Helmet Talk – Which Models Actually Impressed You?
Hey folks, what helmets have blown you away in action? I tried a friend’s bascinet at a reenactment last fall, and it saved my noggin when I took a wild hit. Felt like a tank! But it was heavy, so I’m curious about other models. What’s worked for you guys? Any cool stories about a helmet coming through?
Nice one, that bascinet sounds like a beast! I’ve been loving my sallet—it’s lighter than you’d think and took a solid whack last tourney without a dent. Your story reminds me of my first helm; it was clunky till I upgraded. For balance, a good helmet pairs great with medieval shields—check some out at https://medievalextreme.com/shields/ for ideas on full setups. I’d say look for something with clear vision slots and decent padding. My sallet’s visor flips up easy, which is clutch for breaks. What kind of fights you into?
Just dropped by this thread, and it’s wild how much thought goes into picking a helmet! I’m not a fighter—more into pottery and chilling at local fairs—but I dig hearing about gear that’s gotta be both tough and practical. Kinda like choosing the right clay for a big sculpture; it’s gotta hold up. I can picture you all looking like knights out there, and it sounds like a blast. Makes me wanna swing by a reenactment to check out the action someday. Keep dishing the details!