06-30-2008, 11:08 AM
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| Don't get Carmimari Lame
my Carmimari sabre lame is only one year old and already appears green spots around the collar.
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06-30-2008, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Knight  my Carmimari sabre lame is only one year old and already appears green spots around the collar. | Any lame is at risk for that....how do you care for it? Do you wash it? Do you just toss it in your bag with your wet clothes near it?
The collar's usually the first place to get discolored since it's next to the neck and gets sweat on it. | |
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06-30-2008, 11:19 AM
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| Who makes and distributes this lame, as I have never heard of this brand before. | |
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06-30-2008, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bobb121 Who makes and distributes this lame, as I have never heard of this brand before. | http://www.carmimari.com/
I don't believe that they have a US distributor, but I'm not certain.
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06-30-2008, 12:17 PM
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| This is a small Italian equipment vendor founded by the guy who invented the electric foil machine. It is run by his daughter in Milan. I bought some stuff form them when I was at a Jr. World Cup in Como.
I think the lames are actually made in France by Prieur and just have the Carmimari label sewn on.
I don't like their hardware. Foils had non-standard plugs, points and a pommel nut that I have never been able to find a wrench to fit.
Gloves are very nice. I have two and they have lasted several years. Clothing is usually very nice and fits well...they are in Milan the fashion capital.
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06-30-2008, 12:32 PM
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| Please let us know how you took care of the lame so we can comment on how this affects the life span of the lame. | |
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06-30-2008, 01:23 PM
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| And how often you use it. I have seen other brands with green areas within less than half a year.
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06-30-2008, 10:40 PM
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| i use it twice once a week. i don't keep it in my bag but put on a hanger (it isn't humid here). I'm now thinking of buying another lame for practice use and keep the carmimari for comp.
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06-30-2008, 11:11 PM
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| Did you ever wash the lame. I would have suggested to do the ammonia bath treatment to clean the lame. I have found this to be the best treatment for metallic lames. | |
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07-01-2008, 12:59 AM
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| i hvn't ever washed it. btw, what is ammonia bath? u mean getting ammonia into the water? (ammonia is highly soluble)
PS: does the lame smell like piss? (the smell of piss is actually ammonia)
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07-01-2008, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Knight i hvn't ever washed it. btw, what is ammonia bath? u mean getting ammonia into the water? (ammonia is highly soluble) | Go to my website (see my signature block)....there are hand washing instructions there. | |
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07-01-2008, 03:39 AM
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07-01-2008, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Knight | I'd say that's it.
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