ES - Re: ANST-Announce - New Rules and Standards for Chivalric Combat

[Richard Culver]

Wæs þú hæl!

   I could use some advice here:

>6. All parts of the helm that come in contact with the wearers head when 
>worn will have a minimum of 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) closed-cell foam padding or 
>the equivalent.  Any part of the helm that is likely to come into contact 
>with the wearers unprotected neck or body will also be suitably padded.

   I padded out my helm yesterday using closed cell foam as indicated.  My 
problem is I have an oblong skull and two put two layers of foam all around 
would have had my nose become one with my face plate and raise the height of 
my helm to unsafe levels I think as HRH Alaric advised me to keep my eye 
level at the top part of the view piece. (Also I have a Viking style visor 
piece with the protective bar right across the middle which at the raise 
level distorts my vision.)

   AS it stands, I have one layer in the immediate back and two layers on 
the sides, front brow ridge, and cheek plates.  The top I have one 
approximately 4" squared piece atop an oblong bigger piece on the front of 
which I added the brow ridge piece.
    I all fits good and I feel safe in it (except for the pitch of the 
ringing).  Just am worried about meeting this standard.  I certainly cannot 
afford another helm made to the shape of my head.

   Any help would be appreciated.  I also could use suggestions on 
construction chin straps ASAP as I hope to be fighting really soon.

Cyniríc

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