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  1. 10-27-2009 04:38 PM #1
    mach11
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    Learning how to fix my gear in North Central Florida

    Hey,

    I just started fencing bought my equipment. I was wondering where a good place would be to learn how to fix my equipment if it was to break. Thanks!
  2. 10-27-2009 04:49 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by mach11 View Post
    Hey,

    I just started fencing bought my equipment. I was wondering where a good place would be to learn how to fix my equipment if it was to break. Thanks!
    Well, for starters, this part of the board! Good call!

    Where are you located? There might be an armorer near you.
    Need fencing equipment? See me at H.O.M. Fencing Supply

    Going to your first tournament? Read "Choose yer weapon, Laddie (or: Dude, where's my foil?)"
  3. 10-27-2009 05:14 PM #3
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  4. 10-27-2009 07:05 PM #4
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    Hmmmmm...out of my area....the closest person I can think of would actually be Craig on this site.
    Need fencing equipment? See me at H.O.M. Fencing Supply

    Going to your first tournament? Read "Choose yer weapon, Laddie (or: Dude, where's my foil?)"
  5. 10-27-2009 07:35 PM #5
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    Try the "Care & Feeding of All Things Fencing". It's good reading...
    Make your pistol-grip a real Orthopedic grip, with a balancing weight from TungstenFencing.com
  6. 10-27-2009 10:32 PM #6
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    Is Chuck Allen still armoring?

    IIRC he lives in Florida (or at least he did when I last spoke with him, although I admit that was several years ago)

    (I also second "Care and Feeding...")
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    Yeah, he still is. PM me for an email address.

    He is quite a character. The word "irascible" comes to mind.

    Excellent armorer. Falls asleep at odd times.

    Author of my funniest line about armoring:

    He was with a group of armorers at a NAC. They were at breakfast in the hotel. The waitress asks if they are with the fencing tournament. They say yes. She asks if they are referees. Chuck replies "No ma'am, we're armorers. We have meters and we know FOR SURE".
  8. 10-27-2009 11:21 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by mach11 View Post
    North Central Florida
    Jennifer Rawlings in Winter Garden, FL.

    -B
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    How would i get ahold of the armorer in gainesville?
  11. 10-29-2009 12:01 AM #11
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    Honestly, I've done well enough just learning as I need to. Between articles online and help from experienced folks at the club I haven't had any problems fixing anything.
    - Will
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    Quote Originally Posted by mach11 View Post
    How would i get ahold of the armorer in gainesville?
    His resume, including contact information, is online.

    -B
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    Quote Originally Posted by brtech View Post
    He was with a group of armorers at a NAC. They were at breakfast in the hotel. The waitress asks if they are with the fencing tournament. They say yes. She asks if they are referees. Chuck replies "No ma'am, we're armorers. We have meters and we know FOR SURE".
    Rep for making me snort-laugh. It's a rare occurrence.
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