So, looking at some of Lindybeige's old videos, I stumble upon the one about spear usage. Lindybeige argues that the underarm spear would have been predominant - almost ruling out the overarm completely.
Now, from that I came across this video arguing that the overarm spear might be the only possibility in a tight formation (see for example the Bayeux Tapestry).
What do you guys think?
Currently Víkingr has underarm spear exclusively, both high and low. I wonder whether a third option might be possible. I'm thinking here mostly of the Shieldwall Event where it is evident that spears cannot be used in the front row; I wonder if an extra overarm mode might change that...
Now, from that I came across this video arguing that the overarm spear might be the only possibility in a tight formation (see for example the Bayeux Tapestry).
What do you guys think?
Currently Víkingr has underarm spear exclusively, both high and low. I wonder whether a third option might be possible. I'm thinking here mostly of the Shieldwall Event where it is evident that spears cannot be used in the front row; I wonder if an extra overarm mode might change that...