MasterGuard

MasterGuard

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Male Chest Guard

Fully protect men and boys' chests, ribs and sternum from impact and injury.  Originally designed for Fencing Masters and/or students, but MasterGuard is now used widely by experienced fencers young and old.  

Made from the same Low Density Polyethylene as our well respected Female Chest Guards. Coloured white, and available with white or black straps.

Suitable for

Fencing:  Especially suitable for Fencing Masters while training students. Great for your students to gain confidence.  Many Fencing schools and studios insist Master Guard is worn by all male fencers, and Master Guard is approved for competition use.  Pair this with the FoilGuard, required in Foil fencing.  

Used in many other sports and activities where chest protection is desired, eg Paintball.

How it works

MasterGuard consists of a lightweight yet strong Polyethylene protection "plate" that wraps around the chest and rib cage. It extends from the sternum down the torso to the navel, and is held securely in place with adjustable elastic straps and a velcro fastening.

Fits easily under Fencing uniforms.

Features

  • Master Guard is made from the same low density Polyethylene as our well respected Female Chest Guards.
  • Easily adjustable shoulder and back strap.
  • CE Certified as a Fencing Chest Guard to EN13567:2002 + A1:2007
  • Approved for use by FIE

Sizing

Fits easily under Fencing or sports uniforms.

Available in five sizes
 
Size Chest size
XS Extra Small 70-85cm 27-33.5"
S Small 85-90cm 34-35.5"
M Medium 90-120cm 36-47"
L Large 110-140cm 48-55"
XL Extra Large over 140cm

50"+

 

Competition requirements

Federation Internationale Escrime (FIE) ruling.
Chest Protectors at World Cup competitions:  The Executive Committee of the FIE has issued a ruling regarding the use of chest protectors for Foil for World Cup and World Championship competition:
" The use of breast/chest protectors (made of metal or some rigid material) is compulsory for women and optional for men. In foil, this breast/chest protector must be worn below the protective plastron "

Chest Protectors at USFA competitions:
The Executive Committee of the USFA has issued a ruling regarding the use of chest protectors for Foil for USFA competition:
"Breast protectors/chest protection : The use of breast protectors/chest protection in Foil is authorized for Men and Women providing that they are worn under the fencing jacket. Urgent decision. Immediate application."

Customer reviews

I feel more confident when I'm playing now because I don't have to worry about that part of my body anymore

The best chest protector I could ever have.

Christina Crank, USA
We know it works

We rigorously test every product to withstand the most intense forces, use the highest quality lightweight materials, and ensure it's so comfortable you won't even know you're wearing it.

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