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  1. 05-26-2004 06:22 PM #1
    BubbaM
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    German vs. French Point

    Opinions desired. Is there justification for the 10% uplift for a German point? What are the pros/cons of each in actual USE?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BubbaM
    Opinions desired. Is there justification for the 10% uplift for a German point? What are the pros/cons of each in actual USE?

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  3. 05-26-2004 07:05 PM #3
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    yeah, basically if you have the capital to start off with German, go for it. I happened to have a run of bad luck with german points which was costing me way too much money, so I switched to the Blue Gauntlet tips, which have proved to be very nice. . . THey're all metal, like the german points, so they last a lot longer for the same price as other french points.
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    As an alternative for epee, the Leon Paul PTFE coated tips are cheaper than the german ones and are even higher quality.
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