Just wondering what some of you plan to use while dual wielding swords, axes or maces. Heavy armor will give you the extra protection, but will it slow you down a lot more than the light armor? Which do you think will work better?

Run naked, be a berserker.

I don't know it would depend a lot on the rest of the skills you plan to use etc.

Heavy - if you take the conditioning perk you won't be encumbered by your armour anyway. Lacking a shield or any way to block would be a major risk if you don't maximise your armour. Smithing would be wise too to let you further boost your weapon and armour strength

Heavy armour, Skyrim's combat system doesn't look like it has much emphasis on dodging and movement speed, so you're better off being able to take a few more blows, especially since it's said you can't block when dual wielding.

except berserkers/barbarians dual wield traditionally.

Halberd or 2h wielders wear plate

But don't you get a defence bonus if you choose light armor and pick the right perks?
I never liked perks like that, it sort of defeats the purpose of light and heavy armor.

@Sammich: Naked doesn't have to mean unarmed, at least not in my country, but then again English is not my first language.

You're so wrong ;p

Casters and ranged combatants kite away from you if you're slow. Unless you have a ranged attack you'll have trouble running them down. Many larger foes power attacks will knock you on your ass if you block them, or still hurt you anywa. According to early report mobility is important to any traditional warrior

Both armour sets have the same perks in that respect (+150% armour rating). Since heavy has the highest base armour rating, heavy will always have the higher armour value. (The main reason to consider lighter armour is the magic penalty and the stealth penalty that coems with armour)

Which ever you want man

Probably heavy since you can't block. Unless you're really really good at dodging.

I say light, for the stamina boost. As a dual wielder you'll be using stamina up 2-3 times as fast as a normal 1-handed warrior, so you'll need the fast recovery of the wind walker perk.