Use for both German & French Pts), Neps: Epee Point Screws and Driver Combo, Absolute Master Series Clear Epee Bodycord (Made in Germany), Practice Rubber Foil Tips (Practice Weapons) 10-Pack, Absolute Master Series Clear 2-prong Bodycord (Made in Germany), Practice Rubber Epee Tips (Practice Weapons) 10-Pack, AF Pistol Pommel: Outside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee6mm), AF Foil: Wire (Double Ins. The springs are not that big a deal, any type will do. A BF Maraging blade lasts for a year of hard practice if your technique is mostly good, any non FIE blade can snap as early as the first month. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Use for both German & French Pts), AF Pistol Pommel: Outside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee6mm), AF Foil Test Kit w/: Test Box & Foil Weight, AF Foil: Wire (Double Ins. Epee w/: Pistol Grip, Absolute Stamped BF Blue FIE Mar. If you know you love the sport and are willing to spend the money please purchase the weapon with a BF Blue FIE Maraging blade in M(edium) density. Please insist over the phone or in the online order comments section. Mask: a lot of variations, its really up to you what you get. When ordering ask for the weapon to be canted either for a righty or leftie. I think this is a good beginners set to start with. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. With the unique, new design,the Absolute Dura-Clear line of bodycords now has more resilient head that you don't have to open up to check! Details below. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Favero Full Arm 01 (Table-Top Model): FIE Certified, 3-Weapon Machine. This is now my favorite mask because you can remove the pads and wash them. Absolute Master Series Clear 2-prong Bodycord (Made in Germany), Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, AF Foil Socket: Master Series 2 prong (Made in Germany), AF Pistol Pommel: Outside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee6mm), German Retaining Clip Set for 2-Prong Plug, AF Foil Test Kit w/: Test Box & Foil Weight, AF Pistol Pommel: Inside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee 6mm), Absolute Master Series Clear Epee Bodycord (Made in Germany), Practice Rubber Foil Tips (Practice Weapons) 10-Pack, AF Signature Series Sabre Grip Type 2 (Thin), AF Epee Test Kit w/: Test Box, Combination Weight & Shim, AF Foil: Wire (Double Ins. You can downgrade from there. Bag: tons of variations, whatever works for you. Blade: A maraging BF FIE blue or white blade is the best on the market. They are light, stretch, breath well and are rated at at least 800N. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Socket: any will do, but the Uhlmann are the best for conductivity and PitA factor. Getting a wired blade is ok, but its usually best to wire the blade yourself as well. E. Foil W/ French Grip, STM Silver E. Foil W/ French Grip and German Point, STM Silver E. Foil W/ Pistol Grip and German Point, NJ/NYC WEBSITE DESIGN BY CREATING DIGITAL. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Ultra-Light Titanium Guard. A non FIE jacket would usually not last more than a year. Tip/wire/springs: German only. Today we have NEP Screws which are very easy to use. In my opinion, most actions that are thought of as to be better for pistol grip can be done with the french as well, if you choke up on it. Used for both German & French Pts), German Retaining Clip Set for 2-Prong Plug, AF Master Series Epee Test Gauge (Made in Germany), AF Foil Socket: Master Series 2 prong (Made in Germany), AF Foil/Epee Combination Weight (500/750g), Neps: Epee Point Screws and Driver Combo, Absolute Master Series Clear Epee Bodycord (Made in Germany), Virtual Scoring Machine: Includes VSM Software and USB Connector, Virtual Scoring Machine Basic Remote Control. These factors vary a bit from batch to batch, but both are very good and can last up to a year if you hit correctly. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Once you are fitted you can order online. Required for USFA events. The Master Series equipment is designed and manufactured to the highest standars of Europe. There are two major types of gear: FIE and Non-FIE. Some fencers should, but do not wear one in practice because they have not taken the time to find one that breathes, stretches and is light. There is yet to be a tip created to beat German precision engineering. AF Foil Guard: Master Series Titanic (Made in Germany), Absolute Excalibur E. Epee w/: French Grip, Absolute Excalibur E. Epee w/: Pistol Grip, Absolute Stamped BF White FIE Mar. These are made in Italy by Negrini with rubber-coated high-end steel/copper wire. Summary: You can shop around for all the parts, but I will insist on a German tip, as light a guard as possible and a rubber over metal or rubber over wood french grip. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Once your equipment arrives, please practice putting it on a few times so that we do not waste any time at practice. That means hold it close up to the guard so that your knuckles touch against the metal. (S2000) Blade, AF Signature Series E. Sabre w/: AF Elite Color (S2000) Sabre Blade, AF Signature Series E. Sabre w/:STM Color (S2000) Blade, AF Signature Series E Sabre w/: Dynamo Silver (S2000) Blade, AF Signature Series E. Sabre w/: AF Maraging S2000 Blade, AF Signature Series E. Sabre w/: BF Maraging S2000 Blade, Negrini Electric Sabre Complete w/AF Standard S2000 Saber Blade, Negrini Electric Sabre Complete w/AF Advanced S2000 Sabre Blade, Negrini Electric Saber Complete w/AF Elite S2000 Sabre Blade, Negrini Electric Sabre Complete w/STM Color Sabre Blade, Negrini Electric Sabre Complete w/AF Maraging S2000 Sabre Blade, Negrini Electric Sabre Complete w/Dynamo Silver Sabre Blade, AF BF Blue FIE Mar. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Non-FIE is everything else and you cannot fence some USFA events in it. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Pistol grippers should use a non insulated Visconti small or medium sized grip. Use for both German & French Pts), NJ/NYC WEBSITE DESIGN BY CREATING DIGITAL. The knock-off Chinese, French and Russian tips all fail much quicker and use softer metal, therefore get sticky faster. The Standard Absolute Epee Bodycord, a great value for schools, clubs and starters. I can give you an example: an Uhlmann Olympian jacket I bought lasted for 7 years, with no damage other than to the color, zipper and Velcro. (Updated February 2022), We also have an armorer that is happy to assemble weapons from spare parts and repair malfunctioning gear. It is very light, near perfectly balanced and durable. There are a lot of opinions on grips, it can all get very personal, but work with your coach to at least find a starting point and then ask for a variation if you like. Favero Power Supply: Power supply for Favero Machines. The Standard Absolute 2-Prong Bodycord, a great value for schools, clubs and starters. After a few months of lessons, you can try the pistol grip. Used for both German & French Pts), French Epee: Pressure Springs (10-Pack, Larger Spring), Book: "How to Repair" Electrical Equipment by Rudy Volkmann, AF Signature Series Sabre Grip Type 2 (Thin), Absolute Master Series Clear Epee Bodycord (Made in Germany), AF Foil Test Kit w/: Test Box & Foil Weight, Virtual Scoring Machine Basic Remote Control, Favero: Carrying Case: Machine (NO DISCOUNT). Foil w/: Pistol Grip, Absolute Stamped BF Blue FIE Mar. Armory forms are by the whiteboard and you can contact Saunier Incorporated here. Gives you better leverage, which combined with perfect technique can send the opponents blade flying out of the way. These days, our local competitions are drawing vendors to the site, because weve grown as a sport so much. Clear pad. BF Blue Maraging blade. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, German Epee: Contact Springs (10-Pack, Smaller Spring), AF Epee Test Kit w/: Test Box, Combination Weight & Shim, German Epee: Pressure Springs (10-Pack, Larger Spring), AF Epee: Wire (Double Ins. Dear all, this entry is for those asking about purchasing equipment. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Body Cord: lots of variations, Uhlmann is still the best, its very sturdy, but the Chinese and other knock-offs are not bad at all. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, German Epee: Contact Springs (10-Pack, Smaller Spring), German Epee: Pressure Springs (10-Pack, Larger Spring), AF Epee Test Kit w/: Test Box, Combination Weight & Shim, AF Pistol Pommel: Inside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee 6mm), AF Epee: Wire (Double Ins. Ive fired a 9mm round into an old FIE mask at a test range and it did not penetrate the mesh. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, Absolute Master Series Clear 2-prong Bodycord (Made in Germany), AF Foil Test Kit w/: Test Box & Foil Weight, Practice Rubber Foil Tips (Practice Weapons) 10-Pack, AF Pistol Pommel: Inside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee 6mm), AF Pistol Pommel: Outside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee6mm), German Retaining Clip Set for 2-Prong Plug, German Epee: Pressure Springs (10-Pack, Larger Spring), German Epee: Contact Springs (10-Pack, Smaller Spring), AF Master Series Epee Test Gauge (Made in Germany), AF Foil/Epee Combination Weight (500/750g), AF Epee Test Kit w/: Test Box, Combination Weight & Shim, AF Foil Socket: Master Series 2 prong (Made in Germany), AF Signature Series Sabre Grip Type 2 (Thin). Vendors call their guards different things, so you have to talk to them and ask for the lightest. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Negrini's Epee bodycords are made with the utmost quality and are designed for long life and durabilty. I recommend not getting a fully assembled weapon from the vendor, as they will usually do a careless job of putting it together, and you will have to adjust it anyway. So the best way to go is to buy some cheap stuff until you have a chance to try everything on at some tournament where vendors will be present. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The German wires use a plastic insulation layer underneath the cloth insulation, and that protects the wire from shorting out against the blade much better. Epee w/: French Grip, Absolute Stamped BF White FIE Mar. The Uhlmann aluminum and titanium lights are Ultra light, the Negrini ultralight alloy is great. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Absolute Master Series Clear Epee Bodycord (Made in Germany), Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, AF Epee Test Kit w/: Test Box, Combination Weight & Shim, German Epee: Contact Springs (10-Pack, Smaller Spring), Harut French Pommel (98 Grams) (NO DISCOUNT), German Epee: Pressure Springs (10-Pack, Larger Spring), Neps: Epee Point Screws and Driver Combo, Absolute Master Series Clear 2-prong Bodycord (Made in Germany), AF Pistol Pommel: Inside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee 6mm), AF Pistol Pommel: Outside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee6mm), AF Master Series Epee Test Gauge (Made in Germany), AF Foil/Epee Combination Weight (500/750g), French Epee: Contact Springs (10-Pack, Smaller Spring), AF Epee: Wire (Double Ins. Youth 12 and up: Size 5 Adult Electric Epee with Absolute Gold blade and French grip. Here's a good anatomical description of modern fencing swords. The pistol grip is for those who prefer more power on the blade. SG12 Plus Set (SG 12 Plus Machine, 2 Reels, 2 Floor Cords), German Epee: Pressure Springs (10-Pack, Larger Spring), German Epee: Contact Springs (10-Pack, Smaller Spring), Absolute Excalibur E. Foil: w/ French Grip, Absolute Excalibur E. Foil: w/ Pistol Grip, Absolute Stamped BF White FIE Mar. BF is the forge, and many vendors put their own mark on it, so do not get confused by that. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. (Size: 56x23x9cm) Table-T Favero Power Supply: Power supply for Favero Machines. All my students should start with a French grip. Uhlmann socket. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Absolute also has them. Left or Right Handed glove. Canting is a process to configure the grip to place the hand in a relaxed position, thus making all actions easier on the wrist. This is probably the strongest and longest lasting bodycord you will find anywhere. Epee w/: French Grip, Absolute Stamped BF Blue FIE Mar. 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