WolverineGuy Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 of Gi? I've got a blue Atama Gold Weave. Its a little restrictive in the shoulders IMO. Maybe I need a bigger size, or is that common? Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liver Punch Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have the Atama Gold Weave pants, but my top is a G1000 Gameness Elite. The shoulders are easily the snuggest portion on all of mine, but my shoulders are somewhat enormous. Tallgeese can probably testify as to what they're supposed to be like for regular shaped people. "A gun is a tool. Like a butcher knife or a harpoon, or uhh... an alligator."― Homer, The Simpsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I really like Fuji brand gi. They are rather inexpensive and hold up every bit as well as ATAMA. As far as Gameness, if ATAMA seems restrictive in the shoulders, Gameness will not fit you well either. If you're willing to shell out the money, Sho Yo Roll makes a great gi as well.For a normal shaped person, they should fit well in the shoulders. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I've a a couple of Atamas over the years. I bought a size up the second time around just due to a tightness issue. The Atamas shrink something fierce, even when you wash them in cold and line dry. That said, the second Atama I ended up with is near the lop of my list of favorite gis I've had. There are a lot of good options out there. I've also hear great things about Shyoroll but don't own one. The only high dollar gi I own is a Lucky. I can say that it's easily, hands down, the best gi top I own. The pants have a history of easily falling apart. I bought my top second hand, and wouldn't spend full price on one, but the tops really are fantastic. One gi that doesn't get the accolades it deserves is the Spartan. It's affordable, holds up well, and fits great. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Nice. Thanks for the info guys. What weave do you typically go with? Single? Double? etc. Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I like the double weave. However, the "gold" or "pearl" weave that are in between are really nice as well. For daily work, the double is still my choice however. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I've never had the need for a double weave. And I weigh 230. I love pearl/ gold weave. Feels really soft. Otherwise I just go with single. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liver Punch Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I prefer the double because I'm abusive, my training partners are abusive, and the double gives my training partners a better hand workout. "A gun is a tool. Like a butcher knife or a harpoon, or uhh... an alligator."― Homer, The Simpsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 For grappling I use a Datsusara MMA brand hemp gi unless I'm doing a judo competition--then I just switch to a cheap, Chinese brand single weave. Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Bonus points to Liver Punch for being located in Stu Hart's dungeon. Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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