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Suggested Equipment List
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The below is a list of equipment that we have first-hand experience of success with, under the listed conditions (drill/freeplay/etc.).
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Any equipment that is not listed here may not be adequate for our use.
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Please contact us before purchasing unlisted equipment, as we may disallow use of unsafe gear.
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Please scroll through the entire list and read all notes in RED.
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Recommended Full Kit
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Required to move up from Beginner practices
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Additional Requirement for Competition
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Protective Equipment
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Mask
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NameWeaponsFreeplayDrillsSparringTournamentPriceExtra Info
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AF HEMA Basic Fencing Mask, Black - Small to LargeAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$79
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AF HEMA Basic Fencing Mask, White- XS to XL, Black, Small to LargeAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$79
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PBT Fencing Mask 1600 NAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$124Sizes are "0-2", check sizing chart
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Gloves
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NameWeaponsFreeplayDrillsSparringTournamentPriceExtra Info
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Spes Heavies w/ Hard ThumbAny Open HiltAnyAnyAny, up to heavyAny except rapier/complex hilt$235
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Mitten, Sparring Gloves (hourglass cuff)Any Open HiltAnyAnyAny, up to heavyAny except rapier/complex hilt$220-230Mitten w/ Long Cuff (harder to put on)
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Hoof, Sparring Gloves (hourglass cuff)Any Open HiltAnyAnyAny, up to heavyAny except rapier/complex hilt$220-230Hoof w/ Long Cuff (harder to put on)
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Infinity Gloves (Hourglass cuff)Any Open HiltAnyAnyAny, up to heavyAny$260No standard sizes, despite size options. Contact through form to order custom sizing. 5-6 month wait.
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HF Armory Black Knight GlovesAny Open HiltAnyAnyAny, up to heavyAny except rapier/complex hilt$232Sizes vary from XS to XL, Check sizing chart
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High Guard GlovesAnyAnyAny, up to moderate$120Sizes vary from XS to XL, Check sizing chart
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Throat Protection
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NameWeaponsFreeplayDrillsSparringTournamentPriceExtra Info
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Red Dragon GorgetAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$22
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PHA GorgetAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$34
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PBT GorgetAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$68
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Rough Neck GorgetAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$40Lower profile, does not offer additional collarbone protection
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Sparring Jackets/Chest Protection
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Purpleheart Armoury, the local SPES vendor, only carries certain sizes/items in stock. These are listed below. Anything not listed is expected to come from Europe in 7-8wks.
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Normally In-Stock Jacket Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
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Normally In-Stock Jacket Colors: Black, White, Red
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We do NOT recommend the PRO versions of any SPES jacket - the plates tend to just fall off and are difficult to properly refasten. It's better to just order separate elbows/forearms. Shoulders & upper arms generally don't need hard protection.
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NamePaddingMobilityBreathabilityWeaponsTournamentPriceExtra Info
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SPES AP Light - 350NModerateHighModerateAnyYes$247Women's
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SPES AP Light - 800NModerateHighModerateAnyYes$279Women's
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SPES AP - 800NHighModerateLowAnyYes$335Women's
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SPES Cadet - 800NLowHighHighAnyYes$265
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SPES Officer - 350N - check sizing, differs from other SPES jacketsLow-NoneHighHighAnyYes$229Women's
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SPES Officer - 800N - check sizing, differs from other SPES jacketsLow-NoneHighHighAnyYes$320
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Arcem JacketHighHighLowAnyYes$275Custom
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AF Plastron Chest Protector-----$30
Does not replace sparring jacket. Additional protection under jackets or for low gear training
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PBT Extended Chest Protector-----$35
Does not replace sparring jacket. Additional protection under jackets or for low gear training
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Back of Head
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NameWeaponsFreeplayDrillsSparringTournamentPriceExtra Info
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Basic Spes BoH ProtectorAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$42
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PBT Mask CoverAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$73
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Spes Unity Mask CoverAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$85
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PHA Economy BoH ProtectorAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$32
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Elbows/Forearms
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NameWeaponsFreeplayDrillsSparringTournamentPriceExtra Info
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Prometheus Packs Forearms, PairAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$15Lightest, lowest profile. Easiest to put on. Still have good protection.
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SPES Hard ElbowsAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$26
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SPES Light Forearm ProtectorAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$40Most protective option
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SPES "Geko" Forearm ProtectorsAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$43
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Economy Forearm/Elbow Guards, ShortAny AnyAnyAnyAny$49
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PHA Encased Forearm/Elbow Guard V3AnyAnyAnyAnyAny$75
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Knees/Shins
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NameWeaponsFreeplayDrillsSparringTournamentPriceExtra Info
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Knee ProsAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$30-35
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Harrow Probot Shin GuardsAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$30Amazon Link
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PHA Economy Knee w/ Side WrapAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$26
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Full Shin and Knee GuardsAnyAnyAnyAnyAny$49Two sizes, check sizing chart (on PHA site)
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Training Tools - Weapon Simulators
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Everyone should begin their Foundations training with an approved one- or two-handed simulator, listed below. Other types of weapons are NOT allowed without SIGNIFICANT individual physical control. Some types of simulators will never be allowed for safety reasons.
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ALWAYS confirm a simulator purchase with your coach first, even if it's on this list (in case of model revisions, etc.)
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DO NOT PURCHASE ANY SIMULATOR/WEAPON NOT SHOWN ON THIS LIST WITHOUT EMAILING THE COACHES FIRST. Seriously, DON'T.
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All simulators listed are expected to be training-safe & tournament legal.
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If you purchase/receive a simulator on this list and have concerns about its handling (heavy/front-weighted), flex (too bendy/stiff), or durability, immediately let a coach know. There may have been a revision to the model and this sheet must be updated appropriately.
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Two-Handed Trainers
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ModelTrainer TypeStarting PriceExtra Info
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Regenyei - Short Feder w/ Medium Flex - RecommendedFeder/Longsword$299Shorter feders are recommended for anyone under 5'8"
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Regenyei-Standard Feder w/Medium FlexFeder/Longsword$299
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Kvetun - FFG FederFeder/Longsword$258
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SIGI - KatanaKatana$317Any SIGI katana variant is acceptable.
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SIGI - FederFeder/Longsword$355Any SIGI feder/longsword variant is acceptable. Shorter feders are recommended for anyone under 5'8"
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Aureus - Swoosh Standard SuperSport HEMAFeder/Longsword$467
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Aureus - Swoosh RenaissanceFeder/Longsword$430
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Aureus - VictorFeder/Longsword$460Shorter feders are recommended for anyone under 5'8"
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Ensifer - KRON 2020Feder/Longsword$528PHA (more expensive)
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Ensifer - Corona 2020Feder/Longsword$437
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Ensifer - ReddFeder/Longsword$551
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Krieger Armory - LuminatorFeder/Longsword$450
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Krieger Armory - ArbiterFeder/Longsword$425
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Krieger Armory - HarbingerFeder/Longsword$425
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One-Handed Trainers
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ModelTrainer TypeStarting PriceExtra Info
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SIGI - Arming SwordArming Sword$290