The only rule dealing with length is on the foil and sabre bodycords the A-lead must be a least 40 cm in length that doesn't inclued the clip I cut my at 45 to 50 cm in length for repair reason. Other then that there is no rules on length. I have custom made them from 3 feet for youths to 61/2 for taller adults
Tim Loomis
Ye Olde Armourer an ID Company
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