How flexible/stiff is an AF advanced foil blade?

[Danny]

Sorry for being so specific. Rate on a level of 1 to 10, 1 being really flexibal and 10 being really stiff. Thanks!

[bob46]

Sorry for being so specific. Rate on a level of 1 to 10, 1 being really flexibal and 10 being really stiff. Thanks!

It goes from about a 3 to a 2 as you use it. Then it breaks. Usually this process happens in a week or so. Two if you're lucky.

I'd just get a vniti and have it last 1-2 years...

Math:

1 complete absolute adv blade: $47
1 complete vniti: $118

(both from absolute)

The vniti 2-3 times the price of an absolute blade. The vniti will last you a year or two and the absolute will last you about a month.

Do the math, recrunch the numbers, whatever, vniti still wins out in the end.

[Tran455]

AF Advanced Foil Blade gets a 1 to a 2 in flexibility for me. It it truly a dreadful blade to use.

I would go for a vniti or even a leon paul if you want quality flexible fencing blades. They are more expensive, but they are definitely worth every penny you spend on them!

Hope this helps!

[bob46]

AF Advanced Foil Blade gets a 1 to a 2 in flexibility for me. It it truly a dreadful blade to use.

I disagree. If you've ever used a SG non-FIE blade, THAT'S a 1. From the start.

I also think that the blade feels amazing, though it doesn't last long. Since it's so light, you can do crazy stuff with it, and it's, well, amazing.