Fencing

Early History of Composites

Early History of Composites

None… because

• “Manufacturers have experimented with other materials, like carbon-fibre composites, but for fencers, nothing beats the feel of steel.” (fig.1)
• Weapon must be electrically conductive, have an optimized stiffness and high strength, so multiple special steels have been developed…

Recent Development

Recent Developments

Recently, carbon composites have been introduced in some protective gear:  Carbon Garde hand protection (fig.2 & 3) and carbon “French” hand grip (fig.4), both aiming at weight reductions

WHEELCHAIR FENCING (fig.5)

Like its Olympic equivalent, wheelchair fencing is competed with foil, épée and sabre. Athletes are competing in a wheelchair in a special frame, firmly fastened to the floor. No special composite wheelchairs are found.

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