I have been fencing as an adult fencer for three and a half years. I normally train for three to four days per week for about three to four hours per training day. Most people at my club are able to use lower end lames for about a year before the lame fails. I have a tendency to rust through lower end lames after 2 months. After some online research my after training retinue became to dip my lame in a bucket of warm water and hang it dry. Even with that most lower end lames rust on me in about 3 months. After going through four lower end lames I started experimenting with higher end lames. My situation is unique so I will not bash any brand. Listed below are some of the equipment I’ve use and recommend.
Clothing:
Lame:
PBT INOX (2 years and still going strong)
If you want a washable lame the only brand I recommend is (I use a Lean Paul Saber glove for over 2 years and it still works):
Leon Paul Lames
Mask:
Uhlmann(1 year and still going strong)
I’m looking into this one. Those who use it love it. My fav part is the removable bib.
Leon Paul X-change Mask
Glove:
Leon Paul with washable mesh (2 years and only the thumb area shows heavy wear)
Leon Paul Gloves
Body cores:
Leon Paul
Mask Cores:
Absolute but to be honest you can use any brand
Saber
Blades:
No recommendations. I’m still experimenting.
Bell Guards:
Heavy Weight Guards:
Leon Paul
Mid Weight Guards:
Absolute
Blue Gauntlet
Light Weight Guards:
Light Leon Paul
Light Absolute
Pommel nuts:
5grams: standard: Absolute, Lean Paul, Blue Gauntlet, PBT
16grams: Lean Paul
20grams: PBT
Sockets:
Leon Paul
Handle:
Uhlmann rubber
Example: If you like your weapon front heavy I’d go for a mid weight bell guard, 5gram pommel nut.
This was very general. Feel free to comment with questions I will answer as best I can.
