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[Pauli]

Originally Posted by Go? Fencing?

Then I'll revive it....

I don't get PMS, so that doesn't affect my fencing at all. Usually my period doesn't affect it either-

lucky you!!!!

Originally Posted by Go? Fencing?

in fact, fencing is good for my period, as my legs often get sore, and fencing makes them feel better! Just another reason to fence more....

that is a smart conclusion.bravo (clapping my hands......)

so,what kind of typical woman thing does affect you then?

[Go? Fencing?]

Who said I was typical?

[Fencergrl]

Anyone with a fake lesbian interest on a fencing forum is FAR from typical, Snookums (we need a blowing a kiss smile)

[Go? Fencing?]

How right you are, Cupcake. *dog kiss*

[ThatReallyHurt]

Originally Posted by Go? Fencing?

How right you are, Cupcake. *dog kiss*

Hmm... dog kiss? For some reason I was under the impression you were a squirrel...

[Pauli]

An atypical squirrly dog or a doggy a-typ squirrel or........

[Go? Fencing?]

No, I was just trying to improvise a kiss smilie. xxx How's this, then?

[ThatReallyHurt]

Actually, with the xxx beside it, it looks like someone snoring...

[Dhanu]

Sorry to break in! (isnt this sorry very "female" or what?)...I didnt follow thru all the thread & it might be a topic you already covered. I want to know about chest/breast protectors. Does anyone know which one is the best (for me?)? Do you have a favourite one?

I would like to have some input from somebody like me: small boobs, long arms, the kind of woman that can never find the right jacket & got used to wearing sleeves always abit too short.

It seems that I have to choose either wearing my plastic thing (PBT) stuck in my armpits, or unmatching the tit level.

[Fencergrl]

The smaller breasted women I know use a small "Barbie Boobie" style.
Leon Paul Chest Protector

Triplette Protector

Does anyone else have a better suggestion?

[VorpalCat]

Being rather petite in the chesticle region myself, I prefer the hubcap-style protectors (aka battle yarmulkes, battle frisbees, etc.). I'm assuming your unmatching the tit level comment is in reference to the same. My first jacket had the inner pockets perfectly set for my build so it was never an issue. My current jacket? Not so much.

But it's an easy fix. Put your jacket on and zip it up like you're going to fence. Then move one of the protectors to where you need it to be for that side. Hold the thing (the protector, not your chest) in place while you unfasten the jacket and mark the bottom curve of the protector on the inside of your jacket. Fasten the jacket back up and do the same for the other side. (Note: husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, and other frisky types are usually very willing to help out with this part if needed.)

Now with any luck, those markings on the inside of your jacket are still on the existing pockets, just higher up. Take a bit of thread and make just a couple of stitches at a couple of points just below the curve -- nothing fancy, just enough to provide a new resting place for the protectors. (Just catch the inner layer of the front of the jacket if possible to avoid goofy-looking dimples.) If those markings aren't on the existing pockets, it should be easy enough to add new pockets or move the existing ones. Don't overthink it and don't worry about it being polished-looking -- no one sees the inside of your jacket but you, really. And don't forget, fabric glue can do some nifty things!

[melihop]

if you want a plate protector.. but it digs in , you can always cut it.. so that it doens't cut in anymore... and you can bend it to where you want etc....

[swordwench]

I first had a Xena bra from Blue Gauntlet that was an XL. The top edge of it dug into my breastbone something fierce - HATED it, but liked the feel of the plastic itself. I wound up cutting a dip into the top front, but it still never really fit right. So when I shrunk down a bit myself, I got a more reasonable size from Absolute - which has stiffer plastic, but a better fit overall. The problem with THIS one was that the strap was too small. Not everyone is super-narrow through the chest! I sewed an extra length of velcro onto one end of it and it fit much better. Now - my biggest complaint is that the sweat pools up in the cups after not much time (ewwwww) and has to be mopped out. Pretty gross when you think about it, but it does provide a LOT more protection than the candy dishes do, especially in epee. I'm considering drilling some tiny holes along the bottom of each cup to ventilate it.

[Fencergrl]

If anyone finds a solution to the sweat issue, I would love to hear it. I wear a sweat wicking sports bra, sweat wicking shirt, then my barbie boobies and my jacket and I am drenched in no time.

Okay it doesn't pool... ewww, but I assume it's because my shirt absorbs this.

[swordwench]

Originally Posted by Fencergrl

If anyone finds a solution to the sweat issue, I would love to hear it. I wear a sweat wicking sports bra, sweat wicking shirt, then my barbie boobies and my jacket and I am drenched in no time.

Okay it doesn't pool... ewww, but I assume it's because my shirt absorbs this.

If you're wearing something like underarmour between your body and that cup, it's gonna pool. No question. The fabric wicks, but where is the sweat going to go? Can't get to the jacket, so it makes a puddle. Nasssty.

Thank you for sharing.

[Fencergrl]

It doesn't pool.... I can't believe we are discussing this.... my shirt wipes the plastic as I fence. The sweat gets absorbed in my shirt.... my shirt is drenched, my bra is drenched, my jacket is drenched, as all of this clothing gets drenched, some of it gets released into the atmosphere, causing the windows in my car to fog on the drive home.

I often open my jacket up in between bouts to try and air dry and towel dry myself off a bit.

Ohhhh... this is such a hot topic!

[Elendae]

Originally Posted by Fencergrl

Ohhhh... this is such a hot topic!

Where's Inq when you need him??

[Fencergrl]

Crying in his beer or prune juice that the rep is back....

[Pauli]

Originally Posted by Fencergrl

It doesn't pool.... I can't believe we are discussing this.... my shirt wipes the plastic as I fence. The sweat gets absorbed in my shirt.... my shirt is drenched, my bra is drenched, my jacket is drenched, as all of this clothing gets drenched, some of it gets released into the atmosphere, causing the windows in my car to fog on the drive home.

I often open my jacket up in between bouts to try and air dry and towel dry myself off a bit.

Ohhhh... this is such a hot topic!

hot in every sense of the word, isn't it????'
what happens before you sit in the car? Are clouds forming above you?