Olympia or World Cup Suit?

[bobic]

Hi all, need advise on the subject cuz' i 'm thinking of getting a new suit (my 350 N suit gives me crazy bruises on chest n arm) I'm looking at the World Cup and Olympia Uhlmann FIE suits. But Olympia is like $300 more expensive than WC, would like some advise. I'm ok wif the price as long as it's justifiable so i'll need feedback from the general Fencing population out there.Any comments? Thanks in advance!

[neevel]

Originally Posted by bobic

Hi all, need advise on the subject cuz' i 'm thinking of getting a new suit (my 350 N suit gives me crazy bruises on chest n arm) I'm looking at the World Cup and Olympia Uhlmann FIE suits. But Olympia is like $300 more expensive than WC, would like some advise. I'm ok wif the price as long as it's justifiable so i'll need feedback from the general Fencing population out there.Any comments? Thanks in advance!

The Olympia is made entirely of stretch 800-N fabric, while the World Cup is mostly non-stretch fabric with some stretch panels. The World Cup is thicker and heavier, and so will provide more protection against bruises and welts, while the Olympia, in addition to the greater flexibility, is lighter and won't get quite so hot.

-Dave

[prototoast]

I might actually suggest mixing the two. I think the olympia knickers might be well worth it to maximize comfort and movement, while the world cup jacket might provide a little more protection on hits.

[bobic]

hmm..thanks for the advice! perhaps i'll go for the olympia....i sweat very heavily and i don't wanna weigh down the suit anymore than it already is!
Thanks guys!