Since I'm about to make a gambesson, and there is debate between the flat lot of batting and tubes, disregarding some authenticity, which is the best way to go with what padding for something thats going to hold up really well. Given my size I think I would need more padding than the average SCA gam...

Is there an easy way to hold the splint to the pipe so it doesnt move around while hammering, especially the narrow splints?

I'd like to end up in rivited maille, but I'm kinda thinking if I should make this a goal, and perhaps start with something like a Wisby COP and have my first armour project as the COP, full steel arms & some pauldrons.... atleast it'll thow me in on the deep end with armouring

What are you all using for gambesson padding, I have the helm & legs sorted, but undecided on the torso & arms, being yet another stick boy http://www.armourarchive.org/ubb/smile.gif Like many people have said, breaking is bad, and I want to minimize the risk, but being viking, full plate is a littl...