Announcing the Nike Air Ballestra for Pre-Orders
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.
Photo of the Day: Funky Sabre Fencing
Take a look at the photo and add your own caption. Action photo by Amy Alden Timacheff at the 2010 NYC Women’s Sabre World Cup.
Fencing for the Blind in Italy
Friday, June 25th, was an historic day at the Concetto Lo Bello in Syracuse. Andrea Baldini (pictured, left) donned a blindfold and fenced epee with a practicioner of Italy’s newest niche sport-Scherma per non vedenti. A number of important guests were on hand to witness the bout, including FIS president, Girogio Scarso.
Pommels: Tungsten vs. LP Heavy Pommel
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.
Video: Mariel Zagunis wins NYC World Cup
Watch Mariel Zagunis as she wins the 2010 New York Women’s Sabre world cup. Video of her gold medal bout against Reka Benko of Hungary.