It's much more expensive but worth it. Epee w/: French Grip, Absolute Stamped BF Blue FIE Mar. The trick is washing them, some masks have a removable bib that you can put in the laundry. Basically OK for local/non official tournaments only. Mask: a lot of variations, its really up to you what you get. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Required for USFA events. In general, FIE equipment is much higher quality and in the long run you'll end up spending more money on cheaper equipment. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. Favero Full Arm 01 (Table-Top Model): FIE Certified, 3-Weapon Machine. Armory forms are by the whiteboard and you can contact Saunier Incorporated, Here is the minimum you should purchase: (Even more details are in our. Favero Power Supply: Power supply for Favero Machines. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. There are two major types of gear: FIE and Non-FIE. After a few months of lessons, you can try the pistol grip. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Grip/Pommel: Very important, will affect how you fence a great deal. For the Youth in that in-between age of 10ish to 12ish, it depends on the class/program you are attending. Some fencers use rigid golf bags, works great. Both styles should be available from Absolute. The knock-off Chinese, French and Russian tips all fail much quicker and use softer metal, therefore get sticky faster. Purchasing your equipment. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The Standard Absolute Epee Bodycord, a great value for schools, clubs and starters. 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. BF is the forge, and many vendors put their own mark on it, so do not get confused by that. Details below. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Once you are fitted you can order online. The pistol grip is for those who prefer more power on the blade. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, Absolute Master Series Clear Epee Bodycord (Made in Germany), Harut French Pommel (98 Grams) (NO DISCOUNT), German Epee: Contact Springs (10-Pack, Smaller Spring), NJ/NYC WEBSITE DESIGN BY CREATING DIGITAL. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. All beginners and Y12 fencers need to start on an M blade then move up to a D after two seasons of fencing. 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. 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. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Favero Remote Control: for use Favero-05 Machines, French Epee: Contact Springs (10-Pack, Smaller Spring), Book: Magnum Libre dEscrime (Big Fencing Book) by Rudy Volkmann, Absolute Excalibur E. Epee w/: French Grip, Absolute Excalibur E. Epee w/: Pistol Grip, Absolute Stamped BF White FIE Mar. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Here's a good anatomical description of modern fencing swords. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. Use for both German & French Pts), NJ/NYC WEBSITE DESIGN BY CREATING DIGITAL. Read below for more details. 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. Use for both German & French Pts), German Epee: Pressure Springs (10-Pack, Larger Spring), NJ/NYC WEBSITE DESIGN BY CREATING DIGITAL. 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. There are now two densities available "M" for medium and "D" for dense. 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. Epee w/: Pistol Grip, Absolute Stamped BF Blue FIE Mar. Non-FIE is everything else and you cannot fence some USFA events in it. This piece of equipment tends to be treated as a formality until it catches a broken blade that slipped through a carelessly zipped jacket. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. 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. 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. Jacket: Any of the FIE stretch jackets are the best. AF Foil: Wire (Double Ins. Use for both German & French Pts), German Epee: Pressure Springs (10-Pack, Larger Spring), German Epee: Contact Springs (10-Pack, Smaller Spring), Neps: Epee Point Screws and Driver Combo, Book: "How to Repair" Electrical Equipment by Rudy Volkmann, Book: Magnum Libre dEscrime (Big Fencing Book) by Rudy Volkmann, NJ/NYC WEBSITE DESIGN BY CREATING DIGITAL. The white ones are just a bit more stiff. Front zip stretch jacket (Easier to put on than a back zip jacket. 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. As of 1982, all FIE fencing gear is over-engineered to be extremely safe and durable. Once your equipment arrives, please practice putting it on a few times so that we do not waste any time at practice. Vendors call their guards different things, so you have to talk to them and ask for the lightest. 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. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Under-arm protector: this is an additional protective layer over your neck and chest. 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. The blue ones tend to be just a bit more flexible at the upper 20% and are possibly lighter. Foil w/: Pistol Grip, Absolute Stamped BF Blue FIE Mar. 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. Getting a wired blade is ok, but its usually best to wire the blade yourself as well. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Ultra-Light Titanium Guard. 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. Many vendors sell light guards, and you need to get the lightest possible. The Master Series equipment is designed and manufactured to the highest standards of European fencing equipment.. FIE gear is usually better and more expensive, but you can fence in any event up to the Olympics with it. Epee w/: French Grip, Absolute Stamped BF Blue FIE Mar. Epee w/: Pistol Grip, NJ/NYC WEBSITE DESIGN BY CREATING DIGITAL. Used for both German & French Pts), AF Foil Guard: Master Series Titanic (Made in Germany), AF Epee: Wire (Double Ins. Gives you better leverage, which combined with perfect technique can send the opponents blade flying out of the way. (Updated February 2022), We also have an armorer that is happy to assemble weapons from spare parts and repair malfunctioning gear. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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), 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), AF Epee: Wire (Double Ins. Use for both German & French Pts), AF Pistol Pommel: Inside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee 6mm), Neps: Epee Point Screws and Driver Combo, AF Master Series Epee Test Gauge (Made in Germany), AF Pistol Pommel: Outside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee6mm), Practice Rubber Epee Tips (Practice Weapons) 10-Pack, SG11 Economy Set (SG 11 Machine, 2 Reels, 2 Floor Cords), Practice Rubber Foil Tips (Practice Weapons) 10-Pack, German Retaining Clip Set for 2-Prong Plug, AF Foil/Epee Combination Weight (500/750g), Absolute Master Series Clear 2-prong Bodycord (Made in Germany), Virtual Scoring Machine: Includes VSM Software and USB Connector, Harut French Pommel (98 Grams) (NO DISCOUNT), AF Foil: Wire (Double Ins. Uhlmann socket. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The weapon assembled from the parts listed below is the Coach Ilya Special. The weight of the guard affects balance of the blade, and therefore precision. ), Equipment bag that fits all of the above gear. Please insist over the phone or in the online order comments section. It is very light, near perfectly balanced and durable. Clear pad. Guard: Ultra Light only. Foil w/: French Grip, Absolute Stamped BF White FIE Mar. (Size: 56x23x9cm) Table-T Favero Power Supply: Power supply for Favero Machines. 44900 Acacia Ln Suite 108, Sterling, VA 20166. Youth 12 and up: Size 5 Adult Electric Epee with Absolute Gold blade and French grip. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. When ordering ask for the weapon to be canted either for a righty or leftie. There is yet to be a tip created to beat German precision engineering. (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. German point and wire with NEP Screws. Knickers: same as jacket, best to get a matching set. You can downgrade from there. In general, the French grip gives you a few extra inches of blade and is used by footwork oriented, absence of blade fencers. Here is the minimum you should purchase: (Even more details are in our Parent Handbook). They are light, stretch, breath well and are rated at at least 800N. Favero Full Arm 05 Table Version w/: Remote Control & Power Supply: FIE Certified, 3-Weapon Mach Favero Repeater Lights: Electronic repeater panel for the Full-Arm 01 & Full-Arm 05. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. It will have a specific stamp on the blade. 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). A non FIE jacket would usually not last more than a year. The simplest thing would be to call Absolute Fencing ( 732-868-9003) and ask them to help measure your fencer over the phone. Used for both German & French Pts), NJ/NYC WEBSITE DESIGN BY CREATING DIGITAL. Make sure you specify you want an epee cord, the foil and saber ones are different. That means hold it close up to the guard so that your knuckles touch against the metal. The Standard Absolute 2-Prong Bodycord, a great value for schools, clubs and starters. 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. Negrini's Epee bodycords are made with the utmost quality and are designed for long life and durabilty. Two major types: the french and the pistol. All my students should start with a French grip. As your coach, this is the only unit of gear I will insist on specific parts and method of putting it together. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The reason is technique related and that you can always cut down the tang of a blade and make it a pistol grip, but not otherwise. BF Blue Maraging blade. Harut Cherry Pro french grip or Visconti pistol grip. Youth 10 and under: Size 2 Electric Epee with Absolute Gold blade and French grip. We do provide all equipment for Beginner and Recreational classes but if you like the sport, we recommend purchasing at least a weapon, mask and glove. Pad: These days clear pads are required for competition. These days, our local competitions are drawing vendors to the site, because weve grown as a sport so much. Armory forms are by the whiteboard and you can contact Saunier Incorporated here. A beginner is much better trained with the French grip, because it forces to use proper leverage, fingers and footwork instead of brute force. Foil w/: Pistol Grip, Absolute E. Sabre w/: STM (S2000) Sabre Blade, Absolute E. Sabre w/: AF Maraging S2000 Sabre Blade, Absolute E. Sabre w/: Dynamo Silver Sabre (S2000) Blade, AF Signature Series E. Sabre w/: AF Standard (S2000) Blade, AF Signature Series E. Sabre w/: AF Adv. 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. Use for both German & French Pts), Neps: Epee Point Screws and Driver Combo, NJ/NYC WEBSITE DESIGN BY CREATING DIGITAL. 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. Specifically the Cherry Pro. The springs are not that big a deal, any type will do. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, Absolute Master Series Clear 2-prong Bodycord (Made in Germany), AF Epee Test Kit w/: Test Box, Combination Weight & Shim, AF Pistol Pommel: Inside Hex Nut (Foil/Epee 6mm), Absolute Master Series Clear Epee Bodycord (Made in Germany), Harut French Pommel (98 Grams) (NO DISCOUNT), Favero Battery: For Use With all Favero Machines, Practice Rubber Foil Tips (Practice Weapons) 10-Pack, AF Foil Socket: Master Series 2 prong (Made in Germany), AF Epee: Wire (Double Ins. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. We also have an armorer that is happy to assemble weapons from spare parts and repair malfunctioning gear. The Master Series equipment is designed and manufactured to the highest standars of Europe. Pistol grippers should use a non insulated Visconti small or medium sized grip. Tip/wire/springs: German only. Most kids in this range have two short blades and one long one then transition to all long blades as they get older.