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Normal Tongue Masks

For Masks with normal tongues, you will be required to use a strap that doubles over like in the photo. This is applicable in all competitions and is encouraged at a club level.

An advantage that this system has is the adjustability coupled with addressing some safety concerns. Traditional elastic is subject to stretching an no longer functioning as intended. This system is easier to replace frayed elastic from excessive use.

Leon Paul Dome Mask

For Leon Paul masks with a dome back, you are required to have 2 safety systems securing the mask to your head. You require both the overlapping elastic strap which has both of the same benefits as mentioned previously.

The other system that you need is a second strap that affixes to the bib of the mask. Leon Paul sell a proprietary strap with magnetic ends that allow you to easily strap up and remove with one hand.

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Masks

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Not a helmet. Made from a steel mesh and kevlar bib, a mask protects your face, head and neck from being hit by a fencing weapon.

There are 3 different types of masks depending on what weapon you choose to fence. There are a couple of key difference to note about these.

Foil

The foil mask has an insulated mesh with a metallic lame that covers 3/4 of the bib. This is because the neck is valid target in foil where the head up neck are not. When any part other than the lame is hit, a non-valid light will display.

Sabre

The sabre mask has an un-insulated mesh with a full lame of the bib. The entire head and neck are a valid target. The blade of the sabre is conductive so when the mask is a hit, a on target (coloured) light will register.

Epee

The epee mask is fully insulated with no lame material on it at all. The whole body is target in epee, including the feet. This means that the electronics on the weapon work different from foil or sabre. Both of these weapons work by conducting on a lame (un-insulated surface) to register a valid hit on target).

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