HEMA gear

[Sir Edward]

This sporting equipment company now has a HEMA category:

http://www.afinternationalsporting.com/

Their helmet actually looks like a decent deal. $99, and it's built like a fencing mask, but with side and back protection.

I've added them to the links page.

[Sir Brian]

Very cool! I wonder if the inner liner is removable for washing?

[Sir William]

What is all this talk about washing?  It isn't historical!  lol

[Sir Brian]

Perhaps but you wouldn't want to be accused of trying to take unfair advantage of your dueling opponent by incapacitating them with the stench of your reeking equipment now would you? 

When thou hast an adversary who doth reekith to high heaven thou must retreat across running waters. – Some anonymous and grizzled medieval veteran.

[Sir Edward]

You receive a -7 "to hit" penalty due to my stench aura. Go ahead, roll your d20.

[Sir James A]

"Avoid what is strong; attack what is weak."

Quick! His body odor is strong! Flee everyone, flee!

[Sir William]

Perhaps but you wouldn't want to be accused of trying to take unfair advantage of your dueling opponent by incapacitating them with the stench of your reeking equipment now would you? 

When thou hast an adversary who doth reekith to high heaven thou must retreat across running waters. – Some anonymous and grizzled medieval veteran.

That would be 'win' at any cost, perhaps?  Not exactly chivalric...but effective, no?  lol