Chin Strap Kit for Helm - SCA Heavy List & Field Combat Medieval Helmet 2

Dark Victory Armory's Chin Strap Kit for Helm - SCA Heavy List & Field Combat Medieval Helmet 2 models This auction is for a chin strap kit for use with Steel Helms. It is designed specifically for SCA heavy combat or any other full contact martial combat that uses steel helms for head protection. It comes in two styles. Style 1: The simple chin strap This style uses two strips of heavy gauge latigo leather which deliver excellent wearability, comfort and resistance to the rigors of heavy use and is sweat friendly. We rig this out with washer reinforced paracord (more than a yard on each side) for a highly serviceable tie back style chin strap. It's typically secured either at the back of the helm or crossed back to the front for easier access. Style 2: The advanced chin strap This style uses a true chin pocket made from heavy gauge bridle leather. It has three mounting positions that are used to adjust for the wearer's chin size from narrow to large. Extra can be trimmed if desired. This pocket is attached to the straps (included) and the pivot D rings are then attached to the inside of the helm. This system makes for an easy comfortable closure with the strap end being captured within the buckle by using another metal D ring. It's a great way to tighten and close even when wearing gloves. Instructions for the advanced strap: We toss in a variety of extra rivets to give some different options. Start with the chin cup, which is the H shaped leather. There are three different size options. Overlap the legs of each side of the H to make to suit your particular chin. There are also two straps. These will need to be attached to the chin strap as well. Some fighters like to use the same hole as they use to close the chin cup, but it can also be connected to a spare sizing hole if you have one further out (thus using the smallest or medium hole on the H). (don't close anything up just yet, keep reading) The D rings will be attached to your helm at slightly above and behind the center of mass for your head. Generally this is about 1" above and 1" behind your ear canal. Attach these at this point in the process. Now notice the buckle strap and captured pull strap. The D ring is threaded through the buckle so that this strap can never leave the buckle opening (thus captured). You'll need to thread it through before going further. Then thread both the buckle strap end (opposite the buckle) and the pull strap end (opposite its D ring) through the D-rings that are attached to the helmet. Then connect these ends to each side of the chin cup and you've completed your chin strap installation. It's a somewhat involved installation instruction but once it is set up it is EASY to close up your chin strap inside your helm. Notes: Please be aware that the pictures are representations of our products. There may be variations from piece to piece. These fine creations are handmade entirely with hand tools in our smoke free workshop in Saint Albans, Vermont. Satisfaction policy: Your happiness with our products is a top priority. See our feedback and know that this represents our sincere commitment to our customers. Please contact us if you have any problem with what we've sent. The deal's not done till everyone leaves smiling. Handling time: We generally ship in just a few days but we also attend a large event called The Pennsic War takes us away from the workshop for several weeks every July/August.  We continue to accept orders while we are gone and will send things out within a few days of returning home.  Watch for the away message and note the handling time.  Please let us know if you are in urgent need by a specific date and we'll do our very best to accommodate your schedule. We are happy to ship internationally and insurance is included in this rate. Custom works happily considered for belts, shields or body armor. For more detail on what we can do visit our Facebook page called Dark Victory Armory or find us on the web. For close up look at the color or how to tie a Windsor knot, find our Pinterest page. Best Regards and Thanks for Visiting! Jordan Chief Armorer Dark Victory Armory

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