Support belt with lacing points for leg armor
Support belt is a functional part of an armor suspension system. Its job is to secure plate legs to the waist and reduce slipping when you sprint, turn, drop levels, or work in a clinch. By carrying part of the load, the belt helps your leg harness keep a consistent position, so your knee and thigh articulation behaves predictably during impact.
The belt features arming points for lacing. Lacing lets you tie leg elements and spread tension around the waist instead of relying on one stressed strap. This improves day-to-day durability and field serviceability: worn laces or small attachment parts are quick to replace, and you can tune the layout to match your existing leg kit.
It also provides additional hip protection. The padding thickness is comparable to quilted chausses, helping to absorb contact on the hip/upper-thigh zone where hits often land through gaps between the waist and leg armor. Mobility stays usable for stepping, squats, and torso rotation when fitted correctly.
Historical basis: the design is oriented on historical sources and analogs of pointed/laced suspension solutions seen in late medieval European harness practice. For tournament use, the belt can be integrated into a compliant kit; final acceptance depends on the specific event rules, your full assembly (laces/straps, attachment scheme), and equipment condition.
- Purpose: waist suspension for plate legs, reduced slipping, load distribution.
- Attachment: lacing points (arming points) for tying leg pieces.
- Maintenance: easy to service—replace laces/consumables without complex repairs.