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Old 08-13-2004, 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by moe.ron
What are the differences between foil, epee and sabre?
Foil is the lightest weapon and the scoring area is the torso.

Epee is heavier, the scoring area is full body.

Sabre is a light weapon, hits are a slashing motion and the target area is anywhere above the waist.

http://www.usfencing.org/

http://www.fencing.net/
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