tight vs loose, will the point of your opponent go off more easily on baggy versus tight? these issues were settled in my mind a long time ago, i think tight is better for yourself, it makes it more difficult for your opponent to depress the tip of the electric weapon - but baggy is interesting also, when you wear baggy stuff your opponent also has more difficulty. But, in the interest of fair play, we used to let the beginners wear basically anything, and the more experienced fencer just had to work harder, sometimes the tip of your weapon will "catch" into the fold of a baggy lame, and then you'll get your point, so it all evens out in the long run. So the guys who work out certain clothing strategies etc, probably it won't work in the long run. Did you all read your Spring issue? How do you like Bucky.....isn't he something? I think he sounds like a great coach.