Adventuring with Spears
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
- I've wondered about carrying a spear on my back for adventuring purposes for some time now and decided to make a video about it.
Videos about spears by my favorite medieval times/fantasy/history/weaponry UA-camrs:
Shadiversity: How many weapons could an adventurer really carry?
• How many weapons could...
Shadiversity: Under-appreciated Historical Weapons-The Spear
• Underappreciated Histo...
Lindybeige: Spears are better than swords
• Spears are better than...
Skallagrim: The Spear-King of Weapons?
• The Spear - King of We...
Scholagladiatoria: Spears-optimum characteristics and perfect length
• Spears: Why they defea...
Metatron: Why did the Romans use the Gladius instead of Spears?
• Why Did The Romans Use...
Also shout out to the channel Drawbridge Props and Armoury! It was their tutorial I tried to follow while crafting my spear in my father-in-law's woodshop. I failed a bit but its a great video.
How to Mount a Spearhead:
• How to Mount a Spearhe...
Also, I made my shield following this tutorial by Skallagrim!
• How to make a Viking s...
Also, I wouldn't want Gandalf's staff to have a spear tip, for a variety of reasons.
10:44 "The shorter your spear is, the less value it has in being a spear"
That cuts deep man, that cuts real deep.
Not all spears are equal 😂
@@CrazyNikel 😂
5:35 "I didn't wanna rewatch it to find out."
Same.
XD
The shorter it is, the closer it comes to being a javelin.
Another very valuable weapon…
This is a really interesting video, I came over from Shad's channel and hope that you make more interesting videos in the future.
Glad you liked it, thanks for stopping by! Nice to know you'd like to hear more, that's really encouraging.
Nice job on solving the problem in probably the most efficient way possible, also nice adventurer outfit.
Thanks so much my guy!
Adventurer ? And wheres the metal bikini ?! 2/10 :P
@@AB-ln2py my wife steals it from me
@@dawsonehlke1290 Oh... thats explain all. 8/10 then :D
Note that a sling akin to this likely existed since pre-history. But yes, good job either way.
16:53 Love the look of that demented General Grevious XD
He's a handsome demented devil.
That outfit just screams Lord of the Rings. The thing is that while the rest of the gear says Aragorn, the hair and the tunic kind of says Frodo.
Fair. I shouldn’t have shaved 😂
The stuff of legend. Love it! I honestly didn’t expect a spear on the back to feel as naturally as it did. They don’t teach this stuff at Bard’s College.
Here from Shad's channel. great stuff! new sub here!
Thanks a ton!
folding spear is becoming a better idea the more I think about it, cranes seem to do fine
Dude, EXCELLENT point.
"If you fall, Pay it forward."
*my sides*
polearms in soles games be like: bruhh
this is awesome like doing real life adventuring and solving problems adventures would have, like how do I carry my spear literally everywhere.
Great video! Came from shads video on the spear on the back. Especially for a first youtube video I am quite impressed. Also love the adventurer gear in general.
Greetings from Germany
Thanks so much, that's very encouraging! I hope you're well in Germany! Would love to visit. Apparently a fair bit of my ancestry is German.
@@dawsonehlke1290 Yeah we're in quite the lockdown here, but other than that all is well, hope the same for you. When this corona-stuff is over you should definitely visit here, maybe you can actually make a video from the Schwarzwald then (6:52)
Good stuff! Makes me wish I had a spear myself...
It’s quite fun to have around! I hope one can find a way into your hands. I got the oak dowel from Home Depot for $20 and the spear head from Kult of Athena for...$35 or so? You can get the whole spear from kult of Athena too, they tend to be more affordable than swords.
Dawson Ehlke Jolly good prices! I’ll have to check that out!
Woooow. Deltora Quest. No one I know has ever even heard of the series. Deltora was one of the first series to get me into fantasy (next to Narnia) which, in turn, also led me to love medieval warfare over modern warfare.
I felt this. St Nicholas in this video is one of only folks I’ve met who’s read em too. And Narnia is my favorite series. LOTR is the king of fantasy and all but Narnia will always be special to me.
@@dawsonehlke1290 Another ongoing series that I still read to this day is the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan. I'd have to ask Shad (if he'll even see the comment among all that he has) what he thinks of a simple sling as a weapon for an adventurer. How accurate is using a sling to throw rocks? [Two characters use a sling in the series]
@@llOathkeeperll I loved Rangers Apprentice! The last one I read was battle for Skandia I fell off after that. There’s lots of cool videos about the effectiveness of slings! ua-cam.com/video/FaQRNj0WpYU/v-deo.html
I will not lie... You sir on something and I just can here form SHAD responding to your video.
And also..... I can see DAYLAN in you good sir..... You keep doing what you're doing. 👍👍👍
Ps. That's a bad ass costume.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope I do Daylen justice. Can't wait to step into those boots. And glad you like the outfit!
if I remember correctly this way of carrying was done by the Roman troops. and keep up. well done
the second we switched to outside and I saw your whole outfit I instantly knew I was gonna like this channel, Keep it up man!
I didn't realize that you had a UA-cam channel until Shads video!
Needless to say I clicked the bell.
As many others, I come from shads video. Your solution is pretty ingenious and your video is really high quality!
I also love your Outfit. You look like you came straight out of Middleearth.
Thanks so much! And that was always the idea. I've been acquiring bits of that outfit at the MN Renaissance faire over a period of about a dozen years or so. My life goal is pretty much to channel Aragorn. Check out a channel called Fell and Fair, they make the coolest ranger costumes.
@@dawsonehlke1290 I will definitely check them out! thanks for the suggestion.
I’m really glad you took on Shad’s idea about the Spear. Because of that I was able too find your channel
Wearing a bow like that for LONG periods of time will slacken the wood and give you pain (especially on high poundage bows). While you can temporally wear a bow like this just to free your hands for a moment, I don't recommend for long periods of time.
That's really good to know! Thank you!
11:11 I almost spilled my drink. Thanks for not cutting it out!
Can you make a video about Bardiche?
I would LOVE to. *immediately searches Bardiche on Kult of Athena* Dang they're not too badly priced!
thats one good looking mediaval outfit
Very nice. They actually had lance slings in WW1 and earlier. You can find photos and video of them. Here's an excerpt about lance slings:
"From 1836 shafts of bamboo were used exclusively until 1885, when problems of supply and quality saw ash, treated with linseed oil and tar, reintroduced alongside bamboo. All lances had a hide sling wrapped around the midpoint of the haft which and was looped round the arm when in combat to prevent the lance being lost and the wrapping of which provided a secure grip for the hand. On ash staves a leather protector sleeve was added to the bottom half of the shaft. This both provided a grip and prevented chafing to the shaft from the carbine when slung. This also enabled a 'D' ring to be attached so that the lance could be kept in the correct position when being carried in the stirrup bucket, which was ordered on all service lances in 1896."
I'll check out the channel more. Congratulations on getting a role in Shadi's film, by the way.
That got me on a whole dive into WWI lancers. Incredible.
@@dawsonehlke1290 Glad it was of interest. It'd be very neat if you could replicate one of their slings to show off.
@@dawsonehlke1290 So you know, Modern History TV and Jason Knightly have posted a video trying out your spear sling from horseback. Sadly, he seems to have forgotten to mention you at all, describing it as Shad's spear sling. Here's the video: /watch?v=isfXD31sukc
Can you make more videos like this i really enjoy them.
That is a high compliment, I appreciate it deeply! So glad you enjoyed. I've been considering what on earth I might like to do next. Any ideas?
@@dawsonehlke1290 anything that gives you an excuse to dress up like that again...
I also followed the link from Shad's channel. This ranks up there with his video on torches. Actually taking it out for a test in the woods was awesome. I'd love to see more experiments in just doing stuff as a fully-equipped adventurer (but with the spear point covered for safety). For what it's worth, the slung spear feels like it's 99% for travel or maybe while using the bow, but not in melee. It's arguably your most effective weapon, and you can throw it. So there's no historical reason to grab the sword until the spear is gone. Anyway, thanks for the fun video!
Dang, thanks man. I agree with that assessment! Also, that’s exactly the sort of video I’d love to make.
Never bet against a man carrying a pointy stick.
😶
NGL I really want to try this with a bardiche now
Give it a go!
Came because of Shad, subscribed because of the Freudian joke..
Questing Prince Vibes
You can afford chainmail. a sword, a dagger, a bow and arrows but not 2 gloves?
I always say the same thing. If you wound your hands, you can't fight properly. So why not to use gloves, even if its just for keep warm.
Most of those were Christmas gifts over a period of many years--but here's the thing: I don't LOSE my chainmail, sword, dagger, and bow the way I lose my gloves XD
@@AdlerMow I swear I always, always intend to wear gloves. But I lost my other one.
Super, super grateful for both Shad’s and your videos on this topic! I’m a novice LARPer (only attended my first-ever game late last year!) and I’ve only played as non-combat/magical/support so far, but I’m interested in dipping into combat sometime soon, and my weapon of choice is the spear! I know this video is older now but I really appreciate the insight into wielding and wearing the spear. Your garb looks absolutely to die for, the layers and details are fantastic! 🖤✨
I’m humbled you found this helpful and informative! Its a brilliant weapon of choice-hope you find a beautiful spear and put it to good use in the LARPs to come. Which did you attend? I haven’t gotten to any yet, but I am planning to attend Reckoning next year. I’m intending to put what I presented in this video into practice as well, so I can adventure with sword and polearm. Appreciate your compliment on the garb, it took many years to come together.
@@dawsonehlke1290 I live in Southern California, so I have only attended Twin Mask regularly so far but it’s been a blast! Definitely an experience I recommend if you ever find yourself in the area, but YES have fun at Reckoning, I’ve heard of it as well! Sword and spear is a combo that can’t go wrong (I got a dagger and spear from Epic Armoury, so I’m just about near there :p ). Thank you again!!
Great video! I'm not one for needing to find a way how to carry a spear on my back - I have shoulders - but that looks as if it could also work for a longer travel. Anyone trying that should bare in mind to have something that protects their neck from the rope.
I'm really looking forward to the film, my great regret is that it's only going to be a part of the book! But who knows, perhaps some more can be made later...
Great idea!
In my humble opinion the spear should be carried with the point facing the ground. Since the center of mass (~point of balance) is closer to the tip than the butt end, the spearhead will move around less since it will be in a much more stable position.
On the other hand though, if you trip and fall down on the spearhead that'll cause a really nasty accident. Of course, a sheath for the spearhead will deal with this potential hazard.
Seeing Shad demonstrate the utility of carrying it downward, I felt pretty dumb for not trying it in this video. I thought about it briefly, and I guess I shrugged it off, like a fool. I think my main concern was dirtying the blade--that fall I took might've scuffed it up a bit, but a sheath would fix that entirely and overall the downward method as Shad demonstrated seems best.
@@dawsonehlke1290 sheaths are a no brainer in my humble opinion. They were used historically in Japan and I'm almost positive that they were used everywhere that iron spearheads existed. After all, you can't otherwise deal with the rain and rust and a sharp spear falling from the upright position (due to it's own weight) has enough momentum to cause a serious wound.
I'm not sure I agree with this honestly. The point of the spear might snap off if you're not careful because random rocks exist.
And well a spear without a pointg end is just a quarterstaff or walking stick.
Edit: a proper sheathe would probably fix that problem but just a blade might become an issue
he is beautiful and loves history i would like to drink a flavoured beer with him
Oh wow! I wasn’t expecting a video from you. You are my favorite actor.hopefully will be seeing more of videos from you.
Happy thanksgiving to you.
Wow, thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Assassins Creed Odyssey
I thought the Spears were quite nice, but I'm just a gamer...
Congrats on your first video!
It turned out well and was interesting.
I've got a few spears and I've always wondered how people carried multiple spears back when it was a thing.
I would've been really annoying having to carry several spears on your way to a battlefield miles away. I'd wager they rigged up something like you made to help them manage their multiple spears and then removed it once they got to their destination.
I live in and around Rochester, MN for around 15 years. I miss Minnesota, it's a great place to live. I don't miss the winters though. lol 😊
Нужно поставить второй лайк за абсолютно историчный саморез/ I want to give the second like for absolutely historical accurate screw.
Успеха!
north idaho was looking like that, we and my friends doned our teutonic gear, and marched around the forest laying seige to larpers hideouts.
Um. Can I join you
@@dawsonehlke1290 SURE!!! OUR BATTLE SHALL BE LEGENDARY!
@@cameronalexander5195 Just tell me when!
@@dawsonehlke1290 that would be tough, that was kind of a one off thing. we don't have any regular meet ups lately due to covid, though personally i feel its time for everyone to move on with their lives. its ruining the best things that come with every year. although if we do have something coming up, i'll let you know. :-)
11:15 Warrior fails dex check
BTW, if you are familiar with your gear, moving with it on you will look like adjustments to movement for it are natural.
5:55
like arrows in crisis, I really liked that (even tho with arrows you can't really do that)
Very nice video Dawson
Great video and interesting topic but that complete adventurer gear tho... That looks cool, really cool!
"Spearimenting" xD
Hearing you talk about spears was quite enjoyable. If youd like to talk about any topic in the future please make a video about it. It looks like you are very good at it.
Check out Prusik knots. They would probably come in handy for an adjustable attachment and are quite simple.
Ooh I will give that a try!
Hello from La Crosse Wi and thank you for the wonderful and much needed informational video. I know I am late to the party but I would like to say this video is and will remain at a staple of history due to the not only smart way you solved the spear carry question a whole lot of people including myself have had. Thank you again
Good video, I hope you make more like it. Beautiful dagger by the way. Not sure if dagger is the most accurate word, but it looks about the size of a bauernwehr, a seax, or a large hunting knife of some sort. I'm very curious about it.
Anyways, spears are quite underrated, so it's good to see more content focusing on them.
Thanks! My sister got that dagger in El Salvador. I like the look of it and its got some cool detailing on the blade.
Excellent video, I am definitely going to give this a try... As soon as I get a spear
Exactly what I thought, right after they cut out the dead ash trees in the back of our yard. All those quarterstaff possibilities and I missed getting even one. And, of course, a quarterstaff is a spear without a head (held on by Phillips screws) :-) .
I haven’t thought about the del tora quest since middle school
Keep it up
Never saw someone looking more like an adventurer than you. Glad you didn't carry that axe. I wouldn't be able to handle that level of adventuring yet.
Your gear is awsome!
Personally, I would take it like a bayonet rifle. Vverage spears length are at the same range as bayonet rifle in 17th century. So I would kinda place my points for sling very close to the end stick. Aside from that, it's pretty much the same & maybe I would rather carry it like a rifle, set aside in one arm instead crossing on the back, for easy/fast equip.
BUT! there are actually multiple long rifle carry techniques! Something like in this video:
ua-cam.com/video/W86QKxzkZxM/v-deo.html
In any case, side carry with tip on upward seems most comfortable & safest for me personally. This could basically the same for spear carry.
A rifle with a bayonet has a different distribution of mass, which might make a difference. Anyway, interesting points (no pun intended). And I agree that the point upwards seems like the safest way.
....... your intelligent too...? what the fk... id written you off as a sparkly vampire and here you are schooling us Shadiversity style. AMAZING JOB YOUNG MAN!!!!!
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grab yourself an old pair of work boots and cut the sole off. use some shoe goo and stick it to them expensive cosplay boots if your going to actually use them for more than cosplay lol that was all good stuff. you going down the hill terrified me tho, perhaps a small shoe to cover the tip?
the video was great man from beginning to end. and while i was proud of shad for his accomplishment of getting his book both published and making a short film adaptation, id never been overly excited for it. i don't have much time these days to watch movies and while i would probably have seen it, i am now actually quite excited to see you act in it. congratulations on putting yourself out there, way out there and grabbing at what you want
@@charleyedwards2121 Haha, yeah I'd really like to get some proper medieval footgear. I'm just wearing my redwing cowboy boots
In god of war (the new one) Atreus actually carries a strap on his bow separate from the string so as to not damage it :) cool factoid I noticed watching a playthrough recently
Wow, credits to the design team for paying attention to a detail like that. I plan on finally playing GoW when I get my hands on a PS5. Someday.
@@dawsonehlke1290 yeah i thought it was a neat effect 👍😁
I can't seam to find it now though and the playthrough is super long so maybe it was just one scene or something. Or maybe I misunderstood a scene, but I swear it's in there somewhere. :/
It's a cool game either way though :)
Really enjoyed this video, it was fun.
Well done on this video! Good luck in your future endeavors :D
Thank you! That motivates me to make future endeavors happen!
Sent by shaddiversity
editing was kinda wonky (but definitely not the worst ive seen) and it seemed like you havent done much of the YouTubing stuff (which makes sense, because you havent done much of the YouTubing stuff) but it was a great video and a great idea and i think it worked really well. Also, adding me you now have a year (365) of subscribers!
What a wonderful way to put it! Thank you. Here’s to improving!
great vid, have fun in canada and greetings from germany
Shad sent me here.
Your buddy saint claus, a Santa without a sword is not a proper santa:) anyway, yes, make more videos.
loved ur video, Thank u Dawson.
In terms of magical spears, Hellboy2's Prince Nuada has the best example...
Oh dang I forgot about that movie! I need to rewatch that! It’s totally a fantasy film isn’t it? Pretty radical depiction of elves if I recall
@@dawsonehlke1290 yeah, more Fey than in most other media.. but the spear and fight scenes with it are Oscar worthy..
Thank you for the information and the testing.
Is there any way having two loops would help? Or would it be a determent?
(Also one of the ones shad sent)
As in two slings-- maybe like a backpack? Interesting!
There's a video here on youtube called "DIY predator spear" I saw years ago where a guy made an attachment for a telescopic paint roller to thread on a cheap cruddy hollow handle survival knife inspired by the M9 bayonet.
You could theoretically one-up that by getting one of those spearhead/survival knife gadgets that was designed specifically to screw onto broom handles. Idk if they're still made because nobody takes a broom with them when they go out camping, and big rig drivers do have brooms on their trucks to clean out their trailers, but they're not supposed to have weapons onboard.
However, if they are, and you find one, you may find a paint roller that has the same thread as a broom. Hell, you might be able to commission a hiking staff that telescopes, and folds, and has a thread for such a knife. Some hiking sticks even have stun guns on them these days, so it's not outside the realm of possibility.
Nice!
No homo, but this guy is hot. I prefer to hear all my mid-evil weapon facts from neck beards, but I’ll stick around. You did a great job
You look like you belong in Hollywood. Like is this guy an actor??
I'm growing out my neckbeard
Wow that actually works. Hm. Noted
Could you use this for a Partizan?
being a dork in the woods? quality content.
btw you look a bit like SayWallahBruh (a Destiny 2 streamer)
Sling to me seems more realistic but... The Romans who carried both pilum and javelin (please don't quote me on which was the longer I can't remember) they would carry the longer one in their hand (like a walking stick) and the other would be slung across both shoulders underneath their pack (perhaps even with other stuff hanging off of it)
HOWEVER... Carrying across both shoulders is obviously highly impractical if you need it in a hurry so... Yea i'mma go with sling
The only reason I'm interested is because as an occasional fantasy writer I'm struggling with ways he (the character) would carry his spear when he's not using it... And this has caused more issues than the combat side 🤦🤣
Also with your comment of the rope getting in the way I personally would have wrapped it once around my wrist similar to how you would a rifle sling. Thus giving you added support on that hand and also meaning you're less likely to drop it (how this would affect wielding said spear however I'm not sure)
Here is an other idea www.pumaknives.de/en/new-products/996/puma-boar-spear-carrying-system-with-detachable-loops
Ooh I like that.
The elder scrolls 3 Morrowind had spears was pissed to see them removed in Oblivion also the warriors games are a lot of fun
why is he lowkey handsome
🤓11:40 he's a wizard Dawson 😂
The likes are 420, but...
I will do what I must
You will try
So you know, Modern History TV and Jason Knightly have posted a video trying out your spear sling from horseback. Sadly, he seems to have forgotten to mention you at all, describing it as Shad's spear sling. Here's the video: /watch?v=isfXD31sukc
I loved his video (and all his videos). He was responding to Shad, not to me, so I wasn’t expecting a mention-I just put a string on a stick after all. I’m grateful to have even been a small link in the chain of the conversation!
@@dawsonehlke1290 You "invented" (or rediscovered) the thing he is discussing, so you definitely need credit. It's not a "Shadsperiment" since YOU made it and Shad only commented on it. Jason seems to have missed that detail, which is unfortunate, as now people seem to think Shad "invented" the thing and don't realize you're any part of it. I didn't see even one person mention you in the comments, aside from myself.
If you haven't already, I recommend commenting on his video and describing your enthusiasm, while politely mentioning you "invented" the sling.
Even if it's just a string on a stick, it did demonstrate that a spear sling can be made, which is important to know when discussing spears. Particularly since there was a misconception floating around that you could not make a spear-sling.
No wonder you felt cold, your cloak is very thin, the hood of your cloak will easily fall of, like probably all the time. If it was way thicker it would work better...
My cloak is rain proof but that's about it. And the hood does fall off all the time. XD I am in desperate need of a proper heavy wool cloak.
As a long time LARPer, can confirm, wool cloaks are great. Mine has served me through many weekends in the woods during a Jersey winter (not as bad as a Minnesota winter, I'm sure, but still cold)
@@TheAchilles26 where’d you get yours? Or did you make it?
@@dawsonehlke1290, I paid a LARPer friend of mine to make it, but if you check online for people involved in the SCA(Society For Creative Anachronism) in your area you might find someone willing to make one on commission
@@TheAchilles26 that’s a society I never would’ve guessed existed and I’m thrilled to hear it does
Anyone ever tell you that you kind of look like Jared Padalecki?
You're the first!