TURBO7 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Quick question: does anyone like a particular brand of gi for karate?? Century, proforce, etc, etc...?? Heaveyweight, middleweight, lightweight?? What'a a good uniform for around $30~$40?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Lots has to do with personal preference. I'd stick with the middlewt. to heavywt., but no more than 12oz. in the heavy Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Häkkinen Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Shureido's 16 oz uniforms, tournament cut. Perfect kata uniform, nice bluish white (snow white) tint. But from cheaper prices, I recommend Kamikaze's uniforms often. Especially the "America" -model has a best price/quality -value I've ever seen. Jussi HäkkinenOkinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)TurkuFinland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 agree with Jussi. I like Kamikaze. Both Gis and belts. They are hi- qt Angel YELLOW BELT Shotokan Karate Ka 5th KyuTurkeyKarate is for Self Defense not Offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori_Te Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I like Shureido's 16oz uniform. They're more expensive but they last years. Tiger Claw's Hayashi line is ok too but it tends to shrink a bit. A block is a strike is a lock is a throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I like Proforce. They have all around good quality (to me anyways), and they don't shrink, like the Centery ones do. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goju1 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I've got an old 'Kata' Gi that has stood up remarkably. Its mid/heavyweight, definitely get a heavier Gi, they feel better and last longer (also sound good ) I need to replace mine and retire it to secondary status but its like an old glove now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBO7 Posted September 1, 2003 Author Share Posted September 1, 2003 I will look into that.... I have a TKD one, but needed a karate one so I asked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Häkkinen Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 And remember when buying Shureido, Kamikaze's heavier equipment etc... They don't fit perfectly right away. Shureido begins to feel comfortable after some months of training - you have to break it in. However, heavyweight uniforms last well (my older Shureido is over 5 years old now, still like a new one) and look more beautiful than lightweight ones. My advice would be: Get Kamikaze's America. Cheap (for its quality), lasts well, looks good, comfortable. Costs a bit more than a rag-quality beginner's grade uniform, but will pay back after a while by being superior in performance. Jussi HäkkinenOkinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)TurkuFinland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlingkaratechamp Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I like Kamikaze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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