Foil

Foil Equipment

Foil is a point-only weapon with a more limited target area. Valid touches are made on the torso, and the conductive lamé helps the scoring system distinguish on-target touches from off-target touches.

Foil Mask

A foil mask has an insulated mesh and a conductive lower bib. The metallic bib allows the scoring system to recognize valid touches made to the lower-neck and bib area. 

Foil Lamé Vest

Foil fencers wear a metallic, conductive vest—called a lamé—over the white fencing jacket. The lamé covers the torso, corresponding to foil’s valid target area. The arms, legs, and head are not valid foil targets.

Foil Weapon and Glove

A foil has a flexible, rectangular steel blade, a small spring-loaded point, and a medium circular guard. It is lighter than an épée and weighs under 500 grams.

The foil glove is a standard non-conductive glove that covers the weapon hand and lower wrist. It commonly includes padding on the back of the hand for protection from thrusts.

Foil Body Cord

·       Plugs: A two-pin or bayonet-style weapon connection.

·       Extra lead: A third wire ending in an alligator clip.

·       Connection: The clip attaches to the lamé so the scoring system can identify whether a touch lands on the valid target area.