01-28-2005, 11:01 PM
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| Are Female Chest Protectors Gender Specific?
I was having a discussion with another fellow fencer about how difficult it was to land a flick on a female chest protector. We reckoned that wearing a female chest protector was even more advantageous then wearing a flat, humpless male chest protector. And then, naturally, the idea came: why don't guys wear female chest protectors, too? So, the question is, is there any regulation in the rules that prohibits men from wearing female chest protectors?
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01-28-2005, 11:17 PM
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| Dignity?..
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01-28-2005, 11:19 PM
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Well, if a guy doesn't mind having SuperBoobs to get distracted by... | |
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01-28-2005, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by C.J. So, the question is, is there any regulation in the rules that prohibits men from wearing female chest protectors? | I hope not! That would be discriminatory against those with man-boobs!  | |
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01-28-2005, 11:41 PM
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| I think I'd have a hard time explaining to my wife why I just spent x number of dollars on a piece of equipment not intended for my gender... | |
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01-28-2005, 11:46 PM
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| How is this different from wearing a painted mask? Dignity? That's a valid concern for the square and the close-minded. I mean, some guys even have trouble wearing a cup. Besides, a lot of guys who didn't wear chest protectors before are wearing one now, just to gain an edge, so why stop there.
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01-29-2005, 12:09 AM
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| guys with plastic boobs :)
I've seen guys wear women's chest protectors at North American Cups, so I guess they're allowed. But come on, how would ever FIE think of a rule prohibiting men to wear women's chest protectors?? However, with the new timing it's even harder to land a flick, like you said, on plastic boobs. Some guys also wear the protector right underneath the vest - a smart way to cheat. But let's be honest - it is unfair.
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01-29-2005, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ThatReallyHurt I think I'd have a hard time explaining to my wife why I just spent x number of dollars on a piece of equipment not intended for my gender... |
she might be more open to it than you'd think......
you'll never know till you ask!!! 
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01-29-2005, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by C.J. So, the question is, is there any regulation in the rules that prohibits men from wearing female chest protectors? | I don't think so? 
Although I admit to not having read the rules that thoroughly. Also the USFA rules may differ from the FIE rules.
As far as "SuperBoobs" are concerned I wouldn't worry too much... I don't have very big 'boobs' (they're just the perfect size for me!  ) so I wear the smallest adult sized chest protector.
It doesn't really show that much, and I seriously doubt any of my opponents have ever been distracted by it! 
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01-29-2005, 04:52 AM
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| Guys wearing female chest protectors to gain an advantage seems pretty low to me..
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01-29-2005, 08:19 AM
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| Er, cowpaste's right: dignity, self-respect. And let's face it, just how would you be able to concentrate on the fight if... | |
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01-29-2005, 02:14 PM
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| I haven't heard of any FIE regulations re: men wearing women's chest protectors. However, I remember reading signs at the last NAC in Kansas prohibiting _anything_ from being worn between the jacket and the lame in foil.....attempting to even the playing field with a thin layer of nylon, I guess..... | |
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01-29-2005, 04:59 PM
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| you might find that you will need a women's lamé and jacket to fit the different shape in. Could work out being expensive. and from 1 March FIe rules say you will have to wear it next to the skin so it will be uncomfortable.
And basically, just very silly - are you a lumberjack??
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01-29-2005, 05:21 PM
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| Are Female Chest Protectors Gender Specific?
I would think they are. The gender is specified right in the name.
Female Chest Protectors.
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01-29-2005, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Insipiens And basically, just very silly - are you a lumberjack?? | "I wear a women's jacket, breeches, and protector!
I wish I was a girly, to avoid the foily flicks!"
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01-29-2005, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Point_Left "I wear a women's jacket, breeches, and protector!
I wish I was a girly, to avoid the foily flicks!" |
Haha! The fencers lumberjack song!
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01-29-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by C.J. How is this different from wearing a painted mask? . |
a painted mask and a fake set of boobs are completely different
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01-29-2005, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by C.J. I was having a discussion with another fellow fencer about how difficult it was to land a flick on a female chest protector. We reckoned that wearing a female chest protector was even more advantageous then wearing a flat, humpless male chest protector. And then, naturally, the idea came: why don't guys wear female chest protectors, too? So, the question is, is there any regulation in the rules that prohibits men from wearing female chest protectors? | I guess if you want to risk SEVERE humiliation.
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01-29-2005, 11:59 PM
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| I can't believe we're even having this discussion.
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| you could just avoid all this squabbling by fencing sabre.
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