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To be legal a pistol grip must fix the hand in one position, and the fencer's thumb must fall within 2 cm of the bell guard when the weapon is gripped. [1] In competitive fencing pistol grips are nearly universally preferred in foil, and are used by a large percentage of épée fencers because they allow stronger blade movements.
Electric fencing to protect a walkway against wildlife. Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa A wolf jumping over an electric fence only touching the positive pole not getting an electric shock Electric fence with a danger electricity Warning Sign on it, around an animal cage. Electric fences are useful for controlling the movements of wild ...
The French grip is easier to learn, but the pistol grip gives a wider range of handling. As of March 2019, the Italian grip remains legal for use in modern competition. [10] The guard is fastened to the blade, plug, and grip. Then the pommel, a type of fastener, is attached to the grip and holds the rest together.
In fencing, a body cord serves as the connection between a fencer and a reel of wire that is part of a system for electrically detecting that the weapon has touched the opponent. There are two types: one for epee , and one for foil and sabre .
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An electric épée with a pistol grip. A modern épée, of size 5, for use by adult fencers has a blade that measures 90 cm (35 in) from the guard to the tip. The total weight of the weapon ready for use is less than 770 g (27 oz), [3] with most competition weapons being much lighter, weighing 300–450 g (11–16 oz).
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