FAQ What did historical shields weigh and how heavy should my training shield be?

This questions comes up now and then, is often wildly discussed without any look on archaeological data and therefore a lot of misinformation is spreading through the community.

Archeaological finds may not be able to give us a direct answer but by putting together the puzzles and having a look at evidence-based replicas, when can at least get an idea.

Based on the weight estimations I will also recommend a weight for your training shield, depending on your level of fitness and or skills.