<div>Something that I had not thought of, but became relevant to this discussion happened with a newcomer yesterday.</div>
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<div>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?</div>
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<div>Rixende</div>
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<div>-- <br>Baroness Rixende de Rouen, CIM, CSM<br>Quidam audit valde, facit valde<br><a href="mailto:rixende@gmail.com">rixende@gmail.com</a><br></div>