GJEC
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Post by GJEC on Jun 12, 2012 11:15:07 GMT -5
I think I look a bit dashing in it to be honest ... A roving blade ... A master swordsman ... But when I asked Lisa if it looked OK (a private viewing) she just yawned and said "It's just workwear, remember?" Gary
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Post by MMX on Jun 12, 2012 13:00:42 GMT -5
Mine just got to the homestead. I won't have time to wash it before training though.
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Post by tmd on Jun 12, 2012 13:04:00 GMT -5
Looks and sounds like a good GI and at around £70-75, that's about half what you'll pay for an Isami in the UK right now - can they put Kyokushinkai kanji on them?
My biggest issue with the cheaper (non Isami) Gi's is always the cut and the way they seem to stick to you *erk!*
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Post by MMX on Jun 12, 2012 13:20:13 GMT -5
Well you are in luck TMD as this is very inspired by the ISAMI brand but with reinforced sleeves for Sabaki style thowing. I am getting a price quote for you on the Kyokushin Kanji.
I will do a full write up when I get to test mine..
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GJEC
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Post by GJEC on Jun 12, 2012 13:44:22 GMT -5
My biggest issue with the cheaper (non Isami) Gi's is always the cut and the way they seem to stick to you *erk!* I can confirm the pants are very wide and a nice thin material. That'll add a foot (12") to my kicks, always useful. I don't worry about it sticking to my legs though. When I'm walking round coaching my biggest concern is I might get cold ... Gary
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Post by senshido on Jun 12, 2012 13:57:44 GMT -5
Have you got a new gi, Gary? I don't recall you mentioning it. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by MMX on Jun 12, 2012 20:35:13 GMT -5
I opened the uniform. Very impressive printing. I got mine with the Enshin Kanji embroidered and the sleeve and back printed. They are IRON on prints and not silk screen. They look great. PANTS are HUGE!! I hope they shrink a bit as they are very long. I am 6' even and 221 lbs and I bought a size 6 from them. Its a little big but I would rather have that than the little bit too small like the Kyokusen one was. I am gonna wear the top to training tonight.
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Post by GJEC on Jun 13, 2012 0:38:09 GMT -5
I found the pants shrunk at 60 degrees. I've got long legs so I normally buy a 7 but this 6 fits me just fine.
Did I mention I look good in it ... ?
Gary
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Post by MMX on Jun 13, 2012 11:01:50 GMT -5
Cool! I have washed it in HOT water twice now. Hoping the pants shrink up a bit.
Did I mention this Gi is awesome for the price. Best bargain knockdown Gi.
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Post by powerof0ne on Jun 15, 2012 18:41:30 GMT -5
Cool! I have washed it in HOT water twice now. Hoping the pants shrink up a bit. Did I mention this Gi is awesome for the price. Best bargain knockdown Gi. I'd have to compare it against the Moman brand, because I'm pretty happy with that for the price. However, might be a while because I really don't need a new dogi anytime soon. Osu!
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Post by MMX on Jun 17, 2012 12:56:05 GMT -5
Yeah well now when your gi's are too trashed you can get this one. My wife says I have too many now haha!!
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Post by MMX on Jun 26, 2012 14:50:27 GMT -5
Update on pricing.
$5.00 you can get Kanji and logos IRON PRINTED ON the dogi
$30.00 for Kyokushin or other style Embroidery(they are still looking for cheaper)
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Post by yoshukai on Jul 18, 2012 9:57:41 GMT -5
Got my e-bogu full contact gi delivered to the house this morning. I am a little worried about the size. Normally I wear a size 5, but according to the size chart my size should be a 4, which is what I bought.
Here's hoping it wears well. Will update everyone after a few washes and training days in it.
Osu!
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Post by yoshukai on Jul 19, 2012 14:30:10 GMT -5
After a wash, the size 4 e-bogu fits like a gym. I like very much the shorter sleeves. Even with some Isami gi, the sleeves can be a little long. I wore it to training last night and no complaints.
Osu!
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Post by MMX on Jul 19, 2012 14:35:39 GMT -5
Yeah I love mine. I got a 6 but I think a 5 would have fit me better. I gotta get the pants hemmed and the shoulders on the top are pretty big.
Still the best Gi for the money if you are in the USA.
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