"I used to be a weapons reviewer like you, then I took an arrow to the face"
@1Kapuchu1006 ай бұрын
"Now I'm a Pirate!"
@gymcelsocialism6 ай бұрын
After the Kentucky Ballistics incident it seems only natural that weapons tubers have at least one self harm incident in their career
@WvlfDarkfire6 ай бұрын
🤣 great story
@OneTrueVikingbard6 ай бұрын
Since it wasn’t a pommel, he got better
@zebjensen42516 ай бұрын
I was going to make this joke 😂
@Caryll_byrgenwerth-scholar6 ай бұрын
Damn, the dummy perfect parried that arrow.
@mastathrash56096 ай бұрын
That's a pretty tough little Shield to be fair
@mnk90736 ай бұрын
Turns out he's not a filthy casual after all...
@DrBunnyMedicinal6 ай бұрын
👏👏👏
@mohammednegm40076 ай бұрын
My man pressed "F" 💀
@DCdabest6 ай бұрын
Well all this time being shot at he has to have learned a few things
@joshcline87646 ай бұрын
Glad you were not defeated by an unarmed man.
@goiterlanternbase6 ай бұрын
Not Jonny Bravo indeed😏
@sevenproxies42556 ай бұрын
He almost was! Imagine if he'd gotten injured by the deflected arrow, then he would've been defeated by an unarmed dummy 😄
@magnemoe16 ай бұрын
@@sevenproxies4255 I say the dummy reflected the incoming shot Jedi style.
@sevenproxies42556 ай бұрын
@@magnemoe1 It's like Sith-Lord Jar Jar Binks all over again...
@Fx_Explains6 ай бұрын
@@magnemoe1full counter.
@salahsarchery6 ай бұрын
Thank you for testing our Kalkan shield. Glad you didn't get harmed in the making of this video 😅.
@ZenakuShinobi6 ай бұрын
I love the fact that you sent him another one because he didn't wanna ruin the pretty one.
@youtubevoice10506 ай бұрын
Quite impressive for a light shield like that.
@salahsarchery6 ай бұрын
@@youtubevoice1050 Thank you!
@j.f.fisher53186 ай бұрын
I'd love to see Todd's Workshop test this so we could see some apples-to-apples comparisons with wooden shields. I'm already impressed by the comparison to Skellagrim's old shield tests and Todd's more recent tests. Especially for a shield that doesn't require woods that were in relatively short supply, and which had to be expertly worked to make shields from them. Basically materials and craftsmanship which could be done by basket-weavers, aside from the boss and that wouldn't be disposable like the rest of a shield generally was. My only caution is the amount of glue used, especially if it's a modern resin.
@DanielMWJ6 ай бұрын
@@j.f.fisher5318To be fair, glue would have been a fairly common bonding agent for cloth and wicker. Whether made from boiling or heating plant or animal bits. It really looked well-made too! The failures just looked like material limitations!
@BH-rx3ue6 ай бұрын
"but did you die?" is a good summary of this shield. like yeah, you can cut into it pretty decently etc but for the large part, it did its job. Still cool though which is the main factor in judging any weapon/armour/etc, tis the true metric
@1stCallipostle6 ай бұрын
The anti arrow performance admittedly holds it back from feeling satsifying. Protecting from Projectiles that are Poignantly Performing Pointy Piercers really feels like what this thing SHOULD be doing
@ssu76536 ай бұрын
@@1stCallipostle Crossbow from close range, piercing armor is what IT should be doing. Even then, some padded armor behind the shield and those hits would not be to severe
@ilari906 ай бұрын
definately better than to take it through the arm straight. and there's lot of stuff flying at you, with slingshots, stones and other projectiles other than arrows, so better to have some cover, but this feels above average even for me, this is the norm on shield strenght scale for me.
@j.f.fisher53186 ай бұрын
@@1stCallipostle it would be nice to see an apples to apples comparison to the stuff Todd's Workshop is doing, but this looks like it compares quite favorably with a wooden shield. That crossbow (especially with modern quarrels!) is probably comparable to a full-strength yew warbow - look up Todd's "lockdown longbow" videos. And construction that can't completely shatter under impact is really good. Add in that from the standpoint of the culture that uses it, this doesn't take the precise woodworking and the quantity of high quality wood that a wooden shield needs, which is even more impressive. This is rattan, but willow or similar light woods would work quite well.
@MonkeyJedi996 ай бұрын
"Did you die?" - "Yes... But I lived!"
@oijosh62866 ай бұрын
"Didn't expect that"....um, let me quote you from 15 seconds earlier, to wit - "I have a feeling that's gonna ricochet something fierce"!!!
@Skallagrim6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I expected a ricochet... just not one that comes straight back. :)
@Verchiel_6 ай бұрын
NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH RICOCHET
@Intranetusa6 ай бұрын
I am surprised a 130 lb crossbow with such a low powerstroke can propel that bolt to go through that much of the shield. Was that 7 inches the powerstroke or draw length (making the powerstroke even shorter)? If the powerstroke was something like 7 inches, then a 130 lb crossbow with a 7 inch powerstroke is basically equal to a 41 lb bow with a 22 inch powerstroke (assuming 28 inch draw and 6 inch brace height).
@MonkeyJedi996 ай бұрын
The one time that happened to me, we were out with a 45 pound bow and field tips hunting frogs for dinner. Did you know that a frog's shoulder blade can bounce that arrow at about 4 feet and nearly straight back in the direction it came from?
@Dylanimus6 ай бұрын
I've been getting into archery lately and I've had a few close call ricochets my self so when I seen you shooting at the boss with a crossbow at close range, I was already concerned for your safety. Little did I know, you would exceed my concerns lol no joke for everyone trying this stuff, arrows can be hazardous so be smart and be safe. Thanks for the amazing content Skallagrim and glad you escaped unharmed 😂@@Skallagrim
@Deltarious6 ай бұрын
It *is* in fact worth a like, but because you specifically called out the eye protection and this is great proof why. Seems pretty good overall for a light shield though!
@foldionepapyrus34416 ай бұрын
I'm not sure, I feel like it could be worth a dislike. Not like there are many folks out there putting out similar content to Skall, so not protecting himself better...
@Random-user226 ай бұрын
@@foldionepapyrus3441 dumb as hell opinion
@Verdessa12736 ай бұрын
well i would like the video but youtube forces all your liked videos in a playlist you can't delete, so i have to reserve it for stuff i REALLY like and want to be able to find again
@eduardoguerrero286 ай бұрын
11:01 "I'm gonna spare you the joke" But i won't IT'S HAMMER TIME!
@ronwingrove6836 ай бұрын
I know, Skall's a terrible liar sometimes.
@Krishnaeternal6 ай бұрын
Can't touch this. dum dum dumdum, dum dum dum DUM.
@preparedmindstrongspirit57244 ай бұрын
You need to do a video with Tank Tolman
@GallowglassAxe6 ай бұрын
I find wicker shields fascinating. They were used all over the world. The Scots and northern Irish have been reported using wicker targes. Unfortunately we don't have any surviving examples but some people are making them in ways they think they may have been made and they work surprisingly well.
@codyclick1906 ай бұрын
I'm honestly way more impressed than I thought I would be
@andyleighton69696 ай бұрын
Were? I was looking for an image of the Hong Kong Police using them up till quire recently only to find the Dutch police still use them! i0.wp.com/issblog.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Frugality-pic.jpg?ssl=1
@kevinfogle79296 ай бұрын
I agree completely. I've always wanted to make one.
@Steir126 ай бұрын
It seems to perform better than wooden board shield and i imagine also weight less. Win-win.
@deadcard136 ай бұрын
I think it's a testament to your competancy. You've built a career handling and testing dangerous weapons in various conditions,. Yet the only consistent equipment failure you experience with poorly manufactured cameras.
@Veni-Vidi-Vini6 ай бұрын
Old viewer here, and it was refreshing to see this kind of content! I always liked equipment testing, even if not strictly scientifical in nature, and getting to know new pieces of arms and armour, so this one really hit the spot! I know it has prohibitive costs sometimes, so it's not something I see as standard, but it's always a nice surprise. You caught my attention 9 years ago, got me into HEMA and reenactment, and this video caught my attention just the same, pretty nostalgic :)
@unshackledjester6 ай бұрын
I live that the guys that make the shield clearly watched the video where you commented that it was too pretty to break and went "...we got you, here's one to mess up!"
@cosmiclive44376 ай бұрын
Seems like a case of "Would you rather *not* have this shield?" and it makes me think of a buckler with an extended, if less durable, surrounding area.
@chrishart73006 ай бұрын
The rattan rim makes more sense when you consider this more as marching armor than fighting armor. If you had a carry a big steel plate shield all day while marching, a light shield with a hardened center that could save your vital organs becomes attractive.
@Steir126 ай бұрын
@@chrishart7300 If your shield hand is protected with metal this thing is even more attractive. If only issue is arrow hurting your hand its more reasonable to protect the hand than cover entire thing in metal.
@robedechamber6 ай бұрын
this is a horse archer's shield. not much used on foot. you can carry it on back hands free on arm handsfree, you can even shoot an arrow with it on your wrist alsu that is actually why it is so light and has metal only required places. Turkish foot soldier's shields are a bit different, mostly round but full metal for paid soldiers like Janissaries or Sipahis etc. wood metal mix for conscripted soldiers. btw kalkan means just "shield".
@Revenant-oq9ts6 ай бұрын
Rattan is probably one of the most versatile crafting materials out there. My experience with it is mostly woven rattan chairs and tables, but goddamn it's strong.
@DuncanWilliamsOFFICIAL6 ай бұрын
It's also a great material for staves (bo staff or quarter staff), perfect blend of flexibility and sturdy
@dynamicworlds16 ай бұрын
@@DuncanWilliamsOFFICIALand great for sparring weapons because it doesn't break into a sharp point if/when it does eventually fail
@JustGrowingUp846 ай бұрын
I'm actually impressed by this little shield, it stood up pretty decently! As for missiles, Tod tested a heater shield multiple times, in multiple ways, and that one didn't do too great either.
@j.f.fisher53186 ай бұрын
exactly this. Folks in the comment section acting like wood shields would have bounced arrows make me smh lol. That said, I want Todd to do an apples-to-apples test of this now.
@thfkmnIII6 ай бұрын
I mean most of the fambase here thinks everything european is better
@franklinbrightwater22276 ай бұрын
Well, the center of that shield held up to most of those weapons... like a boss.
@babba25656 ай бұрын
I like very much the attention and the insight that you provide during these tests Also I love the subplot of the war against the camera
@PatricRogers6 ай бұрын
I think for a company that makes wall art dressed as a shield, the quality of their construction and durability of that shield was very impressive. I'd absolutely wear that into a battle.
@In_Purple_Clad6 ай бұрын
This. This right here is the video I'll show to anyone curious about how good shields actually are when 'under fire' and why people used them throughout history. Also a great way to demonstrate why 'active defense' and actively blocking with a shield is better than cowering behind it and holding it close to your body. Thank you for putting yourself in harms way to do these tests. Great Experimental Archaology as always XD
@Halinspark9 күн бұрын
Don't forget a sarcastic "Oh no, the ANTI-ARMOR weapons got through the ARMOR." if anybody wants to complain about the hammer strikes.
@Nexus_Hives6 ай бұрын
That arrow ricochet though. Don't forget safety first people.
@droolhd6 ай бұрын
The puns were gold on this one! But I'm impressed by how well the shield performed all things considered. Would've expected less resistance.
@LaughingCalciumFrame6 ай бұрын
Skal reacted to Kentucky ballistics and almost got medival fletched. Love the irony, glad your okay man.
@Tuck-Shop6 ай бұрын
Skal nearly had to put a thumb in it
@sevenproxies42556 ай бұрын
On the topic of shields being disposable, I can see how these rattan shields might have had some logistical benefits. To make wooden shields you'll need some shop tools and a supply of wood. That's not always readily available on a campaign. But with these rattan shields you could re-use the boss and just attach new rattan rods if the original ones have broken. You need the rattan rods and glue, which would be a lot easier to transport than lumber.
@cosmicmousse6 ай бұрын
The arrow going through and your comments on strapped shields reminded me of an incident at a reenactment show. Someone took sharp arrows and put a rubber bung on them. One hit a shield and went through. The guy holding the shield was fine and the archer was removed from the field immediately. Could have been very different with a strapped shield.
@magnemoe16 ай бұрын
Well that was very stupid, the sharp arrow would obviously push trough the rubber. It might even help with penetration form an angle. Some armor piercing shells worked a bit like this.
@Unseen4206 ай бұрын
Hopefully a perma-ban with the stupidy of bringing sharp arrows.
@robbierobdergrutzkopfderwa25666 ай бұрын
Your jokes were on point in this one.😁
@overthinker89594 ай бұрын
0:10 the on the beat strikes are really cool
@eternity_warriors6 ай бұрын
6:33 they do - confirmed! ThumbsUp!
@dragonbornhk6 ай бұрын
That reflecting arrow sure put the fear of god back in you, no fucking around without max protection😂
@WvlfDarkfire6 ай бұрын
I'd say after watching all the way through. A great shield if you wanna stay light and mobile. Against a fully armored opponent without any long range weapons, does its job if you can keep doing yours. Especially if you're one of those squirrelly types.
@j.f.fisher53186 ай бұрын
tbh, I don't see any downsides compared to solid wood. This works at least as well. Arrows go through anything except steel.
@PJDAltamirus04256 ай бұрын
@@j.f.fisher5318 Seems like it would have a shape limitation compared to solid wood. I can't on how your make a pavise shape with wicker, or a judical duel shape, or one of those cup shapes
@darkfent6 ай бұрын
Now, using a rattan cane against a sword!
@Vazlist6 ай бұрын
Was very curious about how well that pretty shield would hold up, so it was nice of them to send a less decorated one for you to try out. I love the silly puns too :D
@enricoblanc6 ай бұрын
Conclusion: You probably won't die, but have a few holes extra in the body
@JaKorsarz6 ай бұрын
10:35 "I see no damage" I see broken arm.
@Skallagrim6 ай бұрын
Yeah, there's that...
@John-ir4id6 ай бұрын
Better a broken arm than a missing one. Besides, you could use your broken rattan shield to splint the break in your arm. It would still hurt, but you'd be able to fight again in a few weeks.
@halfcirclehranch68776 ай бұрын
I can really appreciate how you pun-ished that shield.
@Infurnace6 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you're okay, Skall.
@olencone40056 ай бұрын
So not only is it a VERY pretty shield, it's an effective one as well ^_^ Seemed to fare better against lighter and blunter weapons -- which honestly is as-expected for a light wicker shield, that's pretty much exactly what it's designed for. Nice testing, Skall -- and nice work on the shield, Salahs Archery! 👍
@gloomygenius72275 ай бұрын
Once when I was a preteen, the school was closed due to flu outbreak and I had nothing to do, so I improvised a mini-crossbow out of pen tube and some rubber, it used straightened-out paperclips as ammo and could pierce a thick cardboard sheet. At one moment, I stupidly aimed it down at the floor and the "bolt" bounced straight back, just like in this video, and nailed me right below my left eye. Thankfully, it didn't have enough energy left to puncture the skin so the damage was purely psychological, but it was just a fool's luck. Always wear eye protection when using such dangerous tools, boys and girls.
@tufan316 ай бұрын
I lost it when he comes back with a helmet after the arrow ricochet lmao
@Lost_Hwasal5 ай бұрын
For future reference if you are doing ballistics testing the "meat and potatoes" of ballistic information is the speed and weight (usually in grains), of the projectile. A 400 grain modern bolt going 230 fps is markedly different than a 1000 grain historical bolt going 230 fps. As an archer i love when you do projectile stuff. Todd doesn't make enough videos to keep that itch scratched!
@shinomori696 ай бұрын
Good reviews like this are why I'm a paying customer. Quality stuff Skall
@AnotherBrownAjah6 ай бұрын
Youve been cranking them out lately! SKALLS FOR THE SKALLTHRONE
@cheez71006 ай бұрын
Amazing video !! thanks for listening to your community skall you're the best, we love you
@Paradox-es3bl5 ай бұрын
I commented something about “you should wear eye protection” several vids back from this one, and I couldn’t feel more vindicated and glad you apparently listened lol. Although, I’d feel just as vindicated if you didn’t listen and got hurt, I wouldn’t be glad at all. 🤷♀️
@aspiringmarauder6666 ай бұрын
Been anxiously awaiting this video, nice to see a good chunk of the arsenal being applied. Glad you didn’t get hit in the teeth with a missile
@H2oRiz6 ай бұрын
Lesson learned: reinforce the edge with steel band, or even sharpened disc for offensive thrusts.
@OurResidentEccentric6 ай бұрын
I just returned to this channel a week ago or so! As a teenager this was one of my favorite channels, and I am so happy I found it again! Still enjoyable to watch, and I like the tone of the videos a lot, very relaxing in a way. Keep on keeping on Skall. You have kept the quality all these years and though you're the same, I like your demeanor in the recent videos a lot! Something calming, confident, and smooth about it. Great video.
@Euphorixxx6 ай бұрын
That was actually incredibly impressive. When you hear "wicker" you don't think of a shield but this was a really effective lower cost shield when compared to an all metal shield. Especially when you factor in a moving target holding the shield which can compensate for the blows a lot more. Very cool!!
@yousarrname30516 ай бұрын
Video: *test rattan shield against bolts* Conclusion: GoPro sucks balls
@necroseus6 ай бұрын
Truly. Holy shit that thing sucks
@Sk0lzky6 ай бұрын
That's.. Surprising. I'm gonna ask the polish guy who taught me some tricks on how to make repros of kalkans back in the day if he'd consider sending you one of his, because I've seen the results of tests and it was much more sturdy, particularly sbsknsg arrows. The arrows, in fact, were damaged beyond repair, both carbons and wooden ones. PS You're not the only one who'd rather not ruin a pretty shield, most of the museum examples seem to be parade-only*, as opposed to sturdier constructions which tend not to be as elaborately decorated (and of which we have much less examples of course) * they're held together by relatively few cross-row loops (which is what's responsible for integrity of the construction) and use very thin wicker (thinner rings=more rings=finer, less "pixelated" picture), reproductions of these pretty much collapse under a little weight, not to mention under real combat abuse)
@davidbodor17626 ай бұрын
Wow, yeah now I see why you would not use the decorated one for this test.
@rex82556 ай бұрын
The list unpredictable and dangerous Irishman ever... Rick O'Shea
@americaforever27986 ай бұрын
You take a lot of pains for our entertainment and we appreciate it. Please don't earn a Darwin Award lol.
@NickCombs6 ай бұрын
I think what happened with the ricochet is that the tip took on most of the deflection force while the fletching dragged it back around it's center of mass, causing it to spin instead of careen out at the intended angle.
@rudyj89486 ай бұрын
I'm very impressed with the wicker, it seems quite light so its easy to carry and maneuver with, it's durable enough to fight with, especially if you're up against lighter armed opponents. I do wish it offered a little more ranged protection tho
@werewolf746 ай бұрын
I had this happen once with a bow and arrow I fired at a brick wall. I saw it go out and was like 'what is it doing?' as it wobbled and flexed and turned, I thought it was floating for a millisecond. It bounced back and I literally stepped off the line and it passed my head. It was terrifying.
@joshuabates22006 ай бұрын
Your jokes are usually sharp and I love that! It's a good thing they are not on paper because then they'd be cuttingly tearable.
@necroseus6 ай бұрын
New Skall video!!!! So happy to see this one :)
@andredulac44566 ай бұрын
Bob just did a perfect pary to deflect the arrow right to Skall, pro player move 👍
@danila-shershukov6 ай бұрын
Yeargh, that's some testing! The shield is really well-made, it took quite a punch. Did not expect it to take cuts to the edge and stabs that well. The Salahs Archery guys have done a good job. Regarding the overheating GoPro. I bought a SjCam SJ10 "pro" a couple years ago to record sparring (could not afford the GoPro). Chineese stuff, lousy controls, chipping corners and all that, but it does 60 fps / 1920x1080 without overheating and can live for about an hour on a single battery. One of the two batteries has swollen, though.
@Arviragus136 ай бұрын
Thanks for talking about shields not working how we expect them to in videogames and in fact being more 'disposable'. I think something else worth noting is that different shields are for different purposes - they can be designed for different usage styles and use against different weapons and styles. They can be very dynamic
@necroseus6 ай бұрын
That Longsword cut straight into the edge is phenomenal! Genuinely got a "holy shit!" outta me! Lol Great video, man, thanks for making the destructive test even though the original review performed so poorly.
@procow22746 ай бұрын
The stud stopped the bolt 🤔 Studded leather viable confirmed 😼
@BobGeanis6 ай бұрын
1860 cavalry sabers are still given as gifts to soldiers in cavalry units by the way
@phantomsot20406 ай бұрын
thanks for doing the follow up! glad that you didn't lose an eye...
@GuardianMehmed6 ай бұрын
be careful skall, we need you
@SteelPancake6 ай бұрын
I'm gonna share this video with my mom, I hope she'll enjoy it as much as I did.
@mastathrash56096 ай бұрын
I love when you test weapons and armour like this 🤘, this the kind of video an humor why I originally subscribed years ago and I will continue to be. That and the sword reviews. Keep On Keepin On
@ElizabethMoon-n8m6 ай бұрын
I very much appreciate your tests of equipment!
@robinanwaldt6 ай бұрын
The first three hits being perfectly on time with the music is just👌
@Raven_Leblanc6 ай бұрын
10:31 Looking properly badass here. Also, very interesting to see shields tested, what their limits are, etc! Love the action shots and the slo-mo as well.
@missypiggpigg6 ай бұрын
Great video Skal! Absolutely love this type of content. Many thumbs up
@svenrio85216 ай бұрын
2:36 for anyone who's only interested in seeing Skall almost get injured. 😂
@GannAinm6 ай бұрын
Appreciate your perseverance in testing out the shield even after the near cyclopsification.
@yokai3336 ай бұрын
I've always been wary of rattan shields, but now, im mildly convinced
@TheSparda816 ай бұрын
I’m actually kinda impressed with how that thing held up. The arrow tests I have to take with a pinch of salt for the mitigating factors Skall mentioned, but overall I’m impressed with how my ancestors built their shields. Çok güzel!
@shadown57576 ай бұрын
Excellent video as always testing the durability of that shield with different weapons as always good job Skallagrim 😎👍
@TheHeroicE6 ай бұрын
Damnnnn, we actually got the review. Wasnt sure it would be happening
@Leftyotism6 ай бұрын
Skall is a master of hitting the decorative fittings.
@timothyevans69306 ай бұрын
Dude your job has got to be so much fun. Some you tube channels I am sure they are bored but not you dude! Congratulations man
@MrAllmightyCornholioz6 ай бұрын
TENGRI BLESS THIS SHIELD AND THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
@richardsanchez54446 ай бұрын
4:29 I've rewound the video and laughed every time. I think it's just the raw emotion of it.
@Newominus6 ай бұрын
0:10 ooh the beat is nasty🔥🔥🔥
@lukewilliams85486 ай бұрын
Another great video. It's fun to see a bunch of different weapons in action.
@siqikrautman19996 ай бұрын
REALLY didn't expect a Dead or Alive reference in here. Thanks for the throwback, Skall 😄
@youremakingprogress1446 ай бұрын
I'm glad you weren't hurt! Great test video.
@L3gitNinjaMonkey6 ай бұрын
the weight to protection ratio makes me think this would be a great traveling shield
@chrisgliniewicz77256 ай бұрын
you are starting to win the algorithm game. Keep it up you are an OG youtube staple and the youtube overlords should treat you bettter.
@namelessbeast48686 ай бұрын
Just clicked in the video and saw it already had 10 comments, so I decided to check and they were all bots. This situation is getting a bit out of hand and I don't feel like KZbin is doing anything about it.
@procow22746 ай бұрын
It does seem to have escalated. Whole bot comment chains videos literally having more bot comments than people. Ect One thing i said other day had 7 bots reply to it a new record for me but ive seen longer chains on other comments. Some video i saw other day had about 200 bot comments and less than 2 dozen actual people.
@SoI_Badguy6 ай бұрын
Moistcharlie/Cr1tikal's comment section is literally beyond saving. Every comment has hundred of replies of nothing but spam bots.
@namelessbeast48686 ай бұрын
@@procow2274 This is crazy! I can't imagine this type of fake interaction is good for the channel.
@johnm39076 ай бұрын
You think they care? Look at all these ads for fake games they don't care about stuff like that
@byteblock16676 ай бұрын
You make some of the best content on KZbin. Just all the videos I've watched from you over the years. You make videos pertaining to the weird questions people may have about this stuff. I think it's great. Yes, nobody uses any of this stuff anymore in wars but it's still stuff I wonder about.
@zmishiymishi53496 ай бұрын
Glad to see you don't disregard safety!
@notsocrazytank7076 ай бұрын
I love the puns and I love your enthusiasm, I think you're doing something right
@teo84466 ай бұрын
once you get hit with an arrow wearing that, your arm becomes a lot more rounder
@NerdishNature6 ай бұрын
Shield just pulled UNO
@markkodryk8296 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing us what we shouldn’t do with a crossbow.
@shura01076 ай бұрын
Rattan shields of larger size, and slightly more conical were used by the Royal Hong Kong Police up into the 90s. I don't know about post '97, but according to my dad, who was an officer in the RHKP, they used rattan shields for riot control. So instead of the rectangular scutum-like shields we're more used to seeing, think something more akin to the Greek aspis or hoplon, but maybe not as large. The shields were light and durable, and generally repelled anything a rioter would throw at an officer, especially when firearms were not common.
@whyjnot4206 ай бұрын
This held up more or less like I thought. Rattan stuff made in a similar fashion is pretty tough but can suffer badly when it starts to split into its constituent pieces. Which is exactly what happened here for the most part. Though this was more forced to split into its constituent parts rather than simply splitting.
@vedarovski41106 ай бұрын
This is an archer shield. So, it was designed for far away targets. I would love to see a bow and arrow test.
@LeonM4c6 ай бұрын
13:20 that sword wind tho, great cut, my man!
@DudokX6 ай бұрын
Man gets nearly shot by an arrow, then gets nearly defeated by a gopro but prevails in the end to tell the tale.