Gambeson training= helps/hinders form?

[Aaron Pynenberg]

Hello,
quick question. For those of you who have been training in a gambeson, do you think it helps or hinders your form?

I find for me it seems to keep me in just right, assisting me with form, it keeps me dialed in and really helps me get into a good ochs position- any thoughts?

[Jeffrey Hull]

The bulk of a wambeson or arming clothes, if properly cut and fit, seems to act supportively to the body.

[Shane Smith]

I see no significant difference either way but then my gambeson is fairly lightweight.

[Matt Bryant]

I would not think that training in any sort of period accurate armour/garment would at all hinder technique. I have done a little bit of training wearing a fellow member's hauberk, and the added weight definately changed the feel. Also I have heard of certain helmets that limit the over-the-head Von Dach position and force one to take the over-the-strong-shoulder Von Dach instead.
But, I would not view this as a hinderance, for these armours were worn in combat, and any slight change in technique that they imposed, be it added weight/heat or small limitations in movement, had to be familiarized and effectively worked around.
Blossfechten is well and good, very many men fought unarmoured, but I definately look forward to the opportunity to train in accurate armours.

[Mike Chidester]

Also I have heard of certain helmets that limit the over-the-head Von Dach position and force one to take the over-the-strong-shoulder Von Dach instead.

Likewise, wearing poofy shirts can limit the over-the-shoulder version, forcing you to favor the over-the-head.