Buying Fencing Kit
KNOWING WHAT TO BUY !
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At club level fencing (most members in the club fall into this catagory)...you must wear equipment that meets the minimum standard of
CEN 1, 350N.
In the club you must fence with a mask, jacket, and under plastron, and glove. And your legs must be covered. If you are fencing with electric scoring equipment and using a size 5 weapon.....YOU MUST WEAR BREACHES. The club has breeches to use.
USING CLUB WEAPONS
All beginners can use club weapons for 3 months after a beginners course ends. After this we expect you to buy your own electric weapon and body wire. For a limited time you can buy a weapon and body wire from Coach Paul for about £50.
IF IN DOUBT CONTACT COACH PAUL
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​BUYING NEW EQUIPMENT
If you are looking to buy new equipment there are a number suppliers listed below. The last 2 aremore economical. When buying make sure you use that suppliers sizing chart. Most suppliers also do a starter kit. If you are buying and not sure contact Coach Paul,
https://shop.pbtfencing.com/?lang=euro_foreign
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https://www.excalibursports.co.uk/
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Buying second hand ?
DO NOT BUY ANY KIT UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED PROPERLY FOR SAFETY.
ALL EQUPMENT MUST HAVE A LABEL SUCH AS ... CEN level 1 or 2 or Look for 350N or higher. IF YOU BUY EQUIPMENT THAT DOES NOT MEET THESE STANDARDS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE IT AND IT IS A WASTE OF MONEY...YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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Use the sizing for that brand to check for size. Make sure you get the correct handed kit, and that it is in good condition. If it says vintage
Many masks are higher, but must have a strap at the rear and for foil an electric bib, https://www.leonpaul.com/horizon-foil-mask.html. Some sellers are selling full kit in one sale. Others may be selling each item separately. Do your home work.
There is a facebook 'second hand buying and selling page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1464468173792883
Buying weapons...
Parents... DO NOT BUY THE WRONG SIZE WEAPON.
Weapons come in 3 sizes/lengths.
For aged 14 and older you need a SIZE 5 Weapon
For all juniors at this club you require a size 3
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If second hand the weapon it may be WELL USED, so be careful, you might be really buying a handle garde and plug, which is ok if cheap.
When buying NEW weapons, there is usually a choise of blade...such as:
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a basic blade
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or a Maraging blade. (These cost a lot more but you can expect them to last considerably longer and therefore in the long term it is a saving.
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When buying electric weapons remeber you need a body wire/cord. Now days you should but a 2 pin socket on you weapon and body wire.
IF YOU NEED ADVISE CONTACT Coach Paul. OR SPEAK TO THE SUPPLIERS WHO ARE USUALLY HAPPY TO HELP.