Shoes – $50 to $150

Fencing shoes are lighter weight than basic sneakers, and designed very differently than a cross-trainer or running shoe. The high-end shoes feature advanced design – cooler, stronger, and lightweight.

3-piece Uniform – $102

Beginner’s standard weight jacket, pants, and plastron.

Lamé – $65 to $160

Higher prices represent ultra lightweight and flexible lamés made of single filament polymer base impregnated with silver. Saber lamés are also higher priced due to the added fabric required for long sleeves.

Body Cord

The body cord plugs into the base of your weapon, runs up inside your sleeve, down your back (inside your jacket), and out the bottom of the jacket to connect to a retractable reel at the far end of the strip. At the very most elite tournaments, scoring is on a wireless system; body cords are used in local, state, regional, and national meets.

Body Cord - Cost: $28

Gear Bag

You will need a special fencer’s duffel bag to carry all your gear. If you plan to travel to tournaments, buy a bag with wheels, since all that gear gets heavy.

Gear Bag - Cost: $28 (basic bag) to $130