leon paul team 360 fie 800n jacket?

[outlawsteveoaos]

haven't been on the site for awhile and i can't seem to find anything on this uniform-

anyone try it yet?

steven-

http://www.leonpaulusa.com/fencing/a..._FIE_800N.html

[W. Richmond]

Thats because it just went on the market. There was a little bit about it in one of the threads, I think it was in the AF uniform thread.

[W. Richmond]

New range of lp will be the aptly named "team" range. It is what we have developed in conjunction with the US national teams who are nor for the most part wearing this uniform.

It is not lined and the material is slightly thicker than the sydney. It has fancy black contrast stitching down the arms, back and legs.

It will come in standard and long lengths for people over 6 ft (there seem to be a lot of really tall people over there!)

It will be available soon ish ie before the nationals at the same price as Atlanta.

Here you go.

[uhl-mann]

Well, it is cheaper by 20-30 bucks than the Absolute Signature Line. Even with there introductory sale.

[Nolano]

Yes, but the Absolute signature sounds like it's made from what might be a stretchier material. They're definitely not quite the same, and while the 360 Team stretches, it's not by any great amount like something made from Nylon. At the price tag they want, I'd hope the Absolute stretches well.

[courtneyp]

What's to account for the huge price difference (well over $100) between these and the Sydney range? Is it just the Transpor lining? If so, that'd be some expensive lining.

[W. Richmond]

I second the above sentiment. I get the impression that the Sydney is lighter weight but I could be wrong.

[KD5MDK]

The fabric is different, and the Sydney fabric is I believe one of the most expensive out there.

[Nolano]

It's supposed to be the stretchiest FIE uniform out there, as well.

[courtneyp]

Thanks for the responses.

[Alex_Paul]

Sydney (soon to be London) is the stretchiest, thinnest, whitest and most breathable available anywhere. it is also about twice the price of other stretch FIE cloth.

The cloth of the Team range has a good level of stretch but it is hard to quantify against other jackets.

[Nolano]

Since the Team is relatively thin and light, it should be rather cool, right? Also, how smooth is the fabric? I got the chance to check it out at the Portland NAC, but I'm drawing a blank now.

I need new knickers, and I'm considering them.

I'm also curious about how Leon Paul gear is cut. Whether it's generous or tight, etc.

[KD5MDK]

Sydney (soon to be London) is the stretchiest, thinnest, whitest and most breathable available anywhere. it is also about twice the price of other stretch FIE cloth.

The cloth of the Team range has a good level of stretch but it is hard to quantify against other jackets.

Will there be any actual changes for the London uniform or are you just updating the name?

[Alex_Paul]

minor changes, more of a facelift than revoloutionary TBH

[seven6ty]

Hey Alex, any word on the availability of the London/Sydney range? I know previously you had said that you'd only be able to supply them in the Spring, has that run already passed? Also, any idea of an ETA on the new facelift for the outfit, and if that will mean any adjustment to the price?

[Nolano]

I just got my 360 Team knickers... I haven't fenced in them yet, but I like them already....

[Pescados666]

I just got my 360 Team knickers... I haven't fenced in them yet, but I like them already....

Then why the elipsis with the extra '.'? Seems like that wouldn't be the type of thing to elongate...

[Nolano]

Because I can. Seriously, they're really nice, and it's obvious just by looking at them.

[erooMynohtnA]

Then why the ellipsis with the extra '.'? Seems like that wouldn't be the type of thing to elongate...

That's called a period. They're sort of the thing to do at the end of a sentence.

[Pescados666]

But his sentence was already punctuated.