Cheap Fencing (sport) Equipment?

Question

where can i find the beginners equipment for pretty cheap?

Answer 1

For a basic kit to start fencing, you need a mask, jacket, gauntlet, and a practice weapon. If you're a woman, you need a chest protector. An underarm protector or "plastron" is highly recommended, and required at all USFA sanctioned competitions. Prices for the basic equipment start at about $150 and go up from there. Expect to pay as much as ten times as much for FIE rated equipment, suitable for international competition.

Many clubs will provide some or all equipment or sell new or used equipment for a reasonable amount. You might also qualify for club discounts at fencing equipment retailers. Check with your coach.

You'll need either fencing knickers ($40-$50) and knee socks or long athletic pants. Court shoes, especially indoor soccer shoes, work well.

When you graduate from practice fencing to bouting with electronic scoring equipment, you'll need additional equipment. An electric mask (for sabre), mask cords (2), body cords (2), cuff, lame and electric weapons (2) will run between $250 and $300.

Answer 2

I would suggest a starter pack from Absolutefencinggear.com

Their stuff is reasonably priced and it's of nice quality.  Also, if you call them and ask, you can try and make a few deals.  When I wanted my sabre set, I asked for electric instead and they only charged me a little extra.  Everyone there knows their stuff and they're very nice.