Best Gi ?

[andyupton]

I am looking to buy a new gi, but I don't seem to be able to find one which suits my requirements, which are :
I am about 6 feet tall, big build.
The jacket must reach down to knee height.
The trousers must be above my ankles (although they can be shortened to the correct length if they are too long.
The gi must be a VERY heavy weight.
I would prefer the company to be in Great Britain, otherwise Customs will hammer me !

Thanks for any help !


Andy Upton

[fujicolt]

Contact Taikado in Japan and they will tailor make them for you

[d-star]

I always bur kamikaze from Frank kschubert in via:

http://www.kamikazeweb.com/index.php?ac ... les&id=004

Personally i'm a red label man but you may prefer heavier weight.

[andyupton]

Hi d-star
I have bought a few Kamikaze gi's in the past (including the "Frank Schubert Green label gi and the "Internacional JKA" gi))and the have all been excellent. Unfortunately, the jackets are a little bit too short for my preference. Like I originally said, I would like the jacket to reach down to about knee level. I believe that some companies call them "Kata Gi's" as opposed to "Kumite Gi's"

Andy Upton

[shotokan101]

.....the Kaiten Sovereign (new name for Kamikaze) has a longer jacket....

Jim

[KevinM]

.....the Kaiten Sovereign (new name for Kamikaze) has a longer jacket....

Jim

That is the gi i prefer ........i Will be having another soon.

[chinti]

Got to say Hirota
minted
http://www.karategi-hirota.co.jp/e-hirota/index.html

[shotokan101]

.....the Kaiten Sovereign (new name for Kamikaze) has a longer jacket....

Jim

That is the gi i prefer ........i Will be having another soon.

Problem for me is tha it's a bit too heavy Kevin - I love the weight/feel of the Europa - I'm gonna try a couple of sizes up this year with one (Europa) and have it tailored in the arms/legs....

I have an American (cheaper) as well but that's a bit heavy as well.... (delicate skin dontcha know )

Jim

[KevinM]

.....the Kaiten Sovereign (new name for Kamikaze) has a longer jacket....

Jim

That is the gi i prefer ........i Will be having another soon.

Problem for me is tha it's a bit too heavy Kevin - I love the weight/feel of the Europa - I'm gonna try a couple of sizes up this year with one (Europa) and have it tailored in the arms/legs....

I have an American (cheaper) as well but that's a bit heavy as well.... (delicate skin dontcha know )

Jim

Lightwieght ..eh

[shotokan101]

.....the Kaiten Sovereign (new name for Kamikaze) has a longer jacket....

Jim

That is the gi i prefer ........i Will be having another soon.

Problem for me is tha it's a bit too heavy Kevin - I love the weight/feel of the Europa - I'm gonna try a couple of sizes up this year with one (Europa) and have it tailored in the arms/legs....

I have an American (cheaper) as well but that's a bit heavy as well.... (delicate skin dontcha know )

Jim

Lightwieght ..eh

Not so much....

[KevinM]

I have bought a new Budo Nord.. Dento( Traditional cut) bargain at £70.
Thought i would try something different from the Kami..Tokai..
This has the feel of a heavy Gi (which i prefer) whilst actually being surprisingly lightweight to wear.

100% brushed cotton and the cut is superb...i'm well happy.

[jon]

Contact Taikado in Japan and they will tailor make them for you

Some say this is the best place to get the highest quality Karate uniforms & belts: www.tokaidojapan.com

[fujicolt]

thanks for posting the contact point Jon - i couldn't find it being a computer numpty BUT as you are in Silicon Valley - i suspect everything is on yer mobile phone anyway

[jon]

thanks for posting the contact point Jon - i couldn't find it being a computer numpty BUT as you are in Silicon Valley - i suspect everything is on yer mobile phone anyway

I don't have one of those fancy i-Phones. But what I do have on my cell phone is lots of people calling me from around the world asking questions about ordering their Tokaido products through our service!

[fujicolt]

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