| Chart of 2006 British Fencing Clothing Rules |
| A) Those fencing with size 3 or smaller blades, electric or nonelectric,
all 3
weapons (both fencers) AND those fencing with nonelectric foil blades (both fencers)* Jackets Plastrons Trousers/breeches Masks |
| |
Jackets |
Plastrons |
Trousers/breeches |
Masks |
| either |
CEN 1 |
CEN 1 |
Trousers with
openings/pockets
zipped/sewn/taped closed,
or fencing breeches
not
shorts |
CEN 1
(350N.bib)# |
| |
350 Newtons |
350 Newtons |
| or |
350 Newton + integrated 350
Newtons plastron |
| or |
800 Newtons |
Not required |
|
| Note: 'Nonelectric
foil blades' does not mean dummy electric foil blades. To qualify for this level of clothing standard, both fencers must be using the
traditional lightweight 'steam' foil blade with plastic button. |
| B) FIE official competitions (A
grades and Satellites, World
Championships) |
Jackets |
Plastrons |
Trousers/breeches |
Masks |
| CEN 2 |
CEN 2 |
CEN 2 |
CEN 2 |
| 800 Newtons |
800 Newtons |
800 Newtons |
(1600N.bib)# |
|
| C) All other fencing, all weapons |
Jackets |
Plastrons |
Trousers/breeches |
Masks |
| CEN 1 |
CEN 2 |
CEN 1 |
CEN 1 |
| 350 Newtons |
800 Newtons |
350 Newtons |
(350N.bib)# |
|
| # All masks must be fitted with safety back straps. Back |
