but you absolutely need helmet. I have a scar on my forehead as a proof my statement. :D
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Post by demonking on Mar 19, 2016 14:05:45 GMT
You mean duel? If yes, than helmet IS the most important piece of armour. It can be of a type with enough of opening for breathing, but you absolutely need helmet. I have a scar on my forehead as a proof my statement.  ok say i had a helmet what would be the next most important piece |
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Post by demonking on Mar 19, 2016 14:15:44 GMT
i use a longsword as well if that changes anything
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Post by pgandy on Mar 19, 2016 14:18:08 GMT
Having a helmet I’d go for hand/arm protection. Helmet is #1.
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Post by demonking on Mar 19, 2016 14:51:32 GMT
does anyone know where i can get good gauntlets from
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Post by MOK on Mar 19, 2016 18:09:48 GMT
What's the historical context for this? 12th, 13th, 14th Century...? England, France, Germany, Italy...?
Assuming it fits the time and place you're going for, after the helmet I'd probably get a good quilted jack with chains. Then gauntlets or demigauntlets.
If you can afford it and don't mind a bit of a wait, Royal Oak Armoury would be one great source for historically accurate metalwork. They make some of the loveliest gauntlets I've seen.
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Post by pgandy on Mar 19, 2016 19:30:47 GMT
Wanting plate I just assumed that you had padded clothing. That is a basic. I don’t have plated gauntlets so I am no expert there. I’ve considered them but think they would interfere with my wrist movements, might give a problem fitting the grip of sword, and then I saw a post where someone was having a problem with them scratching his sword. I have leather demigauntlets that I use padded bicycle gloves under. One day I’ll add a few metal strips. From stick fitting in the streets I find the hands (my favourite) and head a prime target although almost any will do especially the pressure points. I also wear vambraces.
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Post by chrisperoni on Mar 19, 2016 22:41:38 GMT
Codpiece
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Post by pgandy on Mar 19, 2016 23:09:42 GMT
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Post by MOK on Mar 19, 2016 23:13:17 GMT
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Post by Lionheart on Jul 10, 2020 16:11:03 GMT
I do fully armored, live steel combat shows. Our equipment priority to start light sparring is, in order, Gambeson, Helmet, Gauntlets, and a cup.
I use plate gauntlets made by an armorer named Kyle Harris out of California. They're hardened steel and ran me about $400 for the pair. Though most custom places like Forge of Svan, Age of Craft, Steel Mastery, etc will make at least decent gauntlets. You can get cheaper, obviously. I like a lot of GDFB and Lords of Battle armor. But I personally wouldn't want to take a risk on my hands. A breastplate or set of cops is one thing. Hands are another.
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