02-27-2005, 03:24 AM
Ave Aug33,<br>
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I placed the handle of my Scutum about 1cm below the exact center point (vertically) so it tilts toward me a little- thus it naturally lays against my arm when I carry it. Since holding it straight out at 90-degrees causes one's hand to remain in the same orientation as when carrying the shield normally, it is held straight by the back of the hand. So, I think it's actually desirable that the Scutum tilts toward its carrier.<br>
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Now when you say you can't hold it vertically- in which position are you meaning? Holding it straight out with your arm at 90-degrees?<br>
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Vale<br>
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Matt <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p200.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=mattl@romanarmytalk>Matt L</A> at: 2/27/05 5:51 am<br></i>
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I placed the handle of my Scutum about 1cm below the exact center point (vertically) so it tilts toward me a little- thus it naturally lays against my arm when I carry it. Since holding it straight out at 90-degrees causes one's hand to remain in the same orientation as when carrying the shield normally, it is held straight by the back of the hand. So, I think it's actually desirable that the Scutum tilts toward its carrier.<br>
<br>
Now when you say you can't hold it vertically- in which position are you meaning? Holding it straight out with your arm at 90-degrees?<br>
<br>
Vale<br>
<br>
Matt <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p200.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=mattl@romanarmytalk>Matt L</A> at: 2/27/05 5:51 am<br></i>
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