0
All Olympic Fencing is electric, which means that the equipment is wired to register on target and off target touches (in order to determine if the touch counts or not), as well as measure the timing between touches (in order to determine whose the touch was). Machines used on the Olympic level also keep the time of the bout and the score. As for the fencers, it depends on the weapon. Foil fencers use lames - vests interwoven with metal wire to conduct electricity - over their standard jacket (which reaches the whole torso and a little bit below in a V shape on the front); Sabre fencers use a similar lame, the main difference being that the Sabre lame does not cover below the waistline, while the foil lame does; epee fencers do not use lames. On the legs, all fencers are required to wear knickers, which protect the thighs, and knee high socks. Pretty much all Olympic fencers also wear fencing shoes, although these are not required. all fencers also wear gloves on the hand weilding their weapon, the only difference being that Sabre fencers' gloves also have the electric mesh used on lames to cover their wrists. for masks, the epee and foil masks are the same, with a gridded metal frame basically covering the front and sides of the head, and a little cloth bib underneath to prevent attacks from going under and hitting the neck and face. The Sabre masks have the lame electric mesh bib, and are attached to the lame through a wire, conducting electricity through both. Both fencers on the strip are connected to the main scoring/timing/touch registering machine through wires which string out behind them and are attached to the machine out of the way of the action. These wires are hooked onto the lame or jacket in the back, and go under the jacket and through the sleeve to connect to the weapon they are holding. When the tip (blade for Sabre) connects with anything, it completes a circuit with the machine and a light goes off. White indicates off target, and a colored light (red or green) indicates a touch on target (resulting in a point). The fencer's lame is also connected (except in epee) to the machine by the wire going through the jacket, which is also hooked up to the lame. Hope this isn't too confusing, I tried to simplify it as much as I could, but still had to use fencing terms and whatnot. Also, although everything is electrified in a sense, everything is completely safe and doesn't electrocute the fencers, even in touching the lame or the weapon. Hope this helps!
The weapons and materials used to play the sport with:
v Epee (Sword) -A fencing sword with a bowl- shaped guard. It is translated into English, from French, to mean sword.
v Foil (Sword) - A fencing sword made from low carbon steel and is designed to bend when striking an opponent to prevent injuries and blade breaking.
v Sabre (Sword) - A fencing sword which is really different compared with the others. With a Sabre you can score points with the edge of the blade, which results in swift attacks.
v Pariser (Sword) - Thrusting small
v sword used in academic fencing.
v Apparel - Clothing, mainly outer garments. This includes a face mask, footwear, gloves and lots of undergarment protection.
There are three types of sword used in fencing, and all three are used in Olympic fencing. The types are:
Sabre
Epee
Foil
Fencers use any one of three weapons, Sabre the cavalry sword, Foil the practice blade, Or Epee the rapier.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do fencers store or maintain their swords after training or a bout Is there a specific process?
There is no specific process that fencers use but their are some basic things they do to maintain them. They clean them after use and oil them with a light oil to keep them from getting rusty. They also store them in a dry place to avoid rust.
What do fencers fence on?
a mat
What do fencers eat?
carrot
What rhymes with Spencer?
nothing
What links David Beckham and Will Smith?
are fencers
Where can you find the list of olympic fencers?
on wikipedia
How is a pistol grip better than a french grip?
It depends on your fencing style. Pistol grip will seem more comfortable to most fencers, especially beginners. It offers more precise movements, better point control, more powerful parries, and a better range of arm movements. Most fencers prefer the pistol grip. For french grip, which suits classical fencers, the advantage is the ability to pommel, or hold the weapon from the back of the grip. While this takes away control and power, it provides the fencer with a few extra inches of reach, which can be crucial sometimes. Overall, pistol grips are generally more suitable for foil fencers and some epee fencers, but tall, defensive epee fencers are good with the french grip. Also, it's much harder to train and fence with a french grip. It takes more practice and skill to use one effectively.
What is an olympic fencing sword called?
They are called Fencers.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Fencers - 2011?
The cast of The Fencers - 2011 includes: Laila Alina Reischer as Michelle John Forgeham as Cornel Wilde Noah Huntley as William Hobbs
Can I play fencing even if am a left handed?
Of course you can. Some of the most brilliant fencers are left handed; many believe that lefties have an advantage, due to many fencers having not as much experience fencing with a lefty and the different techniques that lefties may try on them.
What is that wire connected to the back of the Olympic fencers?
It registers the touches, called a bodycord and connects to a sensor on the weapon.
What has the author Aldo Nadi written?
Aldo Nadi has written: 'The living sword' -- subject(s): Fencers, Biography
