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Problems with my gear any advice?

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Sir Nate:

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--- Quote from: Sir Nate on 2013-11-28, 16:10:42 ---also is the belt worn were the elbows reach to, or on the waist?

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The narrowest part of your body, typically where your belly button is, and coincidentally where the elbows usually hang is your natural waist.  Modern clothing, like jeans are not really worn at your waist, they sit atop your hips, but when talking about it in modern context we call this our 'waist' but it really isn't.  Historically, the waist is that narrowest point around the belly button.  So belts were typically worn there in historical clothing, which usually looks like it's being worn too high to the modern eye because the 'waist' has drifted further down the body to us modern folk.

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That makes sense. thank you.
Well if it has to be the narrowest part of my body im going to need to move it above my belly if you catch my meaning.

Lord Dane:
They covered it all pretty much. Just to add to baggy coif issue ....
After tailoring it to proper head size, try using colored nylon or para-cord (in your chosen crest colors) wrapped around in a binded fashion around your forehead to secure your coif in proper placement. Helps secure it snug when worn with a Great Helm. You can see mine in black & gold in my avatar. Gives the 12th century, 13th century maille look a better distinction I think.

You can get it at any place like JoAnn Fabrics or crafts store in the fabric section in varying colors.

Sir Edward:

Well, if you're carrying a little bit of a "spare tire" like I am, the narrowest point may be at your hips. :)

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