HEMA Masks - what is a proper fit?

A lot of HEMAists don't really know what a proper fit of a mask is, so we decided to make a video explaining it, as well as some workarounds if the fit isn't exactly as it should be.

[@AbyssEyes02]

i am the same as you i think. the medium fits me pretty well when i have a beanie on but i think i need a small. ima stick with a medium tho as im a youngin and still might have a bit of growing to do

[@YevhenRawrs]

The closing bit describing the tooth injury (Owwwwch...) from the failed combination of mask and gorget really is interesting information. I've seen a number of quite large gorgets and I always found them a bit odd. Why would throat protection need to cover my sternum?

[@armingguild7097]

I think the fear was the blade bending underneath the bib of the mask, but it's my personal opinion that the current designs of throat protection just don't cut it for HEMA...

[@YevhenRawrs]

@@armingguild7097 I'm getting an Arcem jacket that is apparently designed to have the collar wrap overtop of the mask bib, which may help keep the mask from being lifted up Was thinking about perhaps putting an outer gorget on there if it's not stiff enough. Do you think it would be unnecessary to use a mouthguard with a well fitting Rearguard mask?

[@fryerball]

What kind of mask is that?

[@jungi001]

Should be a Rearguard V2

[@gitoohm1448]

dude use a darker screen please O.O bdzzld