looking for extra-padded glove

[morpheus]

Anyone know of a glove that has padding that extends around below the thumb? This is a possible whip-over area (sabre), and my current glove has no padding there. I guess I could add some padding but it probably wouldn't survive washing.

[Strydus]

I can't say I've seen one of those other than on one of my aquaintences, and they got it at a tourney ages ago.
What I need is one with extra-extra heavy wrist padding (for Sabre as well). You can get psyched, screw up your wrists and not even notice it until later if you fight a hard hitter. I think that as far as the thumb goes, it should be covered by the guard usually.

[morpheus]

Originally posted by Strydus
I can't say I've seen one of those other than on one of my aquaintences, and they got it at a tourney ages ago.
What I need is one with extra-extra heavy wrist padding (for Sabre as well). You can get psyched, screw up your wrists and not even notice it until later if you fight a hard hitter. I think that as far as the thumb goes, it should be covered by the guard usually.

Yes, I was really referring to the area below the thumb, almost at the wrist (I don't know what you call it; below the first thumb joint). Also I like to hold the sabre closer to the end of the pommel rather than right up near the guard, but this makes the guard less effective.

[Barry]

hi, Leon Paul are bringing out a extra padded glove with energy absorbing foam ref G128 should be avaliable in four weeks. wwwleonpaul.com Check out our website in three weeks time. Barry

[veeco]

Leather gloves usually can take the sting out of this kind of actions

[WoodsideDr]

Originally posted by veeco
Leather gloves usually can take the sting out of this kind of actions

What kind of leather gloves are you thinking of? I've heard of some fencers using industrial gloves, but I would think you'd give up a little flexibility to protect against a generally uncommon sting. Perhaps I'm misinformed?

[135711]

what about ski glove liners? would that help? or would that just be sort of too weird?

[WoodsideDr]

Maybe you could even get those heater inserts for particulary cold days...

[135711]

good one! you remember that! holy tamole! no-one used them though, not for very long, that was insane!

[three_hundred_fifty_five]

I have not seen or heard of glove with padding in that area.

[veeco]

Originally posted by WoodsideDr
What kind of leather gloves are you thinking of? I've heard of some fencers using industrial gloves, but I would think you'd give up a little flexibility to protect against a generally uncommon sting. Perhaps I'm misinformed?

I have tried a couple of gloves and like the ones that American Fencing has. They are made of thick leather, yet supple enough to be able to feel the handle beneath it.

I am talking about this one: http://www.amfence.com/items/146-1.jpg

[pkt]

Originally posted by Barry
hi, Leon Paul are bringing out a extra padded glove with energy absorbing foam ref G128 should be avaliable in four weeks. wwwleonpaul.com Check out our website in three weeks time. Barry

Now would you be Barry Paul?

So, Barry, will the new Leon Paul glove provide more padding at the area on the wrist below - i.e. towards the hand - the styloïde cubital exterior bone? Is this new LP glove washable? So the launch date will be mid-May?


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Morpheus,

Go to fechtSport
http://www.fechtsport-langenkamp.de/html_en/shop-neu/
because AllStar does make 2 sabre gloves - one steam and 1 electric - with the appropriate paddings for the fingers.

That said, the padding is still less that the older designs made with genuine leather which make them non-washable in the washing machine.

Yes, I did get hit on the wrist below - towards the hand - the styloïde cubital exterior bone.

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Veeco, that looks like a welder's glove. Not that you're responsible for it. Do you know if it is washable?


PK

[Strydus]

Quick question: How did you manage to get your exterior styloid hit without hurting the Triquetrum/Pisiform complex? Logically, what you're saying is almost impossible, you must have turned the wrist at exactly the wrong momment. Still, it must of hurt like hell (median nerve?)...

[Jupiter]

I've found epee gloves a bit thin. I'm thinking, if we just cut a sponge up and put it under a thin glove liner, then wear a regular fencing glove over it, it'll probably work.

[morpheus]

Originally posted by Strydus
Quick question: How did you manage to get your exterior styloid hit without hurting the Triquetrum/Pisiform complex? Logically, what you're saying is almost impossible, you must have turned the wrist at exactly the wrong momment. Still, it must of hurt like hell (median nerve?)...

Actually it's due mainly to my letting a door close on my thumb about 6 weeks ago (my fencing hand, unfortunately). Does the median nerve run right outside that lowest thumb joint right above the wrist? Because just touching that spot triggers off pain above my top thumb joint where I injured it - hence my desire for extra padding.

[veeco]

Originally posted by pkt

Veeco, that looks like a welder's glove. Not that you're responsible for it. Do you know if it is washable?


PK

It's washable like all leather gloves. Which pretty much means not, unless you have special saddle soap and are ready to spend time.

I used to ride horses a lot and it was quite a chore to clean those saddles and harnesses

[pkt]

veeco,

horse riding is s'posed to be one of the most dangerous sports.
Much more so than fencing.

I've always wanted to do some sabre fencing on horseback.

PK

[Jupiter]

I don't think I could ride, though it sounds like fun. okay, does anyone remember Christopher Reeves? What's happening with him? Did he fall off a jumper or did he fall during polo? I don't recall. Sylvester Stallone plays polo, I think Christopher fell off a jumper, that was back in 1992, when the world went kapluy. I don't think anyone really washes their glove do they?