[Ansteorra-rapier] Another point about foil and epee

[Chris Zakes]

At 11:20 AM 10/18/2012, you wrote:

>Something that I had not thought of, but became relevant to this 
>discussion happened with a newcomer yesterday.
>
>Foil and Epee are used in modern fencing. We have over the years had 
>people come to our game with equipment that meets our current 
>standards that they already own. I wonder if it would discourage 
>them from trying if they have to immediately start with a new weapon?
>
>Rixende


It might, unless the local group has some loaner blades available 
(which not every group does.)

         -Tivar Moondragon