Fencing – Shopping And Reviews

Budget complete practice fencing foil with french grip

If price is your major concern, this is the foil: large hexagonal nut for balance; best feel; felt thumb pad to cushion against hand jamming; sturdy aluminum guard for extra rigidity; either practice or dummy electric blade with tip. The limitation of this low cost foil is its Chinese blade, which over time can bend toward the end and make it harder to direct to target. A serviceable foil for beginners. Colors vary.

• Good choice for beginners or for school / club programs.

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PCBALL1 Best fencing-specific excercise toy device

The best fencing-specific wrist exercise device you can findappropriate for all fencing levels. This illuminated (internal LED lights light up when the ball is in motion at a minimal speed, NO BATTERY REQUIRED!) wrist device is initially spun by a string, and then YOU keep it going by moving the wrist in various directions. Think you can keep it going? The internal gyroscope goes up to 1,000rpm!!! Only slightly larger than a tennis ball, this fun apparatus will improve your handwork (and your point control) after just one week of training just 10 minutes per day. Includes the ball, string, and instructions.

Price: $ 24.99

The Big Book on Fencing – by Rudy Volkmann

Magnum Libre d’Escrime “You can’t learn to fence from a book, but you can learn significant things about fencing.” Written for the average American fencer, this 271-page text has gotten “must buy” reviews from the British and Dutch fencing federations as well as by current president of the American Fencing Coaches Association (the USFA does not review fencing texts). Included are sections on history, pedagogy, tactics, directing, repair (Dr. Volkmann’s celebrated repair manual is one of the sections), and the plans for a fencing dummy. The main part of the text, though, is a highly illustrated encyclopedia of all the moves used in foil fencing, which includes the theories behind the moves and positions, and detailed explanations of what goes wrong when trying to learn them. Just the section on stance, advance, retreat, lunge, and recovery types take over thirty detailed pages

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Price: $ 35.00

Low Budget foil/epee/sabre leather palm glove

A good beginner’s glove, suitable for practice or electrical fencing, with many quality features. Leather or Synthetic suede palm and fingers for good hand protection and blade feel. The back of the hand and cuff is made of polyester and is pleasantly padded to cushion against the occasional thwack of opponent’s blade; the glove also boasts a double layer of leather over thumb, forefinger and lower part of the palm where gloves get the most wear. Velcro closure on the cuff allows for custom fit over jacket sleeve and secure pathway for body cord. A fine value, perfect for the first time fencer. Sold individually. Colors vary.

• Good choice for youth and beginners.
• Good choice for youth and beginners.
• Good choice for youth and beginners.
• Good choice for youth and beginners.
• Good choice for youth and beginners.

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Foil/Epee/practice Sabre fencing mask

From first lesson to first competitions – a good beginner’s mask that is also good for all levels of domestic USFA competitions in foil and epee, and is a solid practice mask for ( non-electric) saber with a noise-reducing vinyl head band. Available in 5 sizes, adjustable for custom fit. Outside: strong (passes 12kg punch test) with insulated mesh; pliable, felt-filled sewn-in bib (largest allowable) that lays close to the jacket, protecting the neck, unlike stiff bibs that curl up dangerously around the edges. Inside: lined for comfort with non-irritating fabric; hygienic because lining is cleanable; fitted for extra safety with forehead restraint to prevent mask from jamming against nose in a jarring contact and detachable elastic strap holds the bottom of the head close, just as tab holds in the top. The least expensive multi-featured mask available and a good one, too. Lining and bib colors vary.

• Can be used in any competition in the U.S.
• Can be used in any competition in the U.S.
• Can be used in any competition in the U.S.
• Can be used in any competition in the U.S.
• Can be used in any competition in the U.S.

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X-Fencing complete practice foil, french grip

Same quality set of supporting parts, but the advantage is that the blade is European-made and keeps its form. The result of a better blade is that the foil maintains its balance and feels so that anytime you pick it up, your hand recognizes it. You can depend on it without a second thought or doubt. Colors vary.

• Great weight / balance / flexibility properties.

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FENCING POSTER 3

Although not a “legal” fencing move these days (bencing forward), it sure worked wonders–unless used against someone who was ready for it! Learn from the Champions! Professionally printed copy of an original 1960′s photograph on 80lb gloss coated cover paper, the print has the feel of the real thing–scratches and color hues of the real photo. This horizontal 18 inch wide by 12 inch high poster with 1/4inch margin is perfect for fencing Salles, Clubs, and as a unique gift to a fencer.

Price: $ 14.99

Asics Tiger Fencing Shoes

This is the ideal fencing shoe from beginner to the top-notch fencers, with all the qualities required for fencing. To begin at the bottom, it has a non-slip sole with raised cross-hatchings for the best traction. The best sole without questionwill NOT wear out in just a few months like the Ad brand. An Ultra-Light weight yet sturdy construction, Asics come with a comfortable interior, cushioned heel and a trim of padding at the back to prevent irritation around the tendon. They are also wider than most other fencing shoes on the marketadditional comfort feature. Why is it so reasonably priced (half price of the Ad brand, yet 10 times better quality)? This is an introduction of this shoe onto the U.S. market (it has been selling worldwide for decades), and the price will be increased after some time. Take advantage of unprecedented quality and price NOW! Colors vary. For womens sizes, subtract one size from the mens size listed (for example, if you wear a womens size 10, you will need a Mens size 9).

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