This site aims to give you a wealth of information about fencing. It cannot cover everything and so has a number of links to other sites.
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Answers to some of the questions you may ask and may have missed in the rest of the site
- How much is the equipment?
Like everything else you can buy cheap and cheerful or pay more for something that is going to last/be more comfortable/etc. You probably would not want to buy top of the range stuff designed for the most exacting requirements of international fencing straight off. After breeches, a glove and/or a mask are the most likely early purchases. A reasonable quality glove suitable for all weapons is about £18.00 and a good mask around £55-60.00. Ladies, especially the more ample, also find a full front chest protector a valuable early purchase, from around £22. Clothing in general is a much more useful purchase than weapons in the early stages of fencing. When you do buy one we recommend buying the electric version and they cost from about £40 from the quality suppliers.
- Where can I buy the equipment? It cannot be bought in ordinary sports shops. There a number of suppliers who all operate mail order systems and, of course, these days, web shops. Many clubs will let you buy through them, saving on postage by making a bulk order. Advice is usually available from coaches and club members. British Fencing's web site has a list of suppliers. When you start going to competitons you will be able to see what the major suppliers have to offer, as there is normally an equipment stand.
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