Re: [FT] (LONG) The Balance of Power -- Fighters and a Defense

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On Thu, 5 Apr 2001, Jaime Tiampo wrote:

> Plate? Hell yeah. Don't get me on this argument. As a memeber of the
SCA
> in an area were plate is proof from missile fire even though we TESTED
> regular arrows with high power bows throw plate armour and it is like
a
> hot knife. At long range no, but once you get closer it's just nasty
to
> look at.

I assume you used either hardened spring steel armour, if representing
15th century armour, or very thick plate for 14th century? Recent
research has shown the plate to be of a LOT  harder steel than was
originally supposed. And certainly VERY much harder than the mild steel
most re-enactment armour is made of. I won't start about aluminium if
you 
won't, wither ;)

Cheers,

   Derk
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