07-17-2011, 02:03 PM
"The problem is when people are too lazy to apply critical thinking or independent verification."
This is what I call re-enactors, re-enacting, re-enactors. :wink:
With every spade put in the ground, or any new archaeological/scientific publication history can change a little bit.
For me a leather/metallic forearm protection is a piece of safety equipment during re-enactment battles.
This also counts for a weapon hand glove.
In the viking scene this safety equipment is a must to take the field.
But there is a difference here:
Not many Romans fight in the same way as in the Viking scene. (different topic)
If there is any evidence around that these protections were worn/existed , than I would not have to explain to the public on an event that these are a compromise.
But I need this kind of safety equipment.
I need my fingers for my daily work, they pay the bills.
I saw pictures and roman re-enactors who wear a padded glove on their shieldhand.
Are the scuta so uncomfortable that you need these?
Might be that some shield rethinking has to be done here.
This is what I call re-enactors, re-enacting, re-enactors. :wink:
With every spade put in the ground, or any new archaeological/scientific publication history can change a little bit.
For me a leather/metallic forearm protection is a piece of safety equipment during re-enactment battles.
This also counts for a weapon hand glove.
In the viking scene this safety equipment is a must to take the field.
But there is a difference here:
Not many Romans fight in the same way as in the Viking scene. (different topic)
If there is any evidence around that these protections were worn/existed , than I would not have to explain to the public on an event that these are a compromise.
But I need this kind of safety equipment.
I need my fingers for my daily work, they pay the bills.
I saw pictures and roman re-enactors who wear a padded glove on their shieldhand.
Are the scuta so uncomfortable that you need these?
Might be that some shield rethinking has to be done here.
Regards
Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
Taberna Germanica
Numerus I Exploratores Teuxandrii (Pedites et Equites)
Ludus Gladiatorii Gunsula
Jomsborg Elag Hrafntrae
Garrelt
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Living History Group Teuxandrii
Taberna Germanica
Numerus I Exploratores Teuxandrii (Pedites et Equites)
Ludus Gladiatorii Gunsula
Jomsborg Elag Hrafntrae