Fencing equipment guide and FAQ

What to get first and why: The equipment you'll need first are the ones needed for regular club practice. In order of importance: Glove, Mask, underarm protector / chest protector, jacket. Then you will need electric weapon and body cords / mask cords as well as lame if applicable for bouting at practice. Then you'll need pants and extra electric weapon and body cords / mask cords to compete. A bag is nice to have at this time to carry everything around!

Current rule on chest protectors: if you choose to or have to use a chest protector, foilist have to use an FIE chest protector, epeeist and sabreur can use either FIE chest protector or regular chest protector

Quick tip for parents: get something slightly bigger in size for the kids to grow into, but not too big that it'd become uncomfortable/dangerous. Masks should always fit snugly so they don't fly off.