 The arms and armour described above were most common for hoplites.Hoplites carried a large concave shield called an "aspis" (often referred to as a "hoplon"), measuring between 80–100 centimetres (31–39 in) in diameter and weighing between 6.5–8 kilograms (14–18 lbs).This large shield was made possible partly by its shape, which allowed it to be supported on the shoulder.