effervescentaardvark:Jousting lances were made of solid oak and it required considerable strength, f
effervescentaardvark:Jousting lances were made of solid oak and it required considerable strength, force and accuracy to unseat an opponent. Knights practiced their technique against a specially constructed target, or quintain, a life-sized re-creation of an opponent’s lance, helmet and shield. In modern day re-creations a lightweight lance is usually used in order that it can break more easily and lessen the impact.Two types of horses were used during the joust. Warmblood chargers were used for their stamina and quickness in the charge, whereas heavy warhorses or coldblood destriers were chosen for their large bulk, which made them slower, but able to pack a heavier punch on impact. Horses were trained to canter at an ambling pace, giving the riders stability and enabling them to focus and aim better with the lance.Lances came in a variety of styles, but at the end of each lance was a coronal (crown-shaped metal cap) consisting of three or more metal prongs, designed to catch onto the opponent’s shield.source: “The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Knives, Swords, Spears and Daggers” by H. J. S. Withers and Tobias Capwell. Lorenz Books. ISBN: 9780854823315 -- source link
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