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Slavheart · 12-05-2002, 08:12 AM

Does anyone know of a supplier of practice targets? (I have in mind the boards with four squares for practicing point control, distance, lunging, etc.)

Also, any suggestions for homemade targets? (I'm familiar with the hanging hoop and hanging ball.)

Thanks!

JEC · 12-05-2002, 10:12 AM

BG has a nice target with a training arm. Dr. Rudy Volkman's book (see section on books on top) has plans to make your own Fencing Dummy. It requires some work, but it is a nice sturdy design. Target speed is another home training device. And also siblings tend to be useful targets (NOTE the latter is a joke! Don't try that at home!)

Slavheart · 12-05-2002, 11:54 AM

Thanks! Can you please clarify who/what is BG and Target Speed....is there a website?

Peach · 12-05-2002, 12:02 PM

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Originally posted by JEC
And also siblings tend to be useful targets (NOTE the latter is a joke! Don't try that at home!)

I recommend using an older sibling. Younger siblings, when struck with a pointed object, get you in trouble with your parents. Parents blame the older sibling even if they are the target.

Speaking as someone whose younger sister, on Thanksgiving, brought up that little incident with the croquet mallet, which occurred a mere 46 years ago.

Philistine · 12-05-2002, 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by Peach
I recommend using an older sibling. Younger siblings, when struck with a pointed object, get you in trouble with your parents. Parents blame the older sibling even if they are the target.
{snip}

But older siblings tend to hit back...

--Philistine

JEC · 12-05-2002, 10:28 PM

BG = Blue Gauntlet blue-gauntlet training tools
Look at the BG Metal Training Arm (10817)

Target Speed =
Steffy Designs

Joe biebel · 01-30-2003, 01:01 PM

I have made about 30 practice targets that are quite nice. They sell for $25.00 plus shipping and are great for foil and epee. The targets are movable, made of a 24 oz. nylon reinforced vinyl, and orange in color, with five numbered circles on them. The target is about 18" X 28" with a clip and a swivel at the top. There is also a sewn on piece of 2" wide velcro loop on the back and a strip of peel-and-stick velcro hook is also provided. This can be attached to a clean, oil free, smooth surface and the target can then be pressed in place. The internal padding is a dense closed cell foam that stands up really well.

We use these at our club, and have sold quite a number of these and have yet to have one seriously damaged.

The target also comes with a laminated practice program to help you get the most out of the target.

Contact me if you are interested.

Aoife · 01-30-2003, 05:04 PM

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But older siblings tend to hit back...

But parents always catch the second one. That's what I learnt anyway, if your sibling (in my case younger brother) hits you, don't hit back as that is what they will see, but if you hit them, it will be the siblings response which is caught

epeemike81 · 01-30-2003, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Joe biebel
I have made about 30 practice targets that are quite nice. They sell for $25.00 plus shipping and are great for foil and epee. The targets are movable, made of a 24 oz. nylon reinforced vinyl, and orange in color, with five numbered circles on them. The target is about 18" X 28" with a clip and a swivel at the top. There is also a sewn on piece of 2" wide velcro loop on the back and a strip of peel-and-stick velcro hook is also provided. This can be attached to a clean, oil free, smooth surface and the target can then be pressed in place. The internal padding is a dense closed cell foam that stands up really well.

We use these at our club, and have sold quite a number of these and have yet to have one seriously damaged.

The target also comes with a laminated practice program to help you get the most out of the target.

Contact me if you are interested.

Uploading a pic of this might be useful.

-m

Joe biebel · 01-31-2003, 09:48 AM

Here is a photograph of the target we make
-Joe B.

Joe biebel · 01-31-2003, 09:54 AM

Lets try attaching a file again
Joe B.

WJM · 01-31-2003, 01:24 PM

I bought one of Mr. Biebel's targets through a local well-known supplier, and can vouch for their sturdy construction and good design. It has yet to show any signs of wear, and the velcro attachment on the back makes it completely portible.

At my club, one of my fencers made a really nice target, about the size of a small man, on a wooden frame and covered in carpet. It has angled panels on the sides and top to assist practice in actions like the flick.