Have you ever sneezed in your mask?

[parrythis]

Just curious.

[keropie]

I have indeed sneezed in my mask, but never vomited (and I never will, that mask will hit the ground so fast...)

^^

[the reluctant fencer]

yes...and put my hand over the mask...lol
forgot I was wearing it.

[Zilverzmurfen]

yes...and put my hand over the mask...

Me too, when coughing or burping.

Still, it's good manners.

[daveappr]

yes...and put my hand over the mask...lol
forgot I was wearing it.

been there with the same result. at a scholastic event a couple of years ago had the misfortune to see someone get sick w/o removing mask first- his father just shook his head, as mom ran over to him and he said 'Definately time for a new mask'. I couldn't have agreed more

[Epee Scherma]

Theres nothing more satisfying than letting out a good intentional belch after making a foot touch. It's a traditional practice for me.

[fencingfrog]

I think it's funny when you get bashed on the head, say "ow" and put start rubbing your mask to make it hurt less

[counter riposte]

I think it's funny when you get bashed on the head, say "ow" and put start rubbing your mask to make it hurt less

Yep. Been there, done that. Also sneezed in the mask, only to stare at a huge blob afterwards. I will say, compressed air does wonders.

[Fencergrl]

I think it's funny when you get bashed on the head, say "ow" and put start rubbing your mask to make it hurt less

Or try and scratch your nose by rubbing the front of your mask... it's funny how you can just forget you have it on!

[Dan H]

I once began the "Ahhhh" part of a big "Ahhhh-CHOO" sneeze in the middle of a bout at practice. As I turned my head away and covered my mouth with the crook of my non-weapon arm to keep from spraying the sneeze all over the place, my opponent resourcefully decided to take advantage of the situation and attack. Blindly, I managed to parry and land a flick riposte to the back. The whole thing didn't go over well with my opponent.

[foildad]

I saw this bout where at the end of the bout this kid is coughing and hacking away in his mask. Really bad, like he's got SARS or something. He takes off his mask and keeps hacking away, covering his mouth with his hand. Then he walks over to shake hands with his opponent, extending a phlegm covered hand. Without missing a beat, the other guy pulls his hand away and pats the guy on the shoulder and thanks him for the bout. It was pretty hilarious.

[knave]

I think it's funny when you get bashed on the head, say "ow" and put start rubbing your mask to make it hurt less

I've been known to wipe "sweat" off my "brow" (mask) when I've just gotten a touche I shouldn't have... An esquive vs. a flunge in sabre, for example.

[ntjst4sprt]

Or try and scratch your nose by rubbing the front of your mask... it's funny how you can just forget you have it on!

or try to get a drink from a fountain with it still on....

[sjpfencer220]

I do find it quite annoying to have to take off your mask to do all the aforementioned stuff however, but that just might be me being lazy.

[ThatReallyHurt]

I've sneezed in my mask... once it was bad enough I had to stop, take my mask off, and wipe my glasses afterwards.

I generally try to avoid it, though.

[KD5MDK]

I do find it quite annoying to have to take off your mask to do all the aforementioned stuff however, but that just might be me being lazy.

Maybe you could install a little trapdoor or access panel, to be opened when you need extra access to your face.

[Zilverzmurfen]

Maybe you could install a little trapdoor or access panel, to be opened when you need extra access to your face.

Like a visor mask with hinges on the visor panel...

[slowgraffiti515]

yes...and put my hand over the mask...lol
forgot I was wearing it.

hehe me too.

[D'Art]

Like a visor mask with hinges on the visor panel...

That would look like opening a microwave oven, though, would it not?

[Zilverzmurfen]

That would look like opening a microwave oven, though, would it not?

Yup. Remember not to put raw eggs in there...