Blademasters Cup 2019 – Equipment Requirements [OLD]

Protective Gear:

Fencing Mask: fencing mask with no signs of serious damage, dents, rust etc.,
Back of the Head Protection: rigid protector covering back of the head with no significant gaps
Throat Protection: rigid throat guard (gorget) or a layered throat protection preventing the blade to go under the bib (3 layers minimum)
Jacket: well padded HEMA jacket or similar offering good protection against strikes (under plastrons/rigid chest protectors are highly recommended but not required)
Elbow Protector: hard shell protection of the elbow joints
Knee Protector: hard shell protection of the knee joints
Shin Protection: hard shell protection of the shin is required
Forearms Protection: additional forearm protection is recommended but not required
Gloves: fencing gloves with full level of protection applicable to longsword, eg. Sparring Gloves, SPES heavy gloves, Konig Gloves etc., Metal Gauntlets and Red Dragon gloves are NOT allowed!
Groin Guard: Obligatory for men
Rigid Chest Protector: Obligatory for women

Weapon:

Set of Tournament Weapons sponsored by Aureus Swords will be provided to all participants.
You can find more specs on Aureus Swords website: https://aureusswords.com/federschwert-swoosh-german-tournament-p-11.html
No other weapons are allowed.