Over or Under?

[Bodeni]

Hey Bodeni, if you are still around I have a few questions regarding the Aspis.

How do you balance with a 10-12kg shield strapped to your arm? Does resting it on your shoulder actually help or do you have to put it down and rest frequently. Xenophon also described a resting position where you hold it against your body. Its described as resting upon the user's beard and thigh. I need to draw that pose but I can't find good pictures of people doing it. Do you have any idea?

Ah, I do have a 10kg shield, but as a Keltoi it's not an aspis. I do find that in a bracing position, with one foot leading, it is quite practical to rest a reinforcing beam on your leg. I imagine it's the same principle, just takes the edge off when you're not in direct danger, but obviously keeping the shield as far away from you as possible is a priority in combat. Although (on wikipedia of all places...) I found this: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...ungen_8966.jpg Which probably shows what Xenophon is describing.

[antisocialmunky]

Oh Cool, thanks for that picture.

Since I've gotten your attention, if this the sort of reenactment you do?

[Sint]

Oh Cool, thanks for that picture.

Since I've gotten your attention, if this the sort of reenactment you do?

I don't know for sure but I think the video is about actual HEMA fighting and not about reenactment .

[antisocialmunky]

I don't know for sure but I think the video is about actual HEMA fighting and not about reenactment .

I'm not familiar with HEMA actually but it sounds interesting. Is it very popular? I thought they were doing educational reenactment since they have some videos where it looks like they are putting on shows.