any detail on shureido New Wave?

[kheb3350]

Does anyone have any more information on the differences between Shureido's NW-1, NW-2 and NW-3? For example, are they cut the same? After a few emails I've got my measurements right (I think). But I'm having trouble getting info from Shureido on the differences between the three. Wish I knew basic Japanese. It would be a lot easier. Tx.

[strangepair03]

Does anyone have any more information on the differences between Shureido's NW-1, NW-2 and NW-3? For example, are they cut the same? After a few emails I've got my measurements right (I think). But I'm having trouble getting info from Shureido on the differences between the three. Wish I knew basic Japanese. It would be a lot easier. Tx.

Try https://www.shureidousa.com ---they are very friendly and helpfull.

Hope this helps

[kheb3350]

Thanks Strangepair. I'm in the UK though. I'd phone, but would rather do it as a last resort.

[kheb3350]

From Shureido:

"If you like to have a snap one for Kata, you'd better take NW-2. The NW-3 is the heavist material in the New Wave series. They (NW-1, 2 and 3) all are snap material, but NW-1 is a little light, so it is good forKumite but you can use for Kata. NW-3 is also good for Kata. They all are same material, different is just weight. NW-2 is most popular gi for Kata. It makes good sounds when you move. All of them do it, but NW-2 is just good weigh, not too heavy not too light."

[strangepair03]

No one in the UK is a shureido distributor???? Someone somewhere has got to stock the stuff........I would hope??

Good luck, I personally wear the medium weight kw-11 so not much help.

John

[Jussi Häkkinen]

NW-3 is approximately same weight as K-11. I own a couple of TK-10's and they're heavier than NW-3, although NW-3 is stiffer and has more "snap".

So, NW-3 isn't a "heavyweight" do-gi in the old sense. It has a very tight weave fabric which is stiffer than any cotton canvas I've ever seen.

I can't give any pointers about the cut of the NW-3, since I got mine made to my measures. However, the fabric practically doesn't shrink at all - expecting ~3% shrinkage (max!) in the repeated hot washing is more than enough.

[kheb3350]

I'm going for the NW-2. I've been told it's a good balance between the NW-3 and the NW-1. Plus I read your review of the NW-3 and heard that it was a bit on the loud side.

They're on holiday in Japan at the moment. I will have to wait to send the order/fax until next week. Shureido Japan have been good so far I thought. Some language problems but very patient given how many questions I have asked them - to try and get this order right.

[kheb3350]

No one in the UK is a shureido distributor???? Someone somewhere has got to stock the stuff........I would hope??

I'm not sure but I don't think there is a distributor. You can get Shureido products from some stores but I think they just import on a small scale from Japan. I'm also pretty certain (although I could be wrong) that you cannot get the New Waves. Strange isn't it. You'd think that the UK market was big enough.

[strangepair03]

No one in the UK is a shureido distributor???? Someone somewhere has got to stock the stuff........I would hope??

I'm not sure but I don't think there is a distributor. You can get Shureido products from some stores but I think they just import on a small scale from Japan. I'm also pretty certain (although I could be wrong) that you cannot get the New Waves. Strange isn't it. You'd think that the UK market was big enough.

you mean they will not export the new wave gi to the UK??????

[kheb3350]

No - Shureido are sending me a New Wave. What I meant is that none of the online shops in the UK stock the New Waves (I don't think).

It's not like ShureidoUSA where you can just phone them up then (I guess) they can just send you a New Wave from their warehouse in the US.