we dont usually have that sort of problem, ost of the fencers here have their own test equipment & people borrow formmates & test their weapons during down time & fix any problems.
i think all fencers should prepare themselves for such problems
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But that's why we have these lively discussions! So others around the world can benefit from an open forum of shared ideas and experiences. And I have to ask Dave Neevel again, or better, TELL him: WRITE A BOOK! Or give Craig permission to put your posts together for publication. I've printed a bunch of what you've written, Dave, and keep it in a seperate folder for reference. Thanks again for your insight.
I agree that it is probably a good idea. I was going to do it at my last tournament but forgot every time.
Out of curiosity I tried to keep see if anyone at the tournament was testing after bouts. The tournament was the Bean Pot Open in Boston (44 epee fencers, B rated). I saw only one fencer check after his DE bouts.
I might have missed some of the pool bouts or the earlier DEs but I saw every bout from the round of 8 on and he was the only one to check after the bout. I can guarentee you that the winner never checked his after any of his bouts. Maybe it was because he had international experience (I was told he was a former Scottish National Champ, so I assume he had some). Anyway in this part of the country it doesn't seem to be a very prevalent thing to do.
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