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Goose Fletch:
So. I saw this video of a bodkin failing to pierce a padded gambeson. The video is entertaining and i recommend the full documentary. (Especially if you like the high energy Mike Loades as much as i do xD)

But what about using a type 16 broadhead? Or a similar broadhead with swept out blades and a narrow point profile? Or the long bodkin. The ewbs is assisting Mike, if some of their members are browsing, they can offer some insight. Were further tests done? Does anyone have a gambeson they don't need?  :D

I was amazed when i saw this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CULmGfvYlso&feature=youtube_gdata_player

And to give a sense of what can be achieved, here is a similar test.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn1VmbtEum8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Cheers

WillS:
Eeek, best not to ask the EWBS what they think of Mike Loades...  I don't think any of them want anything to do with him anymore...

I wouldn't take Mike's stuff too seriously - he's great at showy stuff and getting excited, but tends to use equipment from different periods in order to prove a point that backs up his own theories. 

On point, you can make up your own gambeson and try tests yourself, it's dead easy.  Linen outer layer, numerous layers of cotton or wool batting and then another linen backing layer, all sewn/stapled together.  See what happens!

brian:
It,s good to hear that i am not the only one who irritates the EWBS

campx:
Not sure, had to play the 1st video a couple times, but I'm sure I saw a layer of chainmail or something similar between the layer of leather and the other layers of cloth.........

WillS:

--- Quote from: brian on November 19, 2013, 11:58:54 am ---It,s good to hear that i am not the only one who irritates the EWBS

--- End quote ---

Well, it's a very small society based on "active archaeology" as it were - trying as hard as possible to recreate (as closely as possible) warbows from the right period.  If "documentaries" are made that contain false information or exaggerated truths, it's clear to see why society members get annoyed/upset.  There are very few sources of accurate, unbiased information about medieval warbows out there, so if popular shows come out with a load of rubbish it certainly does damage all the work the society does to keep things accurate. 

Still, it's never wise to take oneself too seriously, eh?  ;)

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