American made, quality obi?

[IcemanSK]

Ok, y'all convinced me. I'm going to get a EosinPanther belt. Now, the question is size. I read on another thread that, because they're a bit thicker, I might need to get a bigger size.

I wear a 4 uniform. But my favorite belt is a 5 & comes down to about mid thigh. Should I stick with a 5? Or get a 6?

I don't want it too low, nor too short. And they're too expensive for a re-do

Thanks

[Jussi Häkkinen]

Ok, y'all convinced me. I'm going to get a EosinPanther belt. Now, the question is size. I read on another thread that, because they're a bit thicker, I might need to get a bigger size.

I wear a 4 uniform. But my favorite belt is a 5 & comes down to about mid thigh. Should I stick with a 5? Or get a 6?

Measure your current belt. Then, add 4-6 inches due to added thickness. Give the measurement to Eosin Panther. When it comes to thicker belts in general, you might want to have a tad bit longer "hang" than with thinner ones - they'll just look better that way.

I never go by the size numbers. Size 6 of one manufacturer may be a size 8 of others. I just give the exact measurement. They do custom work anyway, so they can make the belt in exact length you want.

[IcemanSK]

Ok, y'all convinced me. I'm going to get a EosinPanther belt. Now, the question is size. I read on another thread that, because they're a bit thicker, I might need to get a bigger size.

I wear a 4 uniform. But my favorite belt is a 5 & comes down to about mid thigh. Should I stick with a 5? Or get a 6?

Measure your current belt. Then, add 4-6 inches due to added thickness. Give the measurement to Eosin Panther. When it comes to thicker belts in general, you might want to have a tad bit longer "hang" than with thinner ones - they'll just look better that way.

I never go by the size numbers. Size 6 of one manufacturer may be a size 8 of others. I just give the exact measurement. They do custom work anyway, so they can make the belt in exact length you want.

That's the kind of help I was looking for. Thanks!

[Pacificshore]

When I bought my belt, I spoke to the owner first at Eosin, and gave them the measurement of my old belt. My old belt was a size 5, and I ended up with a size 5 from Eosin Panther, but I believe theirs was longer than my old one. The owner was very good about assisting with the size I needed, plus he takes into account the length needed on both ends for the embroidery.

[IcemanSK]

When I bought my belt, I spoke to the owner first at Eosin, and gave them the measurement of my old belt. My old belt was a size 5, and I ended up with a size 5 from Eosin Panther, but I believe theirs was longer than my old one. The owner was very good about assisting with the size I needed, plus he takes into account the length needed on both ends for the embroidery.

More helpful advice. Thanks! I really appreciate it.

[IcemanSK]

I ordered my belt from Eosin Panther (I talked w/ the owner first to make sure I had the right length) & it came in the mail 10 minutes ago. It looks great!!!!

He even helped me by asking me if I wanted it stiff or soft. He said," Karate people tend to like them stiff. TKD people tend to like them soft." I'm a TKD guy who trains with karate guys, so I knew what he meant. Stiff belts: The ends stick out more. Soft belts: Hang & look more natural.Soft tend to stay tied longer, too.(Not like your white belt that looked limp after a while. Just more natural)

I didn't know about it until he told me.

Thanks for the help guys. I'd recommend it to anyone.

[Jussi Häkkinen]

So, I believe that now you know where the price of the quality belts comes from.

[IcemanSK]

So, I believe that now you know where the price of the quality belts comes from.

Yes sir, Thank you.