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Re: [CFML] Source for children's foils

Hello all,

I also have a question on children's foils, having never seen one up
close. Would the handle on such a thing be suitable for smallsword
practice? I'm looking around for a very utilitarian (read: "cheap")
pair of smallsword simulators, and while I recognize that a modern
foil is hardly ideal, I'd just be happy with a weapon that let's me
work in pronation comfortably. Any info would be appreciated!


Cheers,

Eric Gerry



--- In classicalfencing@yahoogroups.com, "J. T. Farmer" <jfarmer@g...>
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> Brian D. Schenck wrote:
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> >--- Kim Moser <cfml@k...> wrote:
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> >>Any suggestions for where to get smaller handles and guards? I
> >>wouldn't mind a source for smaller pommels, either. Blades,
> >>fortunately, are not a problem.
> >>
> >>
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Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:50 pm

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Standard guards and handles (French) are too big for children ages 8-11. I'm having no luck finding handles that are about an inch shorter than normal, and...
Kim Moser
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Oct 10, 2005
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... Unfortunately, the only handles I know of that are "smaller" than normal sized ones are Orthapedic (Pistol) grips. Most French grips come in only one...
Brian D. Schenck
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Oct 11, 2005
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... I know that a lot of places carry the 100mm guards. In working on some foils that were donated to our club, I've noticed that a lot of the older weapons...
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Oct 11, 2005
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Hello all, I also have a question on children's foils, having never seen one up close. Would the handle on such a thing be suitable for smallsword practice?...
akhilleus13
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Oct 20, 2005
8:17 pm

... What problem are you having working in pronation? What kind of grip are you currently using? Linda...
Linda Wyatt
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Oct 21, 2005
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Hi Linda, I have a pair with French grips, but find the pommels a hinderence when thrusting in tierce or seconde. I always assumed that's intentional given...
akhilleus13
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Oct 21, 2005
2:02 pm

... You can get different pommels. I'm not sure how they would be a hindrance, though, if you have them in the correct position for a pronated thrust. Since...
Linda Wyatt
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Oct 21, 2005
8:46 pm

If the pommel is getting in your way then it sounds like you're doing something wrong. In tierce and seconde the pommel should be pointing somewhat out to the...
Kim Moser
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Oct 21, 2005
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Ah, okay! I was doing that before, but was doubtful that this was correct. Grazie! Eric ... doing...
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Oct 22, 2005
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Are the problems occuring while working in pronation, or during transitions between supination and pronation? -Andrew-...
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Oct 22, 2005
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In einer eMail vom 10/20/2005 10:18:43 PM W. Europe Daylight Time schreibt akhilleus13@...: I also have a question on children's foils, having never...
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Oct 21, 2005
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... This may well be true. We have not abandoned it here. ... No doubt. But are most classical fencers coming from sport fencing? Again, not here. We rarely...
Linda Wyatt
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Oct 24, 2005
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In einer eMail vom 10/25/2005 1:24:34 AM W. Europe Daylight Time schreibt hilinda@...: And I'd argue that much of what is being done today that is...
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Oct 25, 2005
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Kim, Have you looked at American Fencer Supply's Junior Model French foils? They have thinner and shorter French grips and smaller guards and you can get them...
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