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Loading a crossbow from a standing position, without (left) and with (right) a stirrup to place the foot in. (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] Deadeyegai@lemmy.world 15 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You know, pictures like this really make the case for stirrups on crossbows

[โ€“] PugJesus@lemmy.world 10 points 9 months ago

Yeah, sitting or standing, not a method I'd want to use. I had a crossbow (modern style) I used to shoot, and I spanned it using a cocking rope. For a lark, I spanned it by hand once - it's miserable stuff. I can't imagine doing it without a stirrup too.