06-02-2011, 06:19 PM
Quote:I've been testing plumbatae on the beach again.. report will follow soon.Oops! I forgot to post the link: http://www.fectio.org.uk/articles/testplumbata2.htm
The test site:
The plumbatae:
Some conclusions:
1 – The distances of 50+ metres that I had in mind were by no means reached. The reason for that may be that the weight is too small. Or (like in 2007) that I just can’t throw properly.
2 – Based on this test, throwing underarm hardly differed from throwing overarm.
3 - Based on this test, lighter missiles outperform heavier missiles when thrown overarm.
4 - Based on this test, heavier missiles outperform lighter missiles when thrown underarm.
5 – Based on this test, feathered flights may have a positive effect.
6 – Based on this test, lighter missiles allow for a much longer period of continuous throwing.
7 - Lighter missiles may not fly a greater distance than heavier ones.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)