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02-20-2003, 06:39 PM
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| under jacket/plastron
I have a feeling that wearing my cotton T-shirts under the fencing jacket isnt a good idea. Just - what else? Any tips?  | 
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02-20-2003, 06:46 PM
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#2 | | Senior Member
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| Try adding an underarm protector--you'll need one to compete anyway. Get one of the FIE high-newton ones...they're more flexible than the heavy cotton ones.
Some of the epeeists I know also add a foam/neoprene chest protector (even for guys) just to minimize the silver dollar poke bruises from long practices.
And if you're a sabrist, think about an elbow guard for practice...or sewing a long piece of neoprene inside your sleeve along the elbow area to soak up some of the hits.
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02-20-2003, 06:48 PM
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#3 | | Senior Member
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| Definitely get an underarm protector/plastron. It's mandatory for competition (at least in USFA), and for safety. I know one individual who got a punctured lung while fencing without one. Accidents are rare, but make them rarer yet by wearing the right protective gear.
By all means, continue to wear your cotton T-shirt as well!
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02-20-2003, 07:14 PM
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| Quote: Originally posted by Capt. Slo-mo
Try adding an underarm protector--you'll need one to compete anyway. Get one of the FIE high-newton ones...they're more flexible than the heavy cotton ones.
Some of the epeeists I know also add a foam/neoprene chest protector (even for guys) just to minimize the silver dollar poke bruises from long practices.
And if you're a sabrist, think about an elbow guard for practice...or sewing a long piece of neoprene inside your sleeve along the elbow area to soak up some of the hits. |
Is there some material that lets the moisture out - similar to gore tex? I mean something to wear as the layer closest to skin. Thanks | |
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02-20-2003, 07:26 PM
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| check out www.underarmor.com
they were designed as close fitting, moisture wicking shirts for football players to wear under their protective gear without chafing.
seems kinda like what you're looking for... | |
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02-21-2003, 03:04 AM
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| I always wear my 800N underplastron under my jacket, even at training, with an ordinary cotton shirt underneath that 
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02-21-2003, 03:50 AM
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| yea underarmor is cool stuff, the ida is it keeps you cool wehn your hot and hot when your cool. neat stuff my g/f is a soccer/lacross player she wears it alot
Very comfortable, would be cood to hav e alaer under ruff jackets.
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02-23-2003, 10:28 AM
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| Quote: Originally posted by achilleus
check out www.underarmor.com
they were designed as close fitting, moisture wicking shirts for football players to wear under their protective gear without chafing.
seems kinda like what you're looking for... | Thanks, you are right, and they even got an outlet in my city, Vienna. I was just a little surprised to find the shop in Vienna on the german vendors list  | |
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