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Apparently some folks have decided to study this question scientifically and have found you can do a lot more in full armour than most people think. This article discusses the study and has some fun videos showing some of the things they tried and proved a fit person can do in period armour.
New Study Busts the Myth That Knights Couldn't Move Well in Armor
I fought in armour for a while and even as a class warm up we would do somersaults, flip tractor tires and practise springing from a prone position to standing in a big hurry. It is really amazing what one can do in full plate and chain.
New Study Busts the Myth That Knights Couldn't Move Well in Armor
I fought in armour for a while and even as a class warm up we would do somersaults, flip tractor tires and practise springing from a prone position to standing in a big hurry. It is really amazing what one can do in full plate and chain.