|
Fencing Equipment
or
What is all of this stuff?
or
What
do we need to get when we decide to purchase our own fencing uniform?
Basic Uniform
The basic uniform consists of the following
items...
Jacket, Plastron (under arm protector), Mask and
Glove
(women/girls are also required to wear a hard
plastic chest protector)
If you intend to compete in USFA sanctioned
competitions,
you will also need Knickers and Socks
Weapon Specific Items
Items required for specific weapons include...
| |
Épée
Épée Body Cord
Electric Épée Weapon
Foil
Foil Lamé
Foil/Sabre Body Cord
Electric Foil Weapon
Sabre
Sabre Lamé
Sabre Glove or Gauntlet
Sabre Mask
Foil/Sabre Body Cord
Sabre Head/Mask Cord
Electric Sabre Weapon |
|
Other
Considerations
| |
Shoes
Although shoes designed specifically for
fencing are available, athletic shoes such as running or tennis shoes
are perfectly suitable. The main consideration should be comfort.
Hard Plastic Chest Protector
This is required for
fencers of the female gender. A chest protector can also provide a
higher level of comfort for the male fencer.
Hard Cup Athletic Supporter/Shield
Another highly recommended addition to the
fencing uniform.
Equipment Bag
They range from small to very large. The
more weapon categories you want to fence, the larger the bag you will
need.
|
|
See our
Equipment Vendors list for further details
|
USFA
Askfred.net
Fencing.net Forums
Fencing Videos