Beginner - should I get a heavy weight Karate gi?

[WolverineGuy]

Yeah, what they said. You want something that is going to last.

[Zaine]

On the one hand yes, you want something that's going to last. On the other, I prefer middle weight. It's a little more maneuverable, cheaper, and if you take care of it, it will last just as long.

[Sainthood]

I would say it has more to do with what your comfortable with than it does your skill. Start of with a medium one and then if you are not comfortable with it after training get a lighter or heaver one.

[chiliphil1]

One other thing that I have not seen mentioned is that with heavyweight gi's, they fade over time. Washing takes the color out of the thick cotton and canvas, whereas a middle or lightweight gi will hold its color much better.

All that said, I prefer the heavyweight.