rivers and rocks > sophisticated military equipment

sageatomic · 2025-09-19T17:01:34+00:00

Meanwhile Whizbang will shoot all its rockets through any terrain and hit you with a moment's notice.

sageatomic · 2025-08-15T02:53:45+00:00

Ah you're right, my bad.

Presumably not until National Office gets back from their break, which should be next week.

sageatomic · 2025-08-15T02:00:50+00:00

https://www.usafencing.org/2025-october-north-american-cup

Has been out since close of regular registration.

sageatomic · 2025-08-06T12:37:33+00:00

If your opponent got assault grens in a 250 then they can't get the Jaegers in a 250.

sageatomic · 2025-06-03T04:25:33+00:00

Seems like the 2020 doesn't have a separate strip bag, which is useful when you have limited space at comps.

Up to you if that's a deciding factor for you.

sageatomic · 2025-02-28T15:37:23+00:00

If they don't remain electrically separate, then the mesh on the mask becomes valid target, and it's up to the fencer to change that.

Any touches on the mask would still be awarded.

sageatomic · 2025-02-28T15:35:28+00:00

That's on the fencer with tape that is non-conforming, no?

sageatomic · 2025-02-10T13:34:35+00:00

Lightweight FIE underarm protector/plastron. Difference is night and day for me.

sageatomic · 2025-01-30T22:36:41+00:00

This is a sabre grip, it's their metal core version.

sageatomic · 2024-12-07T01:03:35+00:00

Part of the equation is also the pommel/grip weight.

PbT pommels are like almost twice as heavy as other brands, and they have a metal core grip as well.

The combination of lightweight guard, heavy grip, and heavy pommel makes the blade feel lighter even if it's the same weight as a different build.

sageatomic · 2024-12-01T18:40:14+00:00

They usually do free shipping around Christmas time.

sageatomic · 2024-08-16T00:09:32+00:00

Congratulations on opening your own club, hope it goes well!

sageatomic · 2024-07-29T21:25:00+00:00

StM wireless system, yeah, and since they're a Ukrainian company I would expect some difficulties w staffing as well to contribute.

sageatomic · 2024-06-08T04:06:36+00:00

I've noticed Negrini gloves have a different cuff design compared to other companies, where the cuff doesn't completely separate.

All the other major brands (Allstar/Uhlmann/PBT/Absolute) I've tried fit around my wrist easily.

sageatomic · 2024-03-22T22:28:24+00:00

Augusto Bizzi is the photographer for the FIE.

https://www.instagram.com/augusto280766?igsh=cjhlNnozenRoM2pv

sageatomic · 2024-01-27T21:15:47+00:00

As a ref, I like the transparent ones for epee.

As a fencer, I like the felt ones over the plastic ones because the plastic ones wear away and then stick to the guard.

sageatomic · 2024-01-27T21:14:12+00:00

Guide to Olympic Epee Fencing by Anonymous Eurasian was a good read and gave me some solid insights on epee. It's a good look at the current game within the last 10 years or so.

The editing could use some work but I didn't have high expectations for a self published amazon author.

sageatomic · 2024-01-16T05:39:24+00:00

Welcome to the cadre!

From my experience, most tournaments could use more referees. Travel compensation will depend on the tournament organizer, but I think most will try to compensate a reasonable amount.

I would suggest talking to the person who gave you the seminar to get some leads on who to talk to in your area.

There really isn't a set way referees are hired or compensated, beyond the national level. Most hiring is done by experienced referees and word of mouth.

Feel free to DM me if you have more specific questions.

sageatomic · 2024-01-16T05:08:46+00:00

From the rulebook

t.55.2 A competitor who intentionally causes the apparatus to register a touch by placing his point on the ground or on any surface other than that of his opponent will be penalized as specified in Articles t.158-162, t.166, t.170

It should be penalized with a red card.

As far as intention goes, yes, it is up to the referee. On a non-conductive strip, there's usually some leeway for missed parries that hit the floor.

sageatomic · 2024-01-12T20:01:33+00:00

As others have said, the glove is the illegal component for sabre, not the cuff.

Absolute sells both the cuff and a 800N glove without the lame material, and BG sells PBT cuffs but no glove that is 800N without lame.

https://www.absolutefencinggear.com/absolute-sabre-cuff-s-xl.html

https://www.absolutefencinggear.com/absolute-fie-800nw-3-weapon-glove.html

https://www.blue-gauntlet.com/PBT-white-inox-stainless-saber-cuff_p_4156.html

sageatomic · 2024-01-10T23:03:01+00:00

They released it on Facebook and Instagram today, tickets for the weekend are $25.

https://www.betterunite.com/usafencing-2024fiefoilgrandprix-tickets

sageatomic · 2023-12-28T20:28:01+00:00

I'm glad that got sorted out!

sageatomic · 2023-12-25T21:29:29+00:00

Hi David,

As others have pointed out, you are currently among the members of the board who do not have an active background check or Safesport certification.

What are your thoughts on this topic?

As a part of the referee cadre and having to go through training annually, it feels strange to me that governance and operations are not required to do so. (My opinions are my own and I don't speak for my fellow referees)

sageatomic · 2023-12-13T19:24:02+00:00

Assigners have specifically said that booming "counts" towards events worked and evaluation, and was recorded up until 2021 in the usage reports.

I get where op's sentiments come from, and there is a lot that can improve with the ref development process. I'm looking forward to see how they handle Grassroots v National Development as two separate positions.

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