This past weekend, our team had the incredible opportunity to attend the Budapest Épée Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious events on the international fencing calendar. Surrounded by some of the world’s top athletes, coaches, and fencing enthusiasts, we showcased the Calibur wireless scoring system and connected with the community we’re proud to serve.

Bringing Calibur to the Strip

We set up a test piste right next to the action, giving fencers, coaches, and referees the chance to experience Calibur firsthand. Throughout the weekend, we ran live demonstrations, walking visitors through the features of our system and answering tons of great questions.

National team athletes, club fencers, and referees all stepped in to test Calibur—and the reactions were overwhelmingly positive. Many were impressed by the system’s wireless flexibility, easy setup, and low-latency hit detection. The integration with our mobile app also caught attention, especially among coaches looking for smart tools to enhance training.

Connecting with Fencing Professionals

Beyond the test piste, the event was a great networking opportunity. We met fencing club owners, national federation representatives, and potential distributors—all curious to learn more about what Calibur can offer. These new connections open exciting possibilities for future collaborations and pilot programs.

What’s Next?

Walking away from the Grand Prix, we’re more motivated than ever. Events like this remind us why we started building Calibur in the first place: to create a modern, flexible, and accessible scoring system that grows with the sport.

We’ll be working closely with some of the clubs and athletes we met, continuing to test, refine, and expand Calibur’s capabilities. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, tried the system, and shared their thoughts. We’ll see you at the next competition!

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University Fencing Club of Budapest

One of our close partners, UFC, is a real museum for fencers. It's the oldest fencing club in Hungary and it is located in the heart of Budapest. With the lead of dr. Jenő Pap, former world champion, they were among the first clubs to adapt our system.

"I immediately thought of it as a huge opportunity... but honestly, I couldn't imagine it would come to a success." - Jenő told us.

"The kids love it...

...sometimes they even evolve their game, fencing all around the hall instead of just the piste, you know, very playfully."

Younger fencers, who are already immersed in a digital world, have shown a strong preference for wireless systems. This wireless transition not only modernizes the sport but also creates a more engaging and intuitive experience for the next generation of fencers.

Cost and time efficiency of the system

Upgrading to our new devices brought a host of benefits, not least of which is the significant reduction in maintenance costs in the club. Here’s how:

• Time Savings: The traditional systems used to be taken down, repaired and reinstalled in every summer break, because one of the branches in the cable always broke during the year. Not having to do this means at least 1 week less maintenance work each year.
• Cost Efficiency: Since a standard reel is usually sold for about $200, and the cheapest scoreboards usually cost around $300. It's easy to see that getting a whole scoring system for less than $700 is a bargain. And then again, the costs of repairing the reels and wires can amount to $500 yearly, which is saved by not having to do it at all.

By lowering both time and monetary investments, the club can reallocate funds towards further development and training opportunities for its members.

Training camps and competitions

"...they are also very useful for warming up at large competitions when there are not enough pistes. Basically you have to take a little matchbox and a phone and there you are, you can fence in the hallway or wherever you find some space."

The portability of the system makes fencing training sessions a LOT easier. Remember when you had to "reserve" a piste upon arriving to a competition by leaving your mask there? No more of that.

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