Equipment Requirements

Gear Requirements

Any clothing or equipment deemed distracting, unsportsmanlike, or unsafe will be disallowed.
All worn gear/clothing will be counted as target area.

Longsword Gear

No exposed skin
Fencing mask free of torn or significantly dented mesh
Back of head protection
Purpose built longsword gloves (Thokks allowed with peripheral; Red Dragons, lacrosse gloves, etc. are disallowed)
Purpose built 350N+ padded HEMA jacket
350N+ thigh protection
Hard neck protection
Hard forearm protection
Hard elbow protection
Hard knee protection
Hard shin protection
Groin protection (if required)
Chest protector (if required)
Chest protector recommended for all fencers
Padded thigh protection recommended

Feder Requirements

TLDR: Feders including and between the size of the SIGI mini and standard are allowable

Must be a purpose built longsword feder from a reputable forge
No more than 16.3kg (36lbs) of flex as measured by the Swordstem method
Total length: 115-140cm (45-55in)
Mass: 1.25-1.8kg (2.7-4lbs)
Feders may not have spiked protrusions (e.g. Regenyei Tulip Hilt)
Tips must have enlarged surface area (e.g. spatulated, leather cover, bullet casing) and may not be made of rubber
Feders may not have a severe set, active surface rust, or sharp burrs
Side rings are allowed but count as target area (equal priority to the hand)

Rapier Gear

Rapier Requirements

Must be a purpose built HEMA rapier from a reputable forge
Tips must have enlarged surface area (e.g. spatulated, leather covered, bullet casing) and may not be made of rubber
Epee/triangular blades are not allowed
Blades should be free of large sets, sharp burrs, and active rust
Blades should flex appropriately to reasonable HEMA standards (~30lbs maximum)
Fencers may not use mechanical assistance to hold their blades (e.g. elastic wristband over the pommel) unless they possess an injury or disability hindering grip