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Alternative equipment vendor.. FOLO
While there are tons of great vendors and manufacturers it is always good to see new people join the fray. FOLO has been making fencing equipment since 2018, they are a Ukranian company that forges and sells their own equipment. They just announced their new UNIC brand and are now selling in the US via…
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Off target, no light, it doesn’t work, what the..?!? Testing…
As fencers fence, their equipment breaks. It is not a matter of if, just a matter of time and that seems to be the way of the world. One open fencing session, my oldest son had three of his weapons “malfunction”. Hopefully when this happens to you or you child you have the skills and…
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What’s the difference between FIE and not?
When it comes to fencing equipment, there is a distinction between FIE (Fédération Internationale d’Escrime) and non-FIE gear. Here’s a comparison of FIE and non-FIE equipment for beginning fencers: Safety Standards: FIE Equipment: FIE-approved equipment meets the highest safety standards set by the international governing body of fencing. FIE masks, jackets, and gloves undergo rigorous…
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Welcome to the Armory
Welcome to Circle 11 Armory. Since about 2014/2015 I have been watching my two sons learn to fence and grow as people and athletes thanks to this sport.
