2007-11-02 11:30:02 · 6 answers · asked by operajester 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
depends on the event you are in epee's I believe are all electronic now, so are foils, so in those two you would need a electronic sword, saber I don't believe is electric so you couldn't use an electronic sword(I have a hard time imagining how you could use electronic scoring for a saber but I'm sure it could be done). though I could be wrong.
2007-11-02 11:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by Da Funk 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best answer is that it depends. Most USFA sanctioned tournaments/competitions are electrically scored. If you see an advertisement for a USFA event, assume electric. Not too many years ago in the North Carolina division, Greensboro used to throw a dry (non-electric) foil tournament called the Vocabulary Open (don't know the reason behind the name.) If the tournament is to be fenced dry, the flyer/advertisement will usually specifically say so.
Electrics are not too expensive and remain reliable if you treat them right.
2007-11-05 12:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by Otto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the match played by old school fencing rules with judges to call out the touches', then yes. But if you join a legitimate tournament that uses electronic swords, then you have to use one also in keeping with the "when in Rome do as the Romans do" rule. Otherwise it would be a one sided match and you'd lose since none of your hits would register on their electronic scoreboard.
2007-11-02 16:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Shienaran 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The touches have to be counted and everyone uses the electronic sensors and scoring. Except in foil where the judges override everything anyway and make no sense on scoring.
2007-11-05 17:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by kokopoko2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something like a broadsword or cutlass? Wouldn't that be cool!
2007-11-02 11:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wouldn't u usually? IDK
2007-11-02 11:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by smilexlydia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋