Shotokan-kez Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Hey guys there has probably been posts about this before. I want to buy a new gi. My gi that i'm using is getting tatty, it's very lightweight and made by empi. It cost me £20 at the time but i dont really like it. Now it's gone very 'knobbly' with washing and also i don't like it because it always comes un-tucked from under my belt.Can anyone suggest a good heavy-ish gi that won't un-tuck? What weight is best, i know they come in ounzes but i don't want the heaviest. Also i like the one's where the tops come down longer. Any suggestions?Kez Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I would check out the gis on Century.com and see if they have any you like. They have some of the bigger brand names, and perhaps some lower key brands that may not cost as much. You may like something in the 8 to 10 ounce range. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.A.L Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 i like very heavy gi like 14 or 16. i am gonna skip the brand name, just get 100% cotten and 10-12OZ , make sure it's not 'V' neck (TKD) gi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Fisher Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Kerry,I highly suggest a Shureido K-10 or TK-10. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Make sure it's also a gi that you can dry (and not shrink to nothing). It's a pain when you train several days a week, and have to hang dry your gi. I train just two days a week and I even find it a pain in the rear to hang dry my gi.Anyways, for Shotokan, I would go with a medium weight gi range. I like Pro Force gi's. I still have my very first one from TSD, and it's still in good shape. And I have washed the heck out of it (and dried). Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AT Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 man i'm so spoiled, i know when i start i'm going to buy the expensive name brand one. Stand tall and shake the heavens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan-kez Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 Sounds great guys, it will be after christmas now because of funds but i just wanted to check some out. My sensei's is a kamazaki gi and it's nice, anyone ever heard of that make? Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukokai2000 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 i know of a couple of shops in Manchester that sell Gi's, you may get it trade if you ask them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Fisher Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Yep the kamikaze gi's are good. I used to order shureido products from kamikazeweb.com because they were cheaper then getting them in the USA. They are based in Europe and are very fair priced. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan-kez Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 i know of a couple of shops in Manchester that sell Gi's, you may get it trade if you ask themWhere abouts and which one's? I know of one in manchester at piccadilly.Thanks Brandon for that info, i think i am leaning towards a kamizaki gi. Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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