Gear Guides
Explanations of the different types of items used in fencing.
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FIE and USA Fencing rolling out new foil chest protector rules
- By Mitchell Lane
- . April 15, 2018
The 2017 FIE Congress, held in September 2017 in Dubai, agreed upon a few new rules changes. Perhaps the most pertinent to US fencers is
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Best Foil Tip / Point Tape
- By Mitchell Lane
- . April 7, 2018
If you’ve ever tried to put electrical or some other random type of tape on your foil, you’ll know that foil tip tape (or point
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Inexpensive Wheelchair Fencing Frame Developed by UK Students
- By Jon Aspin
- . March 18, 2018
A team of undergraduate engineers in London has just made the sport of wheelchair fencing a lot more affordable. A low-cost version of an elite-level
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2017 Fencing Black Friday and Christmas Sales
- By Mitchell Lane
- . November 22, 2017
Last updated 18 Nov 2017. We’ll keep this list up to date as new sales and specials are revealed. The following is a consolidated list
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How to Clean Your Fencing Uniform
- By Mitchell Lane
- . March 11, 2017
Welcome to part 2 in our series on cleaning your fencing gear! In this installment, we look at the best way to clean your fencing