What is a foil in fencing?

Answer 1

It's just like Fencing epee, except you can't hit them on the toe. The target is limited to the torso area plus part of the neck and the groin. The arms, hands, head, and legs are not valid targets. Also, there is right of way. Right of way is the priority of an attack. For example, Fencer A attacks and Fencer B makes a parry-riposte and then Fencer A immediately starts a new attack and hits on target. Fencer B's riposte also arrives on target. Fencer B gets a point. So to fence foil, you just have to always remember to parry your opponents attack.

Answer 2

No, the Foil is the lightest of the three weapons. The Epee and Saber are heavier then the Foil, the Epee typically being heavier than the saber, as its guard and blade or both much more substantial than its counterparts.

Answer 3

A foil is one of the three weapons, requiring one to hit with the point anywhere on the opponent's torso.

Answer 4

The tip of a sharp sword was "foiled" to make it safe for practice.

Answer 5

This question is not clear. Fencing is a sport. A foil on a sword used in fencing. There is also epee's and sabre's. What are you tryin to ask.

Answer 6

A foil is to fencing as a boxing glove is to boxing.

Answer 7

about 3 lbs.

Answer 8

Less than a pound, generally.