[Ansteorra] armors list

[John]

16ga is .0625".  However the currently used standards do allow for a 
certain amount of leeway.  Down to somewhere in the range you have 
noted.  You can bet the manufacturers are going to tread that bottom 
line as closely as they can.  One of the reasons for .0625 is not only 
the thickness but also the weight.  The more weight you have on your 
head the less your brain is going to slosh around when it gets hit.  A 
very simple explanation of the physics of course.  On the other hand if 
the helm weights too much the opposite can occur.  The helm starts 
moving and the weight is too much for neck muscles to stop the 
momentum.  Leading to neck problems.  Anyhow back to the original topic.

Iaen

Bill Perkins wrote:
> Also, the rules of the lyst specify 1/16th (0.0625) inch steel.  
> According to my gauge equivalent chart, 16ga is 0.0598 inches thick 
> for mild steel - much too thin.  15ga is the closest at 0.067 inches 
> thick.  However, 16ga stainless is at 0.063, which is sufficient.
>
> Alejandro
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John" <iaenmor at swbell.net>
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 6:14 AM
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>
>> Not so sure I would want to put a new fighter in a 16 gauge helm.  
>> One place that comes highly recommended is Ironmonger Armoury. 
>> http://www.ironmongerarmory.com/index.php?p=helms  Scroll down the 
>> page to his basic Bascinet.  125.00.  Better price and heavier 
>> steel.  Known work and good quality for the price.
>> Iaen Mor
>>
>> hal johnson wrote:
>>> try swordsandarmor.com i just received my new helm from them 16 ga 
>>> steel all the way around payed $195.that does include sales tax 
>>> mailed it Friday received it like the following Tuesday good turn 
>>> around time.also try ebay but i understand with the war coming a lot 
>>> of sites are sold out .and the baron of treyloc has a armor with 
>>> them now who makes some good stuff also yis ld harold graybear
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