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When You Can't Score The First Time...

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Resources/Further Reading
       

Ready to Compete?
National database of tournaments, updated daily - http://www.askfred.net

Hudson Berkshire Division Website - http://www.hudsonberkshire.com

Equipment Suppliers

Absolute Fencing - http://www.absolutefencinggear.com/shopping
SG Fencing - http://www.sgfencingonline.com
Both clothes and weapons are inexpensive, and of moderate quality, good beginner supplier. Do not order blades, complete weapons, or tip assemblies from SG, however.

Leon Paul - http://www.leonpaulusa.com
Best of the British Isles comes stateside.  Superior clothing (at a superior price), Leon Paul makes some fine equipment.  It's epees are top notch, but I don't recommend the foils.  For a mask? This is the only place to buy--the comfort fit system is second to none.

Triplette Competition Arms - http://www.triplette.com
Some of the best, and fairest priced lames on the market.  Clothing is very well made as well.  Can't speak to the quality of their blades, but they come highly recommended in a number of forums.

Just want to talk?

Fencing.net - http://www.fencing.net/forums
One of the more complete fencing forums on the web.

Complaints, Insults, Suggestions?
My email is thefeintinggoat@yahoo.com.