It' a long story ... but!
I had an eye operation (cornea transplant). Thought fencing was my only option because there was head/eye protection and the blades (foil) were flexible so hits to my head would not be hard. It was very safe, I enjoyed it and I purchased new equipment.
Then, at my club, I couldent find a lame that fit me! (theres more to the story but i'll leave it) Got a refund from my membership. Looked for a new FENCING club. Found a wing chun kung fu club

, so, now im doing wing chun kung fu! (no contact).
I never did enjoy fencing as much as eastern martial arts.
I wrongly assumed fencing was my only option so I purchased some equipment. Nothing at all wrong with the equipment - brand spanking new!
Thats it in a nutshell.