This here curved shield base crafts a shield that sits lower, giving your sword arm more room while doing a great job covering your shoulder and hip. A curvy shield usually covers more ground compared to a flat one of the same size. Generally, you'd fancy a curved shield about 2 inches smaller in diameter than a flat one.

The shield base comes in a polyethylene, cross-linked white foam, 2 inches thick, with a foam density of 2.2 lbs. It's just perfect for making shields you can fight with, without the restriction of weight wearing you down. These are solid, steady, light, built to stick around for ages, and need no extra cushioning. Mind you, these are only foam foundations – you'll need to rustle up your own straps, grip, and cover.