Munitions Half-Plate Mobility Test

‪@russellfisher1303‬ The armor ends up being maybe an inch too long in the chest to do the deep squat without lifting off the shoulders, but all-in-all a decent off-the-shelf fit.
#armor #renaissance #hema #shorts

[@thehelmsdepot]

You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.

[@ericsilver9401]

Oh I like it 😉

[@Otaku_taken]

​@@ericsilver9401 🤨

[@marbellaotaiza801]

"I tell ya it's hot with all this stuff on, I better not do any...oh I don't know LUNGES!"

[@TchHry]

I read this first as "Luges" ... Which in the heat would be fun.

[@marbellaotaiza801]

@@TchHry I was making a friends joke, but yeah: you'd need a lonely or closed road with a decent slope, and you'll have a lot of fun...

[@CC-xr7mo]

@@marbellaotaiza801 COULD I **BE** WEARING ANY MORE CLOTHES???

[@marbellaotaiza801]

@@CC-xr7mo I'm Robin, COULD I *BE* WEARING ANY MORE ARMOR? 😂

[@kirilkirilov6241]

God damn it, you're not going commando, are you?

[@rhodes3983]

I love how squatting made your neck retract into the armor like a turtle

[@zibbitybibbitybop]

Bonus protection feature

[@papap6557]

You had me at praise the sun. No other motion is needed.

[@jpsoriano899]

I don't know. I kind of want to see him do a dodge roll in it tbh.

[@MegaZeta]

🆗🆒

[@Norsk-brodrister]

🌞

[@giraffles]

the mental image of a bunch of armored old timey fighters slav squating in a circle has me losing it 😂😂

[@ezkiller93]

They probably did do so when they didn't have a seat or wall to lean on close to hand. It's the natural resting position afterall.

[@genghiskhan6809]

@@ezkiller93it’s also the natural defecation position.

[@michaelallen8137]

A moment of silence for all the slav squatters out there.

[@blueredlover1060]

My man has more flexibility wearing armor than I do normally.

[@QuatarTarandir]

I was literally gonna say the exact same thing, lol

[@blackvial]

At the squat my knees would have popped loud enough to get picked up by the mic

[@ZrJiri]

​@@blackvial Mine would have popped loud enough to break the camera lens.

[@Pontheon.]

Then go work out

[@UnknownZYX_4085]

@@ZrJiriAnd some other's will pop so loud to cause a black hole to appear

[@ARCAceTGA]

Excuse me, that is not the "cool substitute teacher", that is the classic "Commander Ryker".

[@keymatrix]

Close but the true Riker Manoeuvre is sitting down after putting your whole leg over the back of the chair 😂

[@mitchconner403]

@@keymatrix😂 Riker Maneuver Man that takes me back

[@acualancer4619]

Its captain America

[@Mexican_Jedi]

Commander Rider definitely is the personification of cool substitute teacher, believe it or not. after all, it's more Fact than Fiction

[@Fatespinner]

@@Mexican_Jedi Nope. We got you. This one's fake.

[@ErnestLordGoring]

I should buy a suit of armour. It would make morning exercises actually fun…

[@Candlemancer]

Putting it on every morning to do the exercises, less so

[@marbellaotaiza801]

@@Candlemancer that's part of the exercise though...

[@seanheath4492]

Plate cuirass instead of weighted vest. Same workout, more protection!

[@myladycasagrande863]

​@@seanheath4492and looks so much cooler!

[@seanheath4492]

@@myladycasagrande863 Hotter, almost certainly. :P

[@xaviernacif1303]

Praised be the sun, kind sir.

[@michaellaviola6540]

Please do more of these and do it far more in depth. It is an extremely valuable resource for 3D riggers and animators. I'd like to see especially the shoulder and how the plates overlap in greater detail

[@dbKneecapped]

I recommend the channel Knyght Errant run by Ian LaSpina. Hasn't uploaded any video for a long time but his deep dive into armour and various topics related to it are still a great watch.

[@oscaranderson5719]

god I love how this stuff always ends up as artist references, makes me optimistic about the future

[@digitaljanus]

@@dbKneecapped Loved that dude's content. I'll second that. There was also this video that went around a few years back by two French(?) guys in full plate harness who did full mobility tests: climbing step ladders, getting up from the ground, etc.

[@robinswords]

I second the two recommendations before me. I'll see what I can do about closeups.

[@dbKneecapped]

@@digitaljanus Those are videos from Daniel Jaquet, he ran an obstacle course in armour against a fireman and a soldier in their gear as an experiment. Also adding Dequitem to my recommendation, he focuses on armoured fighting and also has a few insights on what may be the most effective weapons against armoured opponents.

[@handleunavailable]

Everyone knows that the cool substitute teacher test is the real test.

[@mycatistypingthis5450]

The tassets on my half plate are too long to be a cool substiute teacher (and they do not articulate).

[@15sherpinski]

I'm pretty impressed, that's actually less restrictive than the ILTV the army issued me.

[@owented]

lol BIG facts right there 😂😅

[@ascendantjustice1173]

A lot of the issue is people assume that the only historical style of breastplate was the Globose shape. In reality the later Peascod (depicted here) reached further down the centerline of the body however it tapered at the waist and hips allowing fluid motion.

[@nickthegreat9434]

PRAISE THE SUN

[@thor8606]

Haven't thought about it before but you definitely give cool substitute teacher energy on a regular basis

[@trolltalwar]

"But armors too heavy and you can barely move in it!"

[@DrStuff142]

nobody said that, the original commenter was talking about the waist being low compared to other chestplates

[@trolltalwar]

@@DrStuff142 im not saying that anyone here said that, nor am i saying that the original commenter said that. its just a common misconception that you always hear, so i felt like jokingly quoting it on a video of someone wearing plate while doing very flexible movements.

[@beafraidofinsectattack]

This guy is the cool substitute teacher

[@brockmckelvey7327]

Huh, I never really realized just how much mobility armor allowed for

[@LabTech41]

I've seen people doing videos where they're sprinting for pretty decent lengths in full plate armor; dispelling not only the belief that mobility sucked, but that they were too heavy to run in. When you think about it, the speed and mobility make perfect sense, because more often than not the faster and more agile fighter wins; if the armor is a detriment to that, you just end up with a dead tin can.

[@AtlasNL]

If you can’t move properly in combat you’re dead, it makes perfect sense.

[@Sylbabe]

This is what you can do when you put all your points in dexterity

[@nohabloemojislosiento4930]

He should just name the cool substitute teacher test after himself as I feel he is exactly perfect for that job.

[@hangry3102]

Now do parkour in it

[@orom6581]

thank you so much actually, ive been needing to study how flexibility works and this is a wonderful demo for art and study!! praise the sun indeed 🌞

[@DanielMWJ]

"Cool substitute teacher test" Sir, that's called the Riker maneuver!

[@Techno_Bunny433]

Now do 10 forward rolls

[@nightshade4873]

with the chair, try it with the Riker Maneuver.

[@Drakoriyan]

Also my thought! I think the chair might be too tall, though; or he might be too short lol

[@michelangelangelo7091]

I love how you can really see just how happy with the purchase of this armor he is, i loved how giddy you were in the other short as well

[@mattisbette3932]

Could you try turning your torso after sitting down? I always wondered how well someone in full armor on horseback could fight someone next to them. Or even slightly behind. Because you would need to turn only your upper body. And I don't know how well this can be done with a cuirass on. I even remember Matt Easton saying that the french cuirassiers found their armor restricting, which is why they avoided prolonged melee with british cavalry. However I couldn't find that quote as the video was mostly about the types of cavalry sabers the British and the French used.

[@jungoder1085]

It depends a bit on style but usually with 14-17th c breastplates you could turn because the breastplate is usually sat just above that part of the abdomen that lets you turn or it’s segmented like a breastplate and plackart so you get that extra flex anyway Though like I said varies on style and certain styles will have less give some more The English in the 15th century are an example of wanting complete torso mobility in full plate With full ability to turn like you said and complete chest compression/ expansion This was actually because they fought on foot more often than not so wanted to make the most out of pollaxes and spears This is why English faulds(plate skirts) aren’t attached to the plackart or breastplate but they all overlap each other giving loads of extra mobility With 18-19th century cuirasses they were quite inflexible compared to earlier armours They didn’t have as deep cut armpit areas which limited arm movement across the body and in the air They also covered quite low on the torso causing the issues you stated and made it more awkward to bend in general compared to this guys getup or an earlier plate armour

[@ITBEurgava]

Some people are not even this mobile, outside armor anyway.

[@anakinskyguy500]

Patches squat

[@thehamiltonshow]

😂🎉

[@BetaMinusDecay]

Praise the Sun, Brother \[T]/

[@someone2447]

You forgot throw it back test

[@Fooma777]

Oh that squat was so funny😂 the way his lil head scoops up

[@AntzemEmnza]

Looks like a turtle😅

[@o-d-di1985]

I'm loving the half-plate content

[@ironbob7346]

You gotta add the Ryker maneuver to the chair tests

[@justveg1986]

came here to ask about the Ryker Maneuver. Glad to see someone of culture

[@ohnocrows]

But can you bring it aroouuuund town?

[@YMS09D]

man's doing the armouring lords work! Cant tell you how much it irks me when "history buffs" claim knight needed cranes to get in the saddle or once knocked down were helpless.

[@kotorandcorvid4968]

I can't touch my toes even without plate armor

[@farkasmactavish]

The thigh protection makes it look lower than it really is.

[@patriksykora2172]

It still is too Long :/

[@farkasmactavish]

@@patriksykora2172 No, you're just stupid. It terminates at the waist, and he clearly demonstrated the mobility he needs.

[@gwynbleidd1917]

@@patriksykora2172 are you a hemaist/reenactor/historical armorer?

[@patriksykora2172]

@@gwynbleidd1917 yep, armorer and reanactor. But to be fair, the new one he has is much better than the old one, and the rest of the content on this channel is awsome!

[@hansolo3946]

i thought you were going to say captain riker test with the chair

[@Taveren]

Praise the sun

[@Invader-vx2rb]

* \[T]/

[@VoidDragon82]

Ma dude missed the Will Riker test! 😂

[@YoungGrizzly]

I didn’t ask for this content but the algorithm knows better and I am thankful for it ❤

[@williamedge5130]

If a DnD fighter made KZbin content

[@WynnofThule]

All things considered this is a pretty moderate suit of armor, I'm not surprised it's that mobile

[@coltinanderson4736]

This man is the definition of “do whatever you fucking want in life” and I’m here for it 🔥

[@The_Devil_Himself]

Now I wanna see some Jean II Le Maingre workouts

[@azuquirtle]

This man is more flexible in medieval armour than I am normally

[@ChronoShadow69]

"Yeah, pretty good," like you didn't just shut down countless debates about mobility in armor!

[@twilightgeneral777]

Substitute teachers now have no excuse to not show up in full armor

[@flashns7972]

I respect the, praise the sun.

[@robinswords]

\[T]/

[@jpsoriano899]

@@robinswords Dodge roll next please.

[@danjohnston9037]

" Bend and Stretch " from " Romper Room " 😃

[@TreeHairedGingerAle]

Dude out here reminding me how much I miss my morning stretches 😭 fucking GOALS

[@rsoulburnz]

Praise

[@raskov75]

Sir, that is called The Riker.

[@Yavorh55]

Dude straight up able to be more mobile with half plate than I am able in my shorts

[@undersky596]

Honestly great as an artist to see how armour moves like this. Keen if you ever do other types of armour. Love your channel so much

[@russellfisher1303]

Awesome👍, happy to stand corrected, especially because you just gave me some inspiration for a new dnd character I’m drawing later. :)

[@robinswords]

I wouldn't say you were wrong. You can see it lift off my shoulders during the full squat. On the plus side, it functionally fits for everything else. It could probably be an inch or so shorter through the breastplate .

[@russellfisher1303]

@@robinswords oh, well in that case, happy to stand correct! :D

[@frederickheard2022]

You should lead armored yoga at your next hema event

[@TheAnonymousSword]

Properly made and user fitted plate armour is really a sight to behold.

[@valintepes]

Missed the Wil Riker test by...thaaaat much.

[@bartosz2227]

'cool substitution teacher test' made my day 🤣🤣

[@FurryNonsense]

That "over here" had me concerned there for a second

[@aydencasey4800]

It’s also relatively quiet compared to full plate, more convenient

[@Imsogoatedsometimes]

Patches squat went crazy

[@marcusgutierrez3805]

But can you do the "Riker maneuver "?😂

[@TheArmyKnifeNut]

That last one should be called the "Commander Riker Test."

[@Luciusthestoneddemon]

The Cool Substitute Teacher Sit, thats just funny and I love it

[@jipillow1]

It wasnt serious until the captain morgan test appeared. You only forgot the Riker manuver

[@CloudColumncat]

Praise the sun poses is crazy... 💀

[@khajiitimanus7432]

I'm going to save this in the unlikely advent that I get my own set of armor, thus necessitating a mobility test.

[@pehenry]

You almost got a dislike. That' ain't a "substitute teacher test". That's The Riker.

[@robinswords]

😢

[@parvusignum261]

my man doin moves in armor i cant do normally

[@LoneHermit]

The Slav squat activated my inner Slav... I am Asian. Ah shit the Seminchki spawned in my pockets again...

[@Doomernik2004]

Asians are not Slavs

[@polymathart]

Emoting in Mordhau and Chivalry be like

[@KeithM-z6l]

Cool substitute teacher, alright we're watchin a movie😅

[@summit881]

If a substitute teacher dressed like this, instantly the coolest guy. 🤩

[@circumquentiam]

More mobility than an off the rack suit

[@primedknight5906]

Love the floof pants

[@tarsus84]

The only true test is if you can stand up if someone knocks you flat on your back

[@robinswords]

Shoot, I forgot that one.

[@korumann]

You should add the Will Riker sit to your test repertoire

[@illumstern8831]

Where might one buy armor, out of curiosity?

[@cubert13]

Now time for yoga in full plate. 😂

[@humanharddrive1]

Very informative, thank you

[@MissaMitchell]

You forgot the Riker maneuver. 😆

[@amoose8439]

This needs to be a standard animation for games

[@bubblegumperzon2601]

No way bro just praised the sun at me

[@komi_neselimsky]

And now i want to take picture of a dude squatting in armor

[@snowscape]

Wait now I need you to recreat tiktok dances in armor bahahaha

[@JD323Editz]

Praise the sun killed me 🤣

[@jonkoston3216]

Captain Morgan test got me 😂

[@BadBomb555]

It still rattles a lot so it'll give you disadvantage on stealth.

[@hanstun1]

You forgot the "Picking up a gallon of milk at the store" test. Come on, do it! :)

[@okiemax]

Bros doing movements in armor when I cant even do some of those normally

[@craz2580]

Bro is on his way to get all the maidens!!!!

[@maharlika1017]

Slav squat sold me 😂

[@StarsBarsAndCheese]

I couldn't do half of þis stuff in shorts and a t-shirt 💀

[@OhNotThat]

This dude has more mobility and flexibility in full armor than most men do naked.

[@LaNoLaCola]

Slav squatting in an set of armor was something I didn't expect to see

[@EmeraldKnight8]

This was a fun one.

[@Tigercup9]

Excuse me, that last one is called “The Riker”