Full torso under-arm protector?

[FencingKitten]

Hey y'all!

After a quick search didn't reveal anything noticeable on my particular question...

I have an underarm protector that is nylon lined with terrycloth that covers to the elbow on both arms and velcros up the left hand side (in other words, velcros where a right-handed front-zip jacket would zip, except it's an under-arm protector). I love this under arm protector, it is comfortable and warm when I take my jacket off and sweat absorbing and doesn't noticeably add to the amount I suffer when geared up and I don't want to trade it for anything.

But it's not legal. It's coming part on the inside a bit at the side seams, which are only off by about a 1/2 inch from the side seams of my jacket, arguably lining up with those seams when I fence and thus not being overly legal.

I've never been called on it, but since it's coming apart a bit anyway, I'm looking to replace it. It was part of my beginner set from Physical Chess which I got for Christmas one year, but I couldn't find it there when I looked recently. I've looked at the Allstar full body, which is very thin, not lined, and zips in the center of the chest. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[yeoldearmourer]

We can more than likely make you one. If we had the old one for a pattern and we can make the seams legal.

[Zilverzmurfen]

Or why not order a 'full torso' plastron from, say, Allstar..? Both legal and safe.

[FencingKitten]

Originally Posted by FencingKitten

I've looked at the Allstar full body, which is very thin, not lined, and zips in the center of the chest.

I've looked at it, like I said. My current one actually provides additional padding, as well as the terrycloth lining that absorbs sweat and keeps me very warm out of my gear, without noticeably increasing the heat-level in my gear. Basically, it doesn't hold any appeal other than being full-torso.

[yeoldearmourer]

Like I said we can make one for you. My wife just need to used the old one as a pattern. With us being involed in fencing for over 30 years we know what is required.