05-19-2014, 01:33 PM
As said above, the field of view - or lack of it - in my mind is something which needs a lot of practical examination.
My own observations are that:
1. Forward vision is acceptable at all paces.
2. Peripheral vision to right and left - effectively my own line - is sufficient in lower paces but reduces significantly at a faster pace. My glance left or right with minimal head movement becomes more pronounced the faster I get so if I am trying to retain a line - or any formation - with those on my own side, it becomes more of a problem.
3. In the thick of battle (this is an assumption as I haven't fought in one off a horse!) the need for constant checking on my environment is hampered by the helmet. This may be because my borrowed helmet was not made for me and was possibly too big.
As an aside, my horse took GREAT exception to me wearing it until she got used to the idea. I think that was because she could not see my facial expressions or recognise the person in front of her although she knew my voice. The helmet, therefore, affects not only humans but horses too. Perhaps it had a similar effect on the opposing cavalry?
My own observations are that:
1. Forward vision is acceptable at all paces.
2. Peripheral vision to right and left - effectively my own line - is sufficient in lower paces but reduces significantly at a faster pace. My glance left or right with minimal head movement becomes more pronounced the faster I get so if I am trying to retain a line - or any formation - with those on my own side, it becomes more of a problem.
3. In the thick of battle (this is an assumption as I haven't fought in one off a horse!) the need for constant checking on my environment is hampered by the helmet. This may be because my borrowed helmet was not made for me and was possibly too big.
As an aside, my horse took GREAT exception to me wearing it until she got used to the idea. I think that was because she could not see my facial expressions or recognise the person in front of her although she knew my voice. The helmet, therefore, affects not only humans but horses too. Perhaps it had a similar effect on the opposing cavalry?
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
