Sibylla Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I sweat a lot, and get hot, and I don't like the heavy gi's for that reason. I would like to have a nice looking gi that breathes (not the cheap poly/cotton stuff)...I see that Shureido have a expensive gi made out of artificial silk/poly/cotton...do anyone have any experience with it? Do they hold up good, start to smell (like some polyesterthings does), look good etc? I am a short and wide person, will the shureido fit me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikari Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 ummm I don't know the shureido brand.. I wear tenki... and we sell 'golden tora' and 'sportsmaster' at our club... I find the thicker suits are better because they do allow breathing :/... if you have thinner suits and sweat it sticks to you... and the thicker suits in winter are also warmer lol sorry.. not much help Bri! xxxxxxx Stress - The confusion created when one's mind overrides the body's basic desire to choke the living * out of some * that desperately needs it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shudokan Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Hi, i'm new to this forum. I find that Dragon International makes top quality gi's. There heavy weight brush cotton gi's absorb the sweat nicely and draw it away from your body, helping to cool off. However, I would recommend starting with their Juka Bronz or Juka Emerald. Their Canvas/cotton Gi's are nice too and cheaper, but for reasons mentioned above, I like the brushed cotton. Had I the Heavens Embroidered ClothsEnwrought with the Gold and Silver LightThe Blue, the Dim, the Dark Cloths,on Night, Light, and the Half Light,I would spread these cloths under your feet.But I, being poor, have only my Dreams.I have spread my Dreams under your feet.Tread softly, for you tread on my Dreams. --W.B.Y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theswarm Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 how good are canvas gis sooo good i had cotton for a year now i can't get over the snap you hear in the gi when you do a technique in canvas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 how good are canvas gis sooo good i had cotton for a year now i can't get over the snap you hear in the gi when you do a technique in canvas I like that too, but I was even more impressed when I heard it when training my cotton/spandex pants at home! The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibylla Posted May 23, 2003 Author Share Posted May 23, 2003 I already have a thick brushed cotton gi, it feels like an oven even if it doesn't stick to my body...maybe it is that gi in particular, or just me...my thin, cheap poly/cotton thing feels cooler but it looks like sh*t... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theswarm Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 how good are canvas gis sooo good i had cotton for a year now i can't get over the snap you hear in the gi when you do a technique in canvas I like that too, but I was even more impressed when I heard it when training my cotton/spandex pants at home! hahahah was that snap followed by a rip sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 how good are canvas gis sooo good i had cotton for a year now i can't get over the snap you hear in the gi when you do a technique in canvas I like that too, but I was even more impressed when I heard it when training my cotton/spandex pants at home! hahahah was that snap followed by a rip sound?[/quote Nope, just talented I guess. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 You can also look into the 100% cotton middleweights. I have a Ronin brand. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 how good are canvas gis sooo good i had cotton for a year now i can't get over the snap you hear in the gi when you do a technique in canvasit's like music to my ears by the way i think super power and bushido make pretty good quality heavy gis (even if you don't like them you should give em a try). i think they make light weight gis to but i dont think theyre as good quality as the heavys but theyre still pretty good and comfortable 1st degree blackbeltNickname: SparkyAge: 12"I will train untill I succed, I will train untill I succed, I will train, I will succed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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