Gear Guides
Explanations of the different types of items used in fencing.

Adidas High Top Shoes on Sale
- By Craig Harkins
- . July 16, 2010
Clearance sale of the 2004 Adidas Adistar high top fencing shoe. A decent shoe that sold for as much as $260 when it first came out, now available for only $99 for a limited time.

Announcing the Nike Air Ballestra for Pre-Orders
- By Craig Harkins
- . June 30, 2010
The Nike Air Ballestras are coming in 2010! Fencing.Net is carrying them and the Ballestras are now available for pre-order to ship in late July 2010. Limited sizing runs available and all shipments will be first come, first served.

Pommels: Tungsten vs. LP Heavy Pommel
- By Craig Harkins
- . June 25, 2010
While the Tungsten heavy epee pommel provides the balance point promised, the durability of the threading and expense put it at a disadvantage to a simple but durable device like Leon Paul’s 200g heavy epee pommel.
Using the Concept 2 Rowing Machine
- By Craig Harkins
- . April 16, 2010
Review of the Concept 2 Indoor rowing machine and it’s use as an alternative to running for a good cardio workout.

Vniti FIE Foil Blade Review
- By Craig Harkins
- . March 4, 2010
Review of the Vniti (or Bniti) foil blade. This is a maraging FIE foil blade manufactured by “Vniti”. Russian forge.