Boromirs Gear - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tirned Tinnu · 02-23-2003, 06:19 PM

Great work here on the style of helms!
I don't know much about helms, but I've worn several, and my feeling is that Boromir's helm was probably the open-face type.
Those can be mighty heavy too, let me tell you, I tried on a Lobster-helm (as we call'em in Recreationist groups) and it nearly broke my neck!

I also have to make a statement on wearing closed-face helms - they are not comfortable for a long, hot march. If I were a warrior it would depend upon my situation - hey, you can't sleep in it! Many fighters simply carry it in their hands with the chin-strap used as a handle. When it's time to fight - woosh! You're in and all you have to do is tighten the chin-strap.
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02-23-2003, 06:19 PM	#34
Tirned Tinnu Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Patchogue NY Posts: 158	Great work here on the style of helms! I don't know much about helms, but I've worn several, and my feeling is that Boromir's helm was probably the open-face type. Those can be mighty heavy too, let me tell you, I tried on a Lobster-helm (as we call'em in Recreationist groups) and it nearly broke my neck! I also have to make a statement on wearing closed-face helms - they are not comfortable for a long, hot march. If I were a warrior it would depend upon my situation - hey, you can't sleep in it! Many fighters simply carry it in their hands with the chin-strap used as a handle. When it's time to fight - woosh! You're in and all you have to do is tighten the chin-strap. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ 'Perilous indeed,' said Aragorn, 'fair and perilous; but only evil need fear it, or those who bring some evil with them. Follow me!'