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Requirements for fencing clothing and equipment
| weapon | mask | plastron | uniform | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U15 | U13 | U11 | ||||
| epee | size 5 | size 5 or size 2 (825 mm) |
mini size 0 (775 mm) | normal | 800N | 350N |
| foil | size 5 | size 5 or size 2 (825 mm) |
mini size 0 (775 mm) | mask do not need electric bibs |
800N | 350N |
| sabre | size 5 | size 5 or size 2 (820 mm) |
mini size 0 (750 mm) | normal electric |
800N | 350N |
- There is no weapons’ or clothing control before the competition. However during the competitions referees have the right to check them.
- Fencing clothing may not have any holes.
- Socks must be over-the-knee and primarily white in color.
What does 'mini blade' precisely mean?
The mini size of blade – only for U11 age group.
in epee:
- Blade not longer then 77,5 cm and
- diameter of hilt-guard up to 12 cm.
in foil:
- Mini size number 0
