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Gambeson Quest.
Das Bill:
--- Quote from: Sir Brian on 2010-12-30, 13:41:38 --- I may eventually pick one of those up to use in WMA class at a later date but probably not for wearing under the haubergeon because I suspect they use synthetic fill material for the padding which doesn’t breath well at all.
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If I may, I don't recommend the MRL gambeson if you want to use it for Western Martial Arts. I used to own one, and it is fine for costume, but it's literally about as protective as a heavy sweater. It is also cut like a t-shirt, and since the material doesn't stretch like a t-shirt, it heavily restricts your movement. It is very hot due to the nylon fibers. You're better off with a cheap $50 fencing jacket than one of those, as it will at least protect you against knicks and burrs. I also used to use mine under my plate harness, and it is close to worthless for that purpose; I couldn't lift my arms high enough to take any of the upper guards.
While I haven't seen the Steel Mastery one in person, I suspect it will be a much better one for WMA usage. It looks like it will have some problems, but not as bad as the MRL one did for me.
Sir Ulrich:
http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/p-5478-warriors-medieval-gambeson.aspx
Thats the gambeson I got, I would've gotten the GDFB one but it was too large for me and this one seems to be almost the same. I don't recommend the MRL ones as they're basically useless for combat and more for costuming. Thats why I bought a new gambeson to replace my robin hood one.
Sir Brian:
--- Quote from: Das Bill on 2010-12-30, 21:47:40 ---
--- Quote from: Sir Brian on 2010-12-30, 13:41:38 --- I may eventually pick one of those up to use in WMA class at a later date but probably not for wearing under the haubergeon because I suspect they use synthetic fill material for the padding which doesn’t breath well at all.
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If I may, I don't recommend the MRL gambeson if you want to use it for Western Martial Arts. I used to own one, and it is fine for costume, but it's literally about as protective as a heavy sweater. It is also cut like a t-shirt, and since the material doesn't stretch like a t-shirt, it heavily restricts your movement. It is very hot due to the nylon fibers. You're better off with a cheap $50 fencing jacket than one of those, as it will at least protect you against knicks and burrs. I also used to use mine under my plate harness, and it is close to worthless for that purpose; I couldn't lift my arms high enough to take any of the upper guards.
While I haven't seen the Steel Mastery one in person, I suspect it will be a much better one for WMA usage. It looks like it will have some problems, but not as bad as the MRL one did for me.
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Thanks for the insight Bill! I will will have to be content for the time being with my KOH gambeson for WMA, (it just looks like hell from the armor stains) ;)
--- Quote from: Sir Ulrich the Wicked on 2010-12-30, 22:14:14 ---http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/p-5478-warriors-medieval-gambeson.aspx
Thats the gambeson I got, I would've gotten the GDFB one but it was too large for me and this one seems to be almost the same. I don't recommend the MRL ones as they're basically useless for combat and more for costuming. Thats why I bought a new gambeson to replace my robin hood one.
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Sir Ulrich
Thanks for the link! That is certainly reasonable and looks like it would be adequate padding, but according to their sizing even their XXL would be a little tight and too short in the sleeves! Too bad they don’t offer them in a 3XL or otherwise known as quasi-behemoth size. ;)
Sir Patrick:
--- Quote ---Too bad they don’t offer them in a 3XL or otherwise known as quasi-behemoth size.
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Wow, you must be ripped, Sir Brian! ;)
Sir James A:
--- Quote from: Sir Brian on 2011-01-01, 13:35:19 ---
--- Quote from: Sir Ulrich the Wicked on 2010-12-30, 22:14:14 ---http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/p-5478-warriors-medieval-gambeson.aspx
Thats the gambeson I got, I would've gotten the GDFB one but it was too large for me and this one seems to be almost the same. I don't recommend the MRL ones as they're basically useless for combat and more for costuming. Thats why I bought a new gambeson to replace my robin hood one.
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Sir Ulrich
Thanks for the link! That is certainly reasonable and looks like it would be adequate padding, but according to their sizing even their XXL would be a little tight and too short in the sleeves! Too bad they don’t offer them in a 3XL or otherwise known as quasi-behemoth size. ;)
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I have a similar problem ... they don't offer them with a 40" waist and a 36" chest. Apparently I'm built upside-down. :(
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