sparring mask

[Ray_McCullough]

I was wondering what a good fencing mask would be? Should I get a traditional fencing mask? Will a fencing mask have enough padding for full contact sparring? Where is a place to buy a good but not to expensive mask?

[JeffreyHendricks]

That's a good question! you mean something besides a modern fencing mask....one that'll hold up to steel and wood?What do you mean by traditional mask?

Jeffrey

[Ray_McCullough]

Hey Jeff
By traditional I meant a sport fencing mask. I noticed from the arma pictures , some members used them. I m wanting to get a mask or helmet that can be used for padded sparring swords, wasters, and steel blunts (eventually). In a decent price range.

Im definitely open to any suggestions on what others use, whats good, whats not good, etc..

[Josh Welsh]

ARMA DC uses them, and they advise one there website which one to get. Check this out...
http://part-time-projects.com/armadc/component/option,com_weblinks/Itemid,4/

[kyle cook]

Here is a link to a good Fencing Mask. We have four in use and like them alot.
http://www.absolutefencinggear.com/shopping/product_info.php/cPath/1_11/products_id/28?osCsid=c3c6eb95d36bf1d671bc5d6a1850174c

Kyle Cook
General Free Scholar
ARMA North Siders
Houston, Texas

[JeffreyHendricks]

so those are supposed to hold up huh? What do you look for in a mask.. to know it's good quality?

[Stacy Clifford]

Mine is from www.triplette.com and has held up pretty well. You can order them in red and black.

[Ray_McCullough]

Thanks for the replies everyone.