Linothorax

[Matthew Amt]

Khaire!<br>
I'm cross-posting this from your thread on the RAT board. Hope we get some more people in on the discussion!<br>
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I'm guessing you've already seen the linothorax that I made, but here's the URL anyway for general consumption:<br>
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www.larp.com/hoplite/linothor.html<br>
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Frankly, I have not researched the ancient texts for evidence, so you're way ahead of me, there. I do like that quote from Pausanius, though!<br>
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I agree that Sekunda is way off with his linen-over-iron theory. The shoulder flaps are clearly shown as standing straight up when untied, which iron plates just won't do.<br>
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I've only worn my linothorax a couple times, and have not tested any weapons on it, but it was certainly light and comfortable to wear in searing heat, so it beat the heck out of metal in that regard. That might make up for it being not as protective, as far as the ancients were concerned.<br>
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DEFINITELY looking forward to seeing what you turn up in your research! Best of luck, and Vale,<br>
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Matthew/Quintus <p></p><i></i>