FIE Mask mesh vs. standard mesh

[penguin_2000]

Does the FIE homologated mask mean the mesh is up to a certain standard, or does it only have to do with the bib? I.e. should the masks from 1 manufacturer have a stronger mesh on the FIE vs. the standard mask?

[ReverseLunge]

Originally Posted by penguin_2000

Does the FIE homologated mask mean the mesh is up to a certain standard, or does it only have to do with the bib? I.e. should the masks from 1 manufacturer have a stronger mesh on the FIE vs. the standard mask?

I know that the mesh can resist atleast 1600 N and the bib is 800 N. The FIE mesh is like stainless steel or something because it doesn't rust. I would never fence without an FIE mask.

[Purple Fencer]

Originally Posted by penguin_2000

Does the FIE homologated mask mean the mesh is up to a certain standard, or does it only have to do with the bib? I.e. should the masks from 1 manufacturer have a stronger mesh on the FIE vs. the standard mask?

The mesh on an FIE mask must withstand 25kg compared to the 12kg requirement on a non-FIE mask.

In addition, the mesh weave is double-crimped, meaning much less chance that the weave will be deformed.

The bib is 1600N.

In all other respects (design, manner of use, general construction) there are no real differances.

[neevel]

Originally Posted by penguin_2000

Does the FIE homologated mask mean the mesh is up to a certain standard, or does it only have to do with the bib? I.e. should the masks from 1 manufacturer have a stronger mesh on the FIE vs. the standard mask?

Yes, the mesh of FIE masks has to meet the standards in Appendix A.2 of the rules, whereas non-FIE masks will not generally be made to those standards. For example, FIE homologation requires that the mesh be stainless steel, which isn't the case for most non-FIE masks.

-Dave

[El Chucko]

I know my LP FIE mask has stainless steel mesh, and according to their site, even their club-level masks are stainless steel. Does anyone by chance know if the Uhlmann F/E coaching mask is stainless steel mesh (from Absolute, product 71017)?