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Suspending a Leg Harness
Eva de Carduus Weald:
Ohh sorry I missed that somewhere. Hmm well when I get to the point of having a mail shirt I could tie to that. Or it looks like the arming coat isn't too complex I can make it out of stronger material than my usual garb, the coathardie will be made of linen.
Ian:
--- Quote from: Eva de Carduus Weald on 2014-08-19, 15:18:56 ---Ohh sorry I missed that somewhere. Hmm well when I get to the point of having a mail shirt I could tie to that. Or it looks like the arming coat isn't too complex I can make it out of stronger material than my usual garb, the coathardie will be made of linen.
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Honestly, arming garments are whole different discussion on their own with equal complexity to armor in some cases. But they're in some respects more important than armor, because without a well fitted arming garment even the most expensive custom armor will not function or wear properly.
Eva de Carduus Weald:
Eeek, perhaps that should be my first research project then. I don't want to buy something and not have it work well.
Sir James A:
--- Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2014-08-19, 11:39:20 ---if u look at 15th paintings etc you see the single looped bow knot
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^ that's what I do with mine, hasn't ever come undone in 3 years
Sir Douglas:
--- Quote from: Ian on 2014-08-15, 11:59:40 ---The shoulders don't do anything, but I guess it would look weird if you just had a little mini-corset on to suspend your legs :)
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So, um, I kind of ran with this and made a quick prototype for my mail chausses to replace the thick belt I've been using. It's less corset and more girdle though. Kind of like the belt setup we were discussing on FB. I haven't had a chance to properly test it yet, but it does fit very snug around my waist and does seem to have that "lock in" effect. I'll let you know how it goes when I strap some armor to it.
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