http://blog.fencing.net Personal perspectives on fencing and some other non-related pursuits. Thu, 08 May 2008 15:26:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Posted the transcript for the Zagunis interview: link http://blog.fencing.net/mariel-zagunis-interview-transcript-posted/35/ IMG_4318 Originally uploaded by FencingNet Playing with some of the plastic training foils that we sell. We needed a quick stress break and Carlos brought out his camera to prove to everyone that adults can fence with these! More photos over on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/14815135@N04/ http://blog.fencing.net/playing-with-swords/32/ The FIE voted that for FIE (World Cup and Grand Prix) events the points must now be "FIE Certified".  In my latest batch of parts from the German manufacturer FWF, I got my first look at the FIE Approved point.  It's the standard German foil point, but now it says ... http://blog.fencing.net/fwf-foil-point-fie-approved/30/ Added transcript for the Jason Rogers interview at the Algeria Grand Prix: link http://blog.fencing.net/29/29/ Did you know that the mask that protects catchers from little leage all the way up to the Majors was inspired by fencing? Taking his inspiration from the fencing mask, Thayer designed a mask that added a forehead pad and chin rest to help absorb the impact of the ball. He ... http://blog.fencing.net/why-brian-mccann-should-thank-a-fencer/28/ Fencing.Net user ivlobane reported: On my way from Atlanta however, I was quite surprised to have my bag measured and told that it's over-size and therefore I need to pay $50. Understandable, if it weren't for a golf bag that was not charged right before me! Fencing, it turns out is ... http://blog.fencing.net/fencers-dont-fly-airtran-unless-you-have-50-to-burn/27/ What do you get when you have the Nike design team create a brand new shoe for your sport?How about something that is 20% lighter than other shoes on the market, engineered for extreme durability, and created with new design elements that make the "mainstream" shoe design teams go "hey, ... http://blog.fencing.net/first-look-at-the-nike-fencing-shoe/26/ From the blog "Healthbolt" Lefties tend to really excel in hand-eye sports such as tennis, baseball and fencing. And given that underwater factoid from above, it’s no surprise that they also rock it out in swimming.  [more] The blog post links to another BBC story which references the studies that go into ... http://blog.fencing.net/study-shows-lefties-fare-better-in-fencing/25/ Just getting started on a fencing equipment buyers guide.  The first draft is taken from text in our Parent's Guide to Fencing but I'll start revising it with additional questions that I receive from new fencers and feedback on sections to add. The tough thing about a buyers guide is that ... http://blog.fencing.net/fencing-buyers-guide/24/ London 2012 organisers confirmed yesterday they are considering scrapping the construction of the planned 8,000-seat temporary fencing venue in the Olympic Park and relocating the sport to an existing facility. The change of plan, which would see the fencing events take place outside the Olympic Park at the ExCel Centre ... http://blog.fencing.net/london-may-scrap-fencing-venue-for-2012-games/23/