Quote Originally Posted by Zenicetus
That might be possible with the more lightly-armed cavalry, but could a knight in full plate actually dismount and re-mount alone, without the help of a squire or two (maybe even a ladder?) in the midst of combat?
That's actually a myth (based on modern people who've never worn armour trying some on for a lark). The only thing about plate armour that would limit your movements is overheating. AS you've got layers of quilting between your skin and the plates.