Discussions

Honestly, I didn’t think shield weight would matter that much until last summer. During an outdoor training session, my arm got tired way faster than usual, and by the end I was barely lifting my shield properly. It wasn’t even a long fight, but the fatigue really surprised me. Since then, I’ve been wondering if going for a lighter shield is actually better, or if heavier ones give enough protection to justify the extra effort. I see experienced fighters using both, and I can’t really tell if it’s a personal preference thing or something you only understand after making mistakes. Curious how others learned what weight works best for them.