I am new to this sport, so I am trying every weapon combination to see if anything clicks. I borrowed a big kite shield/short sword combo and got a bit of training with the style. It was fun to be such an inconvenient target, and I'd like to know more about the style before building a kite shield. I am 6'1'' and the shield is about 50'' long, so the height thing works to my advantage some.
What are the upside/downsides for wielding a kite?
Does using a huge shield hinder advancement in fighting skills?
What are some strong weapon combos to go with this shield?
Am I allowed to have a life-size portrait of Gary Coleman on the front of the kite?
Any advice from other kite shield users would be great. Thanks!