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RE: wicker shield - Renatus - 11-11-2017

(11-11-2017, 09:02 AM)GunthamundĀ Hasding Wrote: Now it also largely depends if the wicker is dry or not. If fresh it has a lot of water and I suppose is pretty heavy.

That's another thought. Might the wicker shields be soaked before a training session to increase their weight?


RE: wicker shield - Dan Howard - 11-11-2017

Not really. It sheds water pretty well but it can depend on the material used. You'd really have to use it while still green to increase its weight significantly.