10-18-2007, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sleepyweasle  The return of sabre on horseback? Not only would that be telegenic - it might attract the attention of the Kentucky Derby crowd. The more audience - the merrier!  | Would this mean side-saddle riding for ladies sabre?
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10-18-2007, 08:48 AM
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#42 | | Feline Groovy
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Originally Posted by Asprin Would this mean side-saddle riding for ladies sabre? | Or how about a 'Lady Godiva' event? Nononono, they wouldn't be nude, you pervy bunch. They'd wear gold-colored lames instead of silver ones. | |
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10-18-2007, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Lemonaide New FIE Standard Strips at a new longer length. | Actually, the strip length will be doubled, but it fencers will now be required to work on a raised balance beam to attepmt to more closely resemble all those historically accurate Errol Flyn fight scenes on the tops of castles.
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10-18-2007, 11:00 AM
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#44 | | Fencing Expert
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| That'll go well with the new FIE chandelier specifications...
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10-18-2007, 11:01 AM
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#45 | | Member
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Originally Posted by edew Speaking of zero lockout times, I have asked the Eigertek folks to create a chip for me that has zero lockout times for all three weapons. I haven't had time to test it yet, but will try it soon to see what happens. (Basically has a 1ms or shorter lockout time.) I'm wondering what will happen to fencer's tactics given the new timing. | That would be scary. Because foil'd turn into epee with a smaller target area and lighter weapon. The lockout times allow for parry-ripostes which arrive slightly late I think, so I dread seeing that happen. Whoops.
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10-18-2007, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by VorpalCat Or how about a 'Lady Godiva' event? Nononono, they wouldn't be nude, you pervy bunch. They'd wear gold-colored lames instead of silver ones. | That would violate the rule for not undressing on the strip.
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10-18-2007, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by fencerbill That would violate the rule for not undressing on the strip. | I disagree. The fencer would arrive at the strip alread undressed, so there wouldbe no need for a card... Now how do we go about getting the reel cord attached to the side of the fencer?
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10-18-2007, 12:23 PM
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#48 | | Moderator
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| They've just altered the required uniform. Nothing else would be taken off. However, the "hair rule" would have to be rearranged. | |
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10-18-2007, 12:24 PM
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#49 | | Moderator
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| All over Lamés for Epee fencers. Apparently it will significantly reduce costs in developing nations.
And you think I am joking... | |
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10-18-2007, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by erik_blank I disagree. The fencer would arrive at the strip alread undressed, so there wouldbe no need for a card... Now how do we go about getting the reel cord attached to the side of the fencer? | Body piercing.....
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10-18-2007, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by erik_blank I disagree. The fencer would arrive at the strip alread undressed, so there wouldbe no need for a card... Now how do we go about getting the reel cord attached to the side of the fencer? | braid the hair, somewhere.
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10-18-2007, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by KD5MDK They've just altered the required uniform. Nothing else would be taken off. However, the "hair rule" would have to be rearranged. | They will definitely have to deal with major "covering target" issues. | |
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10-18-2007, 08:54 PM
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#53 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by sleepyweasle They will definitely have to deal with major "covering target" issues. | No - just provide all fencers with conductive hairspray. In colours. All members of a team should surely have the same coloured hair anyway. | |
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10-18-2007, 09:10 PM
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| It's one of the advantages of having siblings on your national team: you only have to match one hair color. | |
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10-19-2007, 04:37 AM
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#55 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Gav All over Lamés for Epee fencers. Apparently it will significantly reduce costs in developing nations.
And you think I am joking... | Please, god--argh. Look, Gav, just talking like this summons the demon... | |
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10-19-2007, 07:00 AM
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| Given the FIE's obsession with TV Ratings, the FIE is about to follow the lead of beach volleyball...
Kit will have a maximum surface area. | |
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10-19-2007, 12:30 PM
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#57 | | Feline Groovy
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Originally Posted by fencerbill That would violate the rule for not undressing on the strip. | Quote:
Originally Posted by erik_blank The fencer would arrive at the strip alread undressed, so there wouldbe no need for a card.. | Quote:
Originally Posted by KD5MDK They've just altered the required uniform. Nothing else would be taken off. However, the "hair rule" would have to be rearranged. | Obviously you guys have never had Godiva chocolates -- wrapped in gold foil, hence wearing gold lames, yadda, yadda, yadda.
Yeah, okay. Dumb joke but hey, I was eyeballs deep in a chocolate jones at the time.  | |
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10-19-2007, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by randomsabreur Given the FIE's obsession with TV Ratings, the FIE is about to follow the lead of beach volleyball...
Kit will have a maximum surface area. | Perhaps they will discard the penalty chart and have the offender "spin the big wheel". Anything from expulsion to valuable prizes to follow.
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10-19-2007, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by randomsabreur Given the FIE's obsession with TV Ratings, the FIE is about to follow the lead of beach volleyball...
Kit will have a maximum surface area. | I consulted the rules of Beach Volleyball and found: Quote: |
Originally Posted by FIVB Rules 5 PLAYERS’ EQUIPMENT
5.1 EQUIPMENT
5.1.1 A player’s equipment consists of shorts or a bathing suit. A jersey or “tank-top” is
optional except when specified in Tournament Regulations. Players may wear a hat.
5.1.2 For FIVB World Competitions players of a given team must wear uniforms of the same
color and style according to tournament regulations.
5.1.3 Player’s uniforms must be clean.
5.1.4 Players must play barefoot except when authorized by the referees.
5.1.5 Player’s jerseys (or shorts if players are allowed to play without shirt) must be numbered
1 and 2. The number must be placed on the chest (or on the front of the shorts).
5.1.6 The numbers must be of a contrasting color to the jerseys and a minimum of 10 cm in
height. The stripe forming the numbers shall be a minimum of 1.5 cm wide.
5.2 AUTHORIZED CHANGES
5.2.1 If both teams arrive at a match dressed in jerseys of the same color, a coin toss shall be
conducted to determine which team shall change.
5.2.2 The first referee may authorize one or more players:
a) to play with socks and/or shoes,
b) to change wet jerseys between sets provided that the new ones also follow tournament
and FIVB regulations (Rules 5.1.5 and 5.1.6 above).
5.2.3 If requested by a player, the first referee may authorize him/her to play with undershirts
and training pants.
5.3 FORBIDDEN OBJECTS AND UNIFORMS
5.3.1 It is forbidden to wear any object that may cause an injury to a player, such as pins,
bracelets, casts, etc.
5.3.2 Players may wear glasses at their own risk.
5.3.3 It is forbidden to wear uniforms without official numbers (Rules 5.1.5 and 5.1.6 above). | Which is to say, nothing about surface area. | |
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10-19-2007, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by KD5MDK I consulted the rules of Beach Volleyball and found:
Which is to say, nothing about surface area. | So....."butt floss" would be acceptable... | |
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