Helmet Suspensions

[Finnvarthr Finnbogason]

Do any of you guys that SCA heavy fight use helmet suspension systems? If so, please, post up with how well they work for you. Do they cushion the blows? Are they difficult to install? What pattern did you use and how did you do it? I am using a Zweihammer Valsgarde 6 style helm and wish to capitalize on the ventilation if possible. I am torn between a period padded liner and a suspension setup. I have used neither, but the camping pad foam has got to go!


Thanks!
Fynvar

[NeeSayer]

As far as ive ever understood, suspension liners are illegal in the sca.

[Steve S.]

As far as ive ever understood, suspension liners are illegal in the sca.

From the Society Marshal's Handbook:

http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/doc ... ndbook.pdf

"8. All parts of the helm that might cause injurious contact with the wearer’s head shall be padded with a minimum of ½ inch (12.7mm) of closed-cell foam or equivalent padding, or shall be suspended in such a way as to prevent contact with the wearer during combat. Similarly, parts of the inside of the helm that might come in contact with the wearer’s neck or body should be padded"

So long as your suspension liner is equivalent to 1/2" of closed-cell foam, or prevents contact of the helm with the wearer's head during combat, you are fine.

Steve

[Finnvarthr Finnbogason]

Thanks, guys. My searchFu finally worked for me (had to get the breathing right ). I found a thread on here with just what I was looking for. http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB2/ ... suspension

I'll get started on this and post up my results.