Épée Equipment

Épée is the most open-target weapon in fencing: the entire body is valid. Because all of the fencer’s body can score, épée does not use a conductive lamé vest or conductive mask bib.

Épée Mask

The épée mask is fully non-conductive. Both the mesh and bib are insulated because the mask is itself a valid target and does not need to distinguish between on-target and off-target touches.

Épée Uniform

Épée fencers wear a traditional all-white jacket and breeches with no conductive overgarment. Since the target area includes the entire body, there is no need for a metallic vest to identify valid hits.

Épée Blade and Glove

An electric épée has a stiff, triangular steel blade with a groove for the internal wire. A spring-loaded point registers touches, while the large bell guard protects the fencer’s blade hand. An épée may weigh up to 775 grams.

The épée glove is a padded glove worn on the blade hand. It is typically made from durable fabric or leather and does not require a conductive cuff, because the hand is a valid target and épée touches score with the point.

Épée Body Cord

·       Plugs: Three-pin plugs at both ends.

·       Connection: One end connects inside the weapon guard; the other connects to the reel or scoring-system lead.

·       Design: Three internal wires support épée’s independent scoring circuit.