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Equipment Guide
Everything you need to know about the three weapons and the safety kit required to train and compete. Clubs typically provide starter kit for new athletes in their first months.
The three weapons
Foil
Foil
Thrusting weapon, target is the torso only. Electric scoring with body-cord. Right-of-way rules apply.
Épée
Épée
Thrusting weapon, full-body target, no right-of-way, simultaneous hits both score. Heavier blade.
Sabre
Sabre
Cutting + thrusting weapon, target is everything above the waist. Fastest weapon; right-of-way applies.
Required safety kit
- FIE-approved mask (350N min, 1600N for senior international)
- Jacket + plastron (800N)
- Glove for weapon hand, long cuff over jacket
- Breeches (800N) + fencing socks to knee
- Electric weapon + body-cord matched to weapon
- Lamé (foil/sabre only), conductive overlay on valid target
Where to buy
OFC-registered clubs run bulk orders through Leon Paul (UK), Allstar-Uhlmann (Germany) and Negrini (Italy). Ask your club coach before buying personally, sizing and weapon-spec mistakes are expensive.