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AF HEMA Basic Fencing Mask

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Product Code: AF.Mask.Basic
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Absolute Force's Basic HEMA Mask. It is CE Level 1 (350N) Certified.

Only available in Black.
If you want XS, we may not have it in black, but we often stock it in WHITE.


**Please note: your AF items may ship separately from the rest of your order, we will email tracking when we have the information**

See Sizing tab for more information.
Bib: 100% Polyamid
Lining: 100% Polyester
Measure your head using a soft tape measure. Lay the tape measure underneath your chin, up one side of the head at the ear, over the top of the head, down the other side of the head at the ear, and ending back at your chin. Keep the tape measure fairly firm for an accurate measure.

Masks should fit snugly in the beginning. They are slightly adjustable by squeezing the sides for a taller fit or the top and bottom for a wider fit. A mask fits if it moves with your head as you turn left and right. It is too loose if you can turn your head significantly in either direction without the mask itself moving.

With a fabric tape measure, start at #1 under your chin, #2 over your ear, and around. If you don't have that, use some string first, then measure its length.



Mask Weight Comparisons for Medium or #1 Sizes.
PBT #1 = 3.2lbs (1.45kg)
PBT #1 Warrior = 4.2lbs. (1.9kg)
AF Basic Medium = 2.6 lbs. (1.18kg)
AF Deluxe Medium = 4.4 lbs. (2 kg)

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Brock F. from MO
March 4, 2026
Good head protection, sizing is a bit tricky.
If you're new to HEMA, this gets your foot in the door at a competitive price point. The mesh and structural ring are nice and sturdy, but getting it to fit your particular head can be a bit of trial and error. Maybe look at the mask liner or a toque to soak up some extra room and maybe give your ears a bit more padding.
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Daniel Greaves from Blacksburg, VA United States
March 3, 2026
Fast Shipping and Quality product
I added this to my order after I placed the initial order and before the overall order shipped because I had forgotten to add it to my cart. The live customer service was incredibly fast, courteous, and helpful. Everything was smooth and easy. It ended up getting to me before the rest of my order with no delays from it being added to the order later. As for the actual product itself, it’s a go
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Charles Miller from Kalamazoo, MI United States
March 3, 2026
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Jeremy Rine from Tucson, AZ United States
February 18, 2026
Sizing seems a bit off
Mask is decent, however the sizing is a bit off
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Kyler Jocelyn from EUGENE, OR United States
January 28, 2026
Reliable, affordable
I have had several of these masks and they are largely perfect for my uses. I do a lot of intense sparring so I have gone through a few of them over the years but they are at a good price point and all of the failures on them have been non-catastrophic. Never had the Mesh give out, only been waffled once. All in all an excellent product that sets a good standard until such a time more purpose-buil
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