After all those years running the same format we will try something new this year!
More about this later, but in short:
- There are still Fluffy Bunnies
- There will be a lot of fights happening!
- There will be no elimination rounds, so the ‘Receiver of the Fluffy Bunnies’ will be chosen by other ways
- Everybody’s vote will count!
- Skill level won’t matter! (Though you will still need to provide sufficient gear!)
- No way to cheat!*
* and if you find a way: you’re a dick!
1. Equipment
No bare skin. This includes the back of the calf. If bare skin is exposed when the jacket is lifted (i.e. the midriff is exposed when the arms are raised), the fighter will be disqualified from that bout, and from the competition if the problem is not corrected.
Links provided are for example only, and in no way reflect an endorsement.
- Fencing mask. Masks must be in good condition, i.e. without dents, cracks, rust, be misshapen or exhibit any other form of overuse that demonstrates it may be unsuitable for competition.
- Protection for the back of the head and neck
E.g. http://histfenc.com/categorylist/head-protection
http://pbthistoricalfencing.com/products/hema-protectors/#hema-back-of-the-head-protector - Throat protector: this must be adjusted to cover the throat and not hang loose
E.g. http://pbthistoricalfencing.com/products/hema-protectors/#throat-protector - Fencing jacket or gambeson without open gaps that covers the full arm
E.g. http://histfenc.com/productcart/axel-pettersson-fencing-jacket - Hard elbow and knee protection that also protects the side of the joint.
E.g. http://histfenc.com/categorylist/arm-protection - Good, thick, fencing gloves with no or limited gaps at the fingers. Metal gauntlets are not allowed. Unmodified Red Dragon or Lacrosse gloves are not suitable for Longsword
E.g. http://histfenc.com/productcart/spes-heavy-gloves-v-1-0
http://sparringglove.com/ - Groin protector (optional for women)
- Chest protector (optional for men)
- Hard protection for shins
- Padding for hips is recommended