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Westenev

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I doubt it would be evenly distributed, especially when arms and footwork play a big role in balance. But I agree, it's something you would get used to.

EDIT: Swords ARE heavy though, especially one handed swords after a few hard strikes. Two handed longswords are more manageable, since you can use both hands meaning you can distribute the force.
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20-Mar-2018 03:15:09 - Last edited on 20-Mar-2018 03:18:58 by Westenev

NotFishing

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Westenev said :
I doubt it would be evenly distributed, especially when arms and footwork play a big role in balance.


The armor on the other parts of your body compensates for that.

Westenev said :
EDIT: Swords ARE heavy though, especially one handed ones.

The average arming sword is two and a half pounds. A longsword can be as heavy as three and a half. Beneath the gold, the Bitter Steel.

20-Mar-2018 03:20:53

Westenev

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NotFishing said :
Westenev said :
EDIT: Swords ARE heavy though, especially one handed ones.

The average arming sword is two and a half pounds. A longsword can be as heavy as three and a half.

1.1kg vs 1.6kg. ;)

The argument is that the weight of a longsword is distributed among both hands, while an arming sword is only distributed on one. So you're looking at 1.1kg (arming sword) vs .8kg distributed across both hands (longsword) - meaning a longsword is less tiring compared to an arming sword.

Regardless of how heavy or light these things are, what you also fail to take into account is that people can only fling their arm so many times before even 1kg will tire them out.
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20-Mar-2018 03:33:15 - Last edited on 20-Mar-2018 03:38:16 by Westenev

Azi Demonica

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Westenev said :
I'm beginning to see why artistic licenses are a thing. XD this made me chuckle.



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Well, when you wear armour, most weight rests on your shoulders. When you wear a belt around your waist over mail, it helps get a little weight off. I do not have a 100% historic replica full plate armour, especially not the kind that's designed to rest on your hips, as those armours cost like ten grand. So, I am stuck with simpler armours, as would be worn by retainers and soldiers. I can handle up to ninety pounds of steel on my shoulders, so I think I am good.

Oh yes, armour does not debilitate the wearer, unless the wearer is not used to the weight. When I drove to Texas, my friend, she being only seventeen years old, wore about fifty pounds of steel for almost an hour. She did not do any fighting, but had no problem wearing it, and did not fall.



About armour weight distribution,
If the armour is tailored to match your body size and shape, that's best for weight distribution. However, most people can't always afford custom tailoring, so they make do with what they can afford, which is OK.



About sword weight,
My seventeen-year-old Texan friend had no problem holding a longsword. She did not do so well with an arming sword, tho. I'd go as far as saying, that the longsword is just about a perfect beginner's sword to start with. However, it's easier to cut with a katana, as it's way shorter and curved.

But yes, swinging even a 1kg sword enough time does get tiring, especially when you wear long-sleeved mail.

20-Mar-2018 03:42:35 - Last edited on 20-Mar-2018 03:43:11 by Azi Demonica

Azi Demonica

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Hm, some arming swords have brass or even hollow pommels, which helps lessen the weight for sure. Ha, rapiers: heavy hilts, up to forty-eight-inch blades, tiny pommels... was never a fan of rapiers, they just don't feel cool. Though, if you have the strength and precision for it, it does give you a great reach advantage.

20-Mar-2018 03:52:10

Westenev

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This conversation is fun and all, but it didn't help my wardrobe problems one bit.

Actually.

It might if my character were a black knight who couldn't afford a squire, and therefore is forced to live in his armour because he can't put it back on...

... GENIUS!
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20-Mar-2018 04:08:24 - Last edited on 20-Mar-2018 04:09:20 by Westenev

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