The main reason I preferred foil was that the smaller target(torso only)meant more finesse was required. The movement of the foil is mostly from the fingers not the wrist which makes for much faster direction changes of the tip. Also sabre or epee could really hurt when you got hit. Sabre looks the most fun as the slashing and stabbing is more swashbuckling but fewer people seem to practice it. Epee is a more realistic dueling weapon as any part of the body can score a hit but I found it slower than foil as it's a heavier weapon moved more from the wrist.
I think I might try searching Ebay for some kit. I bet Orin and I are not the only two Buttercuppers who have fenced. Also the opportunity to stab Ewan would be fantastic. (after we have flattened his tent with the mark 7 trebuchet)
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