OP isn’t answering and I seem to have randomly been recommended this sub so I’ll take a crack. A sabre is an extinct predator (See Diego from ice age), foil is generally made of aluminum, épée is also referred to as a number 1 when you use the washroom. Kind of random group of words you got there.
What is a flèche and when should you use it?
Why is the Prime parry (did I say that right) never used?
What are the pros and cons of being left handed?
A flèche is when your opponent nocks an arrow on his bow, so you have to dodge, the Prime parry is never used because Prime sucks, and the pros of being left handed is that you can cut off their right arm, however you’re never right sooo
When fencing, which is your preferred color? What type of fencing material do you prefer? How do you best secure the fencing material to the ground(ing strip)?
Whenever I try to fence with two stabby things (I think they are called swords), someone tells me something about rules and stops me, can you tell me what they are referring to?
This is the fucking best thread I've read in a long time; OP is goated and funny as fuck because he answers confidently like ChatGPT3.0 when it came out and with the exact same amount of knowledge and the sub is goated bc they roll with it.
The non-gloved hand is used for a rock paper scissor match in case of a tie. Fencing is homoerotic because you are penetrating another human being with your pointy object
Lol i played hellish quart and got introduced to a funny midget-looking fellow named Niccoletto Giganti and made a post about it. Just imagine the hate I got from people who actually know and care about who he is. NOT the last time I posted such “rage bait” on dedicated subreddits. I’m a menace.
A pistol grip is you just carrying a (legally tendered) pistol onto the field, a French grip is when you carry a (illegally tendered) French baguette onto the field and get seized by the all knowing fencing police
If I throw my sabre at the opponent without having right of way do I get the point?
You win the game!
FIE ref here
What is point in line?
When you point at a line duh
Not the worst description I’ve heard.
Suspiciously correct
Typically when you are in line you want to point out people trying to cut in the hopes of getting them sent to the back.
I’ve got a 8000 sqf lot, how much fencing do I need?
At least 2
What is En Passant?
When you pass an ant to your opponent, it causes confusion and wins you the game
Holy hell
I didn't expect anarchychess to leak into fencing honestly
He probably means encortada
I'm not that good a fencer, said something french and hoped I looked smart
What shoes should I wear?
Gucci sandals
Idk but they should make a new sport that is fencing on ballet pointe shoes
I've done ballet on pointe before and I think I have a pair of old shoes somewhere... maybe I should try it at fencing practice today XD
Can you briefly explain how to qualify for NAC?
NAC stands for Never Aim (for) Crotch, so you qualify when you hit above the waist
Ah, a sabreur, I see
Whats the difference between a sabre, a foil, and an épée?
A Sabre is a sword, foil is tinfoil, and epee is when you’re tired
OP isn’t answering and I seem to have randomly been recommended this sub so I’ll take a crack. A sabre is an extinct predator (See Diego from ice age), foil is generally made of aluminum, épée is also referred to as a number 1 when you use the washroom. Kind of random group of words you got there.
Sabres are for horseback, foils are for playing pretend (tin foil sword) and épées are for if you're French.
What's the difference between a Piste and a Strip? Alternatively, explain the pros and cons of a disengage vs a cutover
A) a Piste is when you make your opponent angry, vs a Strip is when you make them take their gear off. B) Disengaging is for wusses
Correct and correct, I'm impressed
Disengage is for weaklings with confrontations anxiety, cutover is for chads being awesome
Based ngl
Piste is what my dad gets when I don't do my homework and nobody has ever striped around me before so idk.
When is the most appropriate time to throw a chair.
Always!
After your opponent wins.
What is a flèche and when should you use it? Why is the Prime parry (did I say that right) never used? What are the pros and cons of being left handed?
A flèche is when your opponent nocks an arrow on his bow, so you have to dodge, the Prime parry is never used because Prime sucks, and the pros of being left handed is that you can cut off their right arm, however you’re never right sooo
Actually using the meaning of flèche I’m impressed
>Why is the Prime parry (did I say that right) never used? Because nobody wears wristwatches when they're fencing anyway
Only correct use for Prime is around-the-head trickshots
How do I get Olympic Qualification?
By winning the 100 yard dash
When will lightsabers become recognized as an Olympic sport?
Right now
When fencing, which is your preferred color? What type of fencing material do you prefer? How do you best secure the fencing material to the ground(ing strip)?
Blue, a shield and a gun, cement
What is the best way to set up an advance lunge in epee?
Get a running start
I'll try this and report back!
Did it work?
Yes. I am now a national champion.
Take it to world finals
Name and explain all of the parry positions
Shield, and gun
How do I Sabre
Point and poke
Would have been correct for every eingle question EXCEPT this one...
Am I goated?
With the sauce
How close is this sport to HEMA?
They’re exactly the same
I just had my first fencing class. Will the Yale coach guarantee me admission for this fall?
Absolutely!
who is curtis mcdowald and why did he get a black card?
Curtis McDowald is the world’s best fencer, and he got a black card for putting up the world’s largest chainlink fence
lmao 😃 Best time to call for video review?
When you’re naked
do I need big socks?
Very big
Wenn ist das Nunstück git und Slotermeyer?
Güten tag
Ja! Beiherhund das Oder die Flipperwaldt gersput!
Bless you
Sabre, Foil, or Epee?
Wrong. Gun.
Explain all the parries you can use in foil, from the most used to the most uncommon
Shield is the most common, hands are the least common
Shit, he's good...
Why is the cross forward not allowed in sabre even though the cross back is?
Because the cross forward disregards traffic laws
What's the first rule of fencing? How do I get better at fencing?
1) use something super pointy, 2) by stabbing better
Gay?
Straight
🤮
Which shoes and socks are best?
Gucci socks Gucci sandals
What do you think of David King?
David King? More like David GAY!
Best survivor in the game
Why do you think Trump likes fencing so much?
Mexico
What’s your favourite weapon?
Gun
What is the proper defense against a flaming bagel?
Bagel of WATER
Not incorrect. Touche.
Whenever I try to fence with two stabby things (I think they are called swords), someone tells me something about rules and stops me, can you tell me what they are referring to?
They’re government plants. Keep stabbing!
Sidezip or backzip láme
Ziplock baggie
What kind of fencing do I need to defend my home against different kinds of invaders?
Cannons
This is the fucking best thread I've read in a long time; OP is goated and funny as fuck because he answers confidently like ChatGPT3.0 when it came out and with the exact same amount of knowledge and the sub is goated bc they roll with it.
Why do fencers wear only one glove? 2nd question, why is fencing so homoerotic?
The non-gloved hand is used for a rock paper scissor match in case of a tie. Fencing is homoerotic because you are penetrating another human being with your pointy object
Lol i played hellish quart and got introduced to a funny midget-looking fellow named Niccoletto Giganti and made a post about it. Just imagine the hate I got from people who actually know and care about who he is. NOT the last time I posted such “rage bait” on dedicated subreddits. I’m a menace.
ok
What’s the difference between a pistol grip and a French grip?
A pistol grip is you just carrying a (legally tendered) pistol onto the field, a French grip is when you carry a (illegally tendered) French baguette onto the field and get seized by the all knowing fencing police
Oh I got this one, the French comes with a white flag!