Hey just a quick note from someone working with those since May and have worked with them with Martin in March - nice presentation :) They are not their first replaceable blades swords, but their first replaceable blade longsword is what I think your meant. I have used them against other standard longswords and a friend used one in a competition and it worked mostly ok for now. In my Ladies longsword event coming next month and the Ladies Longsword category for our November competition, it's an option to work with provided Light SIGI's if both participants agree. But also in Sofia CrossSwords 2024 that we will have in November we will have 2 separate Open Longsword categories. One will be with Standard blades allowed and the other will be exactly what you ask for - Longsword Open Light with Sigi Lights provided for all. So if you like to throw yourself across the ocean, we will be happy to have you here :)
I should have been more specific that it’s the first replaceable longsword blade that they offer, yes. I’m excited to hear about your event! I wish I could make it!
I have one on order and I'm looking forward to using it. As I get older I am more worried about long-term injuries in my fencing and I'm hoping that this will promote other people getting them and having a safer experience overall. I will be the only person in my club with one and hope it will hold up well against other feders.
@@BrittanySaintLeafy I will. I'm going to bank on their original Facebook post where they said it should "ideally" be used with other light feders. Putting in less than ideal situations will be a good pressure test.
@@swordfightgarageband8786 I’d confirm that it would still be under warranty with SIGI unless you’re okay with a premature break at replacing it at cost. I love stress testing but I’d hate to encourage you to void a warranty 😅
Honestly I don’t like that it’s not built to fight against everything, but that’s not the end of the world. The thing that stands out to me is they sound like they have potential to be a really good option for full speed drills. Even if they are pulled repeated thrusts and bonks wear you down, and a bit lighter swords could help lessen the fatigue.
As a beginner, my arms get tired so fast holding a normal feder lol. I can totally see this being great for a club since there are often plenty of beginners. Apparently, the point of balance is about the same as their standard feder, which is nice.
Thanks, been waiting your review. I too am built like a pool noodle and ordered a feder even lighter than the Sigi Light, a Castille Armory Economy Long Sword. Only one because my partner is BOB. Thanks to a bicycle repair stand, he wields a Red Dragon nylon trainer.
I tried one of those recently! They have great utility and are a good price, but the aesthetic is not for me. That doesn’t matter for most folks though, and I’m so glad to hear you like yours!
regarding the "sportification of HEMA" argument I too believe it's pretty invalid. A lighter practice sword will hardly be the magic switch that suddenly changes the way combat in sparring or tournaments are scored or if a strike is noticed. On the other hand, the concern that some people will probably get the wrong message and may _abuse_ (or, if they have no reference point, unknowingly misuse) the fact that this is a safer tool - and they start to deliver heavier strikes may have a precedent, seeing how many times safety equipment tends to unconsciously lower the sense that there's a danger present. But I do agree that particular irresponsibility is one of those "skill issues" that has to be dealt with each person on an individual level.
@@lokuzt definitely, agreed on all points. Safety equipment can make some folks feel invincible and therefore dangerous. From an instructor’s perspective, and as the policy holder for insurance, I want the safest equipment available to limit general accidents. I take it upon myself to police the folks who would ruin that by building it into my club culture. However, that doesn’t mean all clubs have the same approach so I still need to teach my students to keep themselves safe with their fencing first, before relying on the equipment.
Unrelated question: Regarding the pell training at @5:50 -- I struggle to find time and opportunity to train for longsword tournaments beyond sparring once a week due to what I'll refer to as "unique life challenges." My competition at these tournaments are kids half my age who don't have family responsibilities like me, so they can spar and train several times a week, and I struggle to keep up with them despite the fact that I've been practicing (and translating) HEMA since they were in elementary school. Rather than make excuses, I try to make up the difference with pell training before work in the morning, and try to do so in a way that prepares me for actual situations that arise in tournaments instead of just mechanically going through Meyer's square -- e.g. Academy of Steel published a great YT video during the pandemic on using a pell to practice close-quarters Italian longsword devices. Was the exercise you were performing there at @5:50 actually structured, or were you just shadow-boxing?
I can sympathize- it’s been hard to find time since having my baby and getting myself back in ‘tournament’ shape. The Pell work I did was just free flow, shadow boxing in a sense. If you only get the chance to spar once a week and then maybe do some solo drilling, one of the best things you can do is any kind of cardio to supplement. So. Much. Cardio. I hope it helps ❤
So do you feel Malleus Martialis threaded swords feel dead in hand? I'm just curious. I really haven't used any threaded swords beyond Olympic fencing blades and a smallsword that is threaded and not peened (feels the same as the modern blades).
@@jasonjames9836 I have a Malleus Liutger, which is threaded, and I absolutely adore it. It’s an exception because of its very fine craftsmanship. I am mostly referring to other budget federschwerter where a lot of the finer qualities are stripped bare solely for economy.
@@FiliiMartis I could probably write a whole essay on that - but in short the answer is yes and no 😛 I think it is dependent upon approach, intention, goals, and method.
@@BrittanySaintLeafy Good to know you are considering running for office and are practising dodging questions... you'll get from me an 8/10 for your effort; yes you manage to keep the answer vague, but I'll deduct 2 points for it being helpful. 😇 But in all seriousness, it depends is my perspective as well, and I also feel like wanting to write an essay when I consider this issue. So at least I know I'm not alone. 😅
Not necessarily, you can still expect the same quality from SIGI as their other swords - but there is a higher chance of breakage when/if used against heavier swords (because physics). Many Federschwerter will break over time, regardless of who the maker is, and having the replaceable blade design makes this more economical.
@@jaketheasianguy3307 Sure, but the de facto standard averages a bit more than 1500g. A 1250g weight is light in my book. So I wouldn't have thought that Light was a reference to light speed. 😅
@@BrittanySaintLeafy you look mahvelous, especially for a new mom. Little one sleeping thru the night, or has your concealer budget gone way up?😀 I actually favor the "glasses & ponytail" BrittanySwordGeeky look!
I will never join a tournament where this is allowed or even if there is a category where it is used. I want that option to die and disappear. That said, I find it a bit too expensive for what I consider merely a trining tool.
I like the "8 weeks later..." follow-up. Objective facts like that seem like the most reliable reviews
Hey just a quick note from someone working with those since May and have worked with them with Martin in March - nice presentation :)
They are not their first replaceable blades swords, but their first replaceable blade longsword is what I think your meant.
I have used them against other standard longswords and a friend used one in a competition and it worked mostly ok for now.
In my Ladies longsword event coming next month and the Ladies Longsword category for our November competition, it's an option to work with provided Light SIGI's if both participants agree.
But also in Sofia CrossSwords 2024 that we will have in November we will have 2 separate Open Longsword categories. One will be with Standard blades allowed and the other will be exactly what you ask for - Longsword Open Light with Sigi Lights provided for all. So if you like to throw yourself across the ocean, we will be happy to have you here :)
I should have been more specific that it’s the first replaceable longsword blade that they offer, yes.
I’m excited to hear about your event! I wish I could make it!
Love that you share your wisdom with us. ✌🏼
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I have one on order and I'm looking forward to using it. As I get older I am more worried about long-term injuries in my fencing and I'm hoping that this will promote other people getting them and having a safer experience overall. I will be the only person in my club with one and hope it will hold up well against other feders.
Keep me posted on how it holds up!
@@BrittanySaintLeafy I will. I'm going to bank on their original Facebook post where they said it should "ideally" be used with other light feders. Putting in less than ideal situations will be a good pressure test.
@@swordfightgarageband8786 I’d confirm that it would still be under warranty with SIGI unless you’re okay with a premature break at replacing it at cost. I love stress testing but I’d hate to encourage you to void a warranty 😅
Great review!
Honestly I don’t like that it’s not built to fight against everything, but that’s not the end of the world. The thing that stands out to me is they sound like they have potential to be a really good option for full speed drills. Even if they are pulled repeated thrusts and bonks wear you down, and a bit lighter swords could help lessen the fatigue.
I'd get 2 of every HEMA trainer so I can share with others and fence them!
You are a saint!
@@BrittanySaintLeafy A poor one with huge ideas lol
As a beginner, my arms get tired so fast holding a normal feder lol. I can totally see this being great for a club since there are often plenty of beginners.
Apparently, the point of balance is about the same as their standard feder, which is nice.
Thanks, been waiting your review.
I too am built like a pool noodle and ordered a feder even lighter than the Sigi Light, a Castille Armory Economy Long Sword.
Only one because my partner is BOB. Thanks to a bicycle repair stand, he wields a Red Dragon nylon trainer.
I tried one of those recently! They have great utility and are a good price, but the aesthetic is not for me. That doesn’t matter for most folks though, and I’m so glad to hear you like yours!
regarding the "sportification of HEMA" argument I too believe it's pretty invalid. A lighter practice sword will hardly be the magic switch that suddenly changes the way combat in sparring or tournaments are scored or if a strike is noticed.
On the other hand, the concern that some people will probably get the wrong message and may _abuse_ (or, if they have no reference point, unknowingly misuse) the fact that this is a safer tool - and they start to deliver heavier strikes may have a precedent, seeing how many times safety equipment tends to unconsciously lower the sense that there's a danger present. But I do agree that particular irresponsibility is one of those "skill issues" that has to be dealt with each person on an individual level.
@@lokuzt definitely, agreed on all points. Safety equipment can make some folks feel invincible and therefore dangerous. From an instructor’s perspective, and as the policy holder for insurance, I want the safest equipment available to limit general accidents. I take it upon myself to police the folks who would ruin that by building it into my club culture. However, that doesn’t mean all clubs have the same approach so I still need to teach my students to keep themselves safe with their fencing first, before relying on the equipment.
Hasn't been that long, but what's your thinking on them now? Or maybe wait another couple months.
Unrelated question: Regarding the pell training at @5:50 -- I struggle to find time and opportunity to train for longsword tournaments beyond sparring once a week due to what I'll refer to as "unique life challenges." My competition at these tournaments are kids half my age who don't have family responsibilities like me, so they can spar and train several times a week, and I struggle to keep up with them despite the fact that I've been practicing (and translating) HEMA since they were in elementary school. Rather than make excuses, I try to make up the difference with pell training before work in the morning, and try to do so in a way that prepares me for actual situations that arise in tournaments instead of just mechanically going through Meyer's square -- e.g. Academy of Steel published a great YT video during the pandemic on using a pell to practice close-quarters Italian longsword devices. Was the exercise you were performing there at @5:50 actually structured, or were you just shadow-boxing?
I can sympathize- it’s been hard to find time since having my baby and getting myself back in ‘tournament’ shape. The Pell work I did was just free flow, shadow boxing in a sense. If you only get the chance to spar once a week and then maybe do some solo drilling, one of the best things you can do is any kind of cardio to supplement. So. Much. Cardio.
I hope it helps ❤
@@BrittanySaintLeafy Thanks for your time/trouble. I trade off between pell and battle ropes, and it has made a difference. Love the channel.
So do you feel Malleus Martialis threaded swords feel dead in hand? I'm just curious. I really haven't used any threaded swords beyond Olympic fencing blades and a smallsword that is threaded and not peened (feels the same as the modern blades).
@@jasonjames9836 I have a Malleus Liutger, which is threaded, and I absolutely adore it. It’s an exception because of its very fine craftsmanship. I am mostly referring to other budget federschwerter where a lot of the finer qualities are stripped bare solely for economy.
Unrelated: since you also take part in cutting competitions, do you view that as being part of HEMA, or as a separate (maybe complementary) activity?
@@FiliiMartis I could probably write a whole essay on that - but in short the answer is yes and no 😛 I think it is dependent upon approach, intention, goals, and method.
@@BrittanySaintLeafy Good to know you are considering running for office and are practising dodging questions... you'll get from me an 8/10 for your effort; yes you manage to keep the answer vague, but I'll deduct 2 points for it being helpful. 😇
But in all seriousness, it depends is my perspective as well, and I also feel like wanting to write an essay when I consider this issue. So at least I know I'm not alone. 😅
now THAT is a pillow :D
Thank you!
this means this sigi is more venerable to break？
Not necessarily, you can still expect the same quality from SIGI as their other swords - but there is a higher chance of breakage when/if used against heavier swords (because physics). Many Federschwerter will break over time, regardless of who the maker is, and having the replaceable blade design makes this more economical.
Wait... that's why it's called Light? I thought it was because of the light weight (i.e. 1250g compared to about 1500g for regular feders). 🤣
There are a few more lighter feders on the market and 1250 is pretty historical
@@jaketheasianguy3307 Sure, but the de facto standard averages a bit more than 1500g. A 1250g weight is light in my book. So I wouldn't have thought that Light was a reference to light speed. 😅
Noodle maybe, but I think you would be at least al-dente'
@@HobieH3 😆 I’ll take it
@@BrittanySaintLeafy you look mahvelous, especially for a new mom. Little one sleeping thru the night, or has your concealer budget gone way up?😀 I actually favor the "glasses & ponytail" BrittanySwordGeeky look!
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Girls can't know about swords 😔⚔️ 😎
I will never join a tournament where this is allowed or even if there is a category where it is used. I want that option to die and disappear. That said, I find it a bit too expensive for what I consider merely a trining tool.
@@Manweor and that’s the nice thing about HEMA haha no one is making you, and there will always be other options! 😊