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by ironduke6
Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:52 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Anyone here fight who has had back problems before?
Replies: 26
Views: 452

I herniated L5 back in 1990 and the doctor advised me to quit fighting. I don't know if it was stupidity or stubborness that made me go on but I did. I did every exercise possible to stengthen th compensatory muscles, especialy the abs and lats, and made a kidney belt with stays like a corset ( whic...
by ironduke6
Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:34 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Interesting 14th C bascinet visor
Replies: 17
Views: 699

The ships prow visors generaly indicate they are used for jousting. The pointed visor design is supposed to cause the lance to slide or glance off, saving the wearer a huge headache.
by ironduke6
Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Leather Musculata
Replies: 11
Views: 422

Looking good so far. Do you plan on hardening it?