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#1
08-22-2011, 07:14 AM
Found this which may be of interest!

"Of sponges there are three species; the first is of loose porous texture, the second is close textured, the third, which is nicknamed ‘the sponge of Achilles’, is exceptionally fine and close-textured and strong. This sponge is used as a lining to helmets and greaves, for the purpose of deadening the sound of the blow; and this is a very scarce species. Aristotle, History of Animals"
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08-22-2011, 07:18 AM
I swear I tried to post this in the Greek section! Don't know how it got in Rules and Announcements!
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08-22-2011, 03:51 PM
Might help absorb sweat as well.
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08-22-2011, 08:23 PM
Note the phrase, "extremely rare". Do we even know which species this is today, or if it still exists?

I've found that soft felt (like they use inside old couches and chairs) is a really good lining/pad. And around here, people throw furniture out beside the roads. Just dismantle and remove what is good. Sometimes there are some nice pieces of hardwood hidden inside there. What to do with the rummaged, ransacked furniture? Don't ask, don't tell.
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#5
08-22-2011, 09:25 PM
A quick search on RAT reveals it all....
The sponge helmet liner thread
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08-22-2011, 09:57 PM
From SCA fighting I can tell you that no matter how much foam etc... you put in your helmet; a hit will still ring your bell :grin:
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