Longsword! Special - My HEMA Gear (4K)

[@MartinFabian]

You: What swords do you use? What mask do you use? What gloves do you use? But most importantly: Where are those glorious shinguards from?? Me: (makes a video about gear)

[@motoriders1436]

привет , хорошее видео

[@estherin1031]

I'm sure those shin guards sales are going to skyrocket over the next fee weeks. Everyone wants what Martin has. Btw, impressive sword collection.

[@Condottier]

Wish you had listed links for the products, but I understand that was a lot

[@herorage2012]

Martin's got balls of steel, that's why he don't need no groin protection.

[@dragosmadalin3544]

CBT

[@AizenmyouOu]

@7:05 when the model lays down threw me for a good laugh lol

[@hema-chan672]

Now we just need a video on your pre-tournament warm up routine! It might not be an issue for you, but getting over pre-fight jitters enough to warm up properly is a major hurdle for a lot of us.

[@MartinFabian]

I am afraid it would be a rather dissapointing one :) I don't do anything special. Just trying to get a good amount of sleep, no practice 2-3 days before the tournament and during the tournaments I just socialize and sometimes wave the sword around if I'm bored :) Maybe the only thing is I'm trying to walk around as much as I can not get stiff with my muscles. Most of the preparation happens weeks, months and years before tournaments and tournaments don't stress me once I realized it's just fun.

[@FedericoMalagutti]

Uhm, despite the fact that I like the video in general being a videomaker too a really like this idea! Maybe in the far future I will take inspiration too from this work.

[@MartinFabian]

Haha go for it! :)

[@KlausBeckEwerhardy]

Nice video to show my wife before I shop around for my next few swords ;D Thanks for this.

[@KlausBeckEwerhardy]

@@tatumergo3931 'But darling, look how many swords Martin has. So, why can' t I have one or five more?'

[@arthur53695]

great! im watching and analyze your video everyday!!! i learned from you so many things. thank you fabian!

[@MartinFabian]

I'm glad they are helpful!

[@arthur53695]

@@MartinFabian thank you!

[@morroschreiber]

And what GLORIOUS shin guards they are! Your shins could go on tour with those guards! Lovely video as usual!

[@oripando]

It makes me laugh when someone thumbs down something like this. "I don't like your gear so thumb down" haha . Good video mate. I wish I could own at least half of your gear. :)

[@TyLarson]

Ordered a triple shot from Sigi and really looking forward to a feder, arming sword, and those really pretty bucklers!

[@jedi77palmer]

Thanks for sharing an insight into your gear and reasons behind your choices.

[@windrider970]

great video! I was looking forward to something like this from you.

[@LifestyleLabUK]

Great video, Martin! Always useful to see what ultraprofessionals are using in their practice.

[@cottard7698]

I have asked about the shin guards in one of the previous Longsword videos and I did get an answer! So read more carefully^^ Thanks anyway Martin:)

[@bigtreecombatacademy2927]

Nearly my exact kit except I use a rearguard mask as my club has lots of heavy hitters and I use Spes heavies as I have huge hands and sparring gloves never work for me Agree on the bicep protection on the AP light being an issue, I get the pro additions for forearm and elbow

[@andrascsabahorvath9804]

Nothing about the cups (elbow and down-below)... Biggest letdown in HEMA history... Otherwise great and informative video as always :D

[@MartinFabian]

Vlado: Take them off the jacket you will forget about them Martin:

[@juanjosevelasquez4118]

Hello! Nice video. It would be really cool if you can put a link of the stores where you get your products, specially the swords.

[@MartinFabian]

Fixed in the description :)

[@juanjosevelasquez4118]

@@MartinFabian Thank you!

[@jimmynicolas4602]

Être bien équiper, pour pouvoir mieux s'entraîner. ...💪👍

[@Moarcookiezlive]

What size is your name patch on your jacket and where did you get it from? Everywhere I look is 6x2 inches and thats to small for the back of the jacket

[@MartinFabian]

Somewhere in Slovakia, it's both long time ago and custom made (we made an order for my school). It's about 10x20cm.

[@jimlo632]

Sweet I know I've asked you my fair share of questions

[@GreenMachine1975]

Mr. Fabian... Can you tell us which All-Star mask you use? And, did they make it with a black bib? Thanks so much for your time and attention to my questions! You are truly an inspiring swordsman!

[@MartinFabian]

Hi! I use the AMI-FM model (Allstar Inox FIE 1600N). Yes it's in black. Thank you :)

[@GreenMachine1975]

@@MartinFabian thank you for the reply, Mr. Fabian! And, they make a back of head protector for this mask as well? Also... What do you make of this: allstar.de/en/Mask-for-Fraternity-Fencing/PKM-L Thanks again!!!

[@MartinFabian]

@@GreenMachine1975 I wouldn't advise going for the fraternity mask, i see no added value plus thrusts might get stuck there. It's better if they can slide away. I'd suggest to get the regular back of the head protector from SPES, the Unity model.

[@GreenMachine1975]

@@MartinFabian Fantastic! Your thoughts confirm my own regarding the possibility that the tip of the opponent's feder could get stuck in those "bars" that run down the face of the mask. As for the protector, I'll go with SPES per your recommendation! Thank you so much Mr. Fabian! I truly appreciate all you do for our community of martial artists!

[@GreenMachine1975]

@@MartinFabian this is the one, yes? www.allstarfencing.us/online-shop.asp?s=3&cat=AA&sub=JA&ran=114&id=AMI%20FM

[@jointaimbot55]

Is protection needed in HEMA? or is it physically needed. I am a bigger person so finding stuff that fits sucks. But I am okay with a bruise or two

[@MartinFabian]

For basic training you need a sword, a mask and some gloves. You could do a controlled sparring but it's very risky. Gear is necessary for full contact sparring without limitations.

[@Cazzo1231]

Definitely necessary, it's not bruises your are going to worry about, but breaking bones and even fatal wounds

[@blarpus]

What sword and buckler system do you practice, and would consider ever making videos on it?

[@MartinFabian]

Hello Evelyn, nowadays I mostly do S&B for fun. Few years ago I studied most available S&B sources and my style is a mix of it. However I don't have much love for i33 besides using a few positions because of its fragmentary and unclear nature. I'd encourage people to work more with Liegnitzer, Marozzo and all other sources, including image only like Cluny or Durer sketchbook.

[@GreenMachine1975]

I haven't been to find the All-Star mask overlay (@14m35s) on line... Any thoughts on that, Mr. Fabian?

[@MartinFabian]

They are not making it anymore but SPES makes a better alternative

[@GreenMachine1975]

@@MartinFabian perfect! Thanks so much, Mr. Fabian!!!

[@plp5953]

Did you try Rearguard masks from Arming Guild ?

[@MartinFabian]

No, unfortunately not yet!

[@luyang7781]

Hello Fabian! Have you tried pro gauntlet? Does it change your preference?

[@MartinFabian]

Hi! Not necessarily. There are pros and cons about it and depends what you expect. I will see what time will bring but I will continue to use them for sparring

[@David-ir8ec]

Zdravím, chtěl jsem se zeptat jestli ty kožené rukavice, které požíváte na meč a pukléř nebo rapír jsou uznávané na turnajích jako dostatečná ochrana?

[@MartinFabian]

Treba si vzdy pozriet pravidla turnaja/federacne pravidla. Makksia rukavica na ochranu ruky je pri niektorych zbraniach, ako rapir povolena. Ina sa do drvivej vacsiny rapirov ani nezmesti.

[@David-ir8ec]

@@MartinFabian Děkuji moc za rychlou odpověď.😁

[@tiaansmit3429]

What gloves do you use for the rapier/sideword?

[@MartinFabian]

For sidesword usually my sparring gloves, for rapier mostly PBT or SPES light gloves.

[@knightlon]

What do you think about SPES NG jackets?

[@MartinFabian]

TBH I haven't had the chance to try it on som my opinion is limited but from comparing it to my AP Light it seems it's more or less the same albeit with a different fabric.

[@WhyName]

5:00 do you have any experience with the hourglass cuffs? I'm gonna be getting sparring gloves, but I'm not sure if I should go with the classic or not.

[@MartinFabian]

I would strongly suggest for anyone to get the long cuff gloves. I don't see any special advantage someone could gain from the hourglass cuff. In fact you'd have to supplement the forearm protection with extra layer and you will end up plus minus the same except that for instance SPES vectir is quite stiff. When you get the long cuff, you just need the small plastic elbows and you're all done. In combo with a light jacket you will get a dexterity bonus :)

[@WhyName]

@@MartinFabian thanks for the reply. I have the pbt jacket with integrated forearm protection, which I'm thinking might be a bit annoying. Gonna see if anyone else has had issues with that combo. Also, I'm in Germany, and the ddhf rules require you to use a jacket with at least an 800n rating, otherwise I definitely would be using a light jacket.

[@MartinFabian]

@@WhyName I understand, regulations are regulations.

[@actionjoe22]

I don't see the Rey shins for sale anywhere in the US, dammit. They look great. I wonder if someone makes a comparable product? I haven't found it yet.

[@MartinFabian]

I'd just search for street hockey equipment on ebay

[@bamboosle1761]

Man I wish fencing was bigger in the US...

[@WhyName]

6:51 so you normally don't have any hard protection on the joint? Or is it part of the jacket?

[@MartinFabian]

That's my bad, sorry! 3:25 you can see I have the SPES elbows attached to my jacket (I don't put them down). Just forgot about it :)

[@WhyName]

@@MartinFabian ahhh, hadn't noticed that, thanks.

[@VelmiVelkiZrut]

Hm, is Allstar just flat out not making those mask overlays anymore?

[@MartinFabian]

I think they ceased to make it but the PBT or SPES version is pretty similar

[@BernasLL]

You missed the daggers =(

[@mareshak55]

Dobrý den. Sleduju už několik trenérů HEMA. Pořád lituji toho že se nikdo nesnaží mliuvit v češtině. Mam pocit že v mateřštině byb to mohlo oslovit další zájemce o tento sport. Nechcete to zkusit? Já bych ze to poděkoval.

[@MartinFabian]

Dobry den, v cestine existuje niekolko videi, najma od priatelov z Digladioru. Mojim cielom nie je oslovovat zaujemcov, skor prinasat prispevky ku konkretnym temam s dosahom na celosvetove publikum. Na slovensku je zhruba 300 HEMA sermiarov, s ktorymi sa bezne stretavam (v cesku asi podobne), takze nepovazujem tento pocet na zaujimavy pre cielenu tvorbu videi.

[@MartinFabian]

Okrem toho som v materskej reci vydal o serme dve knihy, ktore zatial v anglictine dostupne nie su :) daju sa objednat na martinfabian.sk

[@alexcue6509]

You are very tall. 150cm is 5’. 30cm =1’. If 150cm is only 2/3-3/4 your height, you must be well over 6’ tall, close to 6’6”

[@davidgreen7392]

In theory, I like what your doing, BUT too much use of the word 'product' and too much selling stuff. The reality is, it does not take this aspect of medieval sword fighting to exist. OK, probably the first vid watched, from you, but invariably it says to much of the wrong stuff regarding you. Career; bad choice again. A 'career' implies you are making this a professional money making effort, which is a real turn-off... 99.9999999% of people could not do that; and I wouldn't want too. Medieval sword fighting it an avid pastime, not something we want to feel some smuck is living from.

[@davidgreen7392]

I'm also confused; do you wear this out and about? If not, surely it's as cost effective to just buy real armour? Surely THAT is the industry we might prefer to support?

[@blarpus]

how dare he make money off of helping run a smithing company! Also this gear is for unarmoured fencing, so using an actual harness in stead would be pointless and more expensive too

[@ARR0WMANC3R]

Real, quality armor costs 10x what this kit costs and isn't ideal for unarmored fencing, because, well, it's armor.

[@MartinFabian]

Hey David, sorry I have hard time following what is your issue, mainly the second half :) I am not a native speaker and stuff like 'career' implicate something people do for a very long time in a dedicated manner. Product... is a name of thing which somebody produces? This video is not for 'selling stuff', I don't get paid by companies to promote them.

[@estherin1031]

I think the main issue you have David Green is not knowing a thing about what HEMA is. Martin is one of the top HEMA fencers in the world, and as someone in that position he is constantly asked what gear he prefers. Being the cool guy he is (check his other videos he's funny), he made this for all us fanboys and fangirls. Give HEMA a try, you won't regret it.