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Initially, some found it strange not to feel the pull of the spool but they soon settled into the new sense of freedom.
The most notable difference was the ‘lack of direction’ that comes with the ground leads and spools. The fencers initially drifted as their senses no longer had the guiding effect from all the cables on the floor. Also, fencers that were not fencing would dangerously walk across the back of two fencers that were fighting totally unaware of the risks, whereas before they would have to walk around the spools behind fencers.
A quick re-education was needed to remind everyone of the need to be self-aware. However, it only took a couple of weeks to re-educate everyone and all is fine now.
As with any introduction of something new comes a new learning curve. The setup and programming of each fencer is soon learnt but still we have to remind fencers that the unit must be in the back pocket or clipped to the breeches ‘before’ programming and not to hold the transmitter in the hand as they programme the units. Intermittent registration of hits on the epee guard are normally down to sloppy calibration and after a quick re-calibration are instantly resolved.
This has been a brave and bold decision by the club to go wireless but we are so confident that this is the way forward that we have already decided that the Plymouth round of the Leon Paul Junior Series in October will be run totally wireless, the first competition in the UK to do so.
This is the best thing to happen to fencing for ages and come the day when Leon Paul develop a full FIE, wireless system with remote control, timer and scores, you can guarantee that Plymouth Fencing Club will be in the que for new equipment.
I would like to personally thank Alex and Ben Paul and all the staff at Leon Paul for their help and support. It has been encouraging to be working with such a professional team. Thank you.
Easy to set up and put away. More time to fence and not a chore.
No issues with accuracy all hits register and no noticeable unregistered hits (as long as calibration is reset with reboot when changing fencers).
Freedom of movement is great.
Hold charge well for 3 nights a week fencing.
Definite improvement on spool and wire. Would not have any problem using in full competition. Less connections less to go wrong.
One of the most significant developments in fencing for decades. As long as you don't step on them or fencers walk off with them.
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