Foil tip tape

[mach11]

I went to my first competition this weekend and had a great time. However, my tape of my foil took a pretty good beating. I was wondering where i could get some new tape. I know some fencing stores sell it but i was wondering if anyone knew where i could get some in either blue or orange(or both)? thanks!

[Purple Fencer]

I went to my first competition this weekend and had a great time. However, my tape of my foil took a pretty good beating. I was wondering where i could get some new tape. I know some fencing stores sell it but i was wondering if anyone knew where i could get some in either blue or orange(or both)? thanks!

Go to a photography story and get some 1 inch wide gaffer's tape...that's what I sell.

I sell blue and have sold a somewhat neon orange. I need to restock a little anyway. Want me to pick you up a roll?? $10 for a 180 ft roll.

[CvilleFencer]

Gaff tape is the way to go. If you live in the wilds somewhere and either just can't find it or don't want to order it, you can also use tennis racket tape. Which is Gaff tape but with a hefty markup.

[mach11]

Thanks for the help. I will see if there are any camera stores around me but i cant think of any at the moment. Is there any other type of store that would sell it? If I can't find it though i will let you know purple fencer that way i can get it from you!

[InFerrumVeritas]

Thanks for the help. I will see if there are any camera stores around me but i cant think of any at the moment. Is there any other type of store that would sell it? If I can't find it though i will let you know purple fencer that way i can get it from you!

If there's a college near you, even a community college, they often have it in their book store for either photography or theater classes (gaffer's tape is used to "strike" the stage quite often).

[DHCJr]

Gaff tape is the way to go. If you live in the wilds somewhere and either just can't find it or don't want to order it, you can also use tennis racket tape. Which is Gaff tape but with a hefty markup.

The other problem with tennis racket tape is many of them are padded.

I personally prefer 3/4" tape (19mm) which is standard for the tape you get from fencing suppliers.

Many places call it Camera tape to distinguish less than 2". It is called gaffers when 2" or greater.

A great On-line store or brick store for those in Southern California is FilmTool www.FilmTool.com They have everything if you are a budding filmmaker.
Here is their camera tape array, http://search.store.yahoo.net/cgi-bi...cinemasupplies

[swordsen]

I often use the athletic tape. More commonly used for taping ankles and such. It also works well as a temporary patch on a glove, sock, shoe, knickers, or even a jacket.

[brtech]

Athletic tape leave too much residue. Gaff usually comes off clean.

Next to getting gaff from a theatrical supply store, you can almost always find Gamma head racquet tape (in black) at a sporting goods store. It's very durable.

[yearsofwisdom]

is the gamma head racquet tape puffy? cuz my blade right now is taped with Gamma but its a thin layer ?

[brtech]

No

Gamma is thicker than gaff, but is a flat fabric tape with a non-aggressive, come clean adhesive. It's a good tip tape, but typically pricey.

[OROD]

Hockey tape works well from what I remember.

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[yearsofwisdom]

br, that must be what im using now. is http://www.absolutefencinggear.com/s...cc117500a31149
what your talkign about? or where can i find some of what you're talking about

[brtech]

yeah, that's it. Most big sporting goods stores have it. It's good tape, it's just expensive.

[yearsofwisdom]

yeah... thats why i asked you... 5.50 for 25 feet is quite expensive. do they sell cheaper at say sport's authority?

[Fiat Slug]

yeah... thats why i asked you... 5.50 for 25 feet is quite expensive. do they sell cheaper at say sport's authority?

How often do you plan to retape your blade? If you use 6" each time, then 25' lasts 50 re-tapes. If you retape one blade each week, this will last you a year. If you're like most of us, then 25' will last you several years.

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[yearsofwisdom]

like 2 weeks or so or more? depends on the sort of stuff i'm doing. and scratch that, its 15 feet.

[Purple Fencer]

like 2 weeks or so or more? depends on the sort of stuff i'm doing. and scratch that, its 15 feet.

So $10 for 180 feet is a FAR better deal!

[Empty Wallet]

I paid about 20 of your dollars for 45 metres of gaffer tape. Should last a while -- especially as one of the kids is talking about taking up epee.

[yearsofwisdom]

what tape are you speaking off purple?

[CvilleFencer]

what tape are you speaking off purple?

Gaff tape. Do try to pay attention...