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I really like this video! And find the arguments lower really funny on "I know more about this than you" I wish there would be such group in my place. I do Larp. I know, those fight are grossly historicaly incorrect, but eh, I like role-play. Just would like the Larp combat to be more realistic... :P It would be nice to do what you're doing.
The idea I get is that the center grip allows the shield to pivot, which prevents the full transfer of energy to the arm if the guy knows his business. It's not always desirable, but then again, there are tradeoffs for the shields equipped with enarmes as well.
I can think of three reasons a "Viking" shield would have a strap for the fore arm. 1.) He had an injured or missing hand (most likely explanation) 2.)In case he might get tired during a long battle he could tie it on and have it a little easier on his wrist.
This "extra impact" explanation is pretty ridiculous. Lets say that by tying it on you quadruple your applied force (which you don't); by doing so you have really, really limited your range of movements, and is not a good trade.
Just striking by holding the center is impact enough. Trust me, I've taken them in the head a few times, and it's enough to take you out. These shields were less than half the weight of a hoplite shield so unless the guy was expecting to fight all day or was a pussy there is actually no common sense (or practical sense) reason to bind it to your forearm. Edit : That was actually only 2 reasons :(
Well I don't think you have studied at all, I don't rely all info on the sagas but they do have a grain of truth (norse settlement in New Foundland in Greenlander saga) My father is from Wombach Germany and my mom from Sursee Switzerland and my relatives still live in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. No sorry no sites with arm straps maybe Germanic tribe shields but not Viking. Boat shield mmm how did the vikings get around? also basically you are saying that the shield is not held in the cent
center at all? that the grip is on one side and the strap on the other? if not I really beginning to think either your confusing shoulder strap or nails for reenforcement bars or reenforcement wood strips and no I am not wrong since I done it got the t-shirt. Go ahead think what you think or at least give me links to the "supposed" finds if arm straps oh and email these guys too for have wrong shields. Agree to disagree.
If you have that much experience than you wouldn't say that punching and striking with a center grip is more powerful than with arm straps. Maybe with a small buckler, nut not with a viking shield.
Your relatives are absolutely relative in this case...
Arm straps ( Grip not in the center, but on the side, strap is parallel on the other. reach through strap and grab shield grip)
don't think you studied for 25 years. Relying on Sagas were there aren't even shield grips are mentioned ( if you read the original Edda) isn't very smart.
Well I don't think you don't study at all. I am not only relying on the Saga's (like the bible is stories based on truth but do take with a grain of salt) but without them never would of found the Norse base camp in New Foundland would we?
My Father is from Wombach Germany and my mother from Sursee Switzerland and all my relatives live in
So what? My ancestors and I lived on the same place for almost 600 years? that doesn't make me the expert on the town were we are living.
But correcting my history teachers in some historical facts and even a professor before an audience of about 100 students makes me reliable and gives me credit.
And in fact, just travel to Haithabu, there you will see that a lot of viking shields are with arm straps.
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And find the arguments lower really funny on "I know more about this than you"
I wish there would be such group in my place. I do Larp. I know, those fight are grossly historicaly incorrect, but eh, I like role-play. Just would like the Larp combat to be more realistic... :P It would be nice to do what you're doing.
1.) He had an injured or missing hand (most likely explanation)
2.)In case he might get tired during a long battle he could tie it on and have it a little easier on his wrist.
This "extra impact" explanation is pretty ridiculous. Lets say that by tying it on you quadruple your applied force (which you don't); by doing so you have really, really limited your range of movements, and is not a good trade.
Edit : That was actually only 2 reasons :(
You'll see that doing Martial Arts not that bullshit as you claim. Also you are doing MA by yourself if you truly do fight with sword and shield.
What does Hammaborg, Gladiatores, Freyfechter, Dreschflegel, Agilitas and so on have to do with my account?
To scared, haha...
Your relatives are absolutely relative in this case...
Arm straps ( Grip not in the center, but on the side, strap is parallel on the other. reach through strap and grab shield grip)
Do ya get it?
Well I don't think you don't study at all. I am not only relying on the Saga's (like the bible is stories based on truth but do take with a grain of salt) but without them never would of found the Norse base camp in New Foundland would we?
My Father is from Wombach Germany and my mother from Sursee Switzerland and all my relatives live in
So what? My ancestors and I lived on the same place for almost 600 years? that doesn't make me the expert on the town were we are living.
But correcting my history teachers in some historical facts and even a professor before an audience of about 100 students makes me reliable and gives me credit.
And in fact, just travel to Haithabu, there you will see that a lot of viking shields are with arm straps.