Description
The Ultimate Piste Essential Accessory for Club & Competitive Fencers
Whether you are stepping up to your first local open or keeping your club’s kit bag stocked with reliable gear, confidence on the strip starts with the right protection. Our FIE-Approved Foil Chest Protector provides tournament-level safety with an approachable, grassroots-friendly design.
Engineered to fit comfortably beneath a plastron and jacket, this protector offers heavy-duty defence against stiff hits while remaining light enough to keep your footwork fast and agile.
Why Grassroots Fencers Need It
- No More Flicks Sliding Off: Hard plastic guards can cause an opponent’s blade to skid or bounce away illegally. The specialized FIE-compliant soft foam surface grips the incoming foil point, ensuring valid hits compress properly and register accurately on the scoring machine.
- 100% Regulation Compliant: Fully meets the Fédération Internationale d’Escrime (FIE) m.25.4.c rule. Even at local or regional levels, referees can look for this soft cover—making the rigid guard completely tournament-legal.
- Smart Protection for All: While rigid chest protection is compulsory for all female fencers, it is highly recommended for juniors and beginners of all genders. Remember: If a male foil fencer chooses to wear a hard guard, rules state it must have this soft foam cover!
- Club-Ready Durability: Built to withstand the daily grind of club training nights, lessons, and weekend bouts. The easy-wipe exterior makes it simple to keep clean between uses.
Specifications
- Compliance: FIE approved for foil fencing (m.25.4.c)
- Material: 4mm E.V.A. foam outer overlay
- Sizing: Available in a range of sizes to suit junior, youth, and adult fencers
