Re: Mounted Cavalry (Dadada-dat-dada!)

At 3:30 PM -0700 6/25/01, Don M wrote:
>
>  --> I would have to say dragoons , but again I'm going by the FM you
will
>spend more time riding it seems then dismounted fighting, and spurs are
a
>must have for control and speed! At this scale the boots are not going
to
>be a real big issue. ( can always cut off the spurs)

Well, special made dragoon's boots would have quick lacing or buckle 
features, a retracting/folding spur, as well as additional leather 
and a higher coverage over the shins for additional support (not 
unlike tall Line Man's boots (which are also pretty comfy on a 
motorcycle))

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