[MR] armor questions from a non-fighter...

[Alexandria Stratton]

I'm shopping for a helm for my husband, Brocc (it will be a surprise!). 
I am considering something like 
this: http://www.jamesriverarmoury.com/customnorman.htm

One of the options is a 'leather attachment strip for camail'. I am thinking 
they mean aventail. 
Brocc has expressed an interest in the aventail (he's been told there's no need 
for a gorget if he has the aventail). 

The slatted back looks neat, and looks like it would be cooler to wear. I wonder 
about padding, though...is it pointless to have the slatted back if it's blocked 
by padding or covered by the maille? 

I also wonder about a camail (the maille hood)...is there a point to mail worn 
under a helm? 

Does anyone have any experience or opinions on any of these questions?

Does anyone have any experience with this seller?

Thanks!
 -- Isabelle LaFar
http://www.HouseBarra.com
Experience is what you get, when things go awry.