[MR] request for aid in determining distances from helm to head

[Siegfried Sebastian Faust]

At 12:29 AM 6/5/2001 -0400, Rupert Gaddy wrote:
>The 1/2 inch seems arbitrary.  To my knowledge no one has ever determined
>just how far the face is from the helm.....If I get my helm 1/2 inch from my
>face, especially the eye area which prompted all this concern...my nose is
>going to be broken putting ON the helm, much less taking a head shot.

Just a note to all that the 1/2" rule is not truly 'arbitrary'.  It is the 
same rule that currently applies to all weapons, thrusting tips, quillions, 
etc.  None can enter a helm more than 1/2".

Therefore any helms currently made, were made under such a ruling, knowing 
that only 1/2" gap was needed to remain 'safe'.

It's not a 'new standard' being put into place, it's a current standard 
being upheld.

Siegfried


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