Gear Recommendations

THFA is committed to making historical fencing accessible to everyone, and part of that commitment is a dedication to proving effective protective equipment for all of our members as part of their membership. However, we do still encourage members to acquire their own equipment so that they consistently have access to items they know fit them well and that they are comfortable using (and it also ensures that new members consistently have access to the equipment they need in order to learn and grow as members).

As part of this commitment, THFA makes group orders with many of the manufacturers whose goods we trust in order to simplify the process of getting the equipment you need. Any item listed below in bold is an item that THFA either attempts to maintain stock of or will place orders on behalf of our membership.

The following are the general categories of equipment we require people have for fencing, and some basic recommendations for each (which are not exhaustive, if you're curious about other options, never hesitate to ask!):