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Uhlamn/Allstar Non-grippy
|     | 34 | 24.64% | |
Uhlman/Allstar Gripstar
|    | 21 | 15.22% | |
Santelli
|    | 5 | 3.62% | |
HOM Fencing
|    | 6 | 4.35% | |
BG/SG
|    | 12 | 8.70% | |
Leon Paul
|    | 19 | 13.77% | |
Duellist
| | 1 | 0.72% | |
Triplette
| | 5 | 3.62% | |
Other
| | 32 | 23.19% | |
This poll is flawed
| | 3 | 2.17% | 
05-22-2006, 08:40 PM
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#1 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas
Posts: 124
| Gloves, anyone?
As soon as they're back in, I'm getting one, And probably in the purple, simply because it matches my unholy assortment of clors, but that brings up a point, I have seen countless polls on who uses what shoe, blade, uniform, mask, wears what kind of socks, and even what colors you'll paint your stuff in a pinch, but no glove polls, so here's mine.
What brand of glove do you use, and why?
Currently, I use an Uhlmann non-stickypalm glove, simply because they fit right, and were cost effective. | 
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05-22-2006, 08:42 PM
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#2 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MA
Posts: 7,354
| I think it's SG, it's that purple one. I chose it because it seemed a bit more durable than the bargain brands. It didn't really hold up to my expectations and it's falling apart now, so I'm getting a new one, which will be either the cheap Absolute glove or Purple Fencer's glove. | 
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05-22-2006, 08:50 PM
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#3 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Venice Beach, CA
Posts: 1,260
| The Allstar Gripstar one currently, but I'm aiming to get the top of the line Leon Paul one, just because it looks so nice and sleek and such supple leather.
It's hard to find a good epee glove, damnit. | |
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05-22-2006, 10:32 PM
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#4 | | Have Blazer, Will Travel
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 9,807
| Post Sport. Looking forward to an Armor800 Sabre glove, when it eventually comes out (and I have money). | |
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05-22-2006, 11:11 PM
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#5 | | Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,179
| I have the same purple glove that mrbiggs has from SG. I have the same problems as he does. It is developing holes all over the place. At Summer Nationals I am either going to get one of Purple Fencer's or some other good glove that will last.
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05-22-2006, 11:12 PM
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#6 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: near Boston
Posts: 3,060
| This poll is flawed. My last 3 gloves have all been PBT. The fingers are nice and tight and are great for good feel for the grip. Who needs sloppy fingers.
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05-22-2006, 11:49 PM
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#7 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pacoima, ca USA
Posts: 5,717
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Originally Posted by epeeisky I have the same purple glove that mrbiggs has from SG. I have the same problems as he does. It is developing holes all over the place. At Summer Nationals I am either going to get one of Purple Fencer's or some other good glove that will last. | You have no idea how mkuch that warms me heart to hear!!
Obviously...I use my own glove (actually...one of the earlier prototypes.) | |
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05-23-2006, 12:23 AM
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#8 | | Fencing Coach
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Amarillo, Texas
Posts: 1,306
| Get one from Purple Fencer
I just ordered a complete club set to replace what we are using at the club! | |
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05-23-2006, 12:30 AM
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#9 | | Madness?
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 1,931
| I use the three weapon grey leather from BG. I love it. It fits me very well. It has a large cuff, padding on the back of the hand, thin leather for the fingers, and it has held up to wear and tear extremely well. I've had mine for three years of fencing 3-4 times a week and it has yet to develop a hole. It was only $15 too. | |
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05-23-2006, 02:03 AM
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#10 | | Curmudgeon-in-Chief
Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somewhere in your nightmares!
Posts: 22,863
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Originally Posted by fencerbill This poll is flawed. | Yes. Santelli is no more, so it'd be tough to get one of their gloves, I daresay.
I am using a washable glove from American Fencers Supply.
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05-23-2006, 02:05 AM
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#11 | | Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,179
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Originally Posted by Purple Fencer You have no idea how mkuch that warms me heart to hear!!
Obviously...I use my own glove (actually...one of the earlier prototypes.) | Your fencing wire is the only one that passed muster at the moment with about 0.6 ohms, so I will go with a company that has a good track record in my mind.
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05-23-2006, 09:29 AM
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#12 | | Épéeist Hive Queen
Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sweden
Posts: 12,638
| Pity this wasn't made a multiple choice poll...
I voted for my favourite glove (Allstar 'Gripstar') but also use Alstar non-stickys aswell as cheap -- but durable and washable -- StM gloves.
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05-23-2006, 10:52 AM
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#13 | | Scrub
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami
Posts: 2,435
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Originally Posted by Inquartata Yes. Santelli is no more, so it'd be tough to get one of their gloves, I daresay. | A while back, someone on here was selling Santelli gloves from U Maryland's supply as a fund-raiser; I bought a bunch. They might still have some available. | |
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05-23-2006, 11:52 AM
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#14 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Carlsbad, CA
Posts: 610
| I am now using HOM's purple glove, in preference over my previous favorite, the Uhlmann non-grippy. | |
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05-23-2006, 12:32 PM
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#15 | | Member
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hants, UK - Fence at Beauclerk Escrime, Winchfield
Posts: 95
| I'm a fan of the Duellist Grippy gloves. They fit well, have very nice padding in the back for sabre and they make me look like spiderman!
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05-23-2006, 01:21 PM
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#16 | | Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 297
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Originally Posted by Inquartata Yes. Santelli is no more, so it'd be tough to get one of their gloves, I daresay.
I am using a washable glove from American Fencers Supply. | Oddly enough a teammate of mine came across several for sale and managed to pick up - oh eight of them I guess. Kind enough to give me several as well, bless her heart.
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05-23-2006, 02:20 PM
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#17 | | Scrub
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami
Posts: 2,435
| Here is the link to the thread with the mention about UM fencing selling
Santelli gloves. | |
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05-23-2006, 02:39 PM
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#18 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 434
| Right now I'm trying out an Uhlmann glove after wearing through two LP gloves within ten months. I'm thinking there's got to be a burr somewhere on one of my grips to the gloves to be that torn up. The seams are splitting right along where the thumb panel is sewn onto the palm. | |
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05-23-2006, 05:33 PM
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#19 | | Question Game Queen
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Southern Canadia
Posts: 15,100
| Flawed.
My right-hand glove is a purple BG, while my left-hand glove is an Absolute. | |
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05-23-2006, 05:53 PM
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#20 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,296
| I just got the slightly advanced absolute washable glove. Very nice so far lots of padding, but good finger grip etc. The cheap washable lasted for a year so I have high hopes for this one.
And I don't know if UM has any more of the santelli gloves (I know we sold a bunch) but if someone wants one I can ask around | |
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