This page lists equipment distributors and brands available to Atlantic Canadian fencers. If you're a club member interested in buying equipment for the first time, feel free to ask your coach for advice. Absolute Fencing: http://www.absolutefencinggear.com/ Absolute
fencing is a great budget distributor, mostly used by clubs in the
purchase of club equipment. They have their own budget brand of
equipment and are licensed distributors of the Negrini and Uhlmann
equipment brands. Overall, this distributor has some of the best prices
on equipment but has a limited selection when it comes to fencing
weapons and parts. A great first-time distributor or a distributor for
beginner and early competition fencers. Blue Gauntlet: http://www.blue-gauntlet.com/ Blue
Gauntlet has established a good reputation, particularly with sabre
fencers. They sell their own brand of equipment of the mid-end quality.
Their lames are of good quality. They are also licensed distributors of
Allstar Equipment. They have a limited selection of weapon parts. A
great distributor for beginner and intermediate fencers (and sabre
fencers of all levels). Fencing.net: http://shop.fencing.net/ This
distributor likely has the largest selection of equipment out there and
has a reputation for carrying equipment from even the smallest
distributors (making for some rare equipment finds). Often, you will be
able to find the newest products here, just after FIE certification. The
quality of their own brand is towards the low-end (comparable to
Absolute) but their prices, even on brandname equipment, are the lowest
or second lowest out there (second only to Absolute). A great
distributor for fencers of all levels. Allstar Fencing: http://www.allstarcanada.com/ One
of the more expensive distributors, Allstar has a reputation for
mid-to-high quality products. Their main advantage over other brands is
durability. While Allstar often does not provide the most innovative or
new products, their masks are legendarily long lasting and have recently
been modified to allow machine cleaning. Their weapon brand is at the
low-to-mid quality end and comparable products can be purchased at far
less expense from other distributors. A good distributor for high level
competition fencers. You can also find Allstar products at most
competitions at Ed Matchett's equipment stand. Leon Paul: http://www.leonpaulusa.com/ This
distributor has a reputation for innovation. Their products are of high
quality but, due to the often experimental nature of their products, it
is recommended that you try on equipment from this brand prior to
purchase (including weapons). Leon Paul equipment is extremely
customizable and is often very different from the standard equipment you
might typically be used to. If you can't try on their equipment prior
to purchase, they have a free, user friendly returns service available
if the equipment doesn't work for you. Fleche Fencing: http://www.fleche.ca/ Fleche
offers its own low-to-mid end brand of equipment and is a licensed
distributor of Negrini. Price-wise, this distributor is in the
mid-range. The advantage of this distributor is that it operates out of
both Toronto and Saint John. Fleche has a good selection of high quality
weapon parts. This distributor does not seem to be currently operational. Ideal Fencing: http://idealfencing.ca/ Ideal
Fencing is a relatively new Canadian distributor. The club has ordered from them in the past. They sell a
limited selection of products mostly at the low quality end with some higher
quality products sporadically available. Their prices are extremely good and customer service is excellent. Use of this distributor
should, likely, be limited to beginner fencers or those just buying parts. PBT Fencing: http://www.pbtfencing.com/ A
Hungarian fencing distributor and brand. They are known for their good
quality and long lasting lames and offer a large range of high quality
products. Due to the quality, their prices are on the high end.
Recommended for high level fencers. Zivkovic: http://www.zivkovic.com/ A
pioneer in the development of ergonomic weapon grips and handles that
cannot be purchased anywhere else. Otherwise, this is a mid-to-high end
distributor with licensing to sell FWF German equipment. Recommended for
high level fencers. Dynamo Fencing: http://www.dynamofencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Dyn-Equipment-Retail-2010.pdf Based
out of British Columbia, this club sells their own brand of low-to-mid
end equipment. Their prices are in line with most other comparable
distributors; although, their fencing blades are somewhat cheaper, even
for brandname products. Recommended for beginner fencers. This
is more a brand than an actual distributor. You can find their products
at most fencing distributors. They are known for their Foil and Epee
points and tips, as well as their gloves. Overall, this is a mid-to-high
quality brand, primarily focused on the point weapons. All statements on this page are opinions and should not be taken as an absolute statement towards any brand. Selecting a distributor is generally a matter of personal preference and experience. |
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