Is Kamikaze for skinny people?

[stoneheart]

Just trying to get an idea of the fit before I plunk down some dollars for a Kamikaze America or Monarch:

I'm 5'10'' tall and I weigh about 215 lbs. A size 5.5 Pro Force heavyweight fits great as does a size 6 Wacoku. I'm interested in trying Kamikaze and perhaps even a Tokaido. The Kamikaze size chart suggests I should buy a 6.5 or maybe even a 7, since I weigh a bit more than I should!

Can anyone who has actually worn a Kamikaze tell me if they run large or small?

Thanks.

[Jussi Häkkinen]

Kamikaze's "Hiroshi Shirai" -line (America, Europe, Emperor, Monarch, Sovereign) are generally pretty roomy. I still recommend measuring the width of the back (from armpit to armpit) of your current, fitting do-gi and asking for a size that matches the measurement.

When it comes to Tokaido, they are generally rather "slim-cut", but there's a custom tailoring option, as well as a possibility to ask for a good size.

From more expensive do-gi, Shureido's "tournament cut" is a bit roomier than do-gi generally are.

You might want to check for Satori karatedo-gi for reasonably priced custom made uniforms. Their cut is also roomy and service is very good (if you mail them about the sizes, they'll mail you back very soon).

[Pacificshore]

Satori is a good company to deal with. I had my gi made by them, and it's the best one I've owned so far