Frogmouth Helmet Test: Vision, Mobility. Episode 2

[@jordangreyling8820]

I love how it almost looks futuristic and minimalistic in design, like if I just saw the helmet for the first time not knowing anything about history I'd think it was for some modern scifi robot movie

[@VerilyViscous]

It looks like the head of a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica.

[@walterscientist]

The head of RoboCain in Robocop 2 was quite reminiscent of a frogmouth helmet.

[@tusk70]

It´s the helmet still in use by the alien Chigs in Space: Above and Beyond (or Space 2063, in Germany)

[@sihilius]

It has some similarity to the snake head helmets from stargate i'd say.

[@FlagAnthem]

Less is better

[@pathfindersavant3988]

The Frogmouth always looks like its chuckling smugly at everyone, like its just constantly thinking about how superior it is to everyone around it.

[@Zarvain]

I remember old cartoons where a knight in one would talk, or more often mock, at someone and the helmet would open and close like that was a mouth. As I kid a always thought it was so dumb it was hilarious. XD

[@jaypea30]

"-Signature look of superiority"

[@CaracalKeithrafferty]

Hue hue hue hue hue

[@ShaddySoldier]

That's because it is

[@Tarik360]

HO HO HO HO HO HO HO!

[@ettecnal]

I kinda' like the design of the frogmouth helmet. I think the fact that it hides all of the facial features gives it a more intimidating look. It's definitely cool on an aesthetic level in my personal opinion. Awesome video, Metatron! I can really tell how much work you put into them.

[@SleepySloth2705]

And the helmet let's your opponents see the reflection of the last face they make before they die

[@SleepySloth2705]

@Giuliano Matrix Yeah, I mistakenly posted it before getting to that part 😅

[@odynzeyez6259]

I like it because it's a staple appearance in my favorite video game series

[@heavenlywithhishands]

@Matrix Reloaded I'd think about taking some English classes before you act like a smartass. Even then everybody knows the Frogmouth helmet was for jousting exclusively.

[@ArtieKendall]

The frogmouth helmet would make a fantastic novelty teapot or pitcher for serving drinks.

[@imperialinquisitormordecai9688]

A pitcher made from the helm of a defeated enemy.

[@robertbeecroft5570]

But the drink has to be blood!

[@bladerex1224]

I'LL DRINK FROM YOUR SKU... Actually huh, guess your helmet works much better for drunking than a skull.

[@TriariusMetzer]

I do love the look of it it reminds me of the frost style helm that suit from warframe.

[@zaidhernandez4601]

It would be 🤔

[@youvebeengreeked]

I’ve never seen something look so badass AND so ridiculous at the same time. 😂

[@marcello7781]

I wonder if Henri II would have survived had he worn this kind of helmet during his fatal jousting in July 1559.

[@foldionepapyrus3441]

I'd say its well worth remembering that no armor is 100% effective, so even if this gives 'em a (much) better chance very likely reducing the instant severity of any injury it may just change how you die. Especially pre-antibiotics and advanced medical facilities.

[@CtrlAltRetreat]

@@foldionepapyrus3441 This is a lot of protection though. It would have made survival the most likely outcome methinks

[@docstockandbarrel]

@@CtrlAltRetreat maybe he was supposed to get on a plane before the joust and the plane crashed…

[@marumoru2773]

@@foldionepapyrus3441 I totally agree with you, even if the helmet survives a heavy hit, the head inside still shakes around violently wich could cause brain damage or even death in unlucky cases.

[@Wingzero90939]

Yeah probably, in a jousting tournament though I would be more so worried about any internal injuries you can’t fix. Not so much broken bones they could probably fix those to an extent. Especially for the time period. Although I doubt the king is getting in heavy amounts of jousting tournaments. He is probably training to some extent but he’s definitely not getting the crap beat out of him on a normal basis.

[@robertoprestigiacomo253]

I recently went to a medieval village here in Denmark and tried a great helm for jousting (but not a frog mouth). I was surprised by that visibility (much better than I expected and the model I tried allowed some vertical FoW as well) but what I didn't expect was the noise: I could hear myself breathing so loudly and every external noise was amplified inside the helm. I think that would've distracred me more than anything else while jousting.

[@m0-m0597]

I wonder if one could have worn it on the battlefield though

[@davidvalderrey9385]

I think It would be ways around the noise too, a padded coif that fills the gaps inside the helmet would mitigate that "bell" effect.

[@robertoprestigiacomo253]

@@m0-m0597 With that weight I doubt it. To test the visibility me and some guys from my HEMA club tried to swing around at reduced speed with some short swords that were available for use in the same spot and though again visibility didn't bother us too much (or as much as we thought) at that speed, it hindered our agility a lot.

[@robertoprestigiacomo253]

@@davidvalderrey9385 I would assume so but then breathing would be pretty miserable while wearing that for more than a few minutes at a time. I'd like to try it though

[@TheCorgiWoman]

@@davidvalderrey9385padded coif plus the chain mail coif then the great helm

[@Victor-dm4qv]

I love how the helmet looks. It's a shame that it's limited to just jousting, rather than battles and duels. I'd love to see more of the frogmouth helmet.

[@mhauda]

In an rpg setting I think you could justify frogmouths being used for fighting large monsters and whatnot. Easy to see big monsters even with the limited vision and your normal helmet won't stop your neck from breaking if something like a giant smacked you in it. Also, if you had gladiator type fights in a medieval setting you could easily make classes/characters like the Romans did and have one that wears a frogmouth.

[@Epsilonsama]

The Frogmouth helmet was designed for Jousting. It's basically a Jousting helmet. On the Battlefield this type of helmet would impair your field of view but for jousting is perfect.

[@BringDHouseDown]

@@mhauda if the monster had a tail you wouldn't see that tail swipe

[@flyingsky1559]

@@BringDHouseDown needs breath holes or slots for a bit of added visibility

[@yjlom]

would it be possible in theory to solve the FOV problem with mirrors?

[@jessecunningham9924]

It’s amazing how trying out something in real life gives you unique insights into what you would have otherwise never grasped! Thanks for this. I’m very surprised about the field of vision. Those medieval smiths knew what they were doing. One thing I noticed as you did some close ups on the lip is that the sharp (relatively) edges of the frogmouth opening would have easily bit into and grasped any wooden shaft entering into to, so that specific design was likely very purposeful. Even if a lance or spear somehow made it into the gap, the shape would have stopped it before it went too far-hopefully before it reached your face!

[@Generic_Username_01]

The frogmouth helmet looks awesome. Imagine a warrior wearing this charging at full tilt with their lance pointed straight at you! Though it really seems too impractical to use outside of jousting

[@executiveproducersolliebow5048]

The Frogmouth looks as if it acted as a forerunner to the HANS device (a device used in motorsports to reduce whiplash in vehicle impacts) as the FM helmet straps to the armor. The perfect helmet concept for jousting.

[@csabahofecker6650]

My thoughts exactly. I used to race and as soon as i saw the inside of that helmet and how it was tied to the chest plate it instantly reminded of the HANS i used to own.

[@LarryGarfieldCrell]

The potential for comedic sketches in that get up is phenomenal. I want to see Metatron Python routine with that!

[@afinoxi]

Even if it did absolutely nothing dude frogmouth helmets just look epic

[@archaeomoto-theroadtripofa2298]

Please get also a Corinthian helmet! That would have been a great antique comparison to the frogmouth!

[@timwhite5562]

I would wager that knights competing in jousts in heavy rain would have wished they had the option of getting weather forecasts. Or at least forecasts that didn't depend on which way a flock of birds flew or how the entrails of a goat looked. The upside is if you actually found yourself competing one without a lance nearby, a piping hot cup of McDonald's coffee down the visor would work.

[@benjamindover4337]

I'd sneak up behind with a drawstring sack. Game over.

[@brianmorrissey554]

They didn't exist though. That's like saying they would have wished for smartphones

[@xariasfury5782]

People tended to look up at the sky more than on pagan prophetic traditions for semi-reliable forecasts, they also relied on the season, such as expecting way less rain during summer, more during other times of the year, and made educated guesses based on those. Weren’t entrails a roman thing? Probably not more than a day or two at most of forecast though depending on the region and culture

[@anthonyoer4778]

You spend enough time outdoors you smell rain in the air. Animals let you know too by their actions.

[@anthonyoer4778]

@@xariasfury5782 most places had a yearly farmers almanac. Wet winter dry summer or late spring and Indian summers for example. You can use trees or flowers to predict the weather. Flowers drying means no rain now or in the bear future.

[@TheEvilpossum]

I've studied absolutely insane armor made for jousting. Just last week, I recognized examples in a museum, looked like normal armor except the arm, the breastplate and even the helmet were all one piece.

[@vitopalmito2768]

So cool man, after you showed the frogmouth helmet in that video I was waiting for this video. I got in love with this helmet 😁

[@camerongunn7906]

Neighbor: "Bill...that weird fella is out there walking around in his armor again!"

[@FortyHyena]

Thanks a lot. I just spit coffee all over my keyboard when you did the Teapot knight pour at 7:05 🤣

[@Amonimus]

Expected a footage from inside the helmet. Unless I've missed it.

[@Amonimus]

@@Corndog_Enthusiast The first topic of this video is visibility inside the helment. The visibility isn't demonstrated, which is a missed opportunity as it's easy to show.

[@psychokinrazalon]

One video I’d be interested in seeing is a breakdown of how historically accurate aspects of Fire Emblem are. Armor, combat, cost of materials, etc.

[@Will_Forge]

Oh man, I fuckin' love the OG Knight chest plate/shield, and how they remove it before thrusting with their spear. Not to mention the chain that draws their spear back into their hand which in real life would be totally impractical due to the weight of the chain, but damn is it awesome. Like some kind of medieval exosuit.

[@TheUcHiHaItAcHi123]

You Look GLORIOUS in the intro!

[@thaedleinad]

Youe hair looks majestic on this video, Raphaelo. Whatever you have done, keep doing it.

[@warmpancaxe]

Unbreakable Lapp thanks you for the coverage

[@zanemob1429]

Metatron has become a Dark Souls 3 sweat.

[@Laaonne]

Exactly lul

[@kelborhal2576]

I just realized the Chigs from Space: Above and Beyond had the frogmouthed helm.

[@corriban]

I feel like we don't give this guy enough credit for walking around in public parks in full armor for science.

[@leveticus5721]

I would love to see you spar wearing this against someone wearing a kettle hat! 😆

[@mateuszbanaszak4671]

"going to be uploud today" 35 minutes before midnight... Thats technicaly true.

[@jamesfrancis7025]

Tried sharing the video with my cat, she disappointed there were no actual frogs to chase, I however enjoyed the video! Keep up the good work

[@mikeshoults4155]

The tea with the biscuits part made me laugh so hard.

[@fizz576]

I wounder how medieval people would react to the idea of someone using one of these in combat I would assume they would react somewhat similarly to someone in the current era seeing a moder day soldiers wearing a football helmet.

[@KudoRedfox]

US soldiers did actually used hockey helmets during early 90s due to how uncomfortable helmets were until recently

[@fizz576]

@@KudoRedfox I definitely wouldn't blame them the PASGT Helmets on top of being super uncomfortable where only level 3a.

[@Hanashibi]

I would really love to see a Video on the Heaviest Samurai Configuration, its uses, history, and what situations favored and disfavored it.

[@arthurofalsen2110]

Haven't watched you in a while, love the warhammer fantasy minis in the back

[@dominiclapinta8537]

Not just tea, but you could give an oration from within the frogmouth using a Kermit the frog type voice.

[@Aswaguespack]

Fantastic Intro !! When can We expect the rest of the Movie Coming out? 😉😂

[@davidfletcher6703]

Great content as always Raph, keep up the good work

[@vanholloman9918]

Thank you for such an informative video on this helmet. I always had an interest and curiosity of this style of helmet. Never went to deep into the research, so thank you for explanations.

[@knightshade2654]

This is my favorite knight helmet; it looks noble and almost futuristic.

[@con_boy]

I've been around horses all my life and I promise you the horses looked out for them. the horse would work out "know" the rider was blind below a certain field of view, when in such gear, and protect them. horses are herd animals and their instincts to look for their fellows mean they can do this rather well - including their sharing of vision - it is a fact that during rides at night they can see far better than humans can and they would weave the rider away from low branches etc quite naturally - it was considered a safe way to get about at night - horses will also do quite complex manoeuvres (untrained) to save their riders they are very aware of the mortality of their "friend" and will not easily risk them a horse wold step, spin, block, and use body language to tell the rider what is going on - and the rider would know instantly what to do

[@molybdaen11]

Horses - the first self driving vehicles.

[@emanueledimatteo2052]

best part of the video? the tea pot knight, that had me roll. Really interesting video anyway

[@Mtonazzi]

I'm curious what you'd think of the quite abundant pictorical depictions of people wearing frogmouths into battle, though.

[@SergioLeonardoCornejo]

I swear the greatest pro of that helmet seems to be intimidation. Similar to how certain face covers are used by military nowadays.

[@TrueMentorGuidingMoonlight]

If you ever played AssCreed 2 or Brotherhood, you’ll find that heavy Borgia guards wear frog mouth helmets as footsoldiers. It’s funnier than it should be.

[@man-wr8yl]

The drip is unreal with this helm

[@jaggedskar3890]

I admit I lol'd with the teapot graphic. The frogmouth helmet has always looked badass.

[@cthulhupr]

Speaking of battlefield helmets, what do you think of the morrion? It was used by spanish Conquistadors and by papal armies. It seem to be some kind of variation of the kettle hat.

[@Exodus-sh5mq]

I love the frog helm it will forever be one of my favorites next to the shallot

[@ryushogun9890]

the tea one was spot on, you could make a chinese kettle mechanism to spit tea on your enemies.

[@brandonhood1936]

I might be the only one, but honestly the frogmouth looks so badass to me.

[@KenDelloSandro7565]

Wow that's freakin beautiful. Congratulations.

[@MyTv-]

That helmet makes my think of a Alessi coffee pot! I still think it’s cool though!

[@napdragon94]

That is the second biggest helmet I've ever seen! 🤩🤩🤩

[@sonhantesonhador9035]

I love ypur videos. Such a complete KZbinr

[@inoshikachokonoyarobakayar2493]

The samurai masks look dope AF though.

[@rickbazz7454]

with the chair matching your tshit looks like his head is floating. and I'm sober hahah

[@KirosanaPerkele]

You look glorious in medieval armor my friend!

[@ivanstrydom8417]

Aahhh, I thought it was going to be 13minutes of Metatron just striking glorious poses in the armour with the epic music in the back ground. But the info part is just as good I guess.

[@TeacherinTraining39]

I love the look of a frogmouth helmet. Unfortunately for me, you mentioned the one thing that would have forever kept me out of the joust. I don't need to *feel* claustrophobic; I already am claustrophobic, and I would be completely unwilling to wear it as a result.

[@HonestBottom]

I hear you, playing paintball and hearing my breathing all around the mask used to freak me out!

[@maquahuitl1989]

Breathing deeply to expel the CO2 from the helmet or another similarly enclosed helmet is important otherwise it will feel like suffocating on a plastic bag and you will suffer breathing and stamina penalties to the point of loss consciousness while in the battle field.

[@counterblast3885]

Been saying the tea thing for years man finally someone else sees it too 😆

[@Drahko12]

The helmet looks so nice. Great insight into what it feels like to wear a helmet of this type

[@Medi_Aevum]

im ngl when i get better at modeling i wanna make a modernized/sci - fi version of this taking all of the classic cues and combining it with a respirator, camera suite, etc

[@quill9648]

The teapot joke was SPOT ON

[@kariannecrysler640]

So many misconceptions get ironed out by practical applications. Concepts are great, but seeing first hand is how you know. Many times you find out unthought practicalities. Very fun and informative video. Thank you ❤😊

[@PrinceAlhorian]

That is an amazing set of armor! You look monolithic in it.

[@xenomorphphantom8852]

I've seen some frogmouth helms with holes opened below the lower "lip" to allow for more ventilation and better sight...but I understand that those are NOT for jousting,but for duelling. On foot.

[@RadxPLord]

Coolest knight helmet, when I see this helmet it makes knights look as menacing as they should be

[@orenmontgomery8250]

Wow, that's some piece of gear.

[@WKogut]

Ah yes, the medieval Kermit

[@st0rmrider]

With this helmet you look like a possible prince

[@Einriech]

I’m just admiring how green that grass is

[@peterszeug308]

Some gladiators fought in similarly protective yet blinding helmets. Sources say their training and fighting technique depended on never losing sight of the opponent, because, if that happenened, they suddenly became sitting ducks. Gladiators wore little armour besides their helmets which made them nimble and quick so respotting the opponent in time with such obstructed vision was to be avoided at all costs.

[@thisdude9363]

Gladiators actually wore kit specific to the kind of Gladiator they were trained as. It was very game like in that they had class specific gear. Also as far as how important anything was in a match between Gladiators, it's important to remember most of their fights with each other were shows, NOT actual fights to the death. Yes, they did fight to the death occasionally. However, Ludus owners paid OBSCENE amounts of money to train strong slaves as Gladiators. It was a massive investment. They did not like pouring coin down the drain. Think of them as professional fighters who mostly put on shows and only very occasionally actually fought for real.

[@peterszeug308]

@@thisdude9363 Yes, you're right. Inflicting mortal wounds wasn't what their owners wanted them to do, because that would damage the whole sport/business as an institution.

[@CNSninja]

Even if the frogmouth helmet is awful to wear, it still looks incredibly intimidating. You look like a freaking Dark Souls miniboss.

[@themangix357]

Teapot knight! That got me. 🤣🤣🤣 Metatron's wife is a legend! 😄👍

[@anoniempielol3632]

just gotta love the tactical bucket

[@yunkirkackerman1276]

"bucket man" - My friend Angelo, 2022

[@gazzertrn]

Ive got a recycling bin shaped like that 🤣🤣.Great vid by the way .

[@SrbijaCG]

That's what a bulletproof vest should look like.

[@user-un5xj1wl6p]

Your wife has a dope sence of humour XD, TEAPOT KNOIGHT WOULDYA LOIKE SOME TEA WITH BUSICKITS?

[@DoomickthePancake]

When I was younger (way younger, like, when I was 7 or 8) I redesigned the frogmouth helmet to theoretically offer more mobility and vision and it seemed like it could work for my 7 or 8 year old mind. I wonder if I could find it or redo the exercise because it is still my aesthetically favorite type of helmet. That and the armet.

[@ihaveabunda]

Metatron looks horrific with that kabuto shadowline.

[@JanLegris]

Interesting video. Fun to watch thank you... I love the MMM moments Masculine Medieval Model xD

[@deborahworth5291]

It looks very heavy. If it wasn’t lined it looks like you could break a neck. Was this ever worn on a battlefield? That would be a huge problem. I love it Lol

[@Rudniken]

literally 3 first mins of video answers this

[@TITANia69420]

The Teapot Knight sounds like some sorta' Legend in a Fantasy Setting Maybe a A Champion of Joust Tournaments.

[@WhatIfBrigade]

The horse would basically be a seeing guide horse with that helmet.

[@GeneralPuff]

Of course it is tiring to wear, it is molded to fit your typical Frenchman only, it is called a FROG helmet, after all. Kidding aside, cool video and we look forward to episode 3!

[@ShaddySoldier]

One of my favourite helmets. They look so cool.

[@merlinmagnus873]

I'd seen that type of helmet but never realized it was purpose built just for jousting.

[@boomer19450]

"I can't see shit outta this fukin thing!" -Some knight six hundred years ago.

[@thegoodfolk]

I know that helmet is just supposed to be armor but I see art.

[@RegisTraiter]

If you ever decide to fight on foot while wearing a frogmouth, pray that you never encounter your kryptonite: an angry dwarf.

[@knutzzl]

saled with bevor in a joust... that's why at som point in the 15th century the bevor was rivered to the visor (later to evolve into the closed helmet) in the 1970s this was reinvented by reenactors. and than the curator of the museum thay where at showed them the original. (ask doc. Capwel)

[@ShinoHoku]

Gotta say the intro music fits your face better than it does the helmet

[@Angarsk100]

As for looks, I really love it. Now I see it's most likely the producers of "Space: Above and Beyond" based their Chigg design on the frogmouth.

[@ogre7699]

I'm convinced the visor slot was only made with the intent of consuming beverages in mind. Seriously, pour a coke down there, just funnels it straight to your mouth. It's actually genius design.

[@speedgears1236]

This is simple a BADASS video. But I never want to wear a frog helmet. Thank you for your time and video.

[@praetorian3902]

His girl be like "my knight in shining armor has arrived!!! I wasn't imagining him with that kind of helmet though...".

[@matejstemberk8110]

I love this helmet design

[@bruisedhelmet8819]

Always loved the look of the Frogmouth Helmet even though it look terrible to fight in.