04-26-2008, 04:01 PM
Quote:I think I may have just realized something looking at another thread. Let me try to get this out. When you look at greaves on the back edge, the open gap is roughly an inch or two wide.http://www.noricum.de/Beinschienen_G.jpg
When the greave is actually placed on the leg, does it spring around the leg and come back to the same gap on the back side of the leg or does it spring against the leg using tension to hold it up so that the gap up the back of the leg is now wider than the greave off of the hoplite? Does that make sense?
http://manningimperial.com/item.php?ite ... =2&c_id=36
The opening is about an inch when not worn. This allows you to wear them easily. Also,most greaves that have been found in a good condition have such big opening. When it fits properly,it doesn't need a lot of pressure by the springiness to be kept in place.
Khaire
Giannis
Giannis K. Hoplite
a.k.a.:Giannis Kadoglou
a.k.a.:Thorax
a.k.a.:Giannis Kadoglou
a.k.a.:Thorax