12-06-2007, 05:10 PM
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#21 | | Épéeist Hive Queen
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Originally Posted by Chrisman321  All in all though, Ive heard some good things about the Kolobkov because its like the LP, just a little heavier and thats exactly what im looking for. We all have our own opinions right? So if I did buy one from f.net, who should I ask if I could buy it from them assembled? Because I dont have any spare parts right now so Id rather just buy the whole blade. | Scroll up to Craigs post (number 17).
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12-06-2007, 05:46 PM
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#22 | | Member
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| So I cant even buy it even though thats what im looking for...?
Edit: Nvm, look at this! http://shop.fencing.net/product_p/fdn-31607.htm
Ill probably buy it here then since its cheaper and everything. It is a LP Pistol grip right??
So will any be available in January?? And ive never bought from fencing.net before, everything here is reliable, yes?
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12-06-2007, 06:50 PM
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#23 | | Yes We Did
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| Fencing.net is the best fencing vendor I have ever dealt with. You will not have any trouble.
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12-06-2007, 06:57 PM
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#24 | | Member
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| Great and its cheaper 
Does anyone know how much the LP electric epee blade weighs? Just the blade w/out the guard, socket, grip, etc. Cuz the Kolobkov is 173g so im wondering how much different they could be. | |
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12-06-2007, 06:58 PM
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#25 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Chrisman321 And ive never bought from fencing.net before, everything here is reliable, yes? | Look what most people have to say about it, in this thread... Favourite Fencing Vendor
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12-06-2007, 07:19 PM
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#26 | | Member
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| I was just wondering about fencing.net since it is cheaper and it sells the full epee. I am concerned more about the weight though (look at my comment before this one) | |
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12-06-2007, 07:28 PM
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#27 | | Senior Member
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| I'm assuming its cheaper because it doesn't include shipping...I could be wrong.
Also, the weights are:
LP size 5: 150 grams
LP Maraging FIE size 5: 156 grams
Kolobkov Pro: 183 grams
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12-06-2007, 07:35 PM
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#28 | | Member
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| Ahh so does 33 grams make a huge difference or is it just that the Kolobkov has a more sturdy foible?
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12-06-2007, 08:23 PM
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#29 | | Senior Member
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| I believe it's just the foible. if you want an idea of how much weight 33 grams is, a paperclip is approximately a gram.
I like my LP a lot, but I would definitely like a blade with a bit more strength in the foible. I'll probably give the K-Pro blade a shot, next time I have $200 and I need a new blade. Everything I've heard about it has made it sound perfect for me. | |
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12-13-2007, 08:10 AM
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#30 | | Member
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| Alright so i ordered a LP Kolobkov-pro epee from LP and it is on its shipping atm. I was wondering if anyone out there had it and wanna tell me things about the blade compared to a regular non-fie LP and what kind of things its good at. Im just looking for more opinions and yes I have read the review that was posted on this site, ask the armorer. | |
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12-13-2007, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Chrisman321 I was wondering if anyone out there had it and wanna tell me things about the blade compared to a regular non-fie LP and what kind of things its good at. | It likes deep conversation, long walks on the beach, fine wine, seeks same.
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12-13-2007, 07:37 PM
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#32 | | Member
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| I kinda get it...but can u speak in simpler terms??? | |
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12-14-2007, 12:10 AM
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#33 | | Senior Member
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| I think MP's point was that any blade is a lump of metal. It doesn't do anything well on its own except eat money and hold down papers in a medium breeze. Its what the fencer does well with it, and that will depend on the skill of the fencer.
The KP lends itself well to accurate snipes, fast blade actions and strong parries or beats. Because of its durability and stiffness it also is good for counter attacks and attacks with opposition. It is not a great flickers blade unless you have good technique and it won't win any beauty pageants. It is also not quite the same "good at everything" feel as the BF FIE blades but for the right fencer it makes up for that with its other attributes and has a much more continental feel than any other LP blade. Is that more what you are looking for?
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12-14-2007, 08:11 AM
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