MINIMUM JOUSTING SET

MINIMUM JOUSTING SET

This armour is designed for competition jousters. It provides both minimum sane protection and a solid foundation on which to affix the shield (included). The set is comprised of; a bellows faced visor helm with an extremely substantial staple and hook fastener, a bevor, a divided breastplate, a divided backplate, a left great pauldren with a pass guard with a strap to fasten it directly to the shield, and a jousting shield. The helm is designed for glue in padding which is not included. Most folks prefer foam rubber of one sort or another. Personally I use sheepskin. The breastplate is deeply rounded to add strength, breathing room, and a better glancing surface. The cuirasse is cut with a high waist and divided to maximize flexibility. The breast and back are fastened at the armpit with substantial snap on pins to prevent the breastplate and backplate from sliding tighter under severe impact like getting trampled by a horse. (Yes we tested the equipment that way too. The Blankenshield way with a man in the armour.) The backplate is channeled over the spine and flared at the neck as well as embossed over the scapula to provide maximum protection to the spine. The shield is strapped to the pauldren and the wrist is strapped to the forward edge. The balance of the shield is the same as if two straps were used but the solid attachment at the pauldren allows the left hand to be free to handle the reins without having to hold a shield strap. (Historically the heater shield was held in place over chain mail armour with a strap called a guige that went around the neck and two straps called enarms that held the forearm in two places. In most cases the hand passed through the wrist strap to handle the reins.) Like the title says, this is really minimum.

Armours based on this model usually
start around --- $2000
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