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RE: A tough lesson to finally understand the meaning of being HONORABLE
I found a standard handle was faster that the oyrthopecic handle ypu 9howed in your picture , the fingers can move faster than the wrist , used to avoid sabre the bruises /welts were sore for a couple of days , and epee hard on tne lesadig foot ,mainly the toe, u fortunally I got posted and the next base didn't have fencing , they had wednesday afternoon fishing not as much energy but better scenery
Ah yes, the handle, my old coach often talked to my about that. He was of the old school and did not like the orthopedic handle.
It was when I moved to the other club, it was this coach who recommended it to me. I was also skeptical but trusted his judgement I guess.
At first you are definitely faster, but when you get to higher levels, them it goes against you, because, as you say, the fingers are faster, so yes I agree.
Unfortunately it is very hard to go back and I had decided to leave the sport anyway. You really do know what you are talking about.
Very refreshing to talk of fencing again!