What type of swords do fencers use?
FOIL Epee Saber All three weapons are especially made to compete safely and do not have a sharp point or edge. 3. Where do fencers duel? Fencers compete on their very own field of play called a “piste” or “strip”. A strip is 14 meters long (about 42 feet) and 2 meters wide (about 6 feet). Fencers begin the match in the center of the strip, behind the on-guard lines. 4. How do fencers know who wins? A match or “bout” lasts for 5 or 15 points (depending on the competition). In this way the athletes can determine which fencers has the most skill and not just the most luck. A bout is officiated by a referee who determines whether a fencer did or did not follow the rules. In addition to the referee, modern competitions and fencing schools use electronic scoring devices which tell the referee who hit who, where and when. 5. How does the electronic scoring machine work? The scoring machine has at least four lights. Two of the lights are white, a third light is green and the fourth is red. Eac
