Khatanga Degel without skirt for buhurt full contact

Khatanga Degel without skirt is an eastern-style torso armor inspired by Mongol-Tatar prototypes. Production is guided by historical sources and analogs: a “robe/caftan” format with a soft foundation and attached metal plates is characteristic for steppe and eastern armament traditions. In Mongolian context similar pieces are known as “khatangu degel”, meaning a “strong/hard robe”.

Construction is plated-and-overlapped armor: plates work in overlap to improve durability under repeated impacts and to reduce the chance of a gap opening at a seam. This model uses oversized plates, which increases torso coverage while keeping the element count reasonable and maintenance practical. Overlap density can be distributed to reinforce areas that typically take the load (chest, ribs, sides) without locking the torso.

Without a skirt, the lower section stays lighter and the waistline is less constrained: clinch work is easier, recovery is quicker, and dynamic movement is less fatiguing. For groin and upper-thigh safety, it is commonly paired with separate hip/thigh protection and appropriate padding. The base and shaping account for body anatomy (shoulders, rib cage, waist) so the armor rides predictably and does not climb into the throat when moving.

Use and service: check hardware and wear points regularly, re-tighten connections, and replace worn parts locally — repairability is high because plates and fasteners are serviceable one by one. For tournament inspections across different formats (HMB, IMCF, ACL, etc.), acceptance depends on event rules, correct комплектation, safe edges, secure fixation, and sufficient padding; compliance is assessed during the official gear check.