ARM + LEG GUARDS

Digital file for 3D printing £15

DESIGN

Inspired by Roman Manica and Medieval armour, and reconfigured to suit modern 3D printing techniques. These guards designed to suit the modern requirements of HEMA (WMA) practice. 

They are low-profile, lighter, and more flexible than existing HEMA guards, which tend to be bulky and restrictive, especially when using larger gloves. The design is modular to provide the best fit and be easy to fix. 

Differing from some contemporary designs, each section is appropriately angled so thrusts are prevented from slipping under the plates. The guards wrap around the arm and are held in place by as many or as few straps as desired.  Additional holes at the top and bottom of each segment to allow them to be tied together with a bungee cord and adjusted to provide just the right amount of stiffness and movement.

The overlap and ribbing offer further rigidity while allowing movement in all directions. The integral pivot means no additional fixings are required, but could be drilled for Chicago screws if preferred. The guards are supplied unconnected and snap together.