12-06-2006, 12:56 AM
I'm 16, with a part-time job at a retail place that pays decently, a keen interest in Mediterranean history (especially that of Rome), and a desperate itch for a hobby to consume my time and money. I found reenacting.
I've done my research, taken my measurements, and considered my options...I'm 6'6", and have a proportional head (which is too large for most helmets).
I can't afford to buy a helmet and then spend money on having a metalsmith customize it to make it historically accurate and fitting, but it seems that most helmets will be too small. I'm looking at the Gallic helmets (H and I in particular), and it just seems that it won't work out. Unfortunately, my parents compound the problem, since their stance on the internet is generally that anyone who isn't a "reputable seller" must be a thief, or in some way illegitimate.
So, the way I see it, my options are:
--Gamble my ~$100, and hope a helmet fits
--Wait until I'm 18, and can make financial decisions like this for myself
Of course, neither is particularly appealing. I'd really like to become part of the reenacting community, but...well, what do you guys think? Am I overlooking something?
I've done my research, taken my measurements, and considered my options...I'm 6'6", and have a proportional head (which is too large for most helmets).
I can't afford to buy a helmet and then spend money on having a metalsmith customize it to make it historically accurate and fitting, but it seems that most helmets will be too small. I'm looking at the Gallic helmets (H and I in particular), and it just seems that it won't work out. Unfortunately, my parents compound the problem, since their stance on the internet is generally that anyone who isn't a "reputable seller" must be a thief, or in some way illegitimate.
So, the way I see it, my options are:
--Gamble my ~$100, and hope a helmet fits
--Wait until I'm 18, and can make financial decisions like this for myself
Of course, neither is particularly appealing. I'd really like to become part of the reenacting community, but...well, what do you guys think? Am I overlooking something?
AKA: Mike (Too young to reveal full name.)
