08-22-2010, 02:50 PM
Sadly no pictures
Yes they were attached to the girth strap.
165 pounds. 13 hands.
And I did hop onto it as well as use the stirrups. Originally I thought that they were just a luxary when I did manage to hop into the saddle with ease, but when I practiced getting in quickly vaulting made me too exposed and it took too long. It was then I realised the benefit of such stirrups. I also tested my armour and I've found that leather armour is underrated. Even when shot at ten feet from a medevial crossbow the best that any ancient missile weapon could accomplish was either a bruise or a dent in the armour. Mail on the other hand, was easy to shoot into, expensive to maintain and make, and took far too long to fabricate. I made my full torso (Without sleeves) curaisse in just five days using period style tools and equipment. I still have to test spears and bladed weapons though.
Yes they were attached to the girth strap.
165 pounds. 13 hands.
And I did hop onto it as well as use the stirrups. Originally I thought that they were just a luxary when I did manage to hop into the saddle with ease, but when I practiced getting in quickly vaulting made me too exposed and it took too long. It was then I realised the benefit of such stirrups. I also tested my armour and I've found that leather armour is underrated. Even when shot at ten feet from a medevial crossbow the best that any ancient missile weapon could accomplish was either a bruise or a dent in the armour. Mail on the other hand, was easy to shoot into, expensive to maintain and make, and took far too long to fabricate. I made my full torso (Without sleeves) curaisse in just five days using period style tools and equipment. I still have to test spears and bladed weapons though.
Nicholas