07-04-2009, 04:54 PM
I think you mixing your apples with your pears here! :wink:
No, but seriously, while I only have a hasta to play with, but much like a pool cue, you weild it from the heavy, thicker end!
No loss of control there. I think it is really not an issue. Otherwise, the Macedonian sarrisa would have been held in the center too? I imagine.
I had often looked at the image of the spartan holding his dory at that end, and thought it was an extremely awkward way to hold it, but if the balance is at the rear, it puts my mind to rest.
No, but seriously, while I only have a hasta to play with, but much like a pool cue, you weild it from the heavy, thicker end!
No loss of control there. I think it is really not an issue. Otherwise, the Macedonian sarrisa would have been held in the center too? I imagine.
I had often looked at the image of the spartan holding his dory at that end, and thought it was an extremely awkward way to hold it, but if the balance is at the rear, it puts my mind to rest.
Visne partem mei capere? Comminus agamus! * Me semper rogo, Quid faceret Iulius Caesar? * Confidence is a good thing! Overconfidence is too much of a good thing.
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours!
Titus Flavius Germanus
Batavian Coh I
Byron Angel
[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours!
Titus Flavius Germanus
Batavian Coh I
Byron Angel
